The Cowan Historic Mill

Updated January 26, 2024

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About This Vendor

More Than a Venue; It's an Experience!

The Cowan Historic Mill is a wedding venue in Acworth, GA. This charming venue, built in the late 1870s, is a thriving local landmark. Over the years, it has reinvented itself several times. It has been a flour mill, a tapestry mill, and the home of several restaurants. Today, it is the city’s oldest surviving commercial building and a place where romance thrives and dreams blossom into reality. The Marcy family has been serving the people of Acworth for more than 30 years. They are proud of their reputation for providing world-class service, and they look forward to welcoming you and your guests to this unique, industrial-style wedding venue. The Cowan Historic Mill is available for engagement parties, showers, rehearsal dinners, ceremonies, receptions, and other special occasions. It has a maximum capacity of 190 people, and it offers indoor and covered outdoor event spaces, including a ballroom, patio, and terrace. The Mill’s lovely brickwork, exposed beams, and grand chandelier combine to create an atmosphere that is simultaneously impressive and welcoming. The Marcy family would be delighted to host your wedding celebration. The Cowan Historic Mill invites you to celebrate your day your way. They offer all-inclusive packages for your convenience; alternatively, they can help you design a custom package to suit your particular needs and budget. In-house catering and bar services are available. Other package features and options include tables and chairs, linens, chinaware, silverware, glassware, floral arrangements, centerpieces, and more. The venue’s coordinator will also be on hand to provide assistance and answer any questions you may have.

Amenities & Details

Ceremony Area, Covered Outdoors Space, Dressing Room, Handicap Accessible, Indoor Event Space, On-Site Accommodations, Outdoor Event Space, Reception Area, Wireless Internet

Guest Capacity

Up to 200

Ceremony Types

Venue Service Offerings

Bar & Drinks, Cakes & Desserts, Food & Catering, Planning

Settings

Historic Venue, Industrial & Warehouse, Rooftop

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Pricing for The Cowan Historic Mill

Option	Value
Starting Cost	Affordable
Cost Starting
Price Range	$5,300 - $7,950+
Couples Usually Spend	$6,650
Peak Season Months	April-June, September-December
Peak Season Cost	$5,300 - $7,950+
Peak Season Reception Cost	$4,500
Peak Season Ceremony Cost	$5
Peak Season Bar Service Cost	$15
OffSeason Months	January-March, July-August
OffSeason Cost	$5,300 - $7,950+
OffSeason Reception Cost	$4,000
OffSeason Ceremony Cost	$5
OffSeason BarService Cost	$15

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The Cowan Historic Mill Reviews

Anna Long (other) 5 out of 5 Rating

My wedding day was nearly flawless all thanks to our incredible experience at The Cowan Mill. First off, the space is absolutely beautiful. I did not even need a ton of decor because of how pretty the exposed brick is. It is the perfect space for a fall wedding. My wedding coordinator, Sydney, was outstanding. I had a knee injury the night before my wedding that caused me to be in a straight-legged brace. Sydney made sure I was extremely comfortable throughout the day and handled all of the little details for me. I would recommend this venue to any bride. The owners are incredibly professional, the facilities are beautiful, and the overall experience was a great one! One of my favorite moments from the day was our golf-cart ride to Lake Acworth for sunset pictures. It was included in our rental and was such a fun way to capture beautiful pictures! Overall, our wedding was incredibly fun and amazing because of The Cowan and Sydney!
Reviewed on 27-11-2023

Savannah Dumont (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 31-12-2022
The place is beyond beautiful and perfect!! We had our New Years Eve wedding here and it was everything we could have dreamed about. It’s rustic and the exposed brick is so pretty. The deck is AWESOME. Amanda was wonderful in the planning phases and really made it a breeze. Star was so sweet and really made our day go by smoothly. All the staff was awesome and did amazing. I love the bridal suite downstairs! It’s a perfect place to get ready in. Kevin initially showed us the venue on a walk through and we immediately fell in love. It’s perfect for more intimate weddings (we had about 60 guests). Taking the golf cart around to take wedding pictures was so much fun and a unique feature of this venue! The trains going by were awesome haha. Loved this venue beyond words and would definitely have other events here as well!
Reviewed on 08-02-2023

Caitlin Adcock (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-11-2022
I had my dream wedding with the help of the friendliest staff I’ve ever met. From the moment I reached out to Amanda, she went above and beyond to help me have my dream wedding. She was extremely responsive and helped with any issues I had. For example, I had a scare when I found out that my father had cancer and might not make it to the wedding. Amanda went ahead and set up a video link free of charge. I truly felt like she cared about me and my husband’s wedding day as if she was one of my own family members. No matter how many times I called or reached out with issues, Amanda and my wedding planner were always there looking for solutions. The staff was wonderful and professional on my wedding day. And the space was truly beautiful. The only negative thing I can say about this place is that there was an event booked the day of my rehearsal and we were unable to have even a quick run-through the day before our wedding. However, we had enough time to practice the day of the wedding and it ended up being fine. Despite this one negative, I am beyond grateful to Amanda and the rest of the staff at The Cowan. Don’t hesitate to book here!
Reviewed on 27-12-2022

Caitlyn Smith (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 19-11-2022
Huge huge thank you to The Cowan Historic Mill. We had such a beautiful and smooth wedding day. Starr Lowe and Courtney Weaver were AMAZING on wedding day and I highly recommend using the Mill for your wedding day/ events and working with them. From the time we arrived they ensured everything was in place and on time. Starr was such a joy to work with the month leading into our wedding and day of. She was so precise and detailed and made all off our dreams and visions come true. Everything we asked for was executed and went better than we could have imagined. We couldn’t have asked for a better day or staff to work with. Everyone at the Mill was such a joy. Thank you so much for helping us have the best and most special day.
Reviewed on 22-11-2022

Meliss Jakubovic (other) 5 out of 5 Rating

This is one of the most gorgeous event facilities out there and the staff is phenomenal. They cater to all of our needs and have made us extremely happy. We use them frequently and I highly recommend them to anyone looking for such a gorgeous and unique looking venue with exceptional staff.
Reviewed on 08-11-2022

Lily Strasser (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-09-2022
We had the most magical wedding at The Cowan Historic Mill! It is such a stunning venue with everything your could want and more. A very important thing to us was to have a venue that could have everything, ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception all in one place without having to flip a space during the wedding. We had our ceremony on the top deck, cocktail hour on the patio, and our reception inside. It was absolutely beautiful! We honestly didn't have a lot of extra decor because the venue is just stunning. The bridal suite alone is just the best place to get ready for your wedding! It's huge and beautiful and has several vanity mirror stations and a full closet where everyone can hang up their dresses and we had plenty of space to be able to all get ready and have a wonderful morning before the ceremony. Everyone who we worked with was great with communication, happy to be there, and did everything they could to make our day go by smoothly and exactly how we wanted it. Our day of coordinator, Starr, was absolutely amazing! The bartenders were fantastic. Very, very well run wedding venue that makes you feel special and goes above and beyond to make your wedding day happen!
Reviewed on 04-10-2022

Holly Wagley (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 09-09-2022
This was the BEST place to get married! The entire team was spot on through the entire process. They answered all of our questions and very so professional yet fun. They made the day absolutely perfect for us and our guest!
Reviewed on 22-09-2022

Amanda Collins (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-05-2022
We fell in love with the Cowan because of the unique setting and the family and staff that runs the venue! Amanda and our day-of-coordinator, Lexie, were very accommodating to our needs and responsive anytime I contacted them. They really went above and beyond to make our wedding day special, from going out of their way to buy peach juice (for the getting-ready mimosa bar) and seltzers for the reception. Our guests commented to us several times that this was the most unique and beautiful venue that they have ever been to for a wedding, and we agree! We would recommend this venue again and again and are so happy that we were able to have our wedding here.
Reviewed on 24-07-2022

Katie Howard (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 09-04-2022
The Cowan Mill is absolutely beautiful. It brought my industrial wedding vision to life! The beautiful brick walls and that chandelier… amazing. It was also so nice and convenient to have the ceremony and reception just a few steps away from each other. There is also a beautiful view of historic downtown Acworth that makes for great photos. Amanda and the rest of the team were so great to work with and I was completely stress free on my wedding day thanks to my awesome wedding day coordinator Allie. Highly recommend this venue!
Reviewed on 17-05-2022

shelby limburg (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-04-2022
WOW just WOW! Amanda was FANTASTIC, the staff was FANTASTIC, the location was AMAZING!! I was worried when I first saw the venue because it wasn't what I originally had in mind for my big day, but the Mill is so beautiful and creates such a great back drop for your flowers that when I saw the venue the day of my wedding I was BLOWN AWAY! The Bridal Suite is large with plenty of room and its own bathroom, the Groom Suite is stocked with necessities (i.e. beer) and was a great place for them to get ready. Every interaction we had with Amanda ( the day of coordinator) leading up to the event was perfect. I dont think our wedding would have been as magical if we had gotten married anywhere else.
Reviewed on 11-05-2022

Jan Hale (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-05-2022
We had so much fun at Cowan Historic Mills over the weekend for our daughter’s wedding. We loved Cowan Historic Mills and have received so many compliments on the wedding largely due to the venue!!! Allison and Amanda - Thank you you for making our day so easy!!
Reviewed on 10-05-2022

Victoria Carter (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-04-2022
The Cowan Historic Mill is gorgeous. It’s in downtown Acworth and near stores and restaurants for guest pre or after the wedding festivities. It’s near the train tracks which makes for some awesome pictures. The bridal suite is large and oh so nice. We had around 135 people and a large dance floor with a 5 piece band. Everyone had space throughout the venue but also could mingle in the main room to dance. The property General Manager, Amanda, is hands down so easy to work with and lifts any of those wedding stresses away. We got married on the upper porch. It was perfect. I do wish I had added on the a la carte hanging curtains to add more romance and intimacy. So consider that add on if that is something you’re looking for. There is an all inclusive package but we opted for the a la carte. The Cowan has some great preferred vendors for only being two years old. We used Natalie Durham Events for floral and Chef Cary’s for catering from their list. I highly recommend you make a tour to see the venue!
Reviewed on 18-04-2022

Ann Wilson (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-10-2021
Our October, 2021 wedding was perfect and much of the credit goes to this gorgeous venue, Amanda, her staff and Starr Lowe, the coordinator she assigned to our wedding day. We were engaged in December 2020 and were committed to a wedding within a year despite being in the midst of the pandemic. Safety was a priority but we did not want to cut corners on elegance or fun. The Cowan Mill delivered on this and more. We looked at about a half dozen other venues prior to scheduling a walk-through with Amanda. We knew from our first look that this venue was different than others we had seen. The place is nothing short of magical with the original rafters and stone walls, high ceilings, gorgeous chandelier, grooms room and bridal suite which is the gold standard for what they should be. You feel like you are in a castle. Although the venue houses up to 200, our party of 40 still had an intimate experience as the main room housed our ceremony and reception, flipped within minutes while our guests enjoyed a cocktail hour on the covered patio. Group pictures and our \"first look\" were shot on the second floor patio in front of flowing white drapes. During the reception, the guests could easily flow from the dancing area to the food area, bar and memory table provided by the venue, all while looking out at this picturesque historical town. Our photographer snapped spectacular pictures in and around the venue. The Acworth historical buildings, footbridge and nearby park served as the perfect backdrop for our bride and groom portraits with the Mill coming through again with a golf cart that rode us around town. Her recommended vendors were fabulous, especially Adriane who provided the most delicious food and our DJ Estebon from Dr Dre 800 Media Group kept the energy flowing and even taught our guests some dance moves. Amanda was most helpful despite delivering her second baby a few months after we booked. She did not miss a beat. Starr Lowe stepped in about a month before our wedding and quickly showed us that we should have hired her from the beginning. Her enthusiasm, vision, professional connections and assistant Meagan pulled everything together and quickly smoothed out the inevitable last minute glitches. Several of our guests commented that our wedding was the best they had ever been to and we attribute this mainly to The Cowan Mill and the great team they assembled.
Reviewed on 04-12-2021

Tad Bixby (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 23-10-2021
What they delivered was so much more than we expected, and we expected perfection. Seriously, the best day of many peoples lives came by way of Amanda, Tim, Kevin and everyone at Cowan for delivering on my daughter's big day.
Reviewed on 22-11-2021

Jenn Caropresso (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-10-2021
Our October wedding at The Cowan was perfection. The venue alone is just so gorgeous and full of character. Amanda worked with us to create exactly what we had envisioned and made each step so easy. We highly recommend them for any event!
Reviewed on 30-10-2021

Christy Morehouse (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-10-2021
Our daughter’s wedding was nearly perfect! The ambiance of The Cowan was warm and inviting, the staff professional, and our coordinators Amanda and Allison like family!! We couldn’t have asked for a better experience!
Reviewed on 05-10-2021

C Lasko (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 19-06-2021
The Cowan Historic Mill allowed us (parents of the bride) to provide for our daughter and her groom the wedding of their dreams. From start to finish the planning was organized and professional. The entire space is presented in the most beautifully intimate way. The package options provided made for a more simple planning process than I expected. The vendors the venue has assembled are quality, seasoned event specialist. The venue staff are well trained for high end hospitality service and well trained to handle unexpected situations. The Cowan staff and vendors planned every detail, from parking to ‘crowd control.’ The entire evening was orchestrated so that every need was anticipated and met. Thank you, thank you, thank you for all the wonderful memories.
Reviewed on 27-07-2021

Maria Bowie (parent) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 06-03-2021
When we walked into The Cowan Historic Mill venue, we just knew that this was IT. The Cowan's magic came from both Amanda's wonderful spirit and the venue's stunning decor.First, I will tell you about Amanda. We had visited other venues and had been greeted professionally. No complaints, really. But from the beginning, Amanda started asking questions about what we wanted, what we liked and didn’t like. She was deeply invested in discovering our vision and how she could make happen everything that we wanted. Her sincerity and kindness set her apart from everyone else. She was the consummate professional, and just an awesome person overall. After we booked the venue, she responded quickly to telephone calls and text messages and emails. She answered all questions with expertise and grace. Now, let's talk about the venue. The Cowan Historic Mill is in the perfect location, with generous parking on the lot and across the street. The building retains its historic charm with its dark hardwood flooring, exposed brick walls, and high ceilings. The massive, gorgeous chandelier and the elegant furnishings make this place a showstopper. The building is expansive and able to accommodate guests and vendors without feeling cramped. There is also plenty of outdoor seating to help guests spread out even more if needed. The outdoor deck is large and beautiful and provided the perfect setting for our ceremony. And the area for the bridal party to get ready! Oh my goodness! It is impressive, to say the least. It is beautifully decorated with large mirrors and beautiful furnishings and accessories. There are a generous number of stations for the bridal party to do make-up and hair and get dressed. I'm almost done, I promise. Finally, I will tell you about the wedding day. EVERYTHING was amazing. Amanda and Allie took care of us, our guests, and the vendors. They were present throughout the day to ensure that things ran smoothly and on schedule. They interacted with our wedding guests and made everyone feel welcome. It was a perfect day.My advice: Look here first and don't look anywhere else. Use the vendors on their preferred vendor list. They have assembled a select group of professionals to handle everything from catering to providing DJ services. Their preferred vendors meet and exceed their high standards.Can you tell that I highly, highly, highly recommend The Cowan Historic Mill?
Reviewed on 28-03-2021

Lila Toholsky (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-12-2020
My husband Tanner and I had our wedding at the Cowan Historic Mill on 12.05.20 and we will never be able to say enough good things about our experience with this incredible venue. From the first time we visited, Amanda instilled in us the utmost confidence that she would be able to help us achieve our dream - even during the pandemic. We wanted to implement a lot of unique touches for our wedding to make it extremely personal and Amanda helped make every one happen. The venue offers a fantastic value for the size of the space and the versatility of the different areas at the venue. Cowan has excellent facilities to accommodate your catering, indoor and outdoor bar options, and the completely unique space in the interior of the mill. We had our ceremony and reception in the main room and it suited our smaller wedding size perfectly. We comfortably sat 60 guests as well as having a full band in the main room of the Mill. Cowan was absolutely perfect for us and we couldn't possibly recommend it any higher!
Reviewed on 28-12-2020

Michael Chastain (parent) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-10-2020
Absolutely AMAZING! The Historic Cowan Mill is so full of history and beauty! We always wanted the perfect wedding for our daughter, and this was definitely it. Our daughter fell in love with it from the moment she walked through the doors. The Cowan Mill was everything she was dreaming of, from the industrial-elegant style, luxurious bridal suite, outdoor and indoor spaces, outdoor fireplaces, and so much more! In addition to the incredible venue, the Marcy family are the absolute best. Every single need/accommodation/request was exceeded, with the most wonderful hospitality. As a parents, we wanted everything to be perfect for our only daughter’s special day. Thank you Cowan Mill for being a HUGE part of making that dream come true!
Reviewed on 06-10-2020

Kelsey Ashman (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-10-2020
This was the first venue that my fiancé and I visited and we knew it was the one as soon as we walked in. The other venues that we were considering just didn’t compare! We had our wedding at The Cowan Historic Mill on 10/2/2020 and it was an absolute dream. All of our guests were raving about how beautiful it was. Amanda was fantastic to work with and made sure we were totally prepared to have the perfect wedding day. She was so helpful during the entire planning process and their recommended vendors were fantastic! We never would have found them without Amanda’s help. We were so happy with the entire experience and we highly recommend The Cowan Historic Mill!
Reviewed on 06-10-2020

Shelly Chastain (parent) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-10-2020
This place and the owners are absolutely amazing! This venue is beautiful and was perfect for our daughter’s wedding! The owners were extremely nice and very accommodating. I would highly recommend for any wedding any time of the year! Shelly C
Reviewed on 06-10-2020

Alec Green (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-08-2020
The Cowan Historic Mill was the perfect wedding venue! It is beautifully renovated, has perfect areas for the bride/bridesmaids and the groom/groomsman. They are perfectly set up for any wedding. They were so attentive, professional and friendly. They were always willing to help and go the extra mile to help make our ceremony less stressful. The staff was a joy to work with and they helped take a good chunk of stress out of a stressful season. They're the perfect venue. I highly recommend them for any wedding ceremony, reception, or both! Thank you again!
Reviewed on 22-09-2020

Vivian Carbonneau (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-07-2020
We decided to book our venue at The Cowan before they had even had a single wedding hosted there. The moment we walked through the doors and saw the gorgeous chandelier hanging above the reception space, my husband and I both knew that we needed to get married at this location. Even though The Cowan was a new venue, Amanda made us feel 100% comfortable with our decision to book with them. She has so much experience, and it shows through all of the work that she does. She was on top of everything and all of the staff provided us with a completely stress free wedding day. They even had someone come out to live stream our ceremony on zoom for all of our family and friends who weren't able to attend in person. The venue itself is historical and every detail is beautiful (there is no doubt that your wedding photos will be stunning). It doesn't take much to dress up the space with some flowers and candles to make it look like the wedding of your dreams. The layout of the entire space is perfect too and will work well with any vision that you have for your special day! We highly recommend this venue space for any event that you are thinking of hosting.
Reviewed on 28-07-2020

Taylor Williams (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-06-2020
The most beautiful venue i have ever seen! Everything turned out so great! The staff was very professional & fun!! Definitely a day i will never forget! Can’t say enough about the venue, what a dream!!!!
Reviewed on 30-06-2020

Carla Wasden (parent) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 24-04-2021
We have been looking for a venue for our daughter's wedding and have visited several over the last few weeks. Cowan Historic Mill checks all the critical boxes and more! The venue is gorgeous...a lovely mix of old and new. It also has spacious dedicated areas for not only the bride and bridesmaids to get ready but also a great space for the groom and groomsmen. In addition, they now have a two level outdoor covered area for receptions, cocktail hr or even the ceremony. Amanda has a real eye for detail and truly cares about our speical day. She even planned to drive us around on the wedding day to some secret spots around town that make beautiful photo backdrops. After much research I can truly say Cowan Mill is perfect.
Reviewed on 18-03-2020

Reed Howard (parent) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-12-2019
The Cowan Mill is both historic and beautiful. Amanda provided excellent customer service. We were extremely happy with the whole experience.
Reviewed on 08-01-2020

Bethanne Etheridge (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-12-2019
My fiancé and I planned our wedding in three months, and there is NO way we would have been able to do it without Amanda Marcy and the rest of the amazing staff at the Cowan. They worked so hard to make sure we had the most perfect day. And it was perfect! The venue is beautifully rustic and industrial, perfect for the bride and groom who want something different from the typical barnyard wedding. The original exposed brick is amazingly contrasted by the stunning three tiered chandelier in the ceremony space. The entire venue is beautiful, and is also in the center of historic downtown Acworth, which makes for great pictures!! Amanda worked diligently with my fiancé and I, asking all the right questions to make sure that our wedding day was everything we had dreamed about it. If we had to do it all over again, we would go back to The Cowan in a heartbeat.
Reviewed on 24-12-2019

DeAnne Walker (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-11-2019
Wow. From day 1 meeting Amanda and Kevin at the Cowan, we knew that this place was it. We saw it before it was ever a finished venue and we knew, THIS is our place. We searched for months and finally! It’s so perfect. The dreamiest chandelier, most beautiful bridal suite you’ve ever seen (a makeup artists dream ;) ) an amazing grooms suite and a gorgeous bar. It’s all just phenomenal. The owners and staff were so wonderful and really made us feel so at peace with every decision we had to make. Stress was out the door! Amanda made everything stress free and easy, and she is seriously one of the sweetest humans ever. I am so thankful that we found this perfect place to become husband and wife. Our wedding flowed seamlessly, and every aspect was absolutely the most perfect thing EVER! I cannot give enough praise to this place and it’s people. They are truly blessed to run such an enchanting place, and we were so thankful for their kindness and care on our day. Simply amazing. If you want a great team and a beautiful venue, choose the Cowan.
Reviewed on 30-11-2019

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Phone	(770) 377-5877
Address	4271 Southside Drive, Acworth, GA, 30101
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