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Located in Acworth, Georgia, The Cowan Historic Mill is an elegant industrial-style wedding venue offering a gorgeous setting for couples to create an auspicious event they’ll remember for a lifetime. With areas to host both reception and outdoor ceremonies, every inch of this newly-renovated building is tailored for custom wedding experiences. Located just a short walk from the historic delights of downtown Acworth, guests can indulge in foodie paradise while enjoying all the visual thrills the property has to offer. Under the careful guidance of the Marcy family, to-be-weds are invited to celebrate the start of their new life with unbridled enthusiasm and outstanding services.

Facilities and Capacity

Built in the late 1870s, The Cowan Historic Mill is one of the community’s oldest commercial buildings. This historic landmark has been repurposed and enhanced with milestone celebrations in mind. Featuring a new two-story patio space with a multi-level fireplace, the sky is the limit when it comes to planning an iconic ceremony and wedding reception. The mill offers a wonderful combination of refined sensibility and gritty style with a beautiful three-tiered chandelier set against exposed beams and brick details. Inside and out, the venue can comfortably accommodate as many as 200 guests with options for a cocktail reception and a dancefloor on the downstairs patio. Beneath the chandelier up to 100 guests can enjoy a signature drink at the custom bar or celebrate a toast to the happy couple. A large catering kitchen is available onsite as well as a host of table options including Hi-boys for cocktail hour. To-be-weds will have exclusive use of the venue’s large Master Suite and Loft Lounge during set up hours.

Services Offered

The Cowan Historic Mill offers a choice of inclusive packages to enhance your unique wedding event. Ranging from 9-hour to 11-hour blocks, each rental comes with full set-up and break-down service as well as an hour of rehearsal time. Couples can avail of an experienced team dedicated to your day including an on-site venue manager, professional chef, catering staff, and an event coordinator. Together they will help you plan and execute a bespoke wedding experience to exceed all expectations. Under the expertise of boutique wedding planning company Kristina Eaton, Ltd, your every floral and decor need will be met. Full bar service is also available with options for A La Carte menus, a cash bar, and highly-skilled bartenders. From beautifully crafted cakes with hand-painted designs to private food tastings and premium menu options, each package contains a signature twist to bring your ideal wedding vision to life.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$4,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$4,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$5

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$5

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Lighting/Sound
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$15

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

House Beer
House Wine
Open Bar
Specialty Wine

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Historic Building
Rooftop

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Centerpieces
Chairs
Decor
Drapery
Tables
Tent Accessories

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
July
August
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Reviews of The Cowan Historic Mill

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5.0 out of 5 rating
5.0 out of 5 rating
22 reviews
99% recommend it
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    4.9 out of 5 rating
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  • Value
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    5 out of 5 rating
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Amanda at Cowan Historic Mill is praised by multiple reviewers for her exceptional service, attention to detail, and calming presence, even in unexpected situations like a weather change during a wedding. Reviewers highlight the venue’s rustic charm, exposed brick, and the helpfulness of the staff, like Star and Kevin. Guests appreciate the unique features of the venue, like the deck and the bridal suite, and commend the accommodating and responsive nature of the entire team. Overall, the Cowan Historic Mill is highly recommended for weddings of varying sizes.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Amanda at Cowan Historic Mill is praised by multiple reviewers for her exceptional service, attention to detail, and calming presence, even in unexpected situations like a weather change during a wedding. Reviewers highlight the venue’s rustic charm, exposed brick, and the helpfulness of the staff, like Star and Kevin. Guests appreciate the unique features of the venue, like the deck and the bridal suite, and commend the accommodating and responsive nature of the entire team. Overall, the Cowan Historic Mill is highly recommended for weddings of varying sizes.

Ge’rita
Ge’rita G. Sent on 10/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The Reases’ 09.26.2024

Amanda from Cowan Historic Mill was nothing short of incredible! From the moment we first visited the venue, I fell in love with its charm, but Amanda made the entire experience even more special. She was such a pleasure to work with, bringing warmth, professionalism, and a can-do attitude to every step of the planning process. Her attention to detail and dedication to making our day perfect made all the difference.

What truly set Amanda apart was how adaptable and calm she remained when our wedding day weather took a drastic turn—from a sunny day to a full-blown hurricane. While I was on the verge of stressing out, Amanda stayed completely positive and reassured me that everything would still be beautiful. Her confidence and expertise instantly put me at ease. She and her team seamlessly executed the transition from our ceremony to the reception in what felt like a matter of minutes. Watching them flip the room so efficiently, you’d never know they had to make adjustments on the fly due to the weather!

Even with the sudden changes, everything went off without a hitch, from the décor setup to flawlessly coordinating the food service. The entire team at Cowan Historic Mill, under Amanda’s guidance, handled every detail with grace and precision. Amanda’s unwavering support and her ability to keep everything running smoothly truly took so much of the pressure off of us, allowing us to fully enjoy our day.

Our friends and family are still raving about how gorgeous the venue was and how perfectly everything flowed. It was such a joy to see all our guests having an amazing time, and we owe a huge part of that to Amanda and her team. We couldn’t have done it without her!

If you’re looking for a stunning venue and someone who will go above and beyond to make your day flawless, Amanda at Cowan Historic Mill is absolutely the best choice. We’re so grateful to have had her by our side, and we can’t thank her enough for making our day unforgettable!

Love,

The Reases’
Savannah
Savannah D. Sent on 02/08/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Beyond beautiful!

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!
Amanda
Amanda C. Sent on 07/24/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The Perfect Venue!

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.

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The Cowan Historic Mill frequently asked questions

The Cowan Historic Mill includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The Cowan Historic Mill includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at The Cowan Historic Mill includes:
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Specialty Wine
The space offered by The Cowan Historic Mill for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Historic Building
  • Rooftop
The Cowan Historic Mill offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
The Cowan Historic Mill offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Cowan Historic Mill offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
The Cowan Historic Mill offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Tables
  • Tent Accessories
The Cowan Historic Mill is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.

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