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Price range: $13,850 - $21,150 Price range: $13,850 - $21,150
Couples usually spend $17,500 Couples usually spend $17,500
Reception
$6,500 starting price
Reception
$6,000 starting price
These prices are available for the months of May, Jun, Sep, Oct. These prices are available for the months of Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Jul, Aug, Nov, Dec.

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About

**For our packages and pricing information, please visit our website: www.theparkermill.com. Here you will also find our updated availability as well as a link to schedule a tour of the venue!**

The Parker Mill is a historic sawmill wedding venue located in Whittier, North Carolina. This venue has been designed and renovated to specifically cater to essential wedding needs. While it is conveniently located just one mile off of the major highway 74, the structure is comfortably nestled in a private community in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains, boasting awe-inspiring views and serene surroundings.

Facilities and Capacity

At The Parker Mill, you can expect verdant surroundings and tasteful, rustic charm. The beautiful bridal suite and a large and industrial groom's quarters will allow you to prepare for your big day in comfort and style. With many scenic photo opportunities, you will have a magnificent backdrop for your photos. A well-equipped caterer's kitchen and preparation space, outdoor grill area, and multiple ceremony sites suitable for all weather types. Whether indoors or outdoors, your day will be a special one. With plenty of nearby parking, pet-friendly ethos, and wheelchair-accessible facilities, you and your guests will have convenient access to the venue. The peak season for this venue is from April to November.

Services Offered

Wedding events that can be hosted at The Parker Mill include your engagement party, bridal shower, rehearsal dinner, ceremony, and reception. The starting site fee includes use of the bridal suite and groom’s quarters to get ready in, with the use of chairs and tables for your event, and on-site parking for you and your guests. WiFi and outside vendor referrals are additionally available.

History

Alexis and Brock bought an abandoned 1930s sawmill in Whittier in the summer of 2018 and have renovated the building to open a new event venue. The building captured their hearts when they first laid eyes on the oversized barn doors, gorgeous timber-frame ceilings and hardwood floors. These are the exact features that they wanted to highlight in the new venue.

Location

The Parker Mill is conveniently located just off Highway 74 between Sylva and Cherokee and is embedded in national forest parks.

  • Woman-owned
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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?

$6,500

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

$6,000

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

No

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Parking
Set Up
Tables

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

2

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

5

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Historic Building
Loft
Mansion

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered 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?

Clean Up
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Decor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
July
August
November
December
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Reviews of The Parker Mill

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17 Reviews
100% recommend it
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    5 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    5 out of 5 rating
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The Parker Mill is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for weddings. The venue is described as breathtaking, with stunning mountain views and beautiful decor. Reviewers appreciate the helpfulness and accommodation of the staff, particularly Alexis and Brock. The bridal and groom suites are spacious and well-equipped, and the venue provides a decor closet that makes decorating easy. Despite a rainstorm and power outage during one wedding, the staff went above and beyond to ensure a perfect day. Overall, customers highly recommend The Parker Mill for its incredible scenery and exceptional service.

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The Parker Mill is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for weddings. The venue is described as breathtaking, with stunning mountain views and beautiful decor. Reviewers appreciate the helpfulness and accommodation of the staff, particularly Alexis and Brock. The bridal and groom suites are spacious and well-equipped, and the venue provides a decor closet that makes decorating easy. Despite a rainstorm and power outage during one wedding, the staff went above and beyond to ensure a perfect day. Overall, customers highly recommend The Parker Mill for its incredible scenery and exceptional service.

Weddingwire
5.0/5 17 reviews
Google
4.9/5 86 reviews
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Kecia T. Sent on 11/08/2022
5 out of 5 rating

So beautiful!

The Parker Mill truly made our big day feel magical! Such incredible views from the pavilion and the mountaintop! The cocktail room was so perfect and beautiful for our micro wedding reception.
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Lacee S. Sent on 02/06/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Highly Recommend The Parker Mill!

This venue absolutely exceeded all of our expectations! The Mountain View from the ceremony site had all of our guests in shock! The small details that Brock and Alexis added to this stunning venue is so so special in every way. The grooms suite and bridal suite is so very spacious especially since we had a large bridal party (20)!!! Alexis made sure that we had everything we needed and updated us on the progress of the venue as they were adding on additions. The communication and quick responses made wedding planning very smooth along with the amazing wedding coordinator Ashley Taylor! Our wedding day was so special and beautiful just like we had hoped due to the amazing team of workers associated with this venue! Highly recommend The Parker Mill, where our dreams came true!
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Amanda W. Sent on 12/28/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Venue and owners

We can't say enough about the Parker Mill, its owners, and the staff! My husband went to college with the owner, and we have been watching them restore this old building into a breathtaking venue and surroundings. We did a video tour since we live 10 hours away and it was a no brainer for us, we fell in love with the place. Not only is the building and people amazing, the views are stunning! Our photos turned out amazing. One of my favorite things about the venue is that the owner has created a decor closet, which is not something that most venues offer. This was a game changer as a bride traveling from afar, and to be honest, the decor looked better than I could have done on my own. Alexis and Brock are so sweet and accommodating and have outdone themselves on the venue! We are forever grateful to them for creating such an amazing venue to host our special day at!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner

Real Weddings

Ali & Collin
63 photos · 07/29/2023
Samantha & Noah
42 photos · 03/27/2022
George & Kourtney
14 photos · 09/05/2021
Logan & Carleigh
25 photos · 08/28/2021

Team

Alexis Willey and Brock Parker
Alexis Willey and Brock Parker
Owners

Alexis is an orthopedic Physician Assistant originally from Hershey, PA. She found her way to the Western North Carolina area in 2012 shortly after graduating from PA school and has called these mountains “home” ever since. In addition to her love of science/medicine, she also enjoys the art of photography, architecture and building design/decor.

Brock was born and raised in Cherokee, NC where he started his own grading and excavation business, Warpaint Enterprises. On the side, he enjoys creating all types of unique vehicle fabrication projects. From rock bouncers and swamp buggies to rat rods and party buses, he can build it all!

Alexis and Brock met seven years ago in these beautiful mountains. In the summer of 2018 they purchased the mill and with her vision and his skill set, they have worked together to renovate and build a venue that dreams are made of!

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The Parker Mill frequently asked questions

The Parker Mill includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The space offered by The Parker Mill for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Historic Building
  • Loft
  • Mansion
The Parker Mill offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Parker Mill offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Parker Mill offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Clean Up
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
The Parker Mill offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
The Parker 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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