About this vendor
Built in 1918, the Carlisle Ribbon Mill has a capacity of up to 380 seated guests and offers a unique loft-style atmosphere for a wide variety of events and social gatherings. The natural brick walls, exposed wood beams and maple floor create a warm and inviting environment for all your special events: weddings, receptions, anniversaries, birthdays, reunions, private parties, banquets and corporate/business meetings, just to name a few.
Amenities + details
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Covered Outdoors Space
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Ceremony Types
- Civil Union
- Commitment Ceremony
- Elopement
- Interfaith Ceremony
- Non-Religious Ceremony
- Religious Ceremony
Settings
- Ballroom
- Historic Venue
- Industrial & Warehouse
Venue Service Offerings
- Bar & Drinks
- Planning
- Service Staff
Reviews
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4.8
out of 5.042 reviews
The Carlisle Ribbon Mill was the perfect venue for our wedding. The space is absolutely gorgeous, and Nancy & John were some of the most helpful and competent vendors we worked wit...
h in the whole process.
We toured and booked this venue immediately, and Nancy and John were super helpful through the whole planning process. I was consistently impressed with how much Nancy was on top of everything about our wedding, and how well she communicated via email, text, and phone. As a bride doing all my own planning, that was truly a godsend!
On our day, Nancy and John were absolute all stars. They were so helpful, so friendly and enthusiastic. Our bridal party commented a few times how great they were to work with, and I couldn't be more grateful to them!
I am blown away by this place! The owners John and Nancy are super helpful and help you every step of the way. I highly recommend booking here!
The venue is gorgeous. There is no denying that. Nancy and John were super nice in the beginning, but of late our opinions of them have drastically changed.........In October 201...
9 both myself, my fiancé and my parents toured the Carlisle Ribbon Mill as a place to hold our wedding for December 5, 2020. At that time, we placed down a deposit of $500.00 to hold the date. However, since the owners who run the venue have told us they can only accommodate 25 people per Governor Wolf's mandate (no mandate of 25 indoors or 250 outdoors exists - the Federal Judge ruled it unconstitutional and denied his appeal to - but anyways). Local venues around here are all running with more than 25 people indoors. When we put a deposit down it was under the agreement that we could use that venue for our ceremony and reception with a capacity of 212 people (our guest list 200). In addition, even allowing 25 people the pricing to hold our wedding there was not reduced from $4,000.00+. I reached out to Nancy in August 2020 because I received news from a wedding vendor source that she was not holding weddings at her location at the Carlisle Ribbon Mill through the end of the year and I was not notified of this. Nancy assured me that she was still holding weddings and that was not true. However, in my recent filing with the Attorney General she made it aware in her response that she has had to reschedule weddings March through December 2020. When was I going to be notified that she could not hold my wedding? At the end of October 2020 when she suggested I hold my invitations from being send out until (mind you a month before my wedding). On September 8, 2020 I sent a letter requesting our money back. She stated it was non-refundable. However, the Force Majeure clause in the contract (a contract that was never actually signed by any of us and Nancy admitted that in correspondence) states that in the event the wedding cannot take place on the scheduled date, that the venue will extend to renter to rent the space on another date. If both parties cannot agree on a reschedule date any money including the deposit would be refunded back the renter. Nancy confirmed I did not have a signed contract with her and refused to refund the money stating I cannot use the Force Majeure clause because we do not actually have a signed agreement. Well if we don't have a signed agreement how can you hold my money for an event you can't even have for me? I filed with Attorney General. I just filed with the BBB. My next step is to file a civil complaint with Judge Birbeck. It is not right to hold someone's money when you cannot provide them the service that was agreed on.
We were excited about having our daughter’s wedding at the Ribbon Mill as we thought it was a very nice venue. Unfortunately, COVID -19 put a stop to our plans and we had to canc...
el the wedding. Please be aware if you put down a deposit that there are no refunds, not even during a pandemic. We were offered another date in the future, but since the couple has moved to the west coast, it is unrealistic to think of returning to PA for a reception in the future. While I understand that the owners counted on a lot of income that just hasn’t materialized, it is also a hardship for all the families who are losing wedding deposits during these hard times. With that said, I’m pretty confident that had we been in normal times, it would have been a great venue.
Where to begin...John and Nancy were amazing! Way more than I could have ever imagined. They were so helpful every single step of the way. The day of John and Nancy were so helpf...
ul in getting every one down the aisle when they needed to be and helped set up for the reception. What stands out the most is how genuinely happy they are for the couple on their special day. I highly suggest The Ribbon Mill for your wedding venue, you won't regret it!
Nancy and John were great! We were engaged for over a year and Nancy would randomly text me to check up on how things were going/if I needed any help. They were very flexible with ...
our schedule when getting together for a meeting. They definitely made the process easier for me. And then of course the venue is just absolutely stunning. Lots of space too! We had approximately 115 people and all evening we were receiving compliments about how beautiful the setup was!
I could not even begin to describe how amazing this venue is! It was exactly what we were looking for! Rustic, Elegant but with an industrial feel. We didn't even need to overly d...
ecorate as the venue alone is gorgeous!
The owners Nancy and John are AMAZING! They are extremely helpful and responsive. Nancy helped coordinate day of. I highly suggest booking the venue for the day prior as she allows you to go and decorate and set-up for a minimal cost, which is well worth it in my opinion. I cannot thank them enough for being so helpful and an awesome part of our day! LOOK NO FURTHER! You will fall in love as we instantly did with the venue and then knew Nancy and John from the start were going to be helpful and fun to work with!
We can’t thank John and Nancy enough for their kindness, professionalism, and flexibility during our recent wedding at the Ribbon Mill. They are just the nicest people! We can’t sa...
y enough good things things about them as owners or the venue itself. It is absolutely beautiful with the rustic industrial vibe for which we were searching - exposed brick and wood floors. Our guests loved the space! Thanks again John and Nancy!
There are not enough words to describe how wonderful and magical this location is for a wedding! Nancy and John are awesome, you won't find a better venue with better people to wor...
k with. It's beautiful rustic elegant charm comes so easily with no added decoration really needed unless you're looking to add more to make it your own. Nancy was wonderful at letting us meet with her several times so we could plan out just how we wanted everything or to look through items they have that you can use. She was great to work with along the way but her and John went out of their way to help us the day before and the day of our wedding. They made it so easy and helped things to flow just as we had discussed and how we imagined. They make it so stress free and are super helpful in every way. We would highly recommend this venue for its beauty but even more so for it's owners. It felt like they became part of our family through all the planning and we were happy to have them there to join the celebration. Nancy even took and shared hundreds of pictures from rehearsal and wedding day- some of which I have none like them from anyone else. It was greatly appreciated. My husband has added them to our Christmas card list! If you're looking for a gorgeous and affordable place that doesn't require much extra work, this is it for sure!
Nancy and John were absolutely wonderful to work with. The Ribbon Mill is an amazing venue that will bring any rustic vision to life with ease. It is a beautiful venue that needs l...
ittle decor. If you're looking for an affordable and fun wedding venue, The Ribbon Mill if for you!
Nancy was wonderful to work with! She was extremely accommodating & more than willing to help. The venue was extremely affordable & the night turned out to be perfect. I definitely...
recommend this venue!
We couldn’t of asked for a better venue or better people to work with! This completely affordable gorgeous venue made our wedding perfect! Nancy and John were there every step of t...
he way and couldn’t of been more helpful! We would recommend the ribbon mill to anyone who is getting married!
-love, The Hansbroughs
I love the rustic, unique side to the venue that is different than the common barn choice that has become so widely done. The ribbon mill is quick and courteous in the planning tim...
es, and helps tremendously for the day of. The whole day went smoothly, and everything was beautiful. If I could come up with a con, or something I would change, I would plead that they allow for Sunday Clean up. We paid for Friday for decoration, but I think every girl can agree, cleaning after the wedding, long day, with dancing and exhaustion is not anyones dream. But our families made it all very seamless. I would do it again with or without the cleaning issues!
We just had our wedding there last weekend and I can't say enough wonderful things about this venue and the staff. We started working with Sarah, who was amazing, and then we work...
ed with Nancy and John, who are equally incredible people. The Ribbon Mill is a BEAUTIFUL place to have your wedding, whether you are going there for your reception or for both the ceremony and the reception. The price is perfect, it's not insanely expensive like so many other places are and they are so flexible timewise. We were able to pay a little more to set it up the day before the wedding. Nancy and John set up the tables and linens for us, all we had to do was decorate!
They were always responsive to emails, answered any questions we had and were amazing to work with. Everything went so smooth, from set up, to the wedding day and clean up afterwards. Because we were able to decorate ourselves and work in the space ahead of time, as well as being able to cater it ourselves, it made everything so personal and perfect. I HIGHLY recommend the Carlisle Ribbon Mill, you won't be disappointed. Thank you so much for making our day absolutely perfect!
Six months after our wedding, I'm so glad that my (now) husband and I settled on the Ribbon Mill for our venue. We still get compliments from our guests - it is a fantastic space! ...
It was very important to me that we could have our ceremony and reception in one place so that the wedding flowed really effortlessly for guests, and the Ribbon Mill is such a great venue for that. The two rooms really help to provide some separation so some guests can sit and chat and others can dance. I also can't say enough about how wonderful Sarah was to work with - she provided so much insight on other vendors, and we really appreciated her day-of planning services. Booking this venue was a great decision - if you're considering it, you won't be disappointed!
I can't even put in to words our feelings of this place. Everything from day 1 was more than I could have asked for. Sarah was absolutely amazing to work with. She was extremely at...
tentive and always willing to answer any questions I had. Not only is Sarah amazing to work with but the ribbon mill itself is beyond beautiful. It has so much character and you don't need many decorations at all to bring it to life. I can't imagine having my wedding anywhere else!
The Ribbon Mill was perfect for our reception. The atmosphere and personality of the building is great. Sarah was super easy and fun to work with. She went out of her way to make s...
ure our day was perfect!
As the father of the bride, we could not have selected a better venue for the Goodling-Oliphant wedding on 8/1/15. Sarah went over and above her normal responsibilities to make our...
day so special. Instead of being treated like a client, we were made to feel like friends. Every guest (160) commented on how lovely the facilities were. I highly recommend this venue for your wedding without any hesitation. The Carlisle Ribbon Mill is #1 in my book! The price is extremely reasonable, the owner is amazing in how she works with you to personalize your event...including special care for the disabled.
I am so thankful and happy we were able to book our wedding reception at Carlisle Ribbon Mill. It is a beautiful, flexible space that doesn't need a ton of decorating to make it lo...
ok beautiful -- the hardwood floors, exposed beams and brick walls, large windows, and little white lights already add so much to the ambiance we were looking for. Though we were planning the wedding thousands of miles away in Texas, Sara and Lena were incredibly helpful - answering all of my questions and giving advice about what would work best for everything from table placement to vendor recommendations to the timing of events. Without a doubt I would highly recommend the Carlisle Ribbon Mill again and again!
Sara is a true professional. She was extremely accommodating and worked well with all of our vendors. We can’t say enough about her and the location. Wonderfully well run, you c...
an tell this is a family business that has family in mind.
This venue has so much character and space. Our 165 guests had more than enough room. Sarah is a pleasure to work with. She is helpful with suggestions and keeping the wedding flow...
ing. We had our ceremony and reception here in June and everything turned out just how it was supposed to. Thanks Sarah!
My (now) husband and I were having trouble finding a venue that felt like "us". Everything felt very generic and we knew that a typical banquet hall just wasn't going to work for ...
us. After many failed attempts at finding a reception venue, we headed to the Carlisle Ribbon Mill. From the moment we walked in, we LOVED the venue. It was cozy and rustic while still maintaining a sense of understated elegance. In short, it was perfect.
Not only was the space wonderful, but the coordinator, Sarah Stewart, was a joy to work with. She helped the planning process run smoothly and helped us every step of the way. She was always easy to get in contact with, always kind and personable, and made set-up far less stressful! When we had questions, the first person we turned to was Sarah because she literally had all the answers. You will be hard-pressed to find someone who knows more about weddings than Sarah. You can also tell that she loves what she does. She is very passionate about helping people plan and personalize their special day. She also works very well with many local vendors and that made all the difference!
Our guests were stunned by the venue and absolutely gushed about how they had never seen a place quite like it. The Ribbon Mill provided a great place for our guests to mingle, dance, eat, and have a wonderful time at our wedding. If we could do it all again, this would be our reception venue a hundred times over.
Our wedding would not have been the same without Sarah or the beautiful Carlisle Ribbon Mill.
Thanks so much!!!
I loved having my wedding reception at the Ribbon Mill. The venue is modern and rustic all at the same time. The staff was amazing to work with. I would definitely go back to the R...
ibbon Mill!
Sarah is awesome! As soon as we met with her and saw the space we knew we had found the place for us. She is so friendly and knowledgeable and got back to us promptly about all our...
questions. We had the best experience working with her and would recommend the Carlisle Ribbon Mill without any hesitation. Just keep in mind if you pick a Sunday, the timing is tighter to set things up, since there is an organization that uses the space on Sunday mornings.
Sarah (daughter of the Ribbon Mill owner) was by our side through the whole process. She helped with her input about ways to make things more efficient and helped communicate with ...
our other vendors. The beauty of the space was a big, blank canvas for us to work with and everything turned out spectacularly. The Ribbon Mill is open to all vendors so we were able to have so much freedom in choosing our caterer, bakery, florist, etc. The price for renting the space, tables and chairs cannot be beat! Our guests loved the uniqueness of the space and we could not have asked for a more amazing wedding venue!
The whole venue is absolutely beautiful, and even more so once it is set up! Sarah is amazing to work with and has a wealth of knowledge on local vendors and anything else wedding...
related that you may have questions about. She was super super helpful and amazing!
The Ribbon Mill was A.M.A.Z.I.N.G!!! Sarah was fabulous to work with and is so efficient and organized. I hardly saw her the night of the wedding, but I know that is because she wa...
s behind the scenes making sure everything went off without a hitch - something she isn't obligated to do!!! The simplicity of the venue allowed us to decorate as little or as much as we wanted to because the space itself is already gorgeous. I would highly recommend the Ribbon Mill to anyone looking for an awesome, simple venue to make their own. If the opportunity ever arises to host another event at the Ribbon Mill, I would run to work with Sarah again.
This place is amazing. If you're looking for something other than your run of the mill, boring banquet hall, then this is the place for you. It's hardwood floors and exposed brick ...
walls are stunning and visually interesting. The space can easily be transformed into whatever you desire. It looked amazing in photographs and provided a beautiful backdrop for our photos. Our guests couldn't stop raving about how much they loved the place. It is very spacious and can easily fit 200 guests comfortably. The bathrooms are very clean and can accomodate multiple guests, we never saw anyone waiting to use the restroom. They bathroom was also full of amenities for the guests to use, from dental floss to band aids. The space also features a bridal suite with its own bathroom as well as all the emergency items you may need such as safety pins and a sewing kit. Sarah, the face of The Ribbon Mill, was a pleasure to work with. She gave us recommendations for other vendors based on our personalities and wedding style. We loved all of the vendors she recommended. She was always available when we needed her. Overall, I couldn't imagine having our wedding anywhere else but The Ribbon Mill.
This unique location was perfect for our wedding. The venue manager was very helpful, friendly, sincere, and responsive. Chairs and tables were available on site to rent - one less...
thing to worry about. Would definitely use this venue for a future special occasion.
From start to finish, we had such an amazing experience with the Carlisle Ribbon Mill. Sarah was always there to answer any questions and concerns we had. The contract and rules pr...
ovided by Sarah were so simple we didn't feel like we were going to be questioned by any of our decisions. The venue is beyond beautiful. We had rave reviews from ALL of our guests. The prices were perfect. We had all day Friday to get the venue set up. Any questions about what we could and could not do. Sarah was right there. She definitely made everything easy and kept myself relaxed as I was freaking out over the little things. We were able to cater our event. We didn't have to worry about our family members who have problems accessing stairs. I would definitely choose the Carlisle Ribbon Mill again in a heartbeat.
Sarah is a rockstar - could not have pulled off what everyone referred to as "the best wedding ever" without her. We may have rented the Ribbon Mill but along with renting one of t...
he best venues in the area we also gained major help from Sarah - and mind you she isn't obligated to do anything!!! She was more than willing to pick up the slack wherever (even offered to hang our table cards when we were having difficulties) and offered to meet us at the venue any time so we could figure out set-up, flowers, etc. The venue itself is wonderful, everyone loved the "cozy" feel of such a cool space - if you are sick of the standard dingy hotel basement venue and are looking for a way to show you're true personality as a couple - I highly recommend having your wedding here.
Beautiful venue- great restoration- very unique
Sarah from the Ribbon Mill is awesome! She was so helpful in the planning process of my wedding! Every time we would get together we would have a great time chatting, and she made ...
sure that everything was ready for my big day! The venue itself was perfect to me and my now husband! The brick walls and wood floors gave it a very homey feel, definitely beautiful, and it looked amazing in pictures! I loved working with Sarah at the Ribbon Mill, and definitely hope I can again in the future!
I chose the Ribbon Mill for my reception venue due to its unique atmosphere. My husband and I loved the wood and brick inside which made the venue much different then your normal b...
anquet hall. We had a country themed wedding which looked awesome at this venue. Our only dislike was that the venue is located on the 2nd floor, but the freight elevator helped with the moving of wedding items and our older guests. Sarah was great to work with and made our day run smoothly. Our only other dislike of the space was having to pay additional monies to rent the tables and chairs from the ribbon mill.
Sara was a pleasure to work with. She was so very helpful in helping plan and elping to find things if we needed it. She responded quickly and treated us with such respect!! Would ...
definatley reccommend the Carlisle Ribbon Mill. It's absolutely beautiful inside!
This space is amazing. I used it recently for my wedding reception, and had so many compliments from my guests about what an awesome venue we chose. It has all exposed brick wall...
s and hardwood floors. It has a slight industrial-chic feel to it, which is very cool. The room itself has so much character that it doesn't take much to dress it up. We used chair covers and simple centerpieces, combined with a little uplighting to highlight the brick walls, and got so many 'wows' that we just couldn't believe how easy it was! We loved that it had an adjoining bar area, providing additional space and room for the buffet, while allowing us to keep the dinner and dancing area in the main room. The coordinator, Sarah, is extremely friendly and helpful, and you can rent their chairs and tables for a really good price, which includes set up. I highly recommend this space for a unique, fun, and incredibly gorgeous wedding reception!
The Mill was decently priced and Sarah was so easy to work with. She was on top of everything and quick to respond to my emails. It's a gorgeous building with ample room. The Ba...
r area is a nice addition as well. They have tables and chairs to rent and will set them up and tear them down for you. So happy we chose to have our reception at the Mill, I'd recommend it to anyone!
The Carlisle Ribbon Mill is an excellent vendor. The staff are kind and helper. The building is amazing; it combines the rustic with the modern. The price is totally reasonable.
When I found this location I knew this is where I wanted to have my wedding. Sarah Stewart is the most wonderfully sweet and fun person and made our day relaxing and an absolute bl...
ast. The Ribbon Mill is gorgeous!!
Sarah at the Ribbon Mill was awesome. She made sure everything was ready for us the day prior and she was there during the entire event. If your wedding is on Saturday, it is def...
initely worth the extra money to rent the space for Friday as well!
My husband and I had our wedding reception at the Carlisle Ribbon Mill and it couldn't have been better. Working with Sarah was great and she was so helpful with everything down to...
the smallest details. She gives you lists of local vendors she recommends, but allows you to choose whichever places you want. The room is beautiful and perfect for small and large groups. We would recommend this place to anyone for any type of event.
We loved the Carlisle Ribbon Mill. We wanted a beautiful, but relaxed environment for our wedding guests and the Ribbon Mill was just that. The Ribbon Mill staff members were also...
great to work with and very accomodating. It is a wonderful venue and a great value. I would recommend to anyone who wants something other than the typical cookie-cutter reception site. Thanks, Ribbon Mill, for all you did to help make our day even more special!
Contact
320 E. Louther Street, Carlisle, PA
Carlisle Ribbon Mill