Madison Wedding Venues

Empire Mills

5 out of 5 stars and 8 reviews

Atlanta, Athens, Lake Oconee, Augusta

201-250 guest capacity
This venue can host up to 250 guests

About this vendor

A place to celebrate
Empire Mills is a rustic, historic wedding venue located in Madison, GA. Founder Hallie Jane Zimmerman moved to Madison 25 years ago to experience all the benefits of living in a small town. With unwavering determination and a keen eye, Hallie worked hard to transform this stunning historic setting into a venue where people could celebrate their milestone moments. Joined by her talented team, she would be honored to help bring your vision to life. Empire Mills offers a selection of stunning spaces for you to host the wedding of your dreams. For those hoping to host an intimate and cozy gathering, the Marsden Hall offers a picturesque setting complete with exposed brick walls and large windows that pool natural light throughout the space. It also has a beautiful sparkling chandelier and exudes a unique charm reminiscent of the glamorous celebrations of the 1920s. You are welcome to host an unforgettable outdoor cocktail reception in the Interior Courtyard, which has delicate market lighting and Adirondack furniture where guests can mingle and relax. As the evening unfolds, you can dine and dance the night away in The Grande Hall, which boasts high ceilings, exposed brick walls, and a warm ambiance. You and your partner can avail of the spacious and luxurious get-ready suites before you say I do. The Empire Mills team would be honored to help bring your vision to life. They offer a range of packages for you to choose from that include the use of get-ready suites, ceremony spaces, and reception spaces. Their catering team can delight your guests with a signature buffet menu or strolling dinner stations. Drink options include beer, wine, and a selection of non-alcoholic beverages, so you know there is something for everyone to enjoy.

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Amenities + details

Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Business Attributes
  • Woman-owned Business
Ceremony Types
  • Civil Union
  • Commitment Ceremony
  • Elopement
  • Interfaith Ceremony
  • Non-Religious Ceremony
  • Religious Ceremony
Guest Capacity
  • Up to 250
Settings
  • Ballroom
  • Historic Venue
  • Industrial & Warehouse
Venue Service Offerings
  • Bar & Drinks
  • Bar Rental
  • Cakes & Desserts
  • Cupcakes
  • Other Desserts
  • Destination Weddings

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8 reviews
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9/29/2024 •
Empire Mills is a hidden gem in Madison, GA and the location of my son's rehearsal dinner & wedding. Family & guests had a FANTASTIC time celebrating his wedding! From the Rehearsal Dinner to the Wedding itself, we heard nothing but amazing comments from the guests regarding the food, venue, & STAFF! Everything came out better than I could have imagined, and the Empire Mills staff knocked it out of the park! As the mother of the groom, I still find myself basking in the glow of an event where every detail was handled with upmost care. I HIGHLY recommend Empire Mills!
4/30/2024 •
Empire Mills was the PERFECT venue for our wedding! Everything from the bridal suite and grooms lounge for getting ready to Marsden Hall and the Grande Hall made for the most beautiful day (even if it did rain). Their attention to detail does not go unnoticed and everyone who attended our wedding had an absolute blast!
12/29/2020 •
Empire Mills is the most beautiful wedding venue I have ever seen! I had looked at so many before choosing here. Not only is the venue stunning, but the staff is amazing to work with! Kathleen is so detail oriented and responsive that I didn't have any stress while planning! Hallie Jane's food was the hit of the wedding and people are still talking about how delicious it was! I am forever grateful for Empire Mills making our day better than we could have ever imagined! I wish we could do it all over again! I highly recommend to all brides!!
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5/02/2020 •
Empire Mills was the most amazing venue ever!! The staff is wonderful and the details in this venue are just perfect. I would 1,000% recommend this venue!
3/24/2020 •
LOVE this venue! It is not only gorgeous, but the flow for guest management is open and easy. Not only do they have numerous decor rentals to choose from, they have an in-house catering team that is absolutely incredible. Their event staff is always helpful and makes my job as a wedding planner so enjoyable when I'm there-they handle the heavy lifting so I can focus on perfecting the details for my couple! I always get excited when one of my couples say their venue is Empire Mills. If you are in the market for a venue - submit an inquiry now!
1/30/2020 •
Beautiful venue, and absolutely amazing place to be married. My guests loved the various rooms and spaces. The unique/eclectic atmosphere was perfect for my winter wedding. The staff was outstanding and the space was plenty big enough! You can't beat the beauty with the exposed brick and lighting. I would totally recommend
11/24/2018 •
Empire Mills has the best staff ever!!! The venue is hands down beautiful! However, the event staff made our day great! They were so helpful and kind. The food was out of this world, our guest were calling the next day to see if we had any leftovers! If we had a chance to go back and do anything differently, we would not change a thing about our venue.
5/09/2018 •
Beautiful venue!! Everything about our day flowed wonderfully. So many places on the property for pictures and the need for decorations was very minimal with how beautifully they've restored the property. Wouldn't want to cover up the natural beauty of the brick and exposed steel work! I would recommend this venue to anyone in a heartbeat!

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1290 Pennington Road, Madison, GA | Atlanta, Athens, Lake Oconee, Augusta
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    Savannah Van Laar
    Chief Operations Officer
    Savannah, the eldest daughter of Empire Mills founder Hallie Zimmerman, serves as the Chief Operations Officer for Empire Mills. Raised within the business, Savannah has worked in various capacities from wait staff to administrative assistant and now COO. After earning her undergraduate degree at The Citadel, Savannah spent 6 years serving in the US Army as a logistics officer. During her time in the military, she met her husband Josh, whom she married right here at Empire Mills on New Year’s Day of 2021! After earning her MBA, she returned to Empire Mills to continue on the family business!

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