A Landmark Reborn
Mill 17 Events is a historic setting for weddings and events in Plainwell, MI. Situated steps from downtown's charming shops and restaurants, the venue overlooks the serene Kalamazoo River for a peaceful backdrop.
Industrial Meets Romantic Vibes
Mill 17 Events is a versatile space that accommodates 100 to 400 guests and features two luxury get-ready suites. Inside, soaring ceilings and exposed brick create an industrial-romantic atmosphere. The space is warmed by natural light streaming through century-old windows. An outdoor riverside ceremony location provides a scenic backdrop for exchanging vows. There is a full-service bar that serves handcrafted cocktails. Ample on-site parking ensures guest convenience, and stunning photography locations throughout the grounds capture memorable moments.
Host an Unforgettable Beginning
The Mill 17 Events is there to ensure your special event is a success.
All-day venue access beginning at 9 am allows plenty of flexibility for your celebration. You also enjoy a large selection of catering options, allowing you the freedom to create your ideal menu.
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Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Indoor Event Space
Reception Area
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Ballroom
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Food & Catering
Rentals & Equipment
Service Staff
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ItsThatEasy Gaming 5.0
11/12/25
Our Group enjoyed a lovely evening with very good food. The burgers, chicken tenders, salad, onion rings and fried shrimp were all delicious. Recommend for everyone.
Rich Vander Klok 5.0
11/06/25
My wife and I drove to Plainwell to meet our daughter and her roommate for dinner. My wife suggested we meet at the Old Mill, and she made a great choice.
My daughter and I are vegetarians, and the Old Mill had many options for us.
We started w...
ith the Buffalo cheese curds, which were delicious.
Our daughter got the ploughman's grilled cheese, which included Gala apple slices as one of the ingredients. She loved it.
Her roommate got the special of the day, which was a spicy chicken sandwich. It had Cajun seasoning, but she said it wasn't very spicy. She still liked it a lot. It had a massive piece of chicken on it!
My wife and I decided to split two entrees. We got the smoked mac and cheese and the jalapeno popper grilled cheese. Both were delicious. The mac and cheese serving was so generous that we got three meals out of it! We ate some at the restaurant, then I had some for lunch the next day, and my wife had the rest for dinner.
Additionally, their beer was great.
Overall, we enjoyed the food and the atmosphere.
chuck bomar 5.0
12/06/25
Great food great service and atmosphere nice local beer menu.
Perch plate was nicely done, wife lived the steak sandwich with blue cheese. The sandwich came with freshly made potato chips...delish!
The friday Walleye special got rave reviews....
And if your really lucky you'll get a train to come by and provide a m flashback of what the old grainmill was built for many years ago
Laura Blazek 5.0
5/12/24
The Old Mill is amazing! The food, beer, staff, and building are all great. The vanilla porter beer was my favorite. The olive burger is one of the best in the area. Highly recommend!
donna walker 5.0
1/30/24
My husband and I love this place. We've been here several times for lunch & dinner. Great food (we especially love the perch. Portion is big enough to split) and good beer. Friendly wait staff & fast service. The atmosphere and decor is very re...
laxing. Large portions and great prices!! Oh and very clean. Definitely our favorite place in the area.
Kathleen Shaffer 5.0
6/13/23
Visited for the first time. Old bar atmosphere. Staff was friendly and we got sat right away. Portions were large! Prices about $11-17 for burgers, wraps… even a wet burrito.
In the hallway they have a collection of hundreds of pez dispenser...
s!
John Kitchen 5.0
3/21/23
Our food came out fast and the order was correct. Everything was hot and the taste was amazing. Out server was super friendly and always had a smile. If you haven't been here you really should try it.
Sarah Wertz 4.0
10/25/25
Waitress and hostesses were super friendly. Mac and cheese was great. Blue cheese burger was a bit dry…might be better if a little blue cheese dressing was used for moisture. Building is a really neat old grain mill but could use a little cobwe...
b cleanup soon. Would have liked to see more dessert options. Overall, good food, great staff, comfortable atmosphere and we will plan to go back again.
Sydney Klemeks 3.0
7/04/25
I've been here a few times—dining in and take-home. It wasn't *bad* but it certainly wasn't outstanding. Personally, I think their prices are a few dollars too high for what you get.
The proportions are good, the food is good, the service is g...
ood, and it's a clean place. But it's just pub food in a small town and didn't taste anything more than just that, yet I paid Kzoo/GR prices.
I think if you want to go here to experience it - since it is a historical place and pretty cool - you should do it—I don't think it's a waste to eat here. But, I do know that this was my last visit.
Nick Brown 3.0
3/23/24
The service, staff and atmosphere were amazing. I want to be clear that there was nothing amiss there. The menu had me jumping for joy as I ordered. The appetizers arrived in lightning speed to the table. It was clear they were all frozen from ...
a box type appetizers. I was very disappointed. The cheese curds were tossed in buffalo sauce(franks red hot), the onion rings, fries and pretzel sticks were clearly from a good wholesaler. I was worried my ribs would be much the same, but much to my surprise they were outstanding.
At the end of the day, go and enjoy the service, staff and atmosphere. Avoid the appetizers and sides at all cost and focus on the main course dishes!
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