Millikan Farms Weddings & Events

My wedding here was a complete disaster. This is lengthy but worth it! This venue is breathtaking, so much that I hardly had to decorate…. I can not take that from them at all! However, weddings are about an overall experience and my experience was a nightmare. I have several points here so let’s start: 1) Poor communication: My husband and I had 3 sit downs with the coordinator prior to our wedding. During these times we discussed license/insurances needed for catering and the bar. In addition, these conversations mainly discussed logistics, decor needs, and set up needs. HOWEVER, the one thing, THAT HAD US REMOVED from the facility wasn’t discussed not one time. And that was music. Our music was too “vulgar” and contained the “F-Word” which was not allowed, although other degrading words were. The contracts state several rules which were all supposed to be discussed at our first meeting, but that rule in particular was never discussed and according to the owner that will be changed moving forward. 2) Disrespect: Several times we were screamed at, to the point their faces were red. Guest left due to the event coordinator sweeping over their feet while they were eating. Without our knowledge our DJ was approached and slandered for an issue we were unaware of. When we were made aware, we were sure to talk to him and he was very diligent in making changes. Our final song,the one that got us removed that is, was Part II (On The Run) By Beyoncé ft. Jay-Z. This was when the coordinators husband shut us down. 3) Nit-picking: All though there were complaints from staff all day about my party and my guests, the one that takes the cake is the complainant about decor flying off the tables…. There was a literal wind advisory on my wedding day. If there is a way for me to control the wind, please point me in the direction of the person I need to talk to about that because I’m quite confident it is beyond my power. 4) Bribes: My dad was tricked into paying an insurance fee after I told the coordinator that I had it! What really took this a step further was the discussion we had with the owner. The day after my wedding we had a phone call with him and he apologized and said he would refund us our last two hours. We met with him that following Wednesday, he hands us the money he promised and then asked that “we make him a deal”. This “deal” was that we “take down the bad reviews” in exchange for a full refund. I proudly declined because not only is this unethical, but him and his team completely RUINED my wedding day. A once in a lifetime opportunity. A moment I could NEVER get back! Hear me when I say, I would have paid DOUBLE what I paid this venue to not have gone through what we went through. I still feel as if I’m at a loss for words, I can’t believe this really happened. I’ve attend 2 weddings at this place prior to mine (different demographics than mine) and not once did they have an issue which was really why we booked here to begin with. Repeatedly we’ve been blamed for the coordinator being scared to leave her house. This is the same lady who had a truckload of men pull up on my people when we were asked to leave…. That’s fear! Fear is also when you’re a person of color and the cops have been called on you for a situation in which you’ve done no wrong. 4 county sheriffs to be precise. I legit left my wedding in tears; and not those of joy but of rage, sadness and disbelief.

My initial review was on Yelp, but it was flagged and taken down because the establishment holder claims I was not a “direct client” of the wedding. So if you must know, a friend and myself played and sang guitar for the bride and groom. Copied below is my review on Yelp that was taken down. Shame on yall at Millikan Farm for what you did and are trying to hide from the public… ——————————— Before I give this review, please understand that everything about this place was beautiful. However... Let's discuss why you deserve every bit of a 1-star here. First, if we needed chaperons, we would've asked that to be provided the day of. You would've thought cameras were enough to monitor us and our whereabouts while there right? WRONG. Cynthia walked around during the entire wedding reception as if we were a bunch of spring breakers causing mischief. Not only that, and this wraps into the second point, You all pestered our DJ that was hired to play music that wasn't heavy on the vulgarities. But for some reason, it seems like yall only hear profanity in drums and rhythmic sounds. According to a source, that I won't name to keep their identity anonymous, the same music was played there previously at another wedding reception they attended... How come you all didn't shut them down? Seems like the only difference was because we were a group of minorities enjoying the music of OUR culture. That other wedding reception was a party of people that looked like you. So not saying you all discriminated against us, but that's sure what it looks like. ESPECIALLY after the source who attended the wedding reception the night before said they never even saw the people who owned the place... Meaning, you all were NOT there hovering over them like you were to us. And lastly, you need to know who this couple are to the community they live amongst. Mr. and Mrs. Martin did everything right and didn't let ANYBODY DOWN. They deserved a special day to finalize their love and commitment to each other in the presence of the people they care about. People from all over the US came to Sophia, NC just to be shutdown and asked to leave because YOU, Cynthia and the annoyed Owner across the street, did not like the choice of music being played on Sunday, (3/20/2022). But never had a problem with the same type of music the night before, Saturday (3/19/2022). Amongst the other crowd of people.... You even called a local few of your personal friends to pull up... And for what? NOTHING. I will tell everyone I know about my experience at Millikan Farms. Beautiful place like I said initially, but you didn't have to treat us this way. Yall need to understand going forward here that your actions SHATTERED my friend's wedding. They paid you all for an experience to create memories; but you stole that from them. Shame on yall at Millikan Farm for what you did to the Martins. We will never forget this...

Not a safe space for BIPOC community; owners racial biases are blatant. Please do not patronize this venue!I recommend Legacy Stables instead. They have similar aesthetics, paved parking and are closer to hotels and major highways.

🚩🚩🚩🚩 DO NOT I REPEAT DO NOT BOOK HERE🚩🚩🚩🚩 Let me start off by saying the venue was beautiful but that’s where I stop with the compliments. If you are a person of color or plan to have people of color attend your event then you may want to rethink booking this venue. Two of my friends I’ve known for years were married here recently and the reception was ruined by the venue coordinator. First, it started with her rushing us out of the rehearsal a few days before the event. Second, as the reception was going on the venue coordinator began to clean up and rudely sweep around guest feet as they were enjoying the event. When she begin doing this that changed the entire vibe of the reception guest begin to leave because it appeared that were were being kicked out or asked to leave even though it was only 8pm and they had the venue until 10pm. Third, they cut the event short because they said our music was too vulgar but the song that was playing wasn’t vulgar at all. They forced us to end the reception early even though we had paid to be there for a few more hours so we didn’t get to do any of the traditional things you do at the reception (speeches, bouquet and garter toss, etc) The Bride was devastated and brought to tears from how they were treated. As expected the Groom was very upset as well it was supposed to be the happiest day and an exciting occasion but it was ruined by the Venue Coordinator. I just felt it was genuinely a race issue do to the fact they could not give any valid explanation on the reasons we were asked to leave.