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The Mill Site - Events on the River
4.8 ★★★★★ 103 Google reviews · Barn wedding venue in Anoka, Minnesota
Elegant, vintage event space featuring a brick exterior and lovely river views.
Plan your tour
- Capacity couples mention 100–125-guest events in reviews — ask the venue for their stated maximum
- Website themillsiteanoka.com — most venues book tours right on their site
The setting
“The space is comfortable & beautiful, the grounds are perfect for nearly any season, and your guests will enjoy the ambiance of this historic building.”
“The Mill Site is the beautiful venue along the river, and we couldn't be happier with having our intimate wedding there.”
“The space is comfortable & beautiful, the grounds are perfect for nearly any season, and your guests will enjoy the ambiance of this historic building.”
“Beautiful outdoor ceremony area, and the inside is gorgeous and the perfect size for any event.”
Amenities couples mention
“Beautiful outdoor ceremony area, and the inside is gorgeous and the perfect size for any event.”
What couples say again and again
“The space is comfortable & beautiful, the grounds are perfect for nearly any season, and your guests will enjoy the ambiance of this historic building.”
“The Mill Site goes above and beyond to make sure your day is special and it's clear they prioritize the experience of their clients.”
“Cora (apologies if spelt wrong) was wonderful the day of as our coordinator and stayed on top of all the details to keep the day moving efficiently.”
“There are great photo ops by the Riverfront Memorial Park.”
From the reviews
Excellent venue to have your celebration at! Beautiful location on the river in a historic building that has been renovated perfectly. The owners are very fun, professional, and accommodating.
2 years later and I realized I never reviewed this incredible place. Owner: Emily is incredible to work with, knows exactly what’s she’s doing and makes your experience worth every second. You’re experience will be nothing but smooth because of Emily!
We had a great experience with The Mill Site in Anoka. It’s a beautiful venue with an outdoor space that overlooks the Rum River. We had our ceremony outside and then moved indoors for the reception. Emily, the owner, was great to work with in the planning process.
We were fortunate to be able to celebrate our daughter's wedding at The Mill Site. The venue was beautiful and Emily was amazing to work with. We were given so many compliments. It is the perfect venue floor plan. Our guests loved the fact that there was a patio. It gave some the option to relax outside.
Getting married at The Mill Site - Events on the River
The Mill Site - Events on the River comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see it at the time of day you'd actually get married — a barn that glows at golden hour can feel very different at noon, and you'll want to walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move?), the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included with the rental — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular dates at barn venues book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
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