Homesteads Events
All-inclusive venue
The venue takes care of it all - food and beverage, rentals, the works!
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Starting at $4,500
Catering services pricing
$39 per person for off-peak dates, with a minimum total spend of $500
Guest capacity
Up to 200 seated guests
About this venue
Homesteads Events at Loray Mill is a banquet hall wedding venue located in Gastonia, NC. The open-plan event space provides an old-world, industrial ambiance for your wedding event. Homesteads Events can accommodate a range of celebrations, from an intimate engagement party to a grand wedding soiree. The main event hall offers space for up to 300 guests and features 38-foot-high ceilings and exposed brickwork throughout the entire area. Large windows allow natural light to flood the space, adding a sense of bright airiness to the room. Poured concrete floors, original wooden pillars, and exposed beams lend charm and character to the banquet hall, which can be personalized with your own decor. Also available is a one-bedroom loft apartment with a full kitchen that can be used as your honeymoon suite for your wedding night. Homesteads Events offers a range of all-inclusive packages to ensure your event needs are fully met.
Our event spaces
The Grand Hall & Speak Easy
The perfect space for a grand wedding soiree within North Carolinas largest textile mills.
The Grand Hall features 38-foot-high ceilings and exposed brickwork throughout the entire area. Large windows allow natural light to flood the space, adding a sense of bright airiness to the room. Poured concrete floors, original wooden pillars, and exposed beams lend charm and character to the banquet hall, which can be personalized with your own decor. This space is ideal for hosting both the ceremony and reception, as the open-plan structure allows for a wide variety of seating plans.
Guest capacity
50-300 Seated
50-400 Standing
Square footage
5,900
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Cocktail hour, Elopement
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Included in this room:
- Private Bathrooms, Men and Womans with 3 stalls in each - Hanging Bistro Lighting - Tables and Chairs for up to 100 guests - Heating and Air
Room cost
$2,500 from 10am-10pm additional hours are $250
The Grand Hall & Speak Easy
The perfect space for a grand wedding soiree within North Carolinas largest textile mills.
The Grand Hall features 38-foot-high ceilings and exposed brickwork throughout the entire area. Large windows allow natural light to flood the space, adding a sense of bright airiness to the room. Poured concrete floors, original wooden pillars, and exposed beams lend charm and character to the banquet hall, which can be personalized with your own decor. This space is ideal for hosting both the ceremony and reception, as the open-plan structure allows for a wide variety of seating plans.
Guest capacity
50-300 Seated
50-400 Standing
Square footage
5,900
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Cocktail hour, Elopement
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Included in this room:
- Private Bathrooms, Men and Womans with 3 stalls in each - Hanging Bistro Lighting - Tables and Chairs for up to 100 guests - Heating and Air
Room cost
$2,500 from 10am-10pm additional hours are $250
Available services that can be provided by Homesteads Events
Services & amenities
- Bar services
- Catering services
- Clean up
- Dance floor
- Dressing room / Bridal Suite
- Event rentals
- Event staff
- Liability insurance
- Lighting/Sound
- On-site accommodations
- Pet friendly
- Service staff
- Set up
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
Transportation & access
- Self parking - free
- Wheelchair accessible
Rentals
- Barware
- Chiavari Chairs
- China
- Flatware
- Glassware
- Lighting
- Linens
- Sound / AV
- Standard Chairs
Accommodations
- Honeymoon suite
Reviews
Write a review5.0 out of 5
5 reviews
“Exceptional Venue, Extraordinary Team!”
From the moment we walked into our wedding venue, we knew it was something special. The beautifully exposed brick walls created the perfect blend of elegance and charm, setting a romantic tone for our big day. Every inch of the space reflected cleanliness, warmth, and thoughtful attention to detail—from the impeccably set tables to the cozy, inviting ambiance. The fingerpicking Southern food was absolutely unforgettable—each bite was full of flavor and comfort, and our guests are still raving about it! One of the things we appreciated most was the flexibility to customize the space and experience to fit our vision. It felt like every detail was tailored just for us. What truly made this venue extraordinary, though, was the team behind it. The staff welcomed us and our guests with warm smiles, genuine hospitality, and professionalism from start to finish. And the venue manager Stacy what a gem! Her commitment to excellence, responsiveness, and willingness to go the extra mile made all the difference. They didn’t just help us plan a wedding—they helped us create a beautiful beginning to our love journey. Our day was everything we envisioned and then some. Thank you for helping us to bring our dreams to life!.
Groom
Homesteads Events was the perfect venue for our wedding! The natural light and exposed brick walls provided the perfect backdrop to showcase our decor choices. Hannah and the team were incredible to work with - they took our vision of incorporating Chinese American elements into the wedding and brought it to life seamlessly. They were incredibly accommodating to any requests we had and were so supportive and excited about making our day special. Hannah was a rockstar throughout the entire process, always there to answer our questions and provide reassurance. We couldn't have asked for a better venue or team to bring our wedding day to life!
10/10 recommended venue!
From the moment I walked into Loray Mills, Hannah went above and beyond to make sure I felt comfortable, all my questions were answered, and that I had everything I needed for my dream day. The all-inclusive option was perfect because she truly handled it all. When the day of the wedding came, I did not worry about a single thing. The food, the decor, the service, it was my dream wedding!
Wedding at Loray Mill
My husband and I got married May 4, 2024 at Loray Mill in Gastonia. The venue is beautiful, historic and unique. Our event planner, Hannah, did a fabulous job managing all of the details and ensuring the day was perfect. If you're looking for your wedding venue, you'll definitely want to consider Loray Mill!
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