The Wool Factory

Guest capacity

Up to 350 seated guests

About this venue

The Wool Factory is a historic wedding venue that is located in Charlottesville, Virginia. The industrial design of this building has been preserved, providing a breathtaking, clean, and elegant aesthetic. This stunning venue was born from The Historic Woolen Mills, a 19th-century textile mill located just one mile from Downtown Charlottesville. The structure is home to an open and airy event space, a craft microbrewery, an artisan-style restaurant, and both a coffee and wine shop. This premier venue is the culmination of efforts from talented visionaries that see limitless potential in the reinventing of spaces. This beautiful venue offers in-house catering overseen by Executive Chef Tucker Yoder. While being nestled by The Rivanna Trail, this venue offers modern amenities such as on-site parking for up to 300 individuals, accessible restrooms, and insulated spaces.

Seated guest capacity

  • 10-350

Venue type

  • Industrial Spaces
  • Restaurants, Breweries
  • Urban Locations

Venue setting

  • Indoor
  • Outdoor
2100 East Market St, Charlottesville, VA 22902

Our event spaces

The Main Hall

Unique large scale industrial venue on the creek; one mile from downtown Charlottesville.

This space features floor-to-ceiling glass windows and access to our courtyard.

Guest capacity

100-366 Seated

100-550 Standing

Square footage

6,000

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Farewell brunch, Welcome party, Wedding shower, Couples luncheon, Baraat

Room cost

starts at $4,000 + F&B minimum

Broadcloth

Broadcloth

The Broadcloth space offers stunning architectural and design details and can be configured in a variety of layout options.

Guest capacity

20-53 Seated

20-75 Standing

Ideal for

Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, After party, Elopement

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Room cost

Starting at $500 + F&B minimum

The Main Hall

Unique large scale industrial venue on the creek; one mile from downtown Charlottesville.

This space features floor-to-ceiling glass windows and access to our courtyard.

Guest capacity

100-366 Seated

100-550 Standing

Square footage

6,000

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Farewell brunch, Welcome party, Wedding shower, Couples luncheon, Baraat

Room cost

starts at $4,000 + F&B minimum

Available services that can be provided by The Wool Factory

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Catering services
  • Clean up
  • Dance floor
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event rentals
  • Event staff
  • Liability insurance
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Service staff
  • Set up
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - free
  • Wheelchair accessible

Rentals

  • Lighting
  • Sound / AV
  • Standard Chairs

Reviews

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  • Great venue

    •Verified review
    •Addie W.•May 15

    We did a full buyout of the space for a 160 person wedding in May 2025, and I would highly recommend this venue for a wedding! There are many nice picturing-taking spots around the property. We were able to get some more nature focused pictures outside and then moved inside to capture the wonderful industrial feel of the space. We had about 20 tables of 8-9 people and it didn't feel cramped. The food was amazing and almost exactly like what we tried at the tasting. The staff was great during the event. We had to move our ceremony inside and they did the room flip to cocktail hour super quickly! Although it was pricey, we appreciate that the Wool Factory handled everything that had to do the with tables, we did not need to rent plates, napkins, glassware, etc and it was nice to just have all of that tied in with the food and beverage. The only downsides I would mention was that communication was a bit slow (I often had to send a followup email to get a response), the beer options were not given to us until 30 days before, and we had to rent chairs for the tables since they only provided benches. Also they had a strict "no bare feet" on the dance floor, which is totally understandable, but I wish I would have know beforehand so that I could have warned my guests to bring flats in addition to their heels. Overall, it was a beautiful venue and we had an amazing day!

    Response from vendor•May 21, 2025
    Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful experience at The Wool Factory! We were absolutely thrilled to host your wedding and are so happy to hear that you had an amazing day. It warms our hearts to know that you enjoyed the diverse photo opportunities, from the natural outdoor settings to the unique industrial charm of our indoor spaces. We're also delighted that the spaciousness of the venue, the delicious food, and the efficiency of our staff, especially with the quick room flip for your ceremony, contributed to such a positive experience. We truly strive to make the planning process as seamless as possible by including essentials like tables, plates, and glassware, and we're glad that convenience was appreciated. We sincerely apologize for the slower communication you experienced at times and for the late notice regarding beer options. We understand how crucial timely responses are during wedding planning, and we are actively working on improving our communication flow to ensure a more responsive experience for all our couples. Your feedback regarding the chair rentals and the "no bare feet" policy is also incredibly valuable. We will certainly take this into consideration for future communications with our clients so that expectations can be set well in advance. Thank you again for your kind words and for recommending The Wool Factory. We wish you both a lifetime of happiness!

  • Lacked customer service & transparency

    •Verified review
    •Shayla L.•Jul 2, 2024

    My husband and I tied the knot at The Wool Factory on June 19, 2024. After reflecting on our experience, we felt compelled to share our feedback. Choosing The Wool Factory for its industrial ambiance and Broadcloth restaurant space seemed ideal. However, we encountered some challenges with communication and coordination during the walkthrough, rehearsal, and on our wedding day. Reflecting on our wedding experience at The Wool Factory, we have some feedback that we believe would be valuable for both the venue and future visitors. Despite prior discussions with the onsite planner, Danielle, regarding a temporary holding space for the bridal party, we faced unexpected issues on the actual wedding day. It became clear that there was a misunderstanding about the use of the Main Hall West as a temporary holding area for the bridal party’s processional. This miscommunication, unfortunately, led to a less than ideal start to our ceremony. Members of our bridal party which included seniors were told that the holding space near the exit door of Main Hall West could not be utilized as “the space was not paid for.” This message was delivered by the on-site planner through a third party. It was done in poor taste and even felt a bit spiteful after having rehearsed from the space on two occasions. We also encountered a shortage of chairs (keeping in mind that we were told that we would have access to 40 bentwood chairs), leading to some guests standing during the ceremony which was unexpected and unacceptable especially given the heat index. The absence of the planner and unexpected space restrictions added to the challenges. Furthermore, external noise from onsite workers disrupted the solemnity of the ceremony. On a positive note, we were pleased with the exceptional service provided by the Broadcloth Restaurant staff during the reception. In the spirit of constructive feedback, we would like to advise future visitors to The Wool Factory to carefully review all details of their agreements and thoroughly check their invoices for any potential hidden fees or last-minute upcharges. Written agreements on arrangements could help prevent misunderstandings in the future. Our overall experience at The Wool Factory was a mix of good and challenging moments. While the venue and food were commendable, there were significant gaps in customer service. We hope this review fosters transparency and encourages improved service standards. The venue and food were commendable, but we believe there is room for improvement in customer service and communication.

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