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On WeddingWire since 2015
Last update: May 2025
Ancaster Mill, an authentic stone mill tucked beside a mesmerizing waterfall, is a restaurant venue located in Ancaster, Ontario. This serene and secluded venue offers a perfect destination for a romantic getaway. Exposed beams, stone fireplaces, and floor-to-ceiling windows adorn the charming venue and infuse every room with warmth. Celebrate your wedding day at this unique and unforgettable venue. It is located 45 minutes from Toronto Pearson International Airport. It is also close to Hamilton and 20 minutes from Burlington.
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Excellent indoor and outdoor wedding locations are offered by the venue for celebrations. A fully equipped bridal suite is also provided for use on your special day. The Falls Room features floor-to-ceiling windows that highlight stunning views in this room that can seat up to 200 guests. From the stone fireplace to the waterfall-adjacent outdoor patio, authentic charm radiates from every corner of this event space. Alternately, the Governor's Room is classically decorated and can seat up to 130 guests. It features casement windows, high ceilings, a stone fireplace, and exposed beams. The room has been lovingly renovated to serve all of your event needs while maintaining the original architecture. For an authentic and intimate experience, you can host your reception in the 1812 Room. This room is found in the original grist mill and features artifacts from 1792. Accented with subtle lighting and the serene sounds of a nearby stream, this room can accommodate up to 70 guests. The dazzling Millview Room boasts floor-to-ceiling windows, two large fireplaces, and an elegant chandelier. With room for 100 guests, the Millview Room embraces the beauty of the picturesque landscape surrounding the venue.
Services Offered
The experienced wedding consultants at Ancaster Mill will strive to ensure that all your wedding desires are catered to. They will be there to assist you every step along the way, from choosing a reception room to planning the menu and décor, to overseeing day-of logistics. Grounded by an earth-to-table culinary philosophy, this phenomenal caterer chooses only the freshest ingredients for their dishes and will create a menu that is sure to be remembered by you and your guests.
History
Located in one of the oldest communities in Ontario, Ancaster Mill has stood at the centre of local history for more than 200 years. The mill is a formidable stone structure with four-foot-thick walls, built with limestone blocks sourced from the property. The Ciancone family purchased the mill in 1972 and began transforming the historical landmark into a charmingly elegant restaurant and special events venue. Today, this venue is esteemed for its sensational food and phenomenal hospitality.
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Reviews for Ancaster Mill
Not enough words go say thank you
Booked for our Wedding
Wedding Review!
Beautiful venue!
Beautiful venue with seasoned professionals
Flexibility was good in some areas (worked with our cheese cake (actual rounds of cheese)) and less in others (only one date offered for menu tasting even though we live far away) and response times were slow 6-8 months before the event (when we were trying to book other vendors and needed to provide venue info). However by the last two months of planning, the details and planning went well and the team was very knowledgeable and responsive.
The venue is expensive but The Ancaster Mill offers wonderful service and I believe it was money well spent to help this stressed out bride have confidence that many aspects of the wedding would be handled perfectly. When we had a few last minute guest drops that brought us under our guest minimum they offered some perks to compensate for the gap, which we really appreciated.
"Magical Wedding Experience - Beyond Our Expectations!"
Dream Wedding
The Most Perfect Day at the Perfect Venue
The food was incredible (we got so many compliments on the prime rib) and everything went off without a hitch. We couldn't be happier that we chose Ancaster Mill for our special day!
Beautiful Chapel and Amazing Consultants
We remotely worked with Nycole and subsequently Emily as our coordinators leading up to our big day in July 2024. Communication was decent - emails were sometimes a bit sparse, but calling in-person helped a lot. You might end up speaking to a different consultant, but they all had access to your wedding file, which organized things for the most part. They were very accommodating in allowing us to increase our ceremony time, and they were always cordial and professional in their communication with us.
The rehearsal and day-of was an absolute DREAM. We had Kiana as our day-of consultant and guide, and she was amazing at guiding us through the rehearsal as well as setting up the flow and timeline for our big day. My nerves finally settled after meeting and talking to Kiana on rehearsal day. She was our point of contact for the day-of, as well as our guide on the grounds for our photography session after our ceremony. She was an absolute dream to work with and made the day flow so incredibly smoothly! Thank you Kiana!!
Just for some context, I am a huge planner who needs to know the schedule and order of things, my wedding especially. I think my only “complaint” is that in terms of prep materials, not much was given aside from our wedding contract (which only outlined general timelines and notes). I had prepared a ceremony schedule and timeline for myself to organize the flow, and we didn’t confirm a lot of the details with Ancaster Mill until the day of the rehearsal. I think it may have benefitted us a lot if Ancaster Mill provided planning forms for us to fill out ahead of time, however (as I mentioned above), Kiana was the absolute MVP and took care of everything on the day of the rehearsal.
Overall, an amazing experience. It was a beautiful and unforgettable day for my husband and I, and we have no regrets in choosing Ancaster Mill for our ceremony venue.
An absolute dream
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I have been planning & hosting events for over two decades now. I love connecting with clients and building relationships that often extend well after the event. My goal is to exceed your expectations and ensure your wedding day is even better than you dreamed. I can’t wait to hear from you!
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