From Yes, to I Do
Congratulations on Booking your Special Day with Elora Mill.
Welcome to your exclusive wedding link, a helpful reference tool for your planning. Included in this document are details covering:
Our Guide
Planning with Pearle
As we are busy working through the upcoming weddings, your dedicated Consultant will be available to you starting at your first details meeting 6 months prior. Please see the schedule of appointments outlined below and what will be covered at each step of your planning.
Details Appointment
6 months from wedding date
Our Elora Mill coordinating team will reach out to book this appointment for you. We will walk you through timelines, your floor plan, arrival details, vendor and décor details and book your menu tasting, rehearsal and final details appointment. If you are considering a first look, please discuss it with your consultant at this appointment.
Final Details Appointment
4-6 weeks from wedding date
Complete any items that were still being discussed at your details appointment. Finalize your menu and late-night selections and wrap up any loose ends at the venue so you can feel confident about your upcoming day.
Final guest count due
12 days prior to your wedding date.
Final payment due
10 days prior to your wedding date – We accept bank draft, certified cheques or wire transfer.
Certified Cheque or Bank Drafts to be made payable to Elora Mill.
Venue Details
Foundry Building.
This limestone chapel offers charm and elegance in one breathtaking space. Arched hand-forged iron doors open to your perfect backdrop – a sweeping 16-foot custom wood burning fireplace. Full of romance, thoughtful and luxurious details including timber beams, detailed wall and ceiling moldings
and cropped topiaries, this space is made to make you and your guests feel like you have arrived in an enchanting French garden.
Seating Capacity: 200
Venue Details
Grand Room.
- 2:30PM Ceremony
- 3:00PM – 4:30PM Cocktail Hour
- 5:00PM Dinner
- Bar last call is at 12:30AM
- Music plays until 1:00AM
- All items need to be removed the evening of the event by 2:00AM
*If your timing is different than what is listed above, please refer to your contract for the particulars of your timing.
Seating Capacity: 200
Floor Plan & Décor Considerations.
Audio Visual
The Grand Room is equipped with a built-in sound system for preferred vendors. A wireless microphone & podium will be provided for your speeches. Drop down screens & projectors available at additional cost of $275. For further information on slideshow formats and AV devices, please follow the link below:
Parking
Overnight parking validation will be available to you and your guests in our gated parking lot – 29 Ross Street, Elora.
As Elora Mill is rural taxis are limited. Please refer to our preferred vendor list for our recommended means of transportation.
Room Set-Up
Please review custom floor plan created at the time of booking. Your consultant can provide further details on customization and head table options 6 months prior to your wedding date at your details meeting.
Details
- The Grand Room has 13 harvest tables, additional tables would be banquet rounds with floor length linen.
- Harvest tables seat 4 on either side and 1 at each head of the table for a total of 10 guests. Our Round tables seat a maximum of 8 guests.
- Highchairs and booster seats are available for your use.
- Dimensions (please see rendering): Ceiling Height – 13′ 3″, Fireplace – 69-1/2″ W x 54″ H, Barn Door Height – 10′ 11″
Dimensions
- Ceiling Height – 13′ 3″
- Fireplace – 69-1/2″ W x 54″ H
- Barn Door Height – 10′ 11″
Sweetheart Head Table - Option – 6ft L x 3 ft W (if you are ordering a specialty linen, order 90′ x 156″ to be safe)
Room Accessibility
The Grand Room will be available the day of your wedding by 10AM for décor placement. Elora Mill has an elevator available for you use to the Grand Room and Rooftop Terrace.
Elevator dimensions are:
- Door Width – 42”
- Door Height – 84”
- Elevator Width – 64”
- Elevator Length – 81”
Vendor Load-In Instructions:
- Please Park your vehicle on Price Street beside the Granary building.
- Enter the Granary front doors and check in at reception.
- Our team will open the side entrance and provide use of the elevator.
- Once loading is complete, please move your vehicle to the Ross Street parking lot.
Décor Restrictions and Considerations.
Décor Restrictions and Considerations
Elora Mill does allow for real candles but requires that the vessel be 1” higher than the flame, so that it is contained. We do not allow for tapered candles unless accompanied by the glass hurricane cover. Please do not place more than 10 candles per table. No petroleum-based candles allowed. No Dance floor decals will be
permitted.
- Elora Mill does not permit any decorative elements to be adhered to the wallpaper, beams, or barn doors by way of using 3M hooks, nails, staples or screws that leave a permanent mark.
- Indoor smoke machines and indoor sparklers are not permitted.
- If you are planning on including a ‘sparkler sendoff’, please ensure you have a bucket filled with sand so guests can dispose of the used sparkler safely.
- Furniture in the Solarium cannot be moved
Client Supplied Place Settings and Linens
If you are planning on ordering custom charger plates, glassware, cutlery, plateware and linens, these items would need to be delivered the day prior to ensure enough time to set the room and taken home the evening of the wedding. We recommend ordering 5% extra for your cutlery and linen napkins. Please note the Elora Mill cannot be held responsible for any missing items.
Décor Drop Off
Non-perishable items such as your card box, guest book and seating chart may be delivered the day prior to your wedding between 9:00am-2:00pm or during a scheduled décor drop off. This can be booked with your dedicated Special Event Consultant during your details meeting. Perishable items such as your wedding cake and flowers must be delivered the morning of your wedding.
Wedding Favours
Couples are not permitted to bring wedding favours that contain alcohol or cannabis onsite.
Photo Route
Your photo timing is set to take place from 3:30pm-5:00pm. Your Concierge will be there to lead you through the property for your photo route. If you require a first look, this can be discussed at the time of your details appointment.
