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POSTPONED: Say “I Do” to Your Dream Venue at Our Open House on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026

Melrose Knitting Mill on January 6, 2026

Great Raleigh Trolley Weddings + Warehouses Tour 2020 Recap

Weather Update: For the safety of our guests and vendors, this event has been postponed due to inclement weather. We’ll be sharing the new date soon. Stay safe!

Calling all couples-to-be, nearlyweds, and wedding dreamers—you’re invited!

Join us for an exclusive Wedding Open House at Melrose Knitting Mill on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, from 1 until 4 p.m., and discover why our beautifully restored historic mill is one of downtown Raleigh’s most sought-after wedding venues.

This is your chance to wander the space, soak in the industrial-meets-elegant vibe, and start picturing your big day in a setting full of character, light, and charm. Bring your fiancé(e), partner, best friend, or planning crew—and get inspired.

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Plan, Sip, Taste, and Dream

The Axtells at Melrose Knitting Mill

Our open houses are designed to make wedding planning fun, easy, and personal. You’ll meet a curated lineup of top local wedding vendors, enjoy food and beverage tastings, and gather fresh ideas for your celebration—all under one roof.

Whether you’re newly engaged, deep into planning, or just starting your venue search, this is the perfect opportunity to experience Melrose Knitting Mill in person and see how your vision could come to life.

We Can’t Wait to Welcome You

This event is free to attend—just be sure to RSVP! We’re located at 309 North Dawson Street in Raleigh, with plenty of convenient on-site parking.

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2026 Melrose Knitting Mill Open House Vendors

Southern Oak Events
Mulino Italian Kitchen & Bar
Discoboxx
Teacup Floral
Harlyn Blair Photography
Andia’s Ice Cream
Spark Photo Booth
Home Street Creative
S. Richardson Cakes

We look forward to seeing you on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, from 1 until 4 p.m.

Great Raleigh Trolley Weddings + Warehouses Tour 2020 Recap

samad on January 21, 2020

Great Raleigh Trolley Weddings + Warehouses Tour 2020 Recap

We had such an incredible time at the first-ever Great Raleigh Trolley Weddings + Warehouses Tour on Sunday, January 12, 2020.

A Wonderful Open House and a Great Start to a New Year of Weddings

samad on March 6, 2019

Melrose Knitting Mill - Downtown Raleigh Wedding Venue - Open House

We could not have asked for better weather on Sunday, February 24, for our Open House. It was a gorgeous sunny day full of fun, food, drinks, and wedding talk! We would like to thank all of our awesome vendors who made this day one to remember. We would also like to thank all 250+ of you who attended the open house.

2019 Open House on Sunday, February 24

samad on February 5, 2019

We are so excited to annouce our 2019 Open House on Saturday, February 24 from noon until 3 p.m. We will be hosting some of our favorite vendors and serving hors-d’oeuvres. We will also have a delicious signature cocktail for you to enjoy, The Blushing Bride.

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Raleigh, NC 27603

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