Music to “March” Down the Aisle To
Happy March, friends! We can’t believe it’s almost spring. This month we wanted to feature our gorgeous wedding aisle as well as the most popular music selections to walk down to.
Join Us for Weddings & Warehouses
We’re so excited to be a part of Weddings & Warehouses: A Downtown Raleigh Venue Experience! Join us on Sunday, January 30, 2022, from 1-4 p.m.
This event features an afternoon of exploring not one but five of Downtown Raleigh’s premier wedding venues: Melrose Knitting Mill, The Stockroom at 230, Market Hall, TRAINE at Seaboard Station, and Jiddi Space & Courtyard. Together, we have combined forces and re-imagined the Open House experience for couples seeking to celebrate their Big Day in Downtown Raleigh! The Great Raleigh Trolley will provide transportation for guests between venues. Get your tickets today!
Be sure to check out all of the vendors that will be joining us at Melrose Knitting Mill below.
Caterer: Mulino Italian Kitchen & Bar (in-house)
Florist: Expressions of Love
Baker: Duck Donuts
DJ: Bunn DJ Co.
Photographer: Brett Seay Photography
Videographer: Oak City Films
Stationery: T Jatko Designs
Hair + Makeup: Wink
Neon Sign work: Glas Studio
Planner: Southern Oak Events
Wedding Dresses: Simply Blush Bridal
Pre-Wedding Fitness: RockBox Fitness
Grab your tickets today for the ultimate Downtown Raleigh open house experience. It’s the perfect way to spend the day with your “I Do” crew! ????
If you can’t make it to the big event, we’d still love to show you our unique space. Schedule a private tour of Melrose Knitting Mill today.
About Melrose Knitting Mill
Originally built in 1900, the historic building we call home is a multi-use property serving as the location for our third-story special events venue, offices on the second floor, and Mulino Italian Kitchen & Bar on the ground floor. Melrose Knitting Mill is proudly managed by Southern Oak Events. We are excited to host your beautiful event.
Simply Classic Winter White Weddings
There is something so magical about a winter wedding especially a winter white wedding! An all-white wedding theme is classic and timeless. As the temperature starts to drop here in Raleigh, we’re dreaming of beautiful winter weddings. See these stunning ideas for a white wedding at Melrose Knitting Mill.
We’re Swooning Over These Engagement Ring Trends
2021 is looking a bit brighter than 2020 so far! To make things even brighter we want to highlight some of the top engagement ring trends we’re loving.
Cheers to Fall: How to Choose Wine for Your Wedding
Red, white, pink, bubbles… we say yes to any wine, but choosing the perfect vino for your wedding reception is no easy task. Don’t worry, we are here to help! Grab a glass of your favorite wine and check out our tips for choosing the varietals for your big day. If you do not read any further, remember this, you should always choose wines that you and your fiance like to drink. It is in fact, YOUR special day. Bottoms up! ????
Don’t Worry About the Season
When choosing most things for your wedding, the season plays a very important role, however, when it comes to wine, winter weddings don’t mean you have to serve only red wine, and summer weddings don’t mean you have to stick to white wines. Instead, you should focus on your menu. Most people are going to drink the type of wine they like, no matter what season it is or what the social norms are.
What’s for Dinner?
The Knot got some help from Eater Drinks editor Kat Odell on what type of wines pair best with which foods and we think this is a great place to start.
Chicken: Red or white wines that are on the medium to the lighter side.
Fish: Greek wines or other lighter mineral-y white wines.
Beef: A strong grenache or pinot noir.
Pork: Bolder white wine like a white burgundy.
The Source: TheKnot.com
Don’t Offer Too Many Options
You do not need to have multiple reds, multiple whites, and multiple sparkling options for people to choose from. Keep it simple by just picking one or two of each type.
According to Marketview Liquor, the most popular white wines for weddings are:
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Pinot Gris/ Pinot Grigio
- Chardonnay
- Riesling
The most popular red wines are:
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Pinot Noir
- Shiraz/Syrah
- Zinfandel
- Grenache
- Sangiovese
The most popular sparklings are:
- Blanc de Noir
- Blanc de Blanc
- Metodo Classico
- Prosecco
- Cava
- Sparkling Rosé
Source: Marketview Liquor
How Much to Order?
There is nothing worse than running out of wine at a wedding, especially if you want people to stay on the dance floor ????. Our team will work with you to ensure this does not happen but a good rule of thumb is to order one bottle of wine per person.
Lastly, Make Sure the Temperature is Right
For a wedding, it is best to serve all of the wine cold. White wine and champagne bottles should be kept on ice prior to serving. It is even a good idea to put red wine in the fridge for about 30 minutes before service. Red wine should be served at 55 degrees and white wine should be somewhere in the high 40s.
Source: The Knot
Does choosing the wine for your big day still seem overwhelming? Don’t worry, our team will be with you every step of the way! We are now booking weddings for 2021. Schedule your venue tour today.