Old Mill Park Wedding Cost and Planning Guide
Old Mill Park Wedding Cost and Ultimate Planning Guide
(with pricing and photos)
Are you wondering what an Old Mill Park wedding cost is and how to plan a wedding there? Do you want to get married under Redwoods without paying large rental fees? Then Old Mill Park in Mill Valley, CA is the perfect venue for your wedding or elopement ceremony. In this ultimate guide to planning a wedding there, which includes how much an Old Mill Park wedding cost is, I’ll show you what it takes to hold your wedding in this fairytale-like grove and venue.
TLDR
- Old Mill Park is a reservable park in Mill Valley set among redwoods, with the historic Reed Mill, creek access, playground, public restrooms, picnic/barbecue areas, and an amphitheater.
- The park has 3 rental areas: Redwood Grove, Group Picnic Area, and Amphitheater. The Redwood Grove has 3 picnic tables + 2 small BBQs, the Group Picnic Area has 6 picnic tables + 4 small BBQs, and the Amphitheater has a small outdoor stage with tiered seating.
- Guest capacity is not clearly listed in the city page or uploaded PDF. The pricing chart uses attendance tiers up to 75+ guests for general/private rentals and 101+ guests for commercial events, but weddings must follow the City’s maximum capacity rules.
- Pricing is hourly with a 3-hour minimum and 6-hour maximum. Rentals cannot start before 9AM and must end no later than 30 minutes after sunset.
- A $100 to $1,000 refundable security deposit is required at application, depending on the event size, tone, and length.
- Special permission is required for amplified sound, tents, food trucks, large displays, third-party vendors, machinery, and similar equipment. Alcohol is generally not permitted for private rentals.
Why an Old Mill Park Wedding
If you and your partner love the outdoors, having an Old Mill Park Wedding is a perfect little spot for you. It features several different points of attractions, including a historic mill; the Redwood Grove with barbecue pits and picnic tables, and the Amphitheater, an outdoor stage that is ideal for holding a wedding ceremony. Located in Mill Valley, it is a short drive away from San Francisco.
Old Mill Park Wedding Cost
Rental Fee : Weddings of up to 75 guests are $145 – $200 / hr
Large weddings with more than 75 guests cost $265 – $365 / hr
Commercial Events: 100 guest $125 – $173 / hr
Refundable security deposit : $100-$1000 required at application, depending on the event size, tone, and length.
Check out the more in depth fee outline to understand the costs better
You can also check the Pricing here below
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Application to Rent for a Wedding in Old Mill Park
Phone: 415 383 1370
Email: rentals@cityofmillvalley.org
If you interested in an Old Mill Park Wedding, check out the Application to Rent
Old Mill Park Wedding Locations
Ceremony Amphitheater
With a raised deck, your ceremony will have a backdrop of redwood trees while guests can either stand around you or stay seated at the wooden benches 40 feet away for a more formal approach.
Group Picnic Area
If you are deciding to stay onsite for the reception, a limited number of picnic tables can be rented out for your party, a short walk away from the Amphitheater.
How to Prepare : Parking and Permits
When you are preparing for your wedding at Old Mill Park, keep in mind limited street parking is available and can be a little difficult on weekends when both the nearby children’s playground or Mill Valley public library is busy with families.
If you want your wedding catered or to hire food trucks for the reception, keep in mind that you need permits for both. You must also choose food trucks from the City of Mill Valley’s approved list.
Best Times for a Wedding at Old Mill Park
The temperature in Mill Valley stays fairly consistent throughout the year, with a bit more sun compared to San Francisco and a few degrees more warmth as well. The hot period (high 70s low 80s) don’t last for too long, but September and October are the warmest months and are very comfortable. See the graph below for a more accurate outline of the yearly temperatures.
An Elopement At Old Mill Park
If you and your partner want a small, intimate ceremony with just a few witnesses, an Old Mill Park Elopement makes a quiet getaway from the bustle of the city and the California highway. With a low rental fee and no minimum number of hours, you can have an elopement at Old Mill Park and go elsewhere for a reception or dinner. And what better place to truly focus on the one you love most than a tranquil forest?
If you are flexible with locations, check out these other Marin County wedding venues
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