Incredibly disappointed with my experience trying to plan a wedding here…read more They recently changed their policy to allow only one exclusive caterer unless you are willing to pay the exorbitant $500 outsourcing fee. I was a bit apprehensive about this to begin with, but I was reassured that this caterer (Bouk) was the best, both in terms of food and customer service. I wish I could say the food was good, but in two months I was never even able to schedule a tasting with them. The communication was poor and it seemed like the only time I heard from the caterer with any concrete information was after I brought my complaints to the citizen's center. I put my complaints in writing and forwarded them to the center and when I asked if we could rearrange the reservation so that we could still have our ceremony in the garden and have our reception elsewhere (so that I didn't have to cancel the whole thing), I was basically gently encouraged to cancel and "move forward with a different option." Essentially I was being told that everyone (including the supervisor) thought it would be best for me not to have any part of my wedding at the Mack Center. I couldn't believe how unwelcoming that felt. It appears that the caterer's busy schedule took precendnt over a satisfied customer...a bride-to-be no less. Although they basically gave me no options on how to resolve the situation outside of cancelling, they still processed the cancellation with the 50% rent fee. Although I realize this is the contact I signed and their standard policy, they didn't even apologize. No effort made to help. Honestly, I'm sure the Mack Center would have been a great venue. The staff was great...at the beginning. But since they have changed their policy it seems like they may be willing to jeopardize their reputation with customers to preserve their new relationship with Bouk catering. There are a lot of other wonderful venues in the Charlotte and Lake Norman areas that are affordable and give you options for catering...that way, if you don't have a good experience with one, you are not blacklisted from the venue all together.

Our son was married on July 11 and the reception was held at the Charles Mack Center. This was the…read moreperfect place for the event as the facilaties are beautiful and clean and the personnel were very helpful and friendly. There was plenty of parking and access even for the elderly was easy. I would highly recommend this facility for all your events.

Chickadee is absolutely amazing! The venue is incredible from the beautiful chapel to the cozy…read morereception barn to the unique silo bar. Everything at chickadee is thoughtfully curated into a beautiful venue. They work to include your goals into the wedding day including lavender fields, a beautiful tree, and pony for pictures. At Chickadee you have full control to make your big day truly yours. But the real magic of Chickadee is the staff! Mandy is the "Royal Event Coordinator" and is truly a magician. She has tons of wedding experience from every perspective and knows how to run a tight ship while also making things fun for everyone. Our guests and vendors absolutely loved working with her and her staff. They made the whole wedding go off without a hitch! I cannot recommend her and Chickadee enough!

We saw the Wood Brothers play at The Crossing on a Friday night in November. Hollar Mill is a cool…read moreconcept, especially for a small town like Hickory. An old mill space with a second lease on life, now holds various shops, restaurants, and the Crossing, a big event venue that obviously hosts some concerts but looks like it'd make a great wedding venue, too. We grabbed dinner at Highland Avenue just across the way before the show (review for them to follow) and then wandered over for the concert. The Crossing has a decent bar with a couple beers on draft as well as some bottles/cans and wine. You can leave the venue with your drink and hang out on the upstairs patio/balcony area. A nice spot to get some fresh air and have a conversation without screaming over the tunes. The acoustics weren't great for the Wood Brothers -- LOTS of feedback -- and it's all general admission. There are some benches with enough seating for about 10-15 people around the edge of the room. We stood in a few different spots all around the venue and I had a hard time seeing everywhere. While it was a sold out show, it didn't feel too crazy packed. All in all, it's a pretty venue in a cool spot but the acoustics and limited visibility make it a tough spot to enjoy a concert.

Went to Hickory for the first time to see The Wood Brothers, and this venue was okay. It is flat,…read moreso you do need to be up close if you care about that. The crowd was very alive, I can say that much...! I thought the overall venue atmosphere was neat, although I didn't care for the draperies hanging from the ceiling (just not my style). The only reason I didn't give 4 stars is because the beer selection was HORRIBLE. We are talking basic, gross (to me) beers: Coors Light (maybe??), Miller Lite, that genre. Two beers on tap, but also bad. No IPAs or dark beers or selection at all. Really irritated me, especially because there are tons of great breweries in our state, and Hickory is situated between many of them. I saw signage for the Blowing Rock Brewery and regret not going there for a pre-show brew.

The perfect venue! We had our wedding here on September 30th, 2023. The staff go above and beyond…read moreto make your day just how you want it. David, Traci and Janet are amazing. Their onsite caterer LaTeaDas has the best food! Everyone complimented on how amazing their food was. If I could do my wedding again I would 100% come back to the Brawley Estate.

This venue is beautiful and the management is great. We had our daughter's wedding here and…read moreeverything went smoothly and professionally. The onsite caterer serves delicious food. Everything was set up exactly as we requested. I don't get he negative comment by another reviewer about the acoustics. Our DJ was able to have our guests on the dance floor all night! The serving staff was courteous and professional. If you are in the Charlotte area and need to host an event...look no further!

What a fantastic experience! I had a 60th surprise party for my husband. I found Amanda on Facebook…read morein search of a balloons for marquis letters. What she came up with was mind blowing to say the least! Not only that but she noticed our centerpieces & the venue's fireplace needed some TLC the day of the event and finished them off to perfection (at no charge). She was thorough, friendly and totally affordable. The excellent work will speak for itself! I highly recommend her and will absolutely use her again!

Unique Celebrations is the place for all of your events! Maryna goes above & beyond decorating…read moreyour event, her eye for every little detail is amazing. My husband gave me a surprise birthday party and boy was it BEAUTIFUL! Maryna your the best, the care and love you put in is greatly appreciated!

Our daughter had her wedding and reception at the Lumen House in North Carolina. It is a beautiful…read morestunning place. The staff and wedding coordinator were professional and amazing. Highly recommend this venue.

We had our wedding here and it was the most incredible experience. In the months leading up, the…read morevenue was super responsive, answered all my questions and helped me as I planned. On the wedding day, Izzy (the venue rep) was there at 10am right when we arrived. She made sure everything was setup perfectly. She worked with our coordinator and made sure everything ran smoothly on the day of. It was the most perfect day and i would rebook them every time if i had to do it over again.

I had a great first visit! The employees were welcoming and kind. They explained how everything…read moreworked, went over the menu with us and let us know about the days happenings (food truck and live music). We enjoyed the wine slushies and relaxing by the waterfall. A smaller vineyard but still a great experience.

October 18, 2025 Lesley & I along with Joe & Karen…read more First visit here. Amazing venue that's a winery and also has a distillery. Karen enjoy a wine flight while Joe & I enjoyed several beers. Winery offers several snacks as well as a few food items. Today they had live music without a cover charge. All in great day, we will be back!