FRANKEE LOVE,
WEDDING OFFICIANT

434-263-5350
Love@blueridgeweddings.com
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Choosing and Outdoor Wedding Location

Winery Weddings

Central Virginia wineries offer beautiful settings for weddings and /or receptions. The sublime, rural beauty of the Blue Ridge will provide inspiration for a meaningful ceremony and capture the imagination of your guests. Below you will find some information about a few of the wineries and vineyards that are experienced with weddings.

All of these wineries are near-by and I would be happy to officiate your ceremony at either one of them. To arrange my services as a Justice of the Peace at any of these wineries, contact Frankee Love, wedding officiant

Photo by: Carl Anderson, Hampton Roads Photography

Cardinal Point Vineyard and Winery
9423 Batesville Road
Afton, VA 22920
Call Sarah Gorman, 540-456-8400
or e-mail info@cardinalpointwinery.com


Vineyard established in 1986, knowledgeable staff. Will lease out winery for weddings of 100 guests or less.

Jefferson Vineyards
1353 Thomas Jefferson Parkway
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Call 800-242-3042
or e-mail info@jeffersonvineyards.com


Twenty-two acres of vineyards are currently planted. Once owned by Thomas Jefferson, this land was given to Italian Filippo Mazzei for the purpose of planting hundreds of European vinifera grapevines in hopes of producing world class wines in Virginia. Today, Jefferson Vineyards produces award-winning wines from European vinifera vines on the same land Mazzei first planted.

Jefferson Vineyards - Facilities

Two different areas of the grounds are available for reception tents… and also one area that is perfect for ceremonies because it is isolated from Tasting Room guests.

Jefferson Vineyards - Rental Policies

  • Lawn & deck available for rent between hours of 10 am and 11 pm
  • No other functions booked on wedding day, but tasting room open for business as usual
  • Must rent and set up own tent, tent sides, portable bathrooms, heaters, tables, chairs, etc.
  • Renter must restore grounds to same condition as before wedding - all debris removed. Guests and clean-up crew must vacate property by 11 pm. All catering supplies and rental equipment must be removed by 10 am the following day.
  • A security deposit is required for lawn events and deck/patio events

Jefferson Vineyards - Food & Beverage Policies

  • Only Jefferson Vineyards wines may be served
  • If serving alcohol, you must purchase Jefferson Vineyards wine as per the vineyards ABC license.
  • If any other alcohol is to be served, caterer must have the appropriate license.
  • Caterers must be approved by the Director of Special Events.
  • First time caterers must meet with Director along with user prior to the event to be approved and to become familiar with the facilities.

Jefferson Vineyards - Logistics

  • All Passenger vehicles must be parked in regular parking areas. No vehicles are allowed on the lawn.
  • Must rent and set up own tent, tent sides, portable bathrooms, heaters, tables, chairs, etc.

King Family Vineyards
6550 Roseland Farm
Crozet, VA 22932
Call 434-823-7800
or e-mail info@kingfamilyvineyards.com

King Family Vineyards - Facilities

  • A beautiful indoor wedding facility is under construction now and expected to be available for Fall 2007 weddings. For updates, check www.kingfamilyvineyards.com

 

First Colony Winery
1650 Harris Creek Rd
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Call Wendy Wilson (toll free) 877-979-7105 or 434-979-7105
or e-mail info@firstcolonywinery.com

Rolling hills and fields of vines surround a newly renovated facility. First Colony Winery is the perfect spot for a wedding.

Beautiful decks, patios, as well as ample indoor space to make a truly memorable and comfortable wedding for up to 150 guests.

Old House Vineyards
18351 Corky's Lane
Culpeper, VA 22701
Call Allyson Kearney 540-423-1032
or email info@oldhousevineyards.com

Twenty-four acres of vineyards, beautiful mountain views. The 1800's farmhouse has been restored to an inviting gathering place for the enjoyment of good food and wine. The property is available for weddings. Weddings may be held at the vineyard for up to 200 people outside. The fee is based on 100 people or 200 people. There is also a non-refundable clean-up / security fee.

The Kluge Estate Winery and Vineyard
100 Grand Cru Drive
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Call Ken Wooten 434-981-0225, email: kwooten@klugeestate.com

Helmed by Patricia Kluge, whose touch and taste is stamped on every aspect of the operation, Kluge Estate Winery and Vineyard was conceived with a dedication to excellence. Weddings for up to 150 persons. All services provided by resources of the Kluge Estate: food, wine, rentals, flowers, etc.

Oakencroft Winery
1486 Oakencroft Lane
Charlottesville, VA 22901
Call Carolyn Graves 434-296-4188
or e-mail mail@oakencroft.com

Idyllic farm setting with medal-winning wines. Closest winery to Charlottesville. Weddings, receptions, rehearsal dinners in a lovely outdoor setting (after 5 pm) When you come to Oakencroft, you will find one of the most beautiful farm wineries in the state with vistas of the Blue Ridge Mountains stretching beyond the vineyards and a lake with Virginia water fowl fronting the winery.

Barboursville Vineyards, Palladio Restaurant and Historic Ruins
17655 Winery Road
Barboursville, VA 22923
Call Alessandro Medici 540-832-3824 ext 25
or e-mail book@palladiorestaurant.com

Barboursville Vineyards is a truly unique venue for a wedding - located just 16 miles north of Charlottesville. At Barboursville, complementary Italian and regional American design elements culminate in visually stimulating, elegant yet comfortable spaces. In addition, the winery, tasting room and restaurant also feature commanding views of the vineyard, the ruins of the James Barbour mansion, and the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains.

Barboursville Vineyards - Facilities

  • The Tasting Room and Arcades - Influenced by the design of the cantinas of Tuscany, this room features keystone arches, white stucco walls and imported terra cotta tile. The vaulted ceiling is finished in yellow pine supported by antique, hand hewn doweled trusses forged from Piedmont timber. 120 people for a seated dinner and 250 for a standing reception.The arcade can accommodate up to 100 for a seated dinner, or 150 for a standing reception.
  • The Ruins of the James Barbour Mansion - Located within a 5 minute walk of the winery is the Barboursville Ruins a Virginia Historic Landmark. It is the remains of the mansion owned by Governor James Barbour designed by Thomas Jefferson, ruined by fire on Christmas Day, 1884. A large lawn bordered by 200-year-old American boxwood surrounds the ruins. Suitable for wedding ceremony.
  • The Racetrack Infield - adjacent to the ruins is the area used by Governor Barbour for his favorite pastime, horse racing. This large well maintained field is suitable for ceremony and reception.
  • Palladio Restaurant - Designed in the style of the Trattorie and Ristoranti of northern Italy, the 40 seat main dining room features antique oak beams, wood-burning fireplace and terra cotta tile. The adjoining 24-seat arcade allows guests an opportunity to view the kitchen as well as the surrounding estate. A comfortable and casually elegant atmosphere prevails in both dining spaces.
    The restaurant features the foods of northern Italy, each dish prepared creatively, to simply emphasize the basic inherent flavor of the prominent ingredient at its peak. A state of the art kitchen allows for each catering menu to be individually created to feature any cuisine, designed for the individual needs of each client.

Barboursville Vineyards - Rental Policies

  • The rental fee for events catered by Barboursville Vineyards include; tables, chairs, and table settings.
  • Flowers, centerpieces, linen and labor are additional.
  • A non-refundable deposit in the amount of 50 % of the estimated total is required to secure the date for your event.

Barboursville Vineyards - Food & Beverage Policies

  • The food price for a seated dinner or buffet catered by Palladio Restaurant is on a per person basis.
  • Wine is billed on consumption at banquet price.
  • One week (7 days) prior to your event, you will need to guarantee the number of guests that will be attending. This will be your minimum charge for the food portion of your event. This insures that the kitchen can provide the proper amount of food for you and your guests.
  • If you are having a seated event, children will be charged full price unless prior arrangements for a children's dinner is made.

Rebec Vineyards
2229 North Amherst Hwy
Amherst, VA 24521
Call Lynn Hanson 434-946-5168
or e-mail winery@rebecwinery.com

Five acres in the country. The scenic, rural estate is listed as a National Historic Landmark. Weddings of any size - no matter how large or how small.

Rebec Vineyards - Rental Policies

  • You may arrange for your own tent and equipment rental or may use one recommended by the winery.

Rebec Vineyards - Food & Beverage Policies

  • Only Rebec Vineyards' wine may be served

Veritas Vineyard & Winery
145 Saddleback Farm
Afton, VA 22920
Call 540-456-8000
or e-mail VeritasManager@aol.com

website: www.VeritasWines.com

Veritas is a family-owned and run winery nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Pretty views of rolling hills and mountains.

Mountain Cove Vineyards & Wine Garden
Fortune's Cove Lane
Lovingston, VA 22949
Call 434-263-5392
or e-mail aweed1@juno.com

Mountain Cove - Facilities

  • 40' x 30' shade structure which can be covered when rain threatens
  • 25' x 21' gazebo with electrical power and deck flooring
  • shaded arbor
  • porch area contiguous to the arbor
  • parking areas for up to 200 cars
  • round tables
  • picnic tables
  • chairs
  • refrigerator space
  • clean-up sink with hot water
  • portable toilets

Mountain Cove - Rental Policies

  • Facilities may also be available day prior to wedding for rehearsal, etc.
  • 20% deposit to reserve; remainder due on wedding day

Mountain Cove - Food & Beverage Policies

  • Must serve only Virginia Farm wines (VA ABC law)
  • If other than Mountain Cove wines are to be served, they must be purchased by Mountain Cove
  • Any beer served must be approved by Mountain Cove , be purchased by renter and brought to site

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