good vineyards

i want to have a vineyard wedding in may of 2011 but which ones are good etc. And not to pricey?

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I just planned my wedding and wanted a vineyard wedding for next april. all vineyards (that i looked at) have a 'site fee.' they range from 8K-16K, then you usually have to rent your own tables, linens, caterer/bartender, etc. I decided on Vineyard Cateres-it's a working vineyard that has it's own catering hall on the property and its very reasonable. Otherwise here are some of the site fee's that I was quoted. Oh, and most only hold up to 200 people

Bedel: $16,000
Raphael: $16,000
Sparkling Pointe: $8,000-$10,000 (depends on season)
Martha Clara: $12,000 (or close to that)

After collecting these proices we stopped looking :) and went with Vineyard Caterers

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Posted by nicole320

I just planned my wedding and wanted a vineyard wedding for next april. all vineyards (that i looked at) have a 'site fee.' they range from 8K-16K, then you usually have to rent your own tables, linens, caterer/bartender, etc. I decided on Vineyard Cateres-it's a working vineyard that has it's own catering hall on the property and its very reasonable. Otherwise here are some of the site fee's that I was quoted. Oh, and most only hold up to 200 people

Bedel: $16,000
Raphael: $16,000
Sparkling Pointe: $8,000-$10,000 (depends on season)
Martha Clara: $12,000 (or close to that)

After collecting these proices we stopped looking :) and went with Vineyard Caterers

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Martha Clara's site fee is $1000. Definitely not 12k, we looked into having our wedding there but ultimately had our eparty there instead. Even though it was a 'cheap' site fee compared to others, I wouldn't recommend them, we didn't have a good experience. Its in my review in case your interested in reading about it.

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We also looked into doing this and aside from it being very expensive, alot of the vineyards have rules as to what time it can start and what time it must be over, especially during peak season (May-Oct). Some of them required you to buy a certain amount of their wines. And most of them do not have a liquor license, so if you want beer and liquor served you have to obtain that. If you are serioulsy considering this, I would suggest hiring a wedding planner that has experience with vineyard weddings. Good luck!

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Wolffer Estate is my favorite-- but it has about a $9k site fee.

I dont think any vineyard wedding is cheap.

Have you looked into Giorgio's? They are in the process of redoing the outside-- and building a vineyard, courtyard etc for cocktail hour

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I believe Macari is $10,000 but I could be wrong. I know they recently expanded and I heard its beautiful. You should check them out!

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vineyard caterers!! it's a catering hall/vineyard and it's cheaper b/c no site fee, etc.

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i booked at vineyard caterers because it was the only feasible way i could have a vineyard wedding. i would definitely recommend them- the place is gorgeous and the people are fantastic!

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I am a Vineyard Catering Bride
We are getting married there 10/17/10 and I love,love,love the place and the staff. Very reasonable!!
Check their site:
Vineyard Caterers

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martha clara's site fee is 6000. i dont knwo how you were quoted 1000. for regular parties at martha clara the site feei s 1000 for a wedding they go up to 6000. we had my cousins grad party there and it was 1000 but my friends wedding was 6 adn thats what i was also quoted at and we know the people there

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They are all pretty expensive, but I believe Martha Clara's is the cheapest. I think I was quoted $4-5,000 just for the site fee. And it's not that nice looking! If you call they will give you info over the phone. After seeing a few online and calling Martha Clara, we decided on Vineyard Caterers. Imagine there's a RH in the vineyard, and that's what it is. Easy and convenient, no renting tables, finding separate caterers, etc. It's worth a try if you want a vineyard wedding and are on a budget!

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Raphael's IMO is the most gorgeous place to have a wedding but it is pricey. They will be able to work withyou more if you are willing to book November-March...

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I agree with Vineyard Caterers...my FH has always wanted a vineyard wedding but the vineyard site fees were way out of control. Vineyard Caterers is gorgeous...with their indoor/outdoor facilities and phenomenal food menu. Bill is great!! I would definitely recommend Vineyard Caterers. Can't wait to have my reception there!!