Need feedback on wine country to hold wedding?

Original post by 20NK07

Jan 07, 2006 08:43 PM

I have a few in mind. Need to see pictures or feedback on Raphael's, Wolffer Estates, Borghese and Martha Clara Vineyards. Thank you!:

20NK07 Posted: Jan 13, 2006 11:36 AM

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Great, I'll be there also. Could share a bit more in regards of site price. etc. I love the place and atmosphere its so pleasant and inviting. I called they have not heard anything about it either. It may be just in the NorthFork. If you don't feel comfortable sharing your details, you can email me [email protected] THank you again.

maybride03 Posted: Jan 13, 2006 03:17 PM

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I got married at Raphael May 2005, and it was fantastic! We had a wonderful wedding. It would be too bad if they're not allowed to serve alcohol anymore.

Here's a link to my review.

Feel free to FM me if you have any questions!!

ETA: Oops, didn't realize someone already linked to my review above. I'll keep it here anyways in case people don't want to scroll back up.

brianne12 Posted: Jan 13, 2006 04:12 PM

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I'm getting married at Raphaels and I think the place is beautiful! FM me if you have any questions

maybride03 Posted: Jan 13, 2006 04:13 PM

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Posted by brianne12

I'm getting married at Raphaels and I think the place is beautiful! FM me if you have any questions

Congratulations!!! You picked the perfect place to get married.

leeleelee Posted: Jan 13, 2006 04:35 PM

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Hi guys - another Raphael bride here (u posted my review - it's #2) - I can't believe that they can't serve alcohol anymore! Are you positive? Their main business is weddings and I think that would pose a big problem for them. I'd double-check it. A lot of the laws that apply to other vineyards don't always apply to them because theirs was built more as a 'catering facility' (only in that it was set up to have an indoor ballroom, they have a caterer on site, etc.) so if you're really loving the place, I'd just make sure.

It is really such a wonderful place to have your wedding - so so great! :)

FM me if you have any questions...

Good luck with your search!

ETA: I've never been but I've heard Wolffer is really beautiful also - I think there may be a review on here for that also.

20NK07 Posted: Jan 13, 2006 09:07 PM

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Love your picture. Thank your for you reply. DO you have pictures of your wedding that you can share?

leeleelee Posted: Jan 14, 2006 04:21 PM

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The only pictures I have right now are the ones in my review (it was listed as the 2nd review on page 1 of this thread).
Here's the link anyway:

http://www.liweddings.com/chat/topic.aspx?ID=269490

I should be getting the CD with all of my professional pictures. Once I get those, I'll post more.

20NK07 Posted: Jan 15, 2006 11:14 AM

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Thank you so much. I went to Raphael's yesterday, just waiting to hear about the new NYS law and which direction they'll be going. I be happy if they will be able to at least offer beer.

petunia77 Posted: Jan 15, 2006 02:46 PM

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I am getting married at a tented wedding at Paumanok and did A LOT of research if you want to FM me.
In terms of location, I did not think Borghese was very attractive. Wolffer is extraordinarily expensive in comparison to the other places. I loved Pelligrini, Martha Clara, Raphael, and, of course, Paumanok!
For the liquor, the vineyards cannot serve anything but wine, but your caterer will serve it, which is perfectly legal.

JNMWineBride Posted: Mar 01, 2006 10:43 PM

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Our wedding is at Pellegrini - we love this vineyard...a very natural, relaxed feel, and great wine to boot. If you have questions on specifics - FM me.

Soon to be Mrs V Posted: Mar 29, 2006 10:04 PM

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I'm getting married at Raphael Vineyard 11/18/06 & from what they told us (the caterer and the wedding coordinator), we can have any kind of alcohol we want--for example, we could have a martini bar, cordial bar, etc. What the caterer told is is that have a catering permit which lets them use the vineyard like a catering hall during certain hours -- like from 8am to midnight. That was one of the first questions we asked when we wanted to book our wedding there.