Greg Wilson and Colleen Ayotte’s wedding at Ciccone Vineyards and Winery, Suttons Bay, Michigan
Lindsay and Kevin's wedding at Willow Vineyards, Traverse, Michigan. Visit www.traversebiz.com/willow
Getting married in a winery
W
ineries historic charms make for beautiful wedding venues. When you visit a winery, have a list of questions ready to ask the wedding coordinator. If you are hiring a wedding planner, make sure they know the style and size of your wedding, budget, menu and wine tasting requirements, ceremony site, chairs, reception area (tented or not), accommodations for you and out-of-town guests, rehearsal dinner, map, website address, and Plan B in case of bad weather.
Remember to get all prices quoted in writing and ask what they cover. Ask for wedding references and check them out. Keep a record of all your quotes, expenses and receipts.
Often wineries don’t include inns, but work with reputable professionals to accommodate wedding-related requirements such as clergy, catering, wedding cake, flowers, makeup and hair, music, décor, photography, transportation, and lodging.
List the personal items that you will be bringing to the site, such as your outfits, favors for the tables, and gifts for your wedding party.
Make a note of items and dates that make each location different, so that you can compare all of your requirements and costs.
Then start planning your honeymoon!
Greg Wilson and Colleen Ayotte’s wedding at Ciccone Vineyards and Winery, Suttons Bay, Michigan, visit www.cicconevineyards.com.
Photography by Rebecca Kinnee, 4 Corners Photography and Video, Kingsley, Michigan. Visit www.4cornersphotoandvideo.com
