$14,500 starting price
201-250 guest capacity
This venue can host up to 250 guests
About this vendor
Gorgeous Vineyard and Winery
Acquaviva Winery is a serene countryside wedding venue located in Maple Park, IL. The property is family-owned and operated. With over 85-acres, this estate can comfortably accommodate 230 people. For the added convenience of you and your guests, the venue is easily accessible via Route 38 and Meredith Road in Maple Park, Illinois. Here, a dedicated team of staff is ready to provide you and your spouse-to-be with all the assistance you need throughout your nuptial journey. It is their ambition to make the planning experience effortless and stress-free, resulting in a truly unforgettable wedding day celebration.
Your day begins with comfort as you prepare for the festivities in one of the private dressing rooms. These suites are fitted with all the essentials to ensure that you feel ready for the aisle in no time at all. Host your ceremony in the expansive vineyard, Winery Atrium, or outdoor patio. The two latter options are also perfect for your receptions. These inviting event spaces are flexible enough to accommodate a wide variety of event design aesthetics. With cozy interiors, it does not matter what time of year you choose for your special day.
Aside from the breathtaking vistas that Acquaviva Winery has to offer, a comprehensive selection of services is available to match. The all-inclusive wedding package is designed to help you get the most out of your investment and deliver an unrivaled planning experience. This collection includes event design assistance from the on-site coordinator. What’s more, catering is covered by the in-house kitchen. You and your spouse-to-be can tailor a menu to suit your taste and/or dietary needs. Should the need arise, overnight accommodations can be arranged for the peace of mind of long-distance guests or late-night party-lovers.
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Amenities + details
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Covered Outdoors Space
Ceremony Types
- Civil Union
- Commitment Ceremony
- Elopement
- Interfaith Ceremony
- Non-Religious Ceremony
- Religious Ceremony
Guest Capacity
- Up to 250
Settings
- Ballroom
- Estate
- Restaurant
- Vineyard & Winery
Venue Service Offerings
- Bar & Drinks
- Cakes & Desserts
- Food & Catering
- Rentals & Equipment
- Service Staff
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We had the best experience at Acquaviva! They were so accommodating and made wedding planning with them a breeze. The food and staff were amazing, we got so many compliments from our guests! Beata was the best to work with. We can't recommend their team and venue enough for future couples!
My husband and I had the opportunity to have our wedding here in July and it was such a wonderful experience! Beata and the other staff were so remarkable leading up to the day with planning and on the day as well. Beata takes care of so much during the day-of, including ceremony timing and instructions to making sure everything runs smoothly during both the ceremony and reception. She makes sure the food and coordinating with the other vendors is taken care of. The venue itself is beautiful and was very easy to get amazing photo ideas. I still get compliments on how the food was really good and how the place was stunning.
Acquaviva winery was truly the best wedding venue we could have ever worked with! Our dream was to get married in a vineyard setting, and Acqauavia provided us with that beautiful setting plus more. The venue is family-owned, creating a sense of love and passion for their business right off the bat. They truly care about creating the most memorable wedding for you. Beata, Nancy, and their staff were very clear in their communication, answered any questions, provided the best advice, and fulfilled all our requests. The food and wine was outstanding. Our guests continue to compliment our wedding till this day!
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Our wedding celebration at Acquaviva exceeded our expectations. The entire event flowed beautifully and our guests were so pleased with the food, beverages, ambiance, staff attentiveness and professionalism. So many compliments on the wine from our guests! Our event coordinator was always available to us and quick to meet our desires and answer any questions throughout the planning process. Without a doubt we would recommend Acquaviva to anyone considering any event!
Everything about Acquaviva is honestly perfect - the venue, the food, the staff. Beata and the entire team were so helpful throughout the entire process and we couldn't be happier with our choice. We had to move our ceremony inside day of due to rain and you would have never known it was our backup plan because everything went so smoothly. Can't recommend Acquaviva enough!
“The food was amazing!” “The venue was so pretty.” We didn’t stop hearing this from all of our guests.
Beata did such an amazing job from the first tour all the way til the wedding night. She helped us step by step with the process and even gave suggestions!
The service that comes from every person that works there is above and beyond. Our entire reception was served dinner in 11 mins! (Record!) They pay attention to details and have many people working and watching to help make your day go by without a hitch!
The vines are gorgeous in August! I couldn’t be happier that we chose this venue.
Outstanding professionalism, great atmosphere, classic and stunning. The best experience when working with the staff! Best place to get married. We loved every moment. Our family and friends are non stop talking about how beautiful the wedding was! Highly recommend Acquaviva Winery!
We absolutely loved our wedding at Acquaviva Winery! Beata, the coordinator, was incredible- attentive, detailed and very organized. Our wedding day moved seamlessly. There was a whole team to help with set up and timing. We loved having the guest house the night before and of our wedding. The only thing we would say is there felt like a bit of nickel and diming with all the different up charges. However, I think that is the case for every wedding venue. At the end of the day we had a fabulous wedding and kept it within our budget. We also had a lot of guests rave about the quality of service and food. Thank you Beata and Acquaviva for making our wedding a dream come true!
We got married in April, Beata & the team are amazing. They made the day super smooth and special! We got the biggest compliment on the food and wine. The venue itself has amazing details. If you are looking for a unique place to get married in, check them out.
We are so happy we chose Acquaviva as our venue location, we cannot think of one complaint during the whole process. Beata was so helpful and accommodating throughout the whole process leading up to the day and especially throughout of ceremony and reception. She was organized and gave us good direction to keep our night running smoothly. The venue was beautiful but what really set them over the top was the staff and how they provided a premium package. Thank you to the team, we will be back.
Amazing venue! Highly recommend this venue for weddings. I found this venue on the Knot and when we saw the photos of the place, we knew that this was an amazing place. Then when we got there and met the staff, we signed our paperwork immediately. The staff is amazing both from the restaurant and for the wedding. All of the staff treat their guests like family and friends. They remembered our faces and our names. Beata was amazing as an event coordinator. She was great for communication before the meeting and the day of. We unfortunately were one of the weddings hoping to get married in a vineyard but due to a downpour in October we needed to switch to an indoor ceremony. Despite changing this decision to the absolute last minute we could, the whole staff was amazing through it making sure that everyone was on the same page. In addition, the place is just stunning overall, both indoors and outdoors. We also rented the house attached to the property and that was wonderful to have for ourselves and our bridal party. If you want an all-in-one place, I highly recommend this place. We continue to get phone calls from our family and friends about how much they loved the venue because of food, scenery and staff.
I had my wedding on Saturday October 21st! We knew this was the venue for us as we had dined here before and when we did our tour the scenery and the restaurant itself make the perfect place to get married. I cannot express enough how much my husband and I loved this beautiful venue! We had a ceremony location change last minute and they swiftly took care of it!
Beata was incredibly organized and ran the whole day beautifully! She was so knowledgeable with what works best for us and how the timeline of the day would go. And she made sure we were happy and comfortable the entire time! The food and drinks were incredible! We want to
Thank the entire staff for making our day incredibly special! We definitely will be dining there many more times in the future! Especially for our anniversaries
Acquaviva is a stunning, hidden gem of a venue! Their staff are very responsive and amazing to work with.
Absolutely stunning, professionalism all-around especially with the coordinators, beautiful venue, very accommodating up until the very last moment of the wedding. Truly couldn't have asked for a better place to host our big day.
This venue was the best! The service, food. Our wedding night ran very smooth. Had a great time.
If I could give 1000 stars I would! I cannot say enough about Acquaviva! We had the most incredible day of our lives thanks to Acquaviva and the help of Beata the wedding coordinator! They were incredibly accommodating, answered emails in a timely fashion and made the wedding planning process stress free! We had so many guests say to us it was the most fun wedding they have ever been too! The food was amazing and again guests raved about the entrees and appetizers. 1000/10 would recommend Acquaviva to anyone!
My wife and I recently had the pleasure of having our dream wedding at Acquaviva Winery, and we could not be happier with the entire experience. From the moment we set foot on the property, we were enchanted by the venue's beauty and the professionalism of the staff.
The outdoor ceremony in the vineyard was undoubtedly the highlight of our wedding. The lush green vineyard rows created a natural and breathtaking backdrop for our vows, enhancing the romantic atmosphere. The serene sounds of the breeze rustling through the vines made it an unforgettable setting that left a lasting impression on our guests and provided beautiful photographs to cherish.
The venue aesthetics for the reception includes stunning interior design, with its exquisite paintwork and high ceilings. Another remarkable aspect of the reception hall was its spacious layout. We had approximately 200 guests in attendance, and there was more than enough room to comfortably accommodate everyone. The bar area was well-designed and well-stocked, making it a popular spot for our guests to mingle and enjoy their favorite beverages. The dance floor was generously sized, allowing for plenty of space for our guests to dance the night away.
Another highlight would be the food at Acquaviva Winery was nothing short of extraordinary. The menu was diverse and exquisitely prepared, with both hors d'oeuvres and the main course receiving rave reviews from our guests. The wine selection was top-notch, perfectly complementing the meal. The culinary expertise on display was truly remarkable.
And the most special part of the experience was working with Beata and the events team. Throughout the planning process, Beata and the events team at Acquaviva Winery were a joy to work with. Their attention to detail and prompt communication made the planning process smooth and stress-free. Beata was always available to answer our questions, provide guidance, and offer creative suggestions. She truly understood our vision and worked tirelessly to ensure that every aspect of our wedding was executed flawlessly.
In conclusion, Acquaviva Winery is a gem of a wedding venue, offering a delightful combination of delectable cuisine, stunning aesthetics, breathtaking vineyard views, and a dedicated team. Our wedding day was everything we had ever dreamed of, thanks to Acquaviva. We couldn't have asked for a more perfect venue to celebrate our special day, and we wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone in search of a truly magical wedding experience. Thank you, Acquaviva Winery, for making our wedding day an unforgettable one!
Wedding day ended up being perfect and the vineyard outside was beautiful! We ended up having a band and all our guests had a great rime. Communication was lacking the month before the wedding which made the week of the wedding more stressful. I wish we could have heard back sooner with our questions so we could have reached out to our vendors quicker. Besides the lack of communication the wedding was perfect and I wouldn’t change anything!
Acquaviva is simply the best! Beata is wonderful to work with. We wanted our wedding to be romantic and intimate, and Acquaviva was the perfect venue to make that happen. The food was incredible, our guests are still commenting on how great the food was. There is nothing we would change about our wedding and it's mostly thanks to Beata and the staff at Acquaviva!
Beautiful venue! Made our dream come true for our wedding. The team was amazing from start to finish. Making sure we were in the loop with everything and continually communicating with us! The team worked with all of our requests and preferences and made it super easy and effortless for the day of! I couldn’t have asked for a better venue! Good food, wine, and wonderful environment. Can’t wait to keep going back on our anniversaries to celebrate and reminisce on such a wonderful day!
We just hosted our daughter & son -in-law’s wedding in July of 2023. We could not have had a more beautiful day. Beata, our event coordinator was easy to work with and attentive to our special requests. The day moved along without a hitch due to the wonderful staff at Acquaviva. The food was excellent and we received many compliments about the lovely venue and the quality of the food. Thank you so much to Beata, Nancy (her assistant for the day), the servers and the bartenders! A wonderful day!
My husband and I got married in July of 2023. Our reception was at Acquaviva Winery. This winery is incredible. We stumbled upon it while browsing on the knot, and I’m glad we did. We wanted something different than your traditional banquet or barn wedding. The food is AMAZING. Our guests were infatuated with the food, and the space. Weeks later we are still receiving comments about how amazing everything was. Beata was the coordinator that I worked with and no surprise here, she was amazing! She is very organized, and is great with communication. She will do everything to help you on the day and before the wedding to make sure everything is ready to go. Her kindness and positive energy was everything we needed when meeting with her to discuss all of the details. Overall, our day was majestic and we couldn’t be more in love with our venue choice. We are hoping to come back every year for an anniversary dinner.
Acquaviva did an exceptional job for our wedding. The food was excellent, the service was top notch and the night ran incredibly smooth. Wish we could go back and be guests!! I would 1,000% recommend this venue!!!
I got married here in June 2023. From start the finish everything with Acquaviva was perfect! Beata was so kind and helpful! I can say there was a lot of timeline details and ceremony timing I had not thought of but Beata always was on top of it so I could just enjoy my wedding. The entire staff was so helpful in everything. And on top of that, this place is absolutely beautiful! I will continue to go back here for dinners and wine 🍷
We got married at Acquaviva in June of 2023 and everything was PERFECT. We mostly worked/communicated with Beata for the duration of our planning and for our day-of coordinator and she was amazing. Communication of every little detail was very much appreciated and made planning so easy if you were clueless on how to plan a wedding like I was. We ate dinner at Acquaviva in December of 2021 and after seeing the inside and tasting their amazing food that we just had to choose them for our venue. It’s been a month since we got married there now and our guests are still talking about how much they enjoyed the night. We got married in the vineyard and it was so beautiful. They had a landscaping crew taking care of the land the morning of the wedding and everything looked so perfect for our day. Also added bonus is getting to see where they make the wine and photos in the barrel room turned out so beautiful! 10/10 would recommend Acquaviva to anyone looking for a venue to be married in!
Acquaviva was an easy 5 star for us. They have the most beautiful venue. As a former bride, I know how important/stressful it can be going for an outdoor venue. This venue has a unbelievably beautiful backup plan and allow you to decide as close to last minute as possible. Luckily the weather was perfect but the piece of mind means everything leading up to the big day.
We are still getting raving reviews of their food from our guests weeks after the wedding. The fillet and whitefish are to die for!
They include so much in their initial minimum (open bar, appetizers, wine during dinner, salad, pasta, main dishes, dessert bar) but also have awesome upgrades available! Some that we utilized that I think were so worth it was:
-extended cocktail hour (more time for pictures too!)
-upgraded bar options
-upgraded dessert bar
-wine bar at vineyard ceremony
-champagne toast
-meal choice for guests
-late night pizza
One of the things I love best is that my husband and I can come back to eat at our reception venue for years to come to celebrate our marriage and the most amazing day/night we had there.
All of this and to top it off their staff was amazing! Family owned and it shows in the best way. Easy going, accommodating, and flexible. A million thank yous to them for making our day so perfect for us.
From the initial wedding tour to our wedding day Beata and the entire staff at Acquaviva didn’t miss a thing. They kept the planning process organized from start to finish. The venue itself is absolutely stunning and goes with any wedding style. As we came across different stages of the planning process, I had so many questions that came up along the way and Beata responded to every question in a timely manor. Being a very well established wedding venue they also had a lot of great ideas to help us make it day special! We rented the guest house for two nights and hosted our immediate families there. It made for a perfect weekend spent with our closest family. Anything we needed while staying at the guest house they had maintenance staff on call if needed. The day of our wedding went very smooth without any unexpected issues. Beata was there to coordinate every step of the day which helped us stay on time. They also worked well with our DJ, photographers and videographers, bakery, Pastor, florist and decor venders. Our guests complimented the quality of the food and wine, in fact many of our guests purchased bottles of wine at the end of the evening. I am so glad we chose Acquaviva as our wedding venue and look forward to hosting futures events there!
Acquaviva Winery is not only a stunning location, but the staff is exceptional. They were a huge part of why our wedding ran so smoothly. Before the wedding and on the day of, they were attentive, on-point, and professional. To put it over the top, the food and wine are great. We received so many compliments from our guests on the food, staff, and venue.
If you’re thinking about having your wedding here , DO IT!!! Everything was absolutely perfect and the wedding team there is SO helpful in making sure your dreams come true and the day of the wedding runs smoothly. I didn’t even need to hire a wedding coordinator because Acquavivas team is absolutely amazing and helpful the day of! Do not hesitate having your wedding here. I can’t thank Acquaviva enough for all their help, our guests did not stop raving about the food and the ceremony/reception site. The most perfect venue ❤️
Acquaviva was the most amazing venue for our wedding! The vineyard setting and the reception hall are beautiful! On top of that, the wine and food are delicious! We stayed at the guest house on the property and it was so luxurious & added to a wonderfully smooth day! Everyone who works there, especially Aubri, were so helpful and helped make our special day as amazing as possible! I would 100% recommend Acquaviva!
Really just not enough great things to say about our wedding process with Acquaviva. From day one, walking in to the place we were sold (after speaking with 76 vendors and looking at 4 others in person). The beauty of the place is honestly jaw-dropping. Their ability to combine elegance and comfort is impeccable.
BUT the people!!!!! Just. Wow. Every tasting, every visit, every dinner, every single time we were at Acquaviva we were treated like family. The staff (Aubrey, Audrey, Nancy, Vito and so many others) are just absolutely amazing. I did not have a wedding planner or coordinator and this was no issue at all. They decorated for us on our big day, put our timeline together for us, and spoke with all of our vendors. We did not have to do anything the days leading up to our wedding.
I cannot emphasize enough how good the food is. So many people have told us it was the best food they have ever had in their lives, let alone wedding food. We have been told by almost everyone that attended (200 people) that our wedding was the best they had ever been to. That was truly because of Acquaviva, their service, their food quality, their sincerity, and their recommended vendors (shoutout SNP DJ’s - GO WITH THEM!!!!).
Our wedding day was the best day of our lives. If we had it anywhere other than Acquaviva, I am not sure it would have been so easy to make that the case. We are so grateful for this place and their people.
Overall, Acquaviva was a fantastic venue. They were very accommodating and catered to our needs throughout our wedding day and through the planning process. There were a couple miscommunications we wish would've been handled more professionally but in the end everything still got resolved. Thank you to events team at Acquaviva for hosting our perfect wedding day! <3
EVERYTHING WAS AMAZING! Audrey and team were super attentive and really made sure to listen to exactly what our vision was for the big day. We had nothing but compliments from all of our guests about the venue and quality of food. Thank you so much for making our wedding day one we will never forget!
The staff was absolutely exceptional. Everyone 's top priority was making the day smooth and stress free. They are flexible and work with your to make your vision happen - some other venues I visited had some silly rules that would have prevented us from customizing our day. The staff was always reachable by phone or email to discuss questions. They were enjoyable to work with and went above and beyond to make sure our day was perfect!
The food DELICIOUS! Which is no surprise since it's an Italian restaurant! So many compliments from our guests about how much they enjoyed their meal.
The ceremony space in the vineyard was gorgeous, and the inside of the winery also made for amazing pictures. I loved having our entrances, first dances, and cake cutting in the entryway with the spectacular ceiling. The layout with the bar and head table in the middle made the day seem more intimate!
I am so glad that we chose to have our wedding at Acquaviva, the entire experience from our first visit, to our tasting, to our planning meeting, to the actual day was amazing!
Response from the Vendor on 08/30/2022
Anne,
Thank you so much for your kind words! You were a truly stunning bride, and your day was just perfect! Thank you for leaving this amazing review. You and your guests were so much fun and just a pleasure to work with. Thank you, and congr...
atulations again!
-The Acquaviva Team
I couldn't imagine getting married anywhere else but Acquaviva! It is a gorgeous venue, and the staff was amazing to work with. They were so great with discussing and helping finalize our plans. On the day of the wedding, their team helped set up our decorations and get everything into place to start the wedding. Our wedding day ran so smoothly thanks to the Acquaviva team! So many of our guests couldn't stop talking about how gorgeous the venue is, how delicious the food is, and how kind and professional the staff is. We are so lucky to have had Acquaviva and their team for our wedding day and we would highly recommend them for any other couple getting married in the Chicago suburbs!
Response from the Vendor on 08/30/2022
Ashley,
Thank you so much for your kind words!! Your day was absolutely magical, and we loved having you and your guests here. We hope to see you all again soon!
Thank you!
-The Acquaviva Staff
My husband and I are absolutely BLOWN AWAY by our wedding on 7.16.22 at Acquaviva! The team of wedding coordinators have things down to a science over there. They are professional, detail oriented, effective communicators, and problem solvers. The month leading up to the day our plans were discussed and finalized several times. As a result, everything ran smoothly the night of. Our ceremony and reception was everything we could have dreamed of and more. Throughout the night, we received compliments regarding the beauty of the vineyard and reception of the room and the tastiness of the food and wine. 12/10 would recommend to all Illinois brides!!
Response from the Vendor on 08/30/2022
Brooke,
Thank you SO much for your kind words and amazing review!! We absolutely loved working with you. You were so fun to work with, and your day was just perfect. We hope to see you again soon!!
Thank you,
-The Acquaviva Team
Booking this venue was the best decision I’ve ever made! It’s was so beautiful and guests could not stop raving about it. The staff was professional and accommodating to us and our guests and were great with communication throughout our wedding planning
We are wine club members at Acquaviva and knew we wanted to get married here from the moment we got engaged! And boy did they not disappoint! Both our ceremony and reception were perfect! Staff was on top of everything and helped us through the whole planning process! Many of our guests said it was one of the most beautiful weddings they’ve been to and everyone raved how it was the best food they’ve had at a wedding! The entire experience was amazing! We loved the day and wish we could rewind and get married all over again!
We got married at Acquaviva on June 3rd & I'm still buzzing over it! We have heard non stop abou how absolutely GORGEOUS the venue is (from the vineyard to the winery), the phenomenal food, the wait staff. Checks every box. We knew we wanted to get married there from the moment we walked in, didn't even need to look at another venue. If you are looking for a mix of traditional and modern, with all the gorgeous in between you've found it. Run, don't walk. Acquaviva is the BEST
We had the most amazing wedding thanks to Acquaviva last month! We had many people tell us it was the best venue they've been too from our vineyard ceremony to the wine and the delicious food. We worked with Suzanne before she left and then Beata and both are wonderful to work with. Beata helped with all the last minute final details and made our wedding the best day we could ask for. If you're looking for a venue that is truly unique look no further than Acquaviva!
We fell in love with this venue from the moment we walked in and they did not disappoint!
Besides it being extraordinary, their food was absolutely incredible and their staff equally good.
If we were to do it all over again, we would pick them all over again!
We loved having our wedding at Acquaviva. Amazing food, wine, and staff. Such a beautiful location inside and out. Beata and Suzanne helped make our dream wedding come to fruition. Do not hesitate to have your wedding there, truly amazing and could not recommend enough!!
We had our “best day ever” at Acquaviva and it was a-m-a-z-i-n-g! I had 30+ people say it was the best wedding they had ever been to. The venue and grounds are beautiful, the food is impeccable, the service was great! One awesome add on is the guest house on the property. My bridesmaids slept there with me the night before and the bridal party slept there after the wedding. It was the perfect place to get ready on the day of.
Through out the process, Acquaviva staff communicated promptly with me, we had the most fun tasting, and we met with one of the owners for our final details meeting. When our wedding coordinator (outside vendor) was late, Acquaviva staff stepped in to start setting up our centerpieces. At the end of the night, we hadn’t gotten any dessert and the staff packaged up 2 cannolis for the groom & I to go. It was above and beyond (and I have high expectations!) I can’t recommend Acquaviva enough.
We cannot recommend Acquaviva enough! We booked our wedding here originally for 2020 and decided to move our wedding to September 2021 due to the pandemic. Suzanne made this process extremely smooth and we are so grateful. Our September wedding was everything we dreamed of! Three months later and our family and friends continue to rave about the delicious food, kind employees, and how beautiful the venue was for our special day! Kara was our coordinator and went above and beyond to make sure the tables were set to match our vision and that we were where we needed to be at the correct time. We loved getting married in the vineyard as it is such a unique space unlike any other venue we previously looked at. Thank you to Suzanne and her team for making our day incredibly special! We will be back to Acquaviva in the future to enjoy the restaurant that is so special to us!
We cannot rave enough about our experience with Acquaviva and Suzanne! Our November wedding of ~130 was absolutely phenomenal and all our guests raved about the venue being so naturally gorgeous and unique (not just a giant, empty banquet hall). Our ceremony was in the winery atrium and felt so intimate with our lighted lanterns, fall floral arrangements, and family members seated comfortably around us. The reception was elegant and formal and the servers were all so professional - but it also felt like a relaxed and fun environment in that same vein. It honestly couldn't have been more perfect all around. Suzanne and her team are truly experienced with wedding planning and hosting large events - they made our party of ~130 seem easy. Suzanne also made the entire planning experience SO smooth - we felt like it was too good to be true. Her regular check-ins, meetings, and forms helped streamline everything. She had suggestions for any vendor we needed, and many of them we used. The entire day was so perfect and I would choose Acquaviva over and over again. Thank you for everything!!
Everyone always tells you that if you're planning an event, it's all about the food, the drinks, and a good time! Hands down, Acquaviva Winery has it all for a wedding.
Our wedding was booked in February 2019 for August 2020. The booking process was easy - their Events Manager, Suzanne, was so easy to work with, responded within 24 hours generally, and always made sure to relay every detail we would need to know. Unfortunately, due to the pandemic we had to postpone our wedding to May 2021. With all of the emotions and frustrations we were experiencing, how Acquaviva handled the reschedule process reassured us that we made the right decision booking with them. Suzanne went above and beyond to make sure we got the best reschedule date that would work for us and reassured us that our big day would be just the same as if it hadn't been rescheduled.
AND IT WAS! Our guests and family still rave about how amazing our reception was. The food was AMAZING - it was a delicious, true Italian cuisine with huge dinner size portions (none of that "smaller portions" you sometimes get at event halls). The set up of the restaurant is a bit weird but we chose the right DJ to make sure sound got across the whole venue (Spin N Play - ask for Ron). The bartenders made sure to keep our specialty drink just how we asked for it. And the coordinators and servers/head servers did everything to help set up, take down, and make our guests comfortable.
While Acquaviva might be a bit off the beaten path, the distance and time it took to get there was well worth our amazing experience having our wedding day there. We will continue to go there for dinners and to buy our favorite wines.
My husband and I could not have asked for a more beautiful venue to have our wedding reception! Suzanne and the staff were excellent to work with. The planning process went smoothly and we did not have to worry about a thing during the reception besides enjoying ourselves. Our guests were raving about the venue and food! I would highly recommend Acquaviva to couples searching for a venue.
Response from the Vendor on 11/19/2021
Thank you Lindsay and Chad for the great review! We enjoyed being a part of your special day!
Best
Suzanne
I feel so lucky to have found Acquaviva Winery for my wedding. The moment my husband and I walked in, we knew it was the place for us. Suzanne was great to work with and made the entire planning process easier. The vineyard was absolutely stunning for our ceremony and all our guests absolutely loved the venue. The food was another thing everyone kept raving about to this day. We cannot say enough good things about this venue and team. I HIGHLY recommend Acquaviva Winery for your wedding day dreams to come true.
Response from the Vendor on 11/19/2021
Thank you so much for the great review Diana and Jonathan! It was such a beautiful day, ceremony and fun party!
Best
Suzanne
We loved our venue, it was absolutely beautiful both inside the venue and our at the venue. I can’t wait to see the pictures.
Everyone was raving about the food and the wine and the venue really worked with us to add some special touches for our big day!
Suzanne was responsive and even helped us with a new floor layout they’d never had before. Our vendors were happy with their meals as well. Suzanne also was attentive during the event always asking if the bride and groom needed anything special throughout the night.
It was a gorgeous ball, with great people and I know we will be going back for other special events in our lives.
We got married at Acquaviva this weekend and the staff is incredible! We had to quickly change our outdoor ceremony inside due to rain and they moved so quickly, helped me keep calm and everything looked beautiful! Suzanne the wedding coordinator is an absolute dream, she took such good care of us and very detail oriented, which every bride needs on her big day. Any question or concern I had through the planning process she was quick to answer and was so helpful. My wedding was a dream come true and acquaviva forever is so special to us! Love, The Conrads
Response from the Vendor on 11/19/2021
Thanks for the sweet review Mr. and Mrs. Conrad! Our indoor ceremonies are always so romantic, can't get a much better Plan B than getting married under hand painted frescos!
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Suzanne
We would like to thank Acquaviva Winery you for the most beautiful, memorable wedding ever! From the food to the service to the venue, it was top notch and perfect. Friends and family kept raving about how gorgeous the winery was and how delicious the food was. Suzanne Read went over and above to keep the reception moving in a timely and smooth manor.
The guest house was extremely lovely and perfect for a day of getting ready. The pictures I have seen so far outside on the balcony are beautiful! The bridal party also took gorgeous pictures by the lake at the pool house.
I would highly recommend Acquaviva to any couple I know that's getting married because it will be perfect in every way!
Wonderful place to have your special day! Suzanne was so available and helpful throughout the entire planning process. The venue and food were both simply amazing. We weren't sure if it was going to rain and the coordinators helped us make last minute decisions with ease and as little stress as possible. Thanks so much for such a wonderful and memorable experience!
I can’t say enough great things about Acquaviva, not only is the venue/vineyard absolutely beautiful but the food is amazing. Suzanne and her team go the extra mile and we’re beyond accommodating & friendly on our wedding day. Our wedding vision came true at Acquaviva - it will be a part of our anniversary celebrations and milestones.
Suzanne and her team (and the whole staff!!) made our day absolutely phenomenal. We had many questions as we planned and they were helpful, prompt, communicative, flexible, all the things you want in someone you’re working with on such an important day!! Our wedding day was everything we could have wanted it to be and we only have good things to say about the entire experience. Planning, visiting, tasting, execution-all of it was just so wonderful. We are so grateful and cannot recommend them enough! If we could do it again we wouldn’t change a thing.
Tracy and I had our wedding at Acquaviva Winery on Memorial Day weekend, 2021. The venue is perfect, the weather was amazing and the ceremony in the Vineyard is something truly unique. We also rented the guest house for out family to stay in before/after the event.
The reception hall is beautiful from the entryway, to the barrel room and it was all immaculately decorated. Suzanne Read and her crew did an incredible job of preparing and setting every table. Throughout the meal and the entire day, Suzanne was like a battlefield general making sure every last thing including special requests was handled flawlessly. As dinner was served she personally inspected every plate to ensure it was correct as her team was setting it out.
We received compliments all day long, all evening and for weeks afternoon Acquaviva Winery. If you want a beautiful venue to get married in, incredible food, amazing deserts, and of course spectacular wine, do not hesitate for a moment to check out Acquaviva. It is truly unique.
My husband and I had our wedding here and had the BEST experience! Suzanne was very responsive and the day & evening was absolutely perfect 🤍
Food, wine, service, scenery, and atmosphere is amazing. Suzanna and her team are a dream to work with. She is efficient, knowledgeable, organized, and always answers (emails & texts) in a timely matter. Her and the team even made sure my big day ran smoothly and helped out anyway they could. At one point Suzanne went out in the rain to get my balloons from the guest house. My guests had so many complements to give. I have even had several guest return for dinner because it is really just that good! I received some of my pictures and they look phenomenal just because of the venues scenery. This venue was an hour away from where we live, so I was a bit nervous about finding vendors so far away from home. Expect Suzanne already had a preferred (not mandatory) vendor list and they were also fantastic. Acquaviva offers everything you need for your big day. I also recommend renting out the one site house to get ready in and spend the night! I honestly can not say enough good things about this place!!
Acquaviva Winery was the perfect venue for our wedding - we had both the ceremony and reception there and it was absolutely stunning under the gorgeous, hand painted atrium. Our guests, most of whom had not been there before, were blown away with the space! This was also because our florist (Aga Wedding & Event Decor) was amazing!!! Overall, Suzanne and her team did an amazing job assisting our vendors and setting everything up to create our dream wedding. during the planning process, Acquaviva was more than accommodating with our special requests and we would highly recommend hiring them! We can't wait to go back for future anniversary dinners to reminisce the best day of our lives!! Thank you to all!!
Acquaviva enabled us to have the wedding of our dreams. There is not one thing about our wedding that I would have changed. The venue is absolutely beautiful, and Suzanne is amazing to work with. Of particular note, the venue could not have been more accommodating as we adjusted our plans as a result of COVID.
Acquaviva is a dream come true. This venue has been extremely accommodating though out the entire wedding process. When we first visited the site back in 2019 Suzanne left an everlasting positive impression on us. The only reason we did not select the venue at that time was distance. We were looking for a venue closer to our guests so they would not have to travel far. After rescheduling our wedding several times due to Covid we decided to give Suzanne a call to see if we could be accommodated. Covid -19 became our events blessing in disguise as our wedding was more than we could have ever wish or imagined.
Suzanne helped us plan our entire wedding in just a couple of months. During the cocktail hour we were brought appetizers to the awesome bridal room, as we took photos and prepared to line up for announcements.
Every staff member bent over backwards for us with organized, professional and impeccable service.
Our guests, have been raving about the food and wine. This is not an exaggeration, no overstatements here. In our opinion, you have not lived until you try their food. Several of our family members told us they were purchasing the wine and coming back for dinner on their own.
It’s been several weeks and I am still thinking about the mouth watering dishes, and the savory nocchi that we are dying to have the vodka sauce recipe for. The pastries were so so so good. The late night brick oven pizza is the best pizza I have had by far.
Even a few of the guests that arrived late were provided top notch service . We absolutely felt like royalty. Aquaviva proved to be a benchmark for service on our wedding day.
Beautiful design and care has been placed into every detail of this business. Even the design of the entry door has so much detail and art to it. The grounds are breathtaking. The guest house looking over the winery that we spent the night at was immaculate and gorgeous.
The winery is flexible, clean and service oriented. You will not go wrong choosing this winery to host your special day. Our guests are as impressed and happy as we are. We cannot thank Acquaviva Winery enough for making our day so special and amazing, which we will remember and cherish forever.
Suzanne and the staff at Acquaviva were AMAZING! Our wedding was beautiful! Everything was perfect down to the last candle. The food was amazing and people kept complimenting us on it as well as the venue. Suzanne made our day run flawlessly. The day of the wedding I was not stressed out at all but yet enjoyed the time at the guest house with my girls and family before hand. Could not have possibly
Made our wedding more perfect!
Response from the Vendor on 03/27/2021
Thank you Melissa, we enjoyed your friends and family very much! So glad to have been a part of your amazing day! You were all such a pleasure to work with!
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Suzanne
We got married back in August and it was the most perfect day. I still have people talking about our wedding. The food was phenomenal and the wine of course was delicious. The venue was the perfect back drop to all of our pictures. We had the most special day and were so glad we chose Acquaviva as our venue.
Getting married at Acquaviva Winery was a dream come true! The venue was breathtaking, the food was delicious and the staff went above and beyond. Suzanne, the wedding coordinator, was there every step of the way. She replied quickly to emails, had helpful suggestions and made sure there were no hiccups on the big day.
I cannot thank the staff enough for making this day so special. Scott and I had the perfect day at the perfect place. Thanks again for all your hard work!
Such a gorgeous venue with an amazing team!
My husband and I were searching for venues close to our home and Acquaviva came up. We decided to tour the venue and we were absolutely blown away by how gorgeous the grounds were and the restaurant. Suzanne was incredible during the whole process and promptly answered all emails. The day of the wedding was so organized and went so smoothly! The food is fantastic and our guests are still talking about how delicious and how much food they got that day! Absolutely would recommend this venue to any bride to be!
Our wedding ceremony and reception was held at Acquaviva Winery. The ceremony was held in the vineyard. The wedding went perfectly as planned. The weather was great! All our venders worked well together to create the best wedding day.
Working with Suzanne and Brianna was wonderful and easy. They did an amazing job at helping us plan the day and making sure it went smoothly.
We had rented out the guest house the night of. The groom, the grooms men and grooms family were able to hang out, have lunch and great ready there. The house worked great for them! The groom and his grooms men went down to the market to have wine, they had great service in the market from Julie!
The service during the reception was fantastic. I (the bride) did not realize on of our guest had a dietary restriction. The guest had mentioned to Brianna during dinner and Brianna came back with a different meal for our guest. Our guest was very happy with the service provided.
All of our guest raved about the service and the food!! They loved that during dinner the staff would bring more bottles of wine to the table when the bottle at their table was empty! The food was great! It is made to order and delicious.
Also, like any wedding, a lot of drinks were spilled on the dance floor. The staff was very attentive and within in seconds they were there to mop it up! This allowed our guest to continue dancing all night long.
We had left a lot of the stuff at the winery to pick up the next day. When we went in to grab it Vito was their to greet us. He helped us with gather all of our stuff. We could not thank him enough. He was the best bartender the night of the wedding!! He always provides the best service.
We had spent almost 2 years planning our wedding with Acquaviva. Suzanne, Brianna, Vito, Joe, Paul, Julie, and the rest of the Acquaviva staff have become like family! We love to go back for lunch or dinner. Plus we are wine club members so it gives us an excuse to go more often. =)
Response from the Vendor on 12/08/2019
Thank you so much Jamie, you and Mack are such a beautiful couple, inside and out! We were so thrilled to be part of your special day, it was gorgeous! We love your pictures! It's one of my favorite things in the off season, to look at all of t...
he photos and remember all of the great people we got to work with, you will definitely be one of my social media darlings this year!!
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Suzanne
I cannot recommend this venue enough. Suzanne and her team made getting married at Acquaviva a dream come true. They were always available to answer questions during the planning phase and they totally brought my vision to life on the day of. All of our guests commented on how great the food and service was. I couldn't be happier with the way EVERYTHING turned out! Thank you so much Acquaviva!
Response from the Vendor on 12/08/2019
Thank you Natalie for the great review! Your pictures are amazing, it was such a beautiful day!
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Suzanne
Acquaviva Winery was the venue my husband and I chose for our wedding. The vineyard is gorgeous, the restaurant has a great ambiance, and the food is the best wedding food our guests had ever had (their words). It was super easy to work with the venue in terms of planning and execution - the staff is very helpful, accommodating, knowledgeable. They know how to make a wedding go smoothly. We highly recommend this venue! Go visit it!
Response from the Vendor on 12/08/2019
Thank you so much Anne for the great review! it was wonderful to work with you!
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Suzanne
Acquaviva winery was the best wedding venue! The venue is beautiful. I’ve been in and to a lot of weddings and this was by far the greatest. Suzanne and her assistant were amazing. They helped through out the whole process including the day of. She made sure all the guests were taken care of as well as my husband and I. The food was so good, my guests still rave about how great it was. Thank you for making our wedding the best day!
Response from the Vendor on 12/08/2019
Thank you Jen and Tony! It was such a great day! Hope to see you back sometime soon!
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Suzanne
Acquaviva was the most amazing wedding venue we could have asked for. From the beautiful views of getting married in a vineyard, to the comfort of working with such a great coordinator (Suzanne), we couldn't have asked for a better experience!
First off, the venue is absolutely beautiful. The ceremony overlooked the vineyard and the entire property was gorgeous. The layout of the venue was perfect. We had 185 guests, it was spacious enough to where nobody felt crammed but the whole setting still felt intimate. The food was also FANTASTIC! All of our guests have continued to rave about how delicious it was for weeks after the wedding!
The best part about Acquaviva was working with Suzanne, the events coordinator. She was so incredibly helpful, responsive and comforting. During the stressful time that is wedding planning, Suzanne answered all of our questions very quickly, met with us about a million extra times and put us at ease with the whole planning process!
Response from the Vendor on 12/08/2019
Brittany,
Thank you so much for the great review! You and Kyle will go down in history as one of my most favorite couples. Every meeting was such a blast, your families were amazing, your wedding day, so, so much fun, so much joy!
Hope you come...
back to see us soon!
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Suzanne
From the moment that I walked into Acquaviva, I knew it was where I wanted to get married. The venue is absolutely STUNNING and the food is out of this world. Suzanne and her staff are exceptional and go above and beyond to ensure the day is seamless.
We were supposed to have a vineyard ceremony but due to down pouring rain and freezing cold we were unable to do so. While I was nervous and upset that I wouldn’t able to have my vision for a perfect day, Suzanne was able to put us all at ease and walked us through how the indoor ceremony would be. And honestly, the atrium is such a BEAUTIFUL backdrop, I couldn’t even be upset that the ceremony was inside.
We have heard non-stop compliments from guests about how gorgeous the venue was, how delicious the food was, how wonderful the wine was, and we could not agree more! Our day was absolutely perfect and we thank Suzanne and the rest of the staff at Acquaviva for all of their hard work!!
Response from the Vendor on 12/08/2019
Thanks for the review Nicole, that pesky weather this fall didn't put a damper on your day. It was so romantic in the atrium, just breathtaking! You were a gorgeous bride, thanks for sharing your day with us!
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Suzanne
Our experience at Acquaviva winery was amazing! From the moment we booked our wedding they did a great job helping us through the wedding process. The day of went great because of the assistance of Samantha and Hannah. I appreciated that they made sure everything was on schedule and everyone was where they needed to be. The food is AMAZING, multiple guests said it was one of the best meals they’ve ever had at a wedding. The venue itself is beautiful which gave great photo opportunities. Thank you Acquaviva for making our day great!
We had our wedding on August 17th. I am so happy that I chose Acquaviva for our ceremony and reception site. I remember after doing our venue tour at Acquaviva, I couldn’t stop thinking about it and I knew other places couldn’t compare! We had our ceremony in the vineyard and it was such an amazing site. I worked mainly with Suzanne and Breana. When I first booked the venue Suzanne was the only coordinator. She is fantastic to work with. Then I slowly started working with Breana. Both answered my million questions via email along the way. I worked with Breana during food tasting and rehearsal. Day of was nerve wracking as the weather was drizzling but they assured me it’d be fine either way. Our ceremony ended up being delayed due to our fault in planning the shuttle from hotel to ceremony so we were 40 minutes behind. Breana stayed calm when she spoke to me which settled my nerves. They ended up pushing the cocktail hour 20 minutes so we could have the full hour. I was so happy with how the food turned out and the service. I really could have just sat there and ate all night. Upgrade to the gnocchi- you won’t forget it!! Chicken Vesuvio was great as well! The food was served very timely and no complaints! I would recommend this venue to everyone. I never thought about going anywhere else and I know all of our guests enjoyed the night!
We had our wedding at Acquaviva Winery last month, and the whole experience was outstanding!! We were impressed from our very first meeting with Suzanne last year to the very last minute of our wedding night.
Everyone at the winery was kind, personable, and accommodating. While they hold weddings there almost every weekend, they truly made us feel like that weekend was all about us and making our day special. The vineyard and restaurant were beautiful and we got SO many compliments on the food and drinks! The restaurant staff provided exceptional service throughout the entire night. While everyone we interacted with was great, I want to give a special thank you to Suzanne and Samantha. Suzanne was so helpful and professional throughout the entire experience and was one of the biggest reasons we ultimately decided to have our wedding at Acquaviva. While we did not get to meet Samantha until the day of the rehearsal, she was amazing to work with and truly showed a passion for working in this field. She did Whatever she needed to do to help our day run smoothly (including keeping my crazy nieces and nephews entertained and out of the way while we took pictures!) and she did not make us feel stressed about any of it! She was so kind and non judgmental, and we truly appreciated having her there with us for the rehearsal and wedding day. I highly recommend Acquaviva Winery to anyone considering hosting an event there!!