My husband have always loved Barboursville for its quality wine, great scenery, Italian connections and historic background. I am sooo glad that I chose Barboursville Vineyards as ...my Wedding Venue. They made my wedding an absolute dream! Barboursville Vineyards, the 1804 Inn and Palladio Restaurant will always have a very special place in our hearts!
It was important to me to find a venue with phenomenal scenery, food, wine, history, facilities and a place to relax with my bridesmaids as I prepared for the wedding. Barboursville delivered on all accounts. Considering all of the services provided, the venue and catering, the venue was VERY economic. I worked directly with Palladio’s manager Alessandro as well as Chef Crawford to design a seasonal food menu. They are masters of their craft. Dinner was three courses with the main course served individually. Palladio staff were excellent. They helped with clean-up at the end of the night. They bar tended our liquor as well.
My husband and I chose to use the Historic Ruins as our ceremony site. Pictures turned out lovely! You are required rent the 1804 Inn to reserve the ruins. There is a discount for renting the whole 1804 Inn and cottages. Guests need a place to stay, worth it. The Inn is was lovely. I hosted tea for the bridesmaids. They serve fresh breakfast in the morning! Much needed after the big day. I will definitely return for an anniversary.
I will say that there was initial confusion and concern with the original event coordinator, this was fixed when Barboursville hired Katie as the new event coordinator. She was a positive source of energy willing to help and offer services, logistical and professional. We held meeting in the Library over wine and cheese. She stayed through the party on wedding day to ensure everything went well.
Overall a great experience which I would highly recommend! Other venues require individually contracting bathrooms, food and other vendors. Many had small areas to get ready. The cost and hassle becomes comparable to an inclusive venue. Other venues didn't offer the romance of historic Virginia among the vineyards. I booked Barboursville 1.5 years in advance.