Bluestone Vineyard

They have a great space for a wedding, with many additions like linens, dishes etc included. The staff was also always very friendly and helpful to me. Unfortunately, had we known the following we probably would’ve gone elsewhere. First, the meeting house(reception space) was VERY hot and just got worse and worse throughout the night. This is somewhat expected in the summer and with a big crowd, but we had less than 50 people and it had to be at least 85 degrees in there with no air flow. We were all wet with sweat by the end of the night. Several guests asked about AC(as it didnt feel like there was any), or turning on the fans, but were told the fans were still on “winter settings”(pulling air up) so they couldn’t turn them on. Another guest asked if there was anything they could do about the heat and they just stated that it was way worse last weekend during a wedding…which I can’t even fathom. If we would’ve known how uncomfortably hot this room would be for guests(even during dinner, prior to dancing!) we would not have gone with this venue. The AC in the groom’s room(downstairs) also did not seem to work, but I will note the AC in the bridal suite seemed fine. Another smaller detail was the wifi. There is little cell reception at the vineyard, but we felt it was fine because we could purchase a wifi package($50) listed in the wedding booklet. When we later requested to purchase the wifi package for ourselves and our guests we were told they’d get back to us but never did. They had explained the wifi crashes easily if more than a few people are using it. This should not be listed in the wedding booklet to be purchased if the wifi isn’t strong enough to even be used. A couple other small things: The ridge, where we got married, is gorgeous and they have many weddings there. It is on a slope and very windy, therefore it is not ideal for an arbor. Our arbor ended up falling over and breaking about 30 minutes prior to the ceremony. Since this is a common ceremony space I think it would be wise to provide a flat landing for arbors(etc) so they are not sitting on a slope with wind. I’ll note that we did use sandbags to help hold down our arbor but they still did not help with the wind/slope. Last, we had previously purchased a bottle of blanc de blanc for our toast which they did not provide us with. Overall it was still a beautiful day and the space is gorgeous, but had we known these things, about the heat and wifi especially, we would’ve looked elsewhere.

views from the venue were gorgeous! The property is maintained such that you know the owners take pride in it, and you can be proud to invite guests there. Having access to Bluestone’s linens, tables, chairs, and dinnerware meant fewer decisions to make and vendors to coordinate with. Because it is a vineyard, you do have to purchase their wine, but they didn’t suggest we buy more than we needed and there are plenty of different options to choose from. More importantly, Jackie and DeAnne were wonderful to work with! Prior to the wedding day, they were very responsive and willing/able to answer any and all questions! Even after the wedding, they helped with an issue that would otherwise have been a problem. We cannot recommend this venue strongly enough! Thank you to everyone at Bluestone!

er important details and went as far as to give a tour of the Meeting House to another prospective couple thirty minutes before our ceremony, even though we had paid to reserve that space from 10am-10pm. I was a long time club members and that did not make a difference in the way she treated us. For couples booking here in the future I would say a day of coordinator is an absolute must.

retty, but there is very minimal shade on the property so keep that in mind if you're getting married in the hot summer. The meeting house's back wall is mostly large glass windows that allow you to see the view and the large deck that is out back and has a pretty stone fireplace that makes a great focal point. However, it faces west so the setting sun will shine directly in and there are no curtains. You are required to buy their wine because of course it is a vineyard, but they don't make you buy a ton of it, which was nice because we didn't have a lot of drinkers coming to the wedding. Their wine is really good though, and the Moscato was definitely a favorite at the wedding. If you want a beautiful venue at a reasonable cost definitely book here!

ars, but my experience with the venue staff was not all good. I booked this place about 15 months before my wedding, and in that time, the venue coordinator was replaced FOUR times. With all the staff switches, the details of our original contract were muddied and changed, and communication was difficult. The final staff switch happened only a month before my wedding, which was very frustrating. I ended up hiring a personal coordinator, which was the best decision I could have made. At the end of the night, the wine servers told me I could not switch out our remaining (already purchased) bottles for ones we wanted, which was contrary to what we had been told previously by the other venue staff. I had to find the new coordinator and bring her over to prove I could get whatever wine I wanted. My big issue with this place is that the staff didn't seem very organized. I would highly recommend the place for its setting, but make sure you hire your own coordinator.

were the only difficulty we came across. They were very hard on and rude to the coordinator at different times. Owners were very unprofessional for a place that should be seen as upscale. Example: owners promised to clean a water fountain of green slime, it was nasty during the wedding. Also, keep your contract on hand an read all of the fine details, they may try to take back some of the previously included extras.

nd we are convinced that she is one of the biggest reasons why wedding planning was largely unstressful. You automatically get three appointments leading up to the big day, and we left reassured that everything would go off without a hitch. I could not speak highly enough about Tonia and the rest of the staff at Bluestone. Not to mention, the wine and views are absolutely stunning. Our guests are STILL telling us how great of a time they had and how it was the perfect day. Tonia, thank you! One of our best decisions throughout our engagement was choosing this venue.

tion on site as well. The new Meeting House space is absolutely gorgeous, and with the background of the mountains through the huge windows, I barely had to add my own decor. The same holds true for our ceremony space which was done on the ridge. The only decor I added was a decorated arbor! We also ended up doing our rehearsal dinner on-site on the tasting room patio, which turned out to be beautiful and elegant with the fireplaces going. Tonia was wonderful during the entire planning process. She not only respected our budget, but she provided great service to us throughout, especially the day-of. We highly recommend Bluestone Vineyard!

the place for us. Tonia walked us through the contract signing process, the components involved in the contract, and provided many suggestions of vendors to use in the area. The day of the wedding, we had a ton of help to set up the ceremony space, the configuration of the Meeting House for the reception and making sure our vendors had places for their respective services. At first we were concerned about decorating a huge space for our relatively small wedding (60 guests), but the Meeting House has a fantastic view and was beautifully finished, so our table decorations and the few decorative pieces around the room were totally sufficient. I couldn't have asked for a better venue, and more accommodating staff!

d much and the outside scene speaks for itself. It’s so beautiful and I would choose them over if I was doing it again.

end using Bluestone to anyone and everyone.

for any future late August/Fall bride is the corn field below the vineyard turns into a corn maze, adding another texture to the landscape). I am so happy I choose to hold both my ceremony and reception there. Tonia was a joy to work with throughout the entire planning process and was there on the wedding day to ensure everything ran smoothly. I got married on the Ridge which offers a beautiful view of the mountains in the background as well as feeling like you are in the vines. The reception area is wonderful as well with the many windows showing the same amazing view and has a beautiful fire place. At sunset, everyone was outside on the patio, watching the sun set against the mountains. Of all things to consider on your wedding weekend, the solar eclipse was one thing I did not think about. Due to everyone heading south, 81 was a parking lot. Tonia and the bluestone staff were very professional and handled our situation seamlessly; we delayed the wedding 1 hour. Tonia was able to opened the bars up a little early for those that were already there in order to allow more time for my other guests to arrive. Everything moved smoothly and I cannot thank them enough for all their hard work and flexibility given all the last minute changes we had to make! I would definitely recommend this venue to any future bride!

know what they are doing. They all truly do prioritize the importance of your day. The venue itself it stunning (we used the meeting house) and the surrounding area is beautiful. I would choose them again in a heartbeat. The level of peace and assurance I had on the day of was due much in part of all the hard work they put in for us. Would highly recommend!

ting House balcony. I was also extremely impressed with the services Bluestone provides. I worked closely with Tonia Liskey who did everything she could to help me feel calm and organized in the midst of my planning. Each Bluestone employee I worked with provided me with all the information I needed while going out of their way to help out. Bluestone not only provided me with an amazing venue but also the help I needed to allow my wedding day to go as smoothly as possible.

20 and 80% chance of thunderstorms, but the venue was extremely flexible with helping us choose whether to be in or outside. We chose inside and it was still gorgeous and perfect for our wedding of about 160. There was plenty of room for dancing, eating, sitting, drinking, and a photobooth and ice cream bar! To top it off, the views just cannot be beat in this brand new building with a wall full of windows. I recommend this as a venue for everyone and anyone, nevermind that it was the perfect option at the absolute best price across multiple states.

enue for our reception. The bridal suite was lovely and we loved the ability to be able to come and go since our wedding was at a church. The facility and the vineyard were gorgeous and guests truly loved the scenic views.