DC Estate Winery

g. You can have confidence that everything will go smoothly if Tia’s there. 2. She does all the stuff you don’t want to do (set up/take down of tables, contacting all your other vendors the week of, etc.) She’s extremely reliable. 3. She’s easy to get in contact with - she’s very prompt at responding to emails and texts. 4. She has great suggestions for other vendors (caterers, florists, etc.). She also had great suggestions for our wedding day timeline. 5. She’s so professional, but also she’s just a great person. Hire Tia and don’t look back. It’ll be a great life choice.

the most perfect day ever. It was a relief to have all our decor set up the day of and not stress about it. Tia fixed every hiccup and let us just enjoy the day. The venue is not only so beautiful, but very accommodating to guests. Whether people were dancing or sitting on the patio chatting, all our guests had a place to enjoy themselves. We feel so lucky to have gotten married at DC and to have gotten to work with Tia!

Tia was there every step of the way. If your planning a event don't pass up the opportunity to have your event at this beautiful venue. Thank you for everything Tia our day was perfect because of you!

and on time to meet your wedding date. She also helped point out where my ideas wouldn't work out or would be difficult to pull off. They work with the best vendors, however Tia also coordinated with any vendors I brought in to make our day special. As we approached the wedding day, she ensured every vendor and item was ready for the day. On the day of our wedding, she took care of everything. She made sure each of us were in the right spot, ready to go (down to my personal accessories, make-up on point, and each hair in place), and every minute of the day went off without a hitch. This by far was worth the expense of the location fee, to have an exceptional wedding planner and day of coordinator. I can't recommend this location and staff enough. Everything was perfect and we would do it again in a heart beat!

ot! The reception room is all glass walls...really nothing more beautiful. The landscaping is a whole other story from the pond to the vineyards. But enough about the place itself...What actually sold us, and made us know it was ''thee place'' was their event coordinator Tia Laswell. After meeting her for the first time, we were 1,000% certain that not only was D.C. the best place to get married, but NEEDED Tia too. She is the most knowledgeable, honest, professional, and organized, just most amazing person out there to have apart of your wedding experience. I can go on and on about Tia. She doubles as a wedding coordinator and planner basically. Whenever I needed an opinion or suggestion or help with something, she had all of the answers and was only a call, text or email away. She was a complete relief all the way up to the wedding, and the day of. It was perfect. Because of her I really was never stressed. Highly recommend D.C. Estate winery, it is absolutely the complete package with the one and onlyTia Laswell!!!!!!!

dding perfect. She is truly a miracle worker and can solve any problem. Tia was organized, thoughtful, and so helpful. A couple of examples of how amazing Tia is: She has my whole family’s wine preferences memorized, she got my husband and I food and drinks during the entire wedding day, and took my shoes off and on to switch them with more comfortable ones all night. None of these things were things I asked of Tia, they are second nature to her. We are so thankful and grateful for her. DC Estate is a beautiful venue, but we truly went with the venue because it came with Tia. She really is one of the kind. I could not recommend DC Estate or Tia more!!!!

has so much experience and was able to help with every single step of the planning process. Having someone to help us through the process and handle everything the day of the wedding was truly priceless! Highly recommend!

om the start. We had started a list of possible venues but decided we would head to DC first. We, like so many other couples, were blown away at how beautiful the entire property was but what really makes DC Estate Winery THE wedding venue is Tia Lasswell. Tia made the entire planning process so easy and was on top of every detail. Through many meetings, email exchanges, vendor referrals and more, Tia and the staff at DC made sure everything was perfect for us. There was nothing we had to worry about, no decorations to set up, and no last-minute surprises besides some crazy weather which gave us a blizzard, rain, and wind followed by sunshine. The transition from an outdoor wedding to inside was done so quickly and quietly that my wife and I had no idea it had happened. DC Estate Winery has become our home away from home and Tia will forever be family! We are so grateful and will never be able to thank Tia enough for all that she does to make the most important day of your life feel so perfect.

uded with the venue, haha, no extra cost). Tia helped us make everything just perfect, and handled every frantic email and any stresses I had with so much ease, it was actually hard to even get stressed out! The day of the wedding was just perfect. This venue is beautiful and i truly had a perfect wedding with DC Estates Winery!

with us multiple times throughout the planning process to make sure every detail was perfect. On the day of the wedding she took care of everything and made the day run so smoothly. Tia is the best!

beautiful setting for all of wedding photos (ceremony and reception)! I knew I didn't want the typical banquet hall setting because of the usual lack of windows, and the winery was exactly the opposite and everything we were looking for in venue! While the venue is amazing, Tia is a dream come true! You'll be hard pressed to find a better wedding coordinator (on staff at DC Estate Winery) than her! She truly made our day perfect! For all of you brides out there that like to have everything, down to the minute, planned out ahead of time in addition to double and triple checking everything, Tia is the perfect person to help you plan your wedding at the winery! Tia was always on top of everything, whether it was helping us find vendors, staying on track and meeting the major milestone planning task (she has an extensive and incredibly helpful checklist of her own!), coordinating everything with our vendors, and even just checking in to see if there was anything more she could help with! I can't tell you the number of time I contacted our vendors to provide them with day of updates, as we were working through them with Tia, only to have the vendor inform me that Tia had already gotten them the information they needed! And then the day of when I was trying to make sure everything was set up and ready (because that's the type of person I am, always double and triple checking everything), Tia (politely) pushed me into the bridal suite to spend the time with my bridesmaid while she took care of everything, and I mean EVERYTHING! You cannot find a better place to have your wedding!

ines, woods, streams and pond make for natural and stunning backdrops. Tia is wedding planner that works with you throughout your entire planning when you book this venue! Tia is a life saver and makes sure your entire wedding day goes on without a hitch and coordinates all of your vendors! This venue also becomes a safe haven and memorable place for you and your spouse to come back and visit!

, we knew we did not need to search any more for a venue and that this would be the perfect setting for our celebration. Tia, DC Estate Winery's onsite wedding coordinator, exceeded our expectations for assisting us through the process of planning a wedding. From the beginning, she explained things so thoroughly while adding helpful tips that she has learned throughout her career to help make the process easier. We met multiple times throughout the year and had a final meeting two weeks before the wedding; not to mention, she was always very responsive by email and text. She also assured us that we would never know if something went wrong on our big day because we would not need any added stress. With that being said, to my knowledge, nothing ever went wrong on our day, because it seemed to be amazingly perfect. Another great thing about working with Tia, is that she knows most of the local vendors that she would be working with the day of your special event. Many of our vendors spoke highly of Tia and enjoyed working with her and knew that everything would be handled in the best manner. Decorating doesn't have to be extravagant. With the vineyard visible from the pavilion's windows, it already provides a rustic setting, so touches of greenery and baby's breath was all we wanted to keep that vibe. The ceremony was held outside near a stone arch with a pond and water fountain behind it. It provided a beautiful backdrop for wedding photos. Also, at the start of the walkway to the "alter" are two wine barrels, one on each side of the path, and also one at the "alter." This added to the rustic vineyard feel that we were after. The wine barrel at the "alter" was great for our wine ceremony, which DC provided a little bit of white wine and a little bit of red wine to be used for the ceremony. Our wedding guests have continued to tell us what an amazing time they had at the wedding. From the food from one of DC Estate's exclusive caterers to the desserts to the DJ, the guests thought the venue was perfect in every way. DC Estate Winery (and Tia) will always hold a special place in our hearts. It is amazing to have this gem so close to home to continue to go there for years to come.

detail we felt that really made the greatest impression on us. Tia was there through every step of the planning process. She made herself available for any questions and even suggestions to help us. She is extremely down to earth and makes the whole experience enjoyable! The day of our wedding went so smoothly thanks to her and the DC Estate Staff. She communicated with all vendors and made sure each part of our day went perfectly! During pictures she even made sure were tasted our appetizers and had a drink to enjoy! We cannot thank Tia or the DC staff enough for making our day so special and perfect! Everyone needs a Tia! :)

ure everything was perfect. She made things happen behind the scenes that I didn't even know how they got done. The whole place was extremely accommodating and so beautiful! I can't say enough good things about the venue and Tia!

process to the big day, she helped us with all of the intimate details of the day and ensured that our day ran smoothly. We honestly don't know what we would have done without her! Our family and friends raved about the venue and how beautiful everything was. Everyone also commented on how friendly and helpful the staff were. We are so happy we chose this location and our day would not have been nearly as memorable if we got married anywhere else. Thank you so much to Tia and everyone at DC Estate Winery for helping us have the perfect wedding day! We will forever have the best memories.

as so organized for our meetings and knowledgeable about what works and what doesn’t, while still making sure everything met our needs. She decorated the whole venue for us and knew where to put everything so it would look perfect, without needing any instruction from us. I don’t know what I would have done without her. Her communication is fantastic and she will do anything to make things easier on you. We are so happy to hold a special place for DC Estate Winery in our hearts and will continue to go back for years to come. Thank you Tia and the staff at DC!

e Winery. This gorgeous venue on the border of IL and WI is truly one-of-a-kind in the midwest. Driving up, you feel like you just teleported to Tuscany. It is truly gorgeous, but if you look at any photos, you'll see that. The true gem of DC Estate weddings is Tia Lasswell of Capstone Occasions. Tia is one of the most talented people I've ever met. As an entrepreneur still finding my exact passion, Tia gave me hope that everyone was made for a specific purpose. Hers is wedding planning / coordinating. She is the most organized, type-A person I've ever met. She keeps track of every detail (no matter how minute it might seem) to make sure your day goes flawlessly. From the moment we booked DC Estate for our venue in our 2-year engagement, she scheduled meetings with us to help us along the way. She helped us remember important steps (such as getting our marriage license) and was there for general support. She even sent us a Christmas card, which was awesome to show how much she cares. On the day of our wedding, rather than being the type-A, anxious, worrier bride that I would've been anywhere else, I was calm and trusted Tia 100% to make our day go smoothly. From the second we got there until the second we left, the day went PERFECTLY. She set up our decor exactly how I would've wanted... In fact, better than I wanted. When I forgot my bouquet right before walking down the aisle, she took off her shoes to run to meet her assistant who was grabbing them from the bridal suite. She brought us appetizers and wine during family photos so we could partake in the festivities too! She bustled my dress... twice! She brought calm, confident energy to our entire wedding planning process including the big day. If something went wrong, we didn't know about it. I can honestly say that I believe every bride needs a Tia. She made our wedding dreams come true. When we look back on our big day, there isn't a single moment we would change. It was absolutely perfect and a big part of that was because of her. We will forever be grateful for her and her talents. And with no doubt in my mind, we will be back to visit her and catch up over a glass (or two) of wine. Thank you Tia, Kat, Bob, and the rest of the DC Estate team for making our day unforgettable.

rk with, organized to a t and made every aspect of the wedding absolutely perfect. I highly encourage everyone to get married here!!!!!

was the most hands on person. She helped keep us on track with planning and was always there with any questions we had! The venue is absolutely beautiful- a perfect outdoor/indoor elegant feel. Not to mention a great place to come back to and celebrate our anniversaries with a nice glass of wine!

single hitch. We would recommend them 100% for your wedding or any other event for that matter. Thank you DC Estate for making our day relaxed and memorable for everyone involved.

took care of it. I have never met or been to a nicer venue than this place and the staff is lovely. Our day went by way too fast, but it wasn’t perfect due to all of those involved. This venue is a hidden gem & we are so fortunate we were able to host our special day here. The owners keep their venue to a high standard, and it is shown by how wonderful the grass, vines and pavilion are maintained. I would reccomend this place a million times over to anyone getting married! You won’t regret it!

be happier with our experience.

sked. The entire staff was professional and friendly. The venue itself is breathtaking! I love that it looks but both modern and classic at the same time. It was so convenient for our guests to have our ceremony and reception in one location. The photos we captured are priceless with the water in the background, a beautiful vineyard and greenery and the buildings themselves are spectacular. The wine choices are exquisite. If you want a beautiful venue with a fun & sophisticates staff to support your every wish, there is no choice better then DC Estate Winery!