About Forestville Vines
WI
Service area
Holds ceremonies and receptions
Forestville Vines is a unique destination and wedding venue tucked away in the hilly countryside near River Falls, Wisconsin. This beautiful property combines storied history with sweeping vineyard views. You can live the next chapter of your love story in these rustic surroundings.
In 1897, the Forestville School was built, and this iconic structure is a key part of today's 17-acre property. The building has served in many roles over the years since its construction, such as a dog grooming business and a financial office. Brian Lokrantz acquired the Schoolhouse in 2017 and began a loving restoration in preparation for the grand opening of the winery in 2019. These renovations respected the history of the building, preserving both the original limestone foundation and the centuries-old oak tree that now gives shade to the patio. Kate Sullivan and Mark Edlund took charge of the property in 2023, with a vision for enhancing events on the premises while preserving the legacy of the winery.
Forestville Vines offers three distinct event spaces in which you can hold your special celebrations. The Schoolhouse is ideal for more intimate occasions, with room for up to 35 guests indoors and additional deck seating up to 40. With surroundings of natural beauty, this spot is wonderful for both a ceremony and a reception. The Event Center provides a flexible and expansive setting for grand events, with space for up to 150 guests indoors. The Center also has a full catering kitchen and a private bar to help service your hosting needs. The Vineyard offers a romantic backdrop for an outdoor ceremony, a refreshing stroll, or a stunning photo session.
Woman-owned Business
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Amenities
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Historic Venue
Trees
Vineyard & Winery
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Food & Catering
Planning
Rentals & Equipment
Tents
Service Staff
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Reviews
5.0
out of 5.07 reviews
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Forestville Vines is highly praised by multiple couples for its exceptional service and stunning setting, with many describing it as the perfect wedding venue. Reviewers appreciated the accommodating and attentive staff, including the owners, who made the planning process easy and enjoyable. Guests were impressed by the beautiful vineyard backdrop, cozy atmosphere, and seamless execution of events at Forestville Vines, making it a top recommendation for couples seeking a picturesque and peaceful setting for their special day.Review photos
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Madison K
5.0
10/29/2025
Forestville Vines was everything we could have hoped for and more for our wedding day! From the very first visit, we could tell this place was special — not just because of the stu...
nning setting, but because of the incredible people who run it. The owners truly go above and beyond in every possible way. They were kind, accommodating, and always willing to help with anything we needed, no matter how big or small.
Planning a wedding can be stressful, but they made the entire process feel easy and enjoyable. They were quick to respond to questions, flexible when plans changed, and genuinely cared about making sure everything turned out exactly how we envisioned it. On the wedding day itself, everything ran so smoothly thanks to their hard work and attention to detail. You can tell they take so much pride in what they do, and it really shows.
Our guests couldn’t stop talking about how beautiful the venue was — from the vines to the cozy, welcoming atmosphere — it was the perfect backdrop for such a special day. We’re so grateful to the Forestville Vines team for helping make our wedding truly unforgettable. If you’re looking for a venue that’s not only gorgeous but run by people who truly care, this is the place. 💕
- Madison & Trent
Haley M
5.0
8/18/2024
Had the most beautiful wedding at Forestville Vines on 08/10/24. Mark, his wife and all of the staff were so amazing to work with! Everything was so simple and they were very accom...
modating to my needs and visions. I could not have asked for a better place to get married!
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Katrina L
5.0
2/21/2024
We had a Wonderful Wedding at Forestville. Fortunately, the weather was good and we were able to have our Ceremony outside by the Vineyard. They provided food, wine and beer...
so that made it much easier for us not having to coordinate with other vendors. We highly recommend Forestville.
Nancy M
5.0
1/25/2024
We had an fantastic Wedding, even the weather blessed us. We used the Wineries kitchen and the food was fresh, hot and outstanding. It was hot later in the day and the air condit...
ioning was really nice.
Susan M
5.0
1/25/2024
We have been customers at Forestviile for about 3 years. We got engaged there, I had my bridal shower there so getting married there was an easy decision. The owners, Kate & Mark...
made sure everything was perfect.
Jenny E
5.0
1/25/2024
Forestville Vines was the best wedding venue ever! The staff was so helpful and attentive. The venue was beautiful and exactly what I was looking for. I wanted a place that was rus...
tic yet chic and they nailed it. We fit all 140 guests comfortably. We had a beautiful room to prepare gin for the wedding. The staff also provided us with a list of local bakeries, photographers, flower shops, musicians and other options as we needed. It was like having a wedding planner to support me! We had a cash bar and used their BBQ company as our catering company. I would recommend them to all couples wanting a beautiful and peaceful setting. Super helpful crew! Best day of my life!
Mark J
5.0
1/23/2024
We had a Wonderful Wedding experience at Forestville Winery. They prepared us a very nice buffet on site so everything was fresh, hot and tasty. The are a licensed bar so we wer...
e able to purchase wine and beer which was served in
actual glassware
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