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Begin the next chapter of your love story at Lovingston Winery, a wedding venue found in the verdant countryside of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Lovingston, VA. This historical setting was established more than 115 years ago and marries the serenity of its surroundings with miles of fruitful vines. The team at this family-run business has created a "slow wedding" approach for couples and their loved ones to celebrate amongst beauty.
Lovingston Winery has multiple locations to support the ceremony and reception festivities. All spaces are complete with vineyards and mountain views to form the backdrop to the romantic affair. Sitting on over 11 acres of vines, Josie's Knoll Vineyard is a popular space to wed, offering breathtaking scenery to savor. On top of Josie's Knoll is a beautifully refurbished farmhouse. Initially built in 1906, this farmhouse exudes an old-world charm and sits beneath centuries-old oak trees, hooded from influences of city life. Inside, couples and guests are welcome to four beautifully appointed bedrooms, including a spacious wedding suite, where they can get ready before walking down the aisle. The house comes with top-of-the-line appliances, heated bathroom floors, a contemporary-fitted 6-jet shower, and bay windows to feast on the spectacular views. Toward the back of the property is the log cabin, featuring a southern-style front porch and some of the best vistas of Lovingston. An open-concept kitchen, stone fireplace, and three cozy bedrooms complete the house for a luxurious overnight stay.
The friendly team at Lovingston Winery is dedicated to each couple, operating a one-wedding-per-weekend policy to give each one their utmost attention. The group welcomes ceremonies of all types, ranging from civil unions to vow renewals, allowing all couples to visit this magnificent estate. The staff has event rentals available to enhance a couple's day and expert knowledge of wines to elevate the celebratory meal. On-site parking is available at the property, allowing couples and guests to check out from modern-day stresses and unwind in the magic of the countryside.
Starting prices don't include service fees, taxes, gratuity, and rental fees.
Guest count and seasonality may also affect prices. Peak season for this venue is Apr-Nov.
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Amenities
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
On-Site Accommodations
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
Guest Capacity
Up to 150
Settings
Barn
Farm & Ranch
Mountain
Trees
Vineyard & Winery
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Bar Rental
Rentals & Equipment
Tents
Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
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Meet the team
Tessa Riley
Owner
A Midwest girl at heart with a passion for art, horses, and finding diamonds in the rough, my family and I fell in love with everything the Virginian countryside offers: rolling hills, beautiful mountains, and a life enjoyed outside. From the moment I first set foot on the property of Lovingston Winery, I couldn't help but daydream about where horses could roam, how many oak trees were just begging for swings, and how a wedding in the vines and a party on the knoll would be more memorable than I could ever imagine.
Above all else, I want to share this place and those dreams with others
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Lovingston Winery is highly praised by reviewers for its breathtaking views, personalized service, and beautiful setting for weddings. The owners, Tessa and Wes, are commended for their warmth and helpfulness in ensuring a smooth wedding planning process. The availability of on-site lodging for the bridal party, including the farmhouse and cabin, adds convenience, while the new barn, Tupelo House, is highlighted for its elegance. Reviewers appreciate the flexibility in vendor selection, stunning scenery, and seamless execution of events, making Lovingston Winery a top choice for magical and unforgettable weddings.
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Andrew J
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5.0
12/08/2024
The only thing that outshines Lovingston Winery are the people that run it! Tessa and Wes are amazing people that made us feel welcome at their venue right from the get-go. We couldn't have asked for a more wonderful place to have our wedding!
Courtney L
5.0
12/18/2024
Words don’t describe how beautiful and wonderful this place is and how amazing the owners are. You will get a personalized experience and meet owners who truly care about your experience and making your wedding the best day ever! Wineries in this area tend to feel more corporate and not personalized but there is so much room for your wedding vision to come to life here at Lovingston Winery. They allow flexibility that most venues don’t allow at all and truly value what means most to you for your day. We had a perfect fall wedding that made for great photos, memories, and stories that we will be able to remember for the rest of our life. Our friends and family were so impressed about how beautiful and homey this place felt! There are endless ways to make this place unique and the breathtaking views and surroundings only add to the beauty of the wedding venue. You will not regret booking here and also get access to a house and a cabin that allow family members or bridal party to stay on site and to get ready on the day of. This place is truly a hidden gem, and I think anyone who books will see the magic that this places holds like we did <3
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Holly L
5.0
11/16/2024
We found Lovingston Winery surfing the Knot last fall 2023, we really enjoyed the photos and thought it would be a great spot for our destination wedding. We were planning our wedding from Texas and Tessa was accommodating to schedule a tour with us based on when we would be visiting VA. We absolutely enjoyed the surrounding vines and mountain views throughout the property and liked the fact that they only do one wedding a weekend. We also really enjoyed the idea of being able to select vendors on our own to curate the wedding we wanted and not be locked to specific venue vendors like other venues. Lovingston Winery was the first venue we toured, we did tour a few others and during those tours we kept going back to Lovingston Winery.
Ultimately, we selected Lovingston Winery for our wedding weekend for this past labor day weekend. Tessa was communicative and informative during the booking and provided us great information. Once everything was confirmed Tessa provided us their preferred vendor list and we started planning from there. Honestly, planning a wedding from Texas to have in VA was a little scary however we were able to lock in some of our key vendors for our wedding through Lovingston's vendor list and then locked in other vendors based on those vendors. The process couldn't have been smoother. Over the next several months Tessa was great at answering our questions and providing additional details as needed.
The week before our wedding we were notified rain as a possibility during our wedding, Tessa and our coordinator, Katelyn from Champagne Wishes, a preferred Lovingston vendor, were helpful in providing details of options, we ended up deciding to put a back up plan in action and a tent was built out on the back of the barn just incase.
It finally came time for our wedding weekend and it went perfect. We thoroughly enjoyed the lodging on site and being able to have everything in one place for the entire weekend. Us and our wedding party stayed at the farm house and cabin while our family/ friends stayed at the local B&Bs, Airbnbs, and hotels. It was so nice to have all of our best friends and close family come in on Friday to hang out before all the wedding festivities got started. The winery being open that afternoon was nice to have as it gave something for our friends and family to do. We ended up having our rehearsal dinner at the farm house the night before and got catering from Vito's, it worked out well.
The day of our wedding everything was set up in advanced, Tessa, Wes and their team helped guests with parking and guiding them to the wedding site location along with other items. They were there through all of it. It did end up storming during the reception, the tent was great to have as a prep area and space for furniture to stay dry.
Overall, we couldn't have been happier with our venue selection for our wedding weekend. Since our wedding we have received so many compliments from our family and friends about how much they loved the venue and our wedding weekend. We highly recommend Lovingston Winery for a venue for a wedding or other event. We can't wait to go back and visit in the future! Thanks again Tessa and Wes for an unforgettable weekend and experience.
All photos in this post taken by Rohrback Studios, a preferred vendor by Lovingston.
Cassidy S
5.0
7/20/2024
We got married at Lovingston on June 22, 2024, and we could not recommend it more! To start, it’s absolutely GORGEOUS. From the beautiful old oak tree on the front lawn to the vines with mountain views, the scenery is SO pretty. Not to mention Tessa and Wes’s beautiful design of the new barn - the Tupelo House - and the cozy vibes they created in the Farmhouse and Cabin. Tessa and Wes were communicative from the very beginning, helping us set up a tour, answering all of our questions throughout the entire process, helping us pick the (delicious) wines for our reception, and being super responsive during our wedding weekend. Having the Farmhouse and Cabin on property was such an amazing amenity. Most of our wedding party stayed onsite, and it made for such a fun and relaxed vibe that I would highly recommend - no need to look at extra properties for getting ready or booking transportation for the wedding party! Waking up on site and sitting on the tree swing and walking around the property with my dog, fiancé, and friends, was one of my most special memories from the weekend. The included furniture was awesome and fit our vibe, and the additional rentals they offered were stunning and matched the beautiful taste they demonstrate throughout the property. Being at a winery, you have to purchase their wine for the reception (just like all of the wineries in the Charlottesville area), and theirs are all amazing. I could go on and on about this property and the people. Tessa and Wes have something really special here, and I cannot recommend this place more!
Photos by Amanda Owen Photo
Laurie K
5.0
6/17/2024
Absolutely LOVED Lovingston Winery. They were amazing to work with, so kind and helpful. The venue is absolutely beautiful and Tessa goes to great lengths to help make everything perfect. When our day-of-coordinator had to stop working for medical reasons, they were able to find us another coordinator available to take over within an hour. The staff at Lovingston really cares about making your experience unique and magical.
Kinsey T
5.0
6/09/2024
We had our wedding at Lovingston Winery on June 1, 2024, and it was amazing. Wes and Tessa were an absolute joy to work with and are such kind and generous people. You can tell they’ve put a lot of love and thought into the property, and the wine is also incredible! Both Wes and Tessa were great with communication, and they also got married here – so in addition to hosting many other couples, they know this place well! All our family traveled from out of town, so it was nice to have the option for some of us to stay on the property (in the cabin and farmhouse AirBnBs) throughout the entire wedding weekend and not feel so rushed on the wedding day. Some of our best memories were hanging out on the porch drinking coffee together or lounging in the Adirondack chairs sipping wine. Other family and friends stayed at hotels in Charlottesville or other AirBnBs/B&Bs in Lovingston. I also didn’t have a wedding planner, and Tessa was so generous with her time and wedding advice in helping me plan the day. Wes and Tessa set up our chairs for the ceremony and even had some of their crew help carry them back down during cocktail hour so we could use them again for dinner. The barn, called the Tupelo House, where we held our cocktail hour and reception, was beautiful. The weather was perfect with a light breeze, and the giant barn doors allowed plenty of airflow without the need to rent extra fans. I also loved that they offered farm tables, chairs, and a bar as part of their wedding package (among many other perks). The whole wedding weekend was absolutely perfect, and I cannot recommend this space more!
Avery P
5.0
6/08/2024
Couldn’t be more thrilled about having our wedding at Lovingston Winery May 2024. Wes and Tessa were the absolute best to work with and went above and beyond to ensure the day was smooth and wonderful! The venue is truly beautiful and our guests raved about the beauty! The new barn is gorgeous and this is the perfect venue for someone wanting to have a garden party or rustic themed wedding. My husband and I would recommend this venue to anyone looking for a beautiful winery to have their wedding at. The wine is also phenomenal!
Aaron K
5.0
5/14/2024
Lovingston Winery is an absolutely beautiful and perfect venue for anyone having a wedding in the Virginia area. Tessa and Wes are the nicest people and are willing to do anything to make your day go absolutely smooth.
Tessa was always very responsive and understanding to any questions/concerns. Tessa and her kindness was one of the biggest reasons we chose this venue. Of course, the views and the vineyards are beautiful and make for a perfect backdrop for a wedding.
The venue has two places on property for the entire bridal party to stay on site for two nights! In all the venues we looked at this was the only one that offered this and it was so nice after rehearsal to hang around with the bridal party all in one space. This was one of our favorite features of Lovingston Winery.
If you aren't certain on the vibe of the ceremony you want... there are multiple locations on the property that work for a ceremony site. As for the reception space... the new Tupelo House is absolutely stunning and perfect for hosting your reception.
My wife and I cannot speak highly enough about this venue and Tessa is truly a remarkable person who truly cares about you and wants your wedding to go smoothly and how you envisioned it.
If you are looking for a beautiful, unique, and perfect place to get married, we could not recommend Lovingston Winery enough. The wine is good, the people are good, and the views are amazing.
Rachel P
5.0
5/04/2024
Lovingston Winery was the perfect place for our wedding!!! We got married in late November and were blessed with a sunny day to hold our ceremony outdoors. We arrived on Friday afternoon to find Tessa and Wes already at work setting up the arbor and ceremony space as we had requested. They were happy to even make minor adjustments the day before to match our vision. From the day we toured the venue to the end of the wedding, they were incredible to work with! Tessa made herself available over email or phone calls as often as I needed to talk through plans, questions, or brainstorm ideas. The Lovingston team helped set up many things for our wedding day and even provided wine pourers for dinner on our request. The barn had just been finished the summer before our wedding, but we couldn’t have been happier with the space. It was elegant and peaceful, making it easy to invite our families and friends into the space.
One of our favorite things about this venue was the access to the space included! We got to arrive on Friday and use the house for our rehearsal and rehearsal dinner (for a small number of people). Then we stayed on property the night before the wedding and enjoyed the well kept cabin for the men and farmhouse for the women all morning until the wedding. We did choose to pay extra for the winery to be closed on Saturday morning (wedding day) which provided some relief from the hustle of setting up in the morning. We were very happy with this choice!
Overall, Lovingston is a beautiful venue! Every detail is well kept and pleasing to the eye. The team was so helpful and took extra steps to make sure our wedding day happened as plans. Communication was excellent and they were very willing to hear our ideas and consider what we wanted for the day! We loved Lovingston and would recommend to anyone looking for a space to enjoy their wedding weekend!
Emilee C
5.0
3/30/2024
Tessa and Wes are the absolute best. Lovingston winery felt like home since we first visited and all throughout the wedding weekend. The fact that they only have one wedding per weekend is a game changer— they are so intentional in helping out with your day and making sure you enjoy it all! Couldn’t have imagined our day anywhere else.
Carey H
5.0
3/25/2024
My daughter knew the first time she visited this winery that it was her perfect wedding site. When she brought us I knew it too! Beautiful spot and Tessa and Wes have done a fantastic job remodeling the farmhouse and cabin! The barn was just being built when we booked but we knew with Tessa’s vision it would be as beautiful as the rest of it! Wedding was March 16, and the weather was perfect…..everything was perfect! Please don’t hesitate to book Lovingston Winery for your wedding or special occasion. What sets it apart is you get the whole place for the whole weekend…..and Wes and Tessa are fantastic to work with! Thank you for helping to make my daughters dream come true!
Georgeann R
5.0
1/21/2024
Our daughter wanted to be married surrounded by the beauty found in the hills of Virginia. There is no finer display of that beauty than Lovingston Winery. The minute we arrived; we knew we had found a special place. It was not hard to imagine our daughter’s wedding under the gorgeous oak tree standing tall in front of the 1900’s farmhouse. Being able to stay at the farmhouse during the wedding weekend, added so much convenience and precious family time together. The luxurious bridal suite was a highlight for sure, providing peaceful rest for the bride and excellent lighting for her to get ready. We fell in love with the entire property so much that we held the rehearsal dinner, wedding, and reception all at Lovingston Winery. Tessa and Wes are personable and eager to assist guests in any way. They promptly provided anything we may have forgotten, seamlessly filling in gaps we had overlooked. We look forward to visiting Lovingston for events in the future. Highly, highly recommend this venue!
Lindsay C
5.0
1/15/2024
My wedding planning team loved our experience at Lovingston Winery! The owners communicated well, accommodated the needs of our mutual clients & provided so much help along the way. The winery is so magical & I have no doubt that 2024 couples will be pleased once they book with Lovingston!
Mike M
5.0
12/05/2023
Tessa was absolutely amazing to work with. We booked with Lovingston before the barn had even been broken ground on. The venue was amazing and one of the biggest selling points was being able to stay on property all weekend and feel like it was a wedding weekend instead of a wedding day. Super communicative and responsive in all aspects of working with them. Could not recommend them highly enough
Kaitlyn K
5.0
11/07/2023
Our wedding at Lovingston Winery was out of a dream. The setting is beautiful, with the vineyards in the foreground and the mountains in the background. We were able to have our whole wedding party stay on site which made the weekend so much smoother. The Tupelo House (event barn) is absolutely beautiful and such a fun place to dance the night away. Tessa and Wes were kind and helpful the entire time, and Tessa was so gracious with my many emails asking about small details for other vendors. They made us feel so welcome and valued, and we're so grateful for all of their help in making our day so special!
Sylvia R
5.0
9/01/2023
We were overwhelmed at the perfection of Lovingston Winery in Lovingston, Virginia where our granddaughter was married two weeks ago. From the beautiful home where the brides family stayed to the grooms home, just down the path you never have to leave. The grounds are amazing as you have the Vineyard as a backdrop, the chef on site gives each person at the rehearsal dinner a choice of two amazing meals, and that is even made more amazing with their new barn for the reception. You cannot go wrong by choosing this venue at Lovingston Winery.
Chelsea C
5.0
6/29/2023
Lovingston Winery was the perfect venue for our June wedding. The farmhouse and the cabin were both extremely clean and homey. We loved that we had access to the property Friday-Sunday and were able to host our rehearsal dinner there with friends and family. Tessa and Wes were helpful throughout the whole wedding planning process but especially during the wedding weekend. They were able to loan us last minute items we forgot to pack and were willing to help move chairs from the ceremony to rehearsal area during cocktail hour. We received so many compliments about how beautiful the venue was. We are looking forward to going back and renting the cabin for weekend. Overall, the wedding package was affordable, and we would do it all over again!
Lisa N
5.0
6/23/2023
Lovingston Winery was the perfect venue for my niece’s wedding. It’s a beautiful property, surrounded by sprawling vineyards and nature. The farmhouse is lovely, very clean and so homey, and the outbuildings add a nice mix of quaint and rustic. It’s a great option for having the whole bridal party together but traditionally separate. The owners were on-site, helpful during set-up and available for challenges or questions. I definitely recommend Lovingston Winery for the perfect Hallmark wedding, or any other event.
Caitlin P
5.0
6/19/2023
Cannot say enough good things about this place!!!
My husband and I got married at the winery on June 1Oth, and it was perfect.
The venue is beautiful, clean, warm and inviting, the weather was absolutely perfect, and our guests loved it. We got countless compliments on our location + venue choice. But most impactful to us was the owners. Wes and Tessa are such a beautiful couple and so wonderful to work with. They were more than our venue’s owners, they became friends and encouragers to us throughout our wedding planning, and were so incredibly helpful on the day of. We can’t thank them enough. They truly treated us all like family, and were more than happy to help us in any way they could. You can truly see their hearts for serving others, and it elevated our whole experience beyond measure.
I’m a VA wedding planner/coordinator, and I can honestly say that you will have a hard time finding a better venue in Virginia. I’ll be recommending the Lovingston Winery to everybody I know.
If you’re still reading this, it’s your sign to book your wedding here :)
With love, Will & Cait Parker <3
Alexis T
5.0
12/12/2022
We cannot say enough good things about Lovingston winery and its hosts! This was the first and last venue my partner and I visited when searching for wedding venues. We fell in love with the property and the owners right away. Tessa and Wes were so supportive, helpful and caring through the whole process! We are so thankful to them and their willingness to be a part of our wedding :)
Danielle M
5.0
11/18/2022
I do not have enough words to say about how much the Lovingston family means to my wife and I. From the first day we toured the venue we were absolutely blown away and we continued to be amazed. The winery and the views of the mountains were unmatched but the family is what made the experience beyond our wildest dreams. Tessa and Wes and their entire family took such good care of us from logistics to decor to being our cheerleaders and holding our hands every step of the way. Our wedding day was the absolute best day of our lives and we could not have done it without the Lovingston team! Thank you all so much for taking such good care of us, you all went way above and beyond anything we could have dreamed of!
Nadia A
5.0
9/18/2022
Absolutely stunning views! My husband and I fell in love with the venue the moment we stepped on the property. Everything that we needed was provided pre and post wedding. Wes and Tessa were extremely kind and helpful throughout the process. They were there to assist and help direct all the aspects of our big day. They were also so flexible in catering to our needs and wishes and making the last minute accommodations to make our day perfect. We couldn't have imagined our wedding at any other venue. I recommend this venue to anyone who considers it.
Bethany O
5.0
3/14/2022
The pictures got me curious, but my conversation with Tessa really sealed our choice for using Lovingston Winery as our wedding venue. The pictures are absolutely stunning, apart from the season. The on-site accommodations are well-appointed for most - if not all - of your wedding party. The nearby bed and breakfasts and house rentals are plentiful, and the location is in a great spot situated between Charlottesville and Lynchburg.
We will be having our wedding here in fall 2023 and mostly planning it remotely from the DC area. I preemptively wrote out approximately one thousand questions for Tessa. She quickly responded to my first inquiry, even on a Sunday evening, when venues typically don’t send out responses on Sunday or Monday. We quickly scheduled a call and she called me on time. She answered my barrage of questions with far more detail than I anticipated, from ceremony sites to accommodations and logistics. It felt like I was talking to family, which in a world of frigid wedding commercialization, was exactly what we were looking for. She even followed up with a laydown of what we discussed with additional photos - so much appreciated.
After weeks of contacting venues and being on the fence agonizing for days over this one or that one, it took one short conversation with my fiancé to determine this was everything we had been looking for after speaking with Tessa. Start to finish, it was barely more than an hour between when she and I first spoke and when I called her back to say we wanted to book the winery, and less than 24 hours after I had found the place.
Tessa is also confident enough in the venue that she’s planning her own wedding there as well. I believe that says a lot about the place, beyond what the visuals show.
And did I mention, their wine is award-winning? If you are doing a winery wedding and buying it in bulk, you don’t want the distracting moment of the day to be how bad the wine was. Zero worries about that here.
I am incredibly excited to get to have our wedding at this venue. If you’re even curious, try contacting them to see if it’s the right fit for you!
response03/14/2022
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review. It means so much, especially a...
s we are just getting started with venues. I cannot wait to work with you to make your day everything you have ever hoped for. Lovingston Winery is such a special place and I'm so glad that you already feel at home.
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