Novelty Hill - Januik Winery

though the list of beer and cider to choose from was smaller, we were able to get cases of our favorite Incline cider and great beer too. All the food was amazing, our guests had a great time, and we'd definitely do another event here! They had an indoor backup space we could have used had it rained (it was early July) but luckily we had great weather. They had a small speaker for some tunes, and that was a great touch!

r non-wine drinkers as well. The food was absolutely INSANE!! The best wedding food I’ve ever had and I still have guests messaging me about how incredible it was. It’s all done in house so no need to worry about a caterer. They also have great indoor and outdoor options that can be decided day of if needed which is great with our lovely Washington weather :) the team and staff are also so kind and incredible to work with. I’d rank them 100 out of 5 stars if I could.

Laura the event coordinator is fantastic and very responsive and had the whole evening run smoothly. The venue itself is a gorgeous modern, natural winery that needs very little decorations because it's already so beautiful. Perfect place to have an outdoor ceremony and fun lawn games during cocktail hour and a gorgeous reception indoors. Lets not forget about their fantastic wine!! You cannot go wrong with this all around perfect venue!

tion for each (we had ceremony outside under a canopy of trees, cocktail hour under a tent outside, dinner in the dining room, and dancing in the bar area). I liked how every event had its own location within the venue so we didn't have to do any turnover, but it was still very cohesive and intimate. The wine was obviously fantastic, and the food was incredible. Many guests commented that it was the best food they had ever had at a wedding. I personally was sad I didn't get to eat as much as I wanted on the day of (too busy greeting guests), but Laura set us up with to go boxes which we devoured later on. The staff were very communicative and helpful. We met with Laura several times in person and she was very reachable by email. We used the recommended planner, Andrea, who was a godsend. Bottom line, this is an incredible venue for a wedding. Many guests told us it was the best wedding venue they had been to before.

low of the rooms is amazing. I was plan-it-myself bride and I was so thankful for NHJ's inclusive wedding packages: all the little things from linens, glassware, to Glassybaby candles were included! I am so so thankful I didn't have to hunt for rentals of all those little things. At the same time, I never felt restricted to reach my wedding vision. The venue was very accommodating to all the little details or events I wanted to have included. Most importantly the staff were wonderful- from the first tour to us leaving after the wedding, the hospitality, service and professionalism of everyone was impressive. It was very important to us that our guests were treated well and had a good, fun time. Laura R., the Director of Event Sales/point of contact was a real pleasure to work with for 10 months while I planned. She was lightening fast in responding to all my questions, it really made my planning less stressful. We also worked with the site coordinator the day of the wedding and she was able to jump right in and was great! When we were considering venues, we prioritized good food and the comfort of our guests and we have absolutely no doubt NHJ was the right choice. Our guests had such a great night and I'm so glad NHJ was part of our special day.

ocess with their team and it was worth every penny!

ready with my girls. Would definately recommend this venue to anyone. Only concern was they were lax about the closing time of the winery. There were still random ppl milling around as my guests were arriving.

rthwest modern design of the venue is just perfect for a Seattle area wedding and fit the "classy, not pretentious" vibe I was going for. We chose orange and grey as our wedding colors as they were the most natural fit with the venues existing decor. Needless to say it all looked great. We got married on Labor Day, and got the Sunday pricing. Coupled with a special they were having earlier in the year, the price was just right and didn't break the bank. Emily, the wedding coordinator, was just amazing to work with and had every detail absolutely covered. I was planning the wedding from the opposite side of the country and went out to visit a month before the wedding to go over some final details. My stress levels plummeted after that meeting as I knew Emily was on top of it and covered details I didn't even know existed. She also had a list of vendors they have worked with and that's how we found our DJ (Greg, from Affairs to Remember, total pro). Her and the staff were on point the entire night and made sure everything went smoothly. I have never been so relaxed at a wedding, and this one was my own! We knew the wine was good, but were blown away by just how amazing their food was! All of our guests commented on how good it was and we ended up running out of quite a few things. I recommend the manchengo gougeres, they were delightful. A couple of additional highlights: - We did a mix of tables and tallboys, which worked really nicely. I didn't want to do a formal dinner or assigned seats, so we just had a few food stations set up. That worked really well, created a great conversational atmosphere. - They provide most of the decor (sans flowers), and that includes a giant assortment of glassy babies. - We had a bottle of sauvignon blanc and assorted non-alcoholic beverages in the bridal prep room - it was a nice touch. - The pictures in the room where they store the wine barrels came out great. To anyone looking to get married in the Seattle area, I would highly recommend Novelty Hill-Januik Winery.

al day at this winery: 1) The winery itself is gorgeous. It's modern and sophisticated but feels comfortable at that same time. 2) The events coordinator Emily is fantastic. She runs the show at Novelty Hill / Januik -- she is a miracle worker! She was so flexible and worked with our schedule (a number of times) since we were flying up from the bay area. 3) Our wedding night was flawless. She and the rest of the staff were pros and every tiny detail we wanted was executed perfectly. I never once thought about, "When will we do this?" or "Who is taking care of x?" 4) The food was excellent. When was the last time you could say that about wedding food? It's prepared in the open kitchen off the dining room. Our friends and family still rave about it. 5) The setting was beautiful. We were at ease the entire night and enjoyed every single moment. It was the easiest event I've ever planned and I have planned a lot of events. If you are looking for a gorgeous, modern/fun setting with fabulous wine and food (you can bring in your own beer!) and excellent execution, this is your place! Book early because it's a popular spot.

taste fantastic. The staff there are friendly and super helpful. We felt well taken care of and the venue coordinator is just a wonderful, kind human being. The price was very reasonable. We highly recommend it!

zen of deviled eggs...). But the overall venue was exactly what I wanted, and I did not need to stress at all the day of. The venue doesn't take a lot of decorating, as it has a personality of its own, so that helped keep cost down. I bought flowers from a farm, did all my own decorations other than that. But the venue decorated with their own things as well! We got to use their Glassy Babies that matched our colors really well. Overall, wonderful experience, amazing food, great ambiance, and GREAT wine!

beautiful the location is and how great the food was. You can't find a better value believe me I've looked. I will forever be grateful to Emily and the entire staff at Novelty Hill. Thank you

ighting, outdoor Italian lights based on the other wedding that weekend using them as well. Wine tasting during site visits wasn't half bad, either! All in all, we felt like we got a lot for our money. We definitely recommend Novelty Hill-Januik for a modern, well-organized, and classy event!

ng rain most of the day of our wedding and they were able to setup outside at the last minute when the clouds parted and the sun came out. We received numerous compliments on the food and venue. We would highly recommend the winery based on our experience.

velty Hill Januik and I was delighted and pleasantly surprised how knowledgeable she was about how to coordinate and plan weddings. Through the entire process she got back to both us immediately, she was thinking ahead so the minute I had a question she had an answer. If I needed a suggestion or advice on a vendor they knew exactly what to do or who to call. The food was also excellent. They had the best filet mignon many people have ever tasted. The day of the wedding went smoothly. We originally were supposed to have an outdoor ceremony but it started raining. The staff was able to move everything inside without a hitch and it looked gorgeous. They also added finishing touches that made the reception look beautiful. Everything was tasteful and fit with our color scheme. I would recommend Novelty Hill Januik to EVERYONE. It’s a great location and the quality of service is unbeatable.

much more than amazing and an added bonus that you don't have to search for a caterer. Bar ware, dinnerware, round tables, linens and reception chairs are all included as well. The wait staff is phenomenal also. Everyone has said that they were so accommodating all evening and it is the best service they have had at a wedding....you will not be disappointed at Novelty Hill - Januik Winery!