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Amenities + details
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Wireless Internet
Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Settings
- Vineyard & Winery
Awards and Affiliations
2023 'Best of Weddings'
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4.7
out of 5.013 reviews
Engagement Date: November 25, 2020 (during covid)
Wedding Date: September 11, 2021 (during height of Delta surge)
My husband proposed the night before Thanksgiving, Nov 2020. We ...
didn't want a really long engagement, but knew finding a venue for fall 2021 would be nearly impossible with so many 2020 weddings being rescheduled. We looked at four venues and Owera was the only place with a Saturday available (plus, I was going for a rustic + elegant vibe and the barns I saw were too rustic). From how well the grounds were kept to the professional staff to the vineyard/tent setting, it was everything we didn't know we were dreaming of!
And then, we actually planned and hosted the wedding. Jordan, our coordinator, was INCREDIBLE!! She walked me through timelines, shared checklists, and keep us apprised of all the changing covid guidelines. She was my partner in crime and recommended so many other vendors in the area, was transparent about who was easy to work with, and how to think about certain elements of the process (especially in the strange covid world). In late August, the Delta variant was running rampant and our guests were worried about how we were keeping everyone safe. NY hadn't instituted any restrictions at that point, but we decided to have everyone get tested - vaccinated or not - to ensure 130+ guests coming together was as safe as could be (we had plenty of guests decline our event due to not feeling comfortable, but many were able to make it).
Our wedding day was perfect, Jordan & the Owera team were outstanding (even when one of my bridesmaids got stung by a bee before the ceremony - they ran out to get benedryl cream!), and couldn't have imagined celebrating anywhere else. I am very type-A, but was incredibly calm leading up to the wedding - mostly because the Owera team is so terrific. HIGHLY recommend Owera for an upstate/central NY wedding, they take amazing care of each couple!
Covid bride here! Nothing put a wrench in our wedding planning like New York State Covid-19 restrictions. The staff at Owera Vineyards were the absolute best when it came to the st...
ruggles of planning a Covid wedding. As soon as New York State policies had been updated, so were we as a couple. We had expressed at one point postponing due to restrictions and it was as simple as picking a new date for the following year. Owera absolutely made our dream wedding come true and you're truly missing out by not booking with them!
My husband and I are extremely particular people (husband here: can confirm). So much so that Owera was one of at least 13 venues we saw in central New York when we began planning ...
our wedding in 2019 (a fact our officiant so kindly pointed out on our wedding day at Owera). The thoughtful attention to detail we both share made Owera a no brainer for our 10/10/2020 wedding date! Perfect venue, perfect team of event coordinator and staff, PERFECT EVERYTHING!!!!! Then COVID.
When the time came for us to ultimately decide to postpone our big day Jordan and the rest of the Owera team were extremely accommodating. They picked up our 10/10/2020 plans and put them down on 10/9/2021. We were so relieved after hearing all of the horror stories of what couples postponing went through that all of our vendors were truly accommodating, flexible and helpful when it came to this difficult decision.
Because life is weird and because we postponed we ended up accepting jobs in another state and moving in August of 2021 effectively making our commute to our own wedding in October 7 hours. We were stressed about moving, starting new jobs, the wedding we had spent two years planning, and everything in between. Jordan and the team at Owera made sure our day was exactly what we envisioned down to the string lights I pined over and requested way back in 2019. I couldn't have asked for a better venue.
The tent was perfect, even in October (I had been nervous it would be cold and it wasn't at all!) and actually helped a lot of our guests feel more comfortable due to COVID- the terrace served as a great outdoor space for people who felt more comfortable out doors. The venue was clean and stuck to regulations set by the county making us and our guests feel safe enough to relax and really enjoy ourselves!
Our "guest book" was Owera wine bottles at each table used as the table numbers that we plan to drink on each corresponding wedding anniversary. When we cheers our glasses each year and sip our Owera wine we will think fondly of our day and we are so grateful.
Our wedding at Owera was my dream come true. I was a COVID bride and planning a wedding during the pandemic is certainly stressful, but Owera was there every step of the way. Jorda...
n my event coordinator was amazing. She let us know any time there was an update or change because of different regulations. She never left us in the dark and truly wanted us to have the best day. I can say that some of my friends getting married at similar times, did not get this much transparency from their venue. She worked great with our vendors and made sure everything went off without a hitch. I appreciated her organization and experience. Our day was perfect and a day we will never forget.
Due to COVID-19 my husband and I had ran into so many issues planning our wedding. We lost our original venue and date so when we looked to Owera we were so pleased to find out the...
y had our new date available and made the booking processes easy! As our new date approached and the pandemic guidelines were changing daily, Owera was very quick to communicate any new guidelines and accommodate anything they could while still following protocol. When the day finally came, it was absolutely perfect, and we couldn't have asked for better service! The event staff was amazing and really made sure us, our families, and friends had a wonderful and memorable time! I highly recommend Owear and their team for your special day!
When my wife and I first booked with Owera we were over the moon with excitement because of how beautiful the venue was; we were very excited to be working with them. That very qu...
ickly changed in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Not only did they cancel the wedding when there were legal guidelines in place to have weddings (the only reason I say this is because we ended up getting married and having a small reception at a government owned and operated park), when my wife presented them with an inconsistency in their contract, both the manager and the owner were very rude to her. The owner said, and I quote, "Well I guess you need to learn how to read a contract," and also hung up on my wife before she was finished speaking. Despite there being an obvious miscommunication, the management and ownership did nothing to rectify the fact that their contract had conflicting information, nor did they apologize for the miscommunication or for how they treated my wife. They caused her a lot of anxiety and it was very sad to see as she was making a best effort on her part to remedy the situation. In the end, it came down to a miscommunication and extremely poor business ethics. I just want people to be aware of this situation that could be an issue for you if you book with Owera.
Owera was an amazing vendor from the start! They greeted us with wine tastings and a cheese board while we discussed options. Once we signed with them, I was assigned to Jordan. Sh...
e was the best ever! She listened to everything that I wanted and provided honest feedback. She put me at ease when I was an anxious mess during the final months of planning. On our wedding day, we were treated like royalty. They accommodated us with every request that we had, I highly recommend Owera and Jordan for your special day!
Jordan and her entire crew (Katie, Sam, and others!) were AMAZING! We cannot thank them enough for putting together a wedding weekend that we will never forget. They put together a...
n itinerary and layout that fit our vision perfectly. They were extremely organized and detail oriented, allowing for everything to go off without a hitch. Because of their seamless work behind the scenes, we could enjoy every moment of the day without a worry.
Never once throughout the planning process or wedding day did we feel like "just another number/wedding." Jordan is extremely kind, friendly, and easy to work with -- she is truly a natural at her job! Everything was personalized, making our guests and us feel incredibly welcomed. Our guests raved about the venue, scenery, and overall ambiance.
Even though the weather was a little iffy throughout the weekend, Jordan helped us execute our outdoor ceremony beautifully. While it sprinkled as I walked down the aisle, she kept me calm, and her team quickly distributed umbrellas to our guests to make them comfortable.
We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Owera to any family member or friend for their wedding. We loved every minute of our weekend! Thank you again!
Jordan and Jen were fantastic to work with! They made sure the day was perfect and would check if there was any thing they could do to help or get for the bridal party. Truly the...
dream team!
Our wedding was perfect. We really enjoyed working with Jordan and Dawn. They took care of every detail and made it a wonderful wedding. On the day of the wedding, Jordan came to m...
e several times to make sure everything was going ok and to see if I needed anything. Our guests thoroughly enjoyed the venue. Everyone that we have spoken with said they had a great time and that it was a beautiful place. Thank you to Owera for providing such a beautiful venue and all of the services that come along with it. We could not be happier!
Although it was cold and a little rainy our wedding was still a dream. Sadly the vines hadn't popped in time for our late May wedding. Kayla was super easy to work with. The venue ...
has EVERYTHING included which was wonderful. I do wish that the uplighting was not required or that the outdoor lighting package was included. Lastly, we had to change our beer taps last minute leaving us with only 1 of the 4 we had originally chosen which was less than ideal but overall it was a wonderful experience and we are looking back very happy.
I had my Wedding Reception at Owera Vineyards this past August and it was everything I hoped for and more. It is absolutely beautiful there and we lucked out with perfect weather s...
o we were able to keep part of the tent opened to the veranda. Dawn is just so great to work with!
Owera Vineyards is a beautiful place for a romantic wedding. Dawn, events person, is OUTSTANDING and is very present, organized and serious about her job. Our friends and family al...
l told us it was the best wedding ever. Delicious wine and beer menu, caterer choices and they'll do an incredible and seamless job rain or shine. We did outdoor wedding immediately followed by cocktail hour and reception!
Contact
5276 East Lake Rd, Cazenovia, NY
Owera Vineyards