Large Vineyard Weddings or Small Winery Weddings
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Connecticut, NY, RI & Mass.
Service area
Holds ceremonies and receptions
Kristine Herold
WEDDING AND EVENT COORDINATOR
Join us May 17, 2026 from 12:00-4:00 PM for our third Vines & Vows Bridal Fair! To learn more and register go to: https://www.priamweddings.com/2026-bridal-fair
Perched on a scenic hilltop in Colchester, Connecticut, Priam Vineyards offers a stunning backdrop for your wedding day with breathtaking views, award-winning wines, and unforgettable ambiance. Set on 40 acres, our vineyard is just 20 minutes from Hartford and minutes from the shoreline, making it the perfect New England destination.
Host up to 300 guests outdoors in our beautiful Bluebird Pasture, surrounded by vines, rolling hills, and maple trees, or celebrate indoors in our charming, light-filled winery for up to 75 guests.
Our all-inclusive site package features a bridal suite, elegant tent, tables and chairs, full setup and breakdown, firepit, and more. Plus, we’ll connect you with top local caterers to fit any style and budget.
Come see the magic for yourself—schedule your tour today.
Amenities + details
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
Barn
Farm & Ranch
Garden
Loft
Mountain
Park
Tented
Trees
Vineyard & Winery
Venue Service Offerings
Destination Weddings
Planning
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Meet the team
Kristine Herold
Wedding and Event Coordinator
Kristine joined Priam Vineyards in January of 2022, with over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry. She has always been passionate about hosting events and her years of restaurant experience helped her realized that event planning was her forte. Seeing everyone happy, excited and having a great time together brings her great joy and fuels her enthusiasm for designing and planning events. Her main interest lies in planning and executing memorable events, and she loves that when it comes to Priam events, no two are the same. No vision is too daunting. Kristine is always up for any challenge and ready to make each client’s dream vision come to life.
Her approach to creating the perfect event is never say no (if at all possible) and to attend to each detail, no matter how small. Her willingness to go above and beyond has earned her extensive praise from brides and clients. This is one of the many reasons she loves what she does and thrives in the chaos of the industry.
Kristine brings her contagious enthusiasm, years of experience and vast creativity to each Priam wedding or event, no matter how big or small! While she has her own style, she works hard to make sure that she matches her clients' style and delivers what they envision (and more!) through clear communication.
When she is not meeting with clients and running events you can find her in her gardens, at the beach or spending time with her family-especially her two young grandchildren!
Reviews
4.9
out of 5.025 reviews
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Amealia M
5.0
1/07/2026
Amazing venue! Everything came together perfectly! Response was great, accommodating, and had everything I didn’t even know I needed on the wedding day.
Mark W
5.0
11/08/2025
Kristine at Priam Vineyards made all our dreams come true on our wedding day. From our first interaction when touring the venue, to the last second of our wedding night… Kristine w...
as kind, thoughtful, and attentive to all our wedding wishes. Kristine’s communication was extremely helpful in making the process smooth. The venue brought my vision to life for a fall October wedding. The view of the vineyard provided the perfect ambiance’s we wanted for our special day. Priam and Kristine were extremely accommodating with allowing us to have our own creative decor, allowing our dog to be on site, and allowing a large bridal party into the beautiful bridal suite. We couldn’t have wished for a better venue and team to make our day as incredible as it was. We thank you Kristine and Priam for all your hard work, dedication, and for having such an amazing venue!!
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Nicholas G
5.0
10/06/2025
Kristine and her team at Priam Vineyards were a pleasure to work with throughout our wedding process. When we toured the venue, the first thing that stuck out to us was Kristine’s ...
kindness, and it was the easiest decision we’ve ever made. Kristine communicated very well and was always available for questions/concerns that came up during our planning. She was diligent and thorough and worked non-stop to ensure the day went as smoothly as possible. Anything you needed, Kristine was there to provide it. I can’t say enough nice things about the team she has working alongside her. They were all very generous and the day turned out beautifully. We received so many positive remarks from our guests on how seamless the day went. We loved working with Kristine and would 1000% recommend Priam Vineyards for your wedding destination, because you’ll be getting a lot more than just a beautiful setting for your special day; you’ll be getting a team that genuinely cares and it shows in their work.
Catherine M
5.0
10/20/2021
We had our wedding at Priam in September of 2021, and it was everything we had wanted it to be and more. We picked Priam in February of 2019, after looking at quite a few outdoor v...
ineyard and barn type venues throughout Connecticut. It was an easy decision, because aside from the incredible views and location, their ability, in partnership with their catering partners (Gourmet Galley in our case), to take care of all of the little things and make it a smooth, easy day was unparalleled. I was not someone who wanted to worry about bathrooms, linens, chairs, or cocktail napkins, and I didn’t have to, and the ‘standard’ options were beautiful and perfect. The other marvelous thing was how incredibly customizable our day was going to be – if I wanted anything specific, from décor, chairs, settings, schedule, etc., we could do it. The guidance our coordinator gave us was if it was legal and wouldn’t hurt the vines, it was doable!
Even through the uncertainty that 2020 and 2021 brought to event planning, the staff and coordination team was wonderful to work with, answering all our questions, providing solutions, and pointing us in the direction of some great vendors to work with. They helped us create a special and unique day that truly felt like ‘us,’ not a cookie-cutter wedding from a template. Through our rehearsal and event, the staff was friendly, helpful, and went out of their way to make it feel like a special day, between golf cart rides around the property for the perfect picture, to organizing our décor and firepit, to generally being supportive and calming.
Our day went off without a hitch, and I got nothing but compliments from our guests as to how perfect the location and venue were. It embodies quintessential New England fall beauty, and it was wonderful to let our décor be subtle and subdued to let the setting shine. Our pictures have turned out amazingly so far, and I can’t recommend the firepit and s’mores option enough. Our guests young and old loved the chance to step away from the dancing and loud music and enjoy a beautiful fall night and nice conversation.
I can’t imagine our day having taken place anywhere else, and would recommend Priam, Amylu, Gloria, and the whole team to anyone looking for a classic, picturesque setting for their special day!
Response from Priam Vineyards on 10/23/2021
Thank you Catherine for your incredibly thoughtful and complimentary review. We are so hap...
py that the day was all that you, Daron, and those that love you wanted and deserved. We all work so hard to create the ultimate positive experience for our couples. I'm glad we met the mark! We hope to see you on all of your forthcoming anniversaries to celebrate, and wish you much joy, happiness, and good health! Thank you again for giving us the privilege of creating this day for you.
Anonymous -
3.0
8/03/2021
Overall the picturesque views and decor of the vineyard was absolutely beautiful! It was such a beautiful place to take pictures, enjoy everyones company and be married to your bes...
t friend. As much as we loved the venue, the wedding coordinator at Priam Vineyard was very unfriendly and quite frankly rude on our wedding day. She made a huge seen huffing and puffing because her co-worker had opened a bottle of wine for me the bride and my bridesmaids to drink in the bridal suit prior to the ceremony. She told me (the bride) that it was not ours to drink, and that she would be adding it to our tab! REALLY!?! Over a bottle of wine 5 minutes before I was about to walk down the isle to get married.
As much as your wedding day is about the atmosphere and the love between you and your partner, it does put a damper on the day when someone that works at the venue is EXTREMELY RUDE to you and your family the entire day of our wedding!
Response from Priam Vineyards on 10/02/2021
Thank you for your compliments. The vineyards are a beautiful and magical place. We work v...
ery hard during the year-plus of time to make each of our weddings a wonderful experience for all involved.
We are sorry that you had an unpleasant experience with one of our staff. This particular staff member had done a number of things to assist your party in all of their needs, which we normally do not do without charging fees. They went beyond what should have been expected to store food that you brought in, as well as set it all up for you to enjoy. They stored a truckload of decor the night before at the winery and then transported it up to the event, of which there should have been an additional fee of $500 for storage and transport. They also transported the floral bouquets from the winery to the event which should have been done by your florist. In addition to all of this, they also organized staff to put together and set up fans that were brought in by your family for the event.
We are saddened that all of the positives were not noticed and one display of frustration stood out to you.
Catherine D
5.0
10/28/2019
My "now" husband and I have been going to Priam Vineyards for years. We decided to get married there because the scenery is beautiful and the wines are amazing. Our fall wedding wa...
s amazing, the foliage was perfect. Tanya, Gloria and Jim are an amazing team! They made the wedding planning process so easy. They responded quickly to any questions or problems we had encountered. Our wedding was on a very windy and chilly day in October but the tent was warm and our guest didn't even notice the wind while inside. Even with the wind we were able to enjoy the fire pit on the property. Everything at our wedding was perfect. We had a blast, our guest had a blast and if I could do it again I would.
Jessica M
5.0
10/13/2019
This review is LONG overdue. We got married at Priam Vineyards in October 2018, and we could not have been happier with our choice to get married here! The venue is absolutely gorg...
eous! We got married in front of the vines, and just beyond that you see the rolling hills filled with the colors of fall foliage! Everything from the wedding contract, to the menu tasting provided by Gourmet Galley, to the rehearsal, to the day of the wedding was smooth and seamless. Gloria, Jim, and their entire staff work so hard to make your day everything you hope and dream it will be. The service and attention they provided was light years beyond what we expected! We have and will continue to recommend this venue to anyone looking for a beautiful vineyard wedding.
Sam H
5.0
7/25/2019
My now-husband and I had a fabulous wedding at Priam Vineyards this past weekend! The wine was amazing and the rosé paired perfectly with a hot day. The reception tent at the venue...
dressed up beautifully and the scenery from the vineyard itself was stunning. Gloria was such a joy to talk to at the menu tasting, and Jim was extremely helpful when we ran into some unexpected circumstances with weather. The venue package is very attractive in terms of what they offer (large tent, linens, china, tables, chairs, etc.). We look forward to reminiscing for many years to come and will be back to drink more of their wine. Our guests also had nothing but great things to say about their experience at our wedding!
Lola F
5.0
12/13/2017
I visited a number of sites to look at venues and destination spots for our wedding and this one made it to the top list but I would like to add that when I actually visited the ve...
nue, I was more than impressed. The pictures and video on this site do not do it justice. My wedding was so much more than I could have ever hoped. I will be recommending this venue.
Response from Priam Vineyards on 12/13/2017
Thank you so much for the kind words. We appreciate you recommending our venue in the futu...
re and greatly appreciate you choosing Priam Vineyards!
Nicole N
5.0
9/26/2017
We had our wedding Saturday August 19, 2017 at Priam Vineyards and it's was nothing short of amazing! We were absolutely blown away by the amazing services provided by the staff. T...
he vineyard is beautiful and their wines are so delicious. We were very well taken care of. Gloria and Jim, of Priam Vineyards, and Gina of Gourmet Galley Catering, were super helpful, a pleasure to work with, and are just overall incredible people. Thanks again!
Nicole L
5.0
9/19/2017
Our wedding was more than I was hoping for! While Priam is a little off the beaten path for our out of state guests, it made for the perfect New England setting that i could not pa...
ss up and it definitely paid off! The grounds were beautiful and the tent turned into everything in my dreams! Gloria was there to congratulate us which was so nice! We were so grateful to use her vineyard for our special day! Our guests raved about the grounds, the view, the fire pit and most importantly THE WINE! I've never seen people take so many photos of their surroundings at a wedding than they did at ours! If you want a beautiful vineyard wedding, check out Priam!
Could not have been better! Thank you Priam! We'll be coming back regularly to reminisce!
Zac G
5.0
8/02/2017
Priam Vineyards was the perfect venue for our wedding! It was absolutely stunning from the ceremony in the vines to the reception in the tent. Everything was perfect and all member...
s of Priam and the catering company work hard to make our day perfect! From the initial meeting with Gloria to the wedding day, communication was always smooth and professional. Everyone at Priam was a pleasure to work with. The vineyard is by far our favorite place to be! It is absolutely breathtaking and peaceful! Our wedding was a 120 guests but the tent felt full and everyone was complimenting the views. We even had a fire pit which added to the ambiance of the evening. We would highly recommend Priam Vineyards to anyone who is looking for great views, great wine, and perfect wedding!
Kelsey S
5.0
4/24/2017
Our wedding at Priam was all we could have hoped for and more. The grounds and setting were absolutely gorgeous and really made it our dream wedding! Our ceremony took place in f...
ront of the vines with views of the Connecticut rolling hills. We took advantage of the all of the gorgeous grounds for our photos and our photographer got the most beautiful shots. We had a larger wedding party and 200 guests all there for ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. Despite it being a larger wedding it still felt intimate unique and intimate.
Priam was one of many CT vineyards we looked at for our big day. We chose Priam mainly because of the beautiful setting, value and what you get for your money, the way they seamlessly work with their caterer, and the wonderful people.
When we first met with Priam we had an amazing wedding coordinator Christine. She was super helpful, responsive, and such a pleasure to work with. She moved on from Priam before our wedding came but it is telling of caliber of staff Priam hires. Gloria was always such a pleasure to work with as well and we always felt (and still feel) like family whenever we make a visit to the vineyard.
Kyle A
5.0
2/27/2017
Awesome venue.
They let us have a band. We party.
They served our homebrew at the reception and cocktail hour.
We were able to have friends and family play acoustic guitar at th...
e fire pit after 10pm.
My wife and I are actually planning to go there for wine tasting this spring.
I would highly recommend this venue to anyone.
Very good job!
Alison S
5.0
8/15/2016
Priam Vineyards was the perfect setting for our May wedding. The grounds are beautiful and the setting for the wedding ceremony give your guests beautiful views. The wine they make...
on site is delicious and we got tons great feedback from guests on the taste and variety! In combination with Riverhouse Catering the entire event was beautiful and exactly as we imagined it would be; we felt well taken care of throughout the entire planning process. We look forward to being able to revisit the vineyard and winery for years to come.
Anonymous
5.0
10/31/2015
The entire team worked so hard to make this the wedding of our dreams. Delicious wine, breathtaking setting, beautiful food. Coordinator, Christine, is so, so good at her job - ver...
y available and knowledgeable, plus just an overall pleasure to work with. Recommend wholeheartedly
Jana V
5.0
10/31/2015
Priam Vineyard is absolutely breathtaking! The owners and staff were a pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend them to future couples, as our night was definitely a dream ...
come true!
Danielle B
5.0
8/24/2015
What a magical day it was! Priam was everything we could have imagined! We lucked out with a beautiful and sunny day, but the ceremony was in the shade by 5pm, and reception in the...
tent was a blast. Cocktail hour was next to the tent and had a beautiful arrangement of cheese, crackers and veggies. The caterer, in partnership with Priam, was amazing and our BBQ style meal was to die for. Kim's cottage cakes was our cake vendor (also linked to Priam) and was the most beautiful cake that fit our unique desire for a blue ombre cake. I would recommend Priam & team in a heartbeat!
Katharine F
5.0
7/03/2015
We chose Priam Vineyards not only for the beautiful location, but because right from the start Gloria and Gary made it clear that our wedding would be special, and that they would ...
do everything they could to make sure our wedding day was everything we’d hoped for. It was also clear from the start that we weren’t just another event on their schedule. Every time we visited the vineyards, whether it be to check out the layout or to taste the wines, they were friendly, inviting, and made us feel like honored guests. The same can be said of their Wedding Coordinator, Christine, who, even long distance (we live in VA), was very easy to work with. She was very responsive, thorough, and always took the time to answer any questions we had, regardless of how menial they seemed. They were also super flexible with our wedding day plans (we had a few changes the week of), and did their best to make things as easy and stress-free as possible. Both the rehearsal and day of the wedding were seamless. The venue looked absolutely beautiful and they followed our instructions for “décor” exactly as we’d indicated. Our guests all raved about the beautiful location and how fabulous the ceremony and reception went. It was such a great feeling to not have to worry about anything the day of our wedding, as we knew it would all be taken care of. We’ll definitely be stopping back at Priam every time we’re in town to catch up with Gary, Gloria, and Christine, and absolutely recommend Priam Vineyards to any couple looking for a unique, beautiful, and warm-welcoming wedding venue.
Timothy D
5.0
4/01/2015
Me and My Partner will be getting Married next June @ Priam Vineyards. I was initially hesitant about an outdoor wedding even though it has always been my dream but I am so happy t...
o be taking the chance with Priam. The staff is EXTREMELY friendly and very helpful. I have full faith in their wedding coordinator Christine to make the day absolutely perfect! The owners are such a nice couple who really put their heart into the winery and it shows! The tasting bar is especially fun due to the great personality of its host! So excited to spend the next year planning with Priam! Highly Recommended and will write again after the wedding!
Response from Priam Vineyards on 04/12/2015
Thank you so much for choosing us! We are honored and so excited to continue working with ...
you both throughout the next year. This wedding is going to be GORGEOUS! You have so many great ideas, we can't wait to see it all come together.
Kim K
5.0
11/10/2014
While my fiance and I were on the hunt for a wedding venue, as soon as we visited Priam Vineyards, we knew the search was over! We were married in September 2014 among the vines an...
d beautiful foliage. Gary, Gloria and Christine were an absolute pleasure to work with and went above and beyond for us. Both Gary and Gloria, the owners, take immense pride in their vineyard, as the grounds are stunning, especially in the early fall.
There is only 1 wedding per day hosted at the vineyard, so each bride is given full attention by the staff and coordinators. Everyone was friendly and accommodating, which made my wedding day completely stress free. Whenever I had any questions or concerns during the planning process, Gloria and Christine were immediately responsive and professional. During our reception, one of the tent heaters broke, but Gary was quick to address the issue and resolve it timely.
I recommend them wholeheartedly for any couple looking for top notch customer service, amazing wines, and gorgeous backdrop for your special day!
Laura S
5.0
10/28/2014
During the year that we planned our wedding everyone at Priam Vineyards was amazing. They made us feel like family each time we went to visit or for a meeting. It's been a month si...
nce our wedding and we have not stopped hearing how great our venue was. Despite the fact that it was an outdoor venue in sheets of rain. Either way, the day was beautiful and Gary, Gloria and Christine at Priam are amazing and accommodating. We even had other vendors commenting to us how great the team is at Priam! There dedication to your special day is not just the day of- but the weeks and months prior. Christine, the wedding coordinator gave me her personal cellphone # to call/text when ever I was having a wedding meltdown. She never seemed annoyed or bothered. I cannot say enough great things about Priam Vineyards. I am so happy that we decided to have our special day there. My HUSBAND!! and I cannot wait to go back and visit. The great part about getting married at a vineyard as home-like and welcoming as Priam Vineyards is that you can always go back to your wedding venue. Not many couples can say that. If you are looking for a memorable, beautiful, and amazing place for your wedding go with Priam Vineyards!
All the best, Happy Newlyweds -Laura & Justin Taylor.
Joy M
5.0
10/24/2014
Choosing Priam Vineyards as our reception location was one the easiest decisions out of all the wedding decisions we made! As soon as we visited the grounds, we fell in love (with ...
their wine, too!).
We were married October 11th 2014, right at the peak of foliage change and the views are amazing on the vineyard. You literally are among the vines under their amazing tent. Being able to walk the premises during our event was a hit with guests. They loved exploring the grapevines and snapping photos amongst them!
Gary and Gloria (Priam owners) take such pride in their grounds and wine, it shows - it's a fully functioning solar powered vineyard! The maintenance of the tent along with the tables, chairs and other provided items are in great condition.
Christine, the event coordinator for Priam, was a joy to work with. She is professional, organized, honest, and super sweet. She worked so hard to make sure our special day went smooth - and it did! Not one blemish.
If you're looking for a location that has a rustic, natural, and romantic feel, I highly recommend Priam Vineyard. And working with a team like Priam's, made the experience more relaxed than I had imagined!
Danielle C
5.0
9/30/2014
We recently got married at Priam Vineyards and from start to finish, we couldn't have asked for more. From day one, Gary and Gloria, the owners of the vineyard, were welcoming and ...
lovely to interact with, and Christine, their coordinator was organized and attentive. When we were looking at venues, we knew instantly that this was the place for us. The location is beautiful and they work well with their caterer - Riverhouse Catering. The food was outstanding, and we got so many nice complements about both the venue and caterer. The day went off without a hitch - all of our guests commented on how seamless everything seemed to be. Gary even went above and beyond, driving some of the kids around in the golf cart to entertain them, and calling the next door neighbor to bring her horses over to the fenceline for some of our photos, as he knew we have horses at home. We truly couldn't have asked for more - the prices were reasonable for CT standards, the setting is breathtaking and exactly what we were going for (comfortable, beautiful, rustic, and unique), and everyone was impressively organized and accommodating.
Anonymous
5.0
9/22/2014
We knew we wanted an outdoor NE wedding and had visited many venues in CT, RI, and NY before deciding on Priam Vineyards. Our wedding was on a Sunday afternoon in September. It cou...
ld not have been a more beautiful day plus at this time of year the grapes are fully grown on the vines waiting to be harvested, adding to the picturesque setting.
Priam stood out from all the other vineyards we visited, not only for their incredible location but also the fantastic owners (Gloria & Gary) and wedding coordinator (Christine). Probably the biggest difference between this vineyard and many other outdoor venues we looked at was the ability to have the wedding any day of the week at any time during the day without interference from the tasting room. The tasting room for the vineyard is totally separate from the wedding ceremony & reception site. This made for a truly intimate wedding and did not lock us into the hours where the vineyard was closed.
I cannot say enough about how wonderful Priam is to work with. They are not rigid at all and are willing to go above and beyond to make you happy. There is only 1 event a day so there is no rush or another bride trying to take photos. The wine is wonderful, the setting is one of the most beautiful vineyards I have seen. They also provide wonderful suggestions for photographers, florists, car services and everything else you could need. Our guests went on and on about how beautiful the location was and what a wonderful wedding we had. I could not have imagined a more perfect day for our wedding.
If you are looking to have an incredible outdoor wedding in Connecticut or New England this venue is a must see! Priam Vineyards is wonderful to work with.
Florist- Stems Flower Designs: http://www.stemsflowerdesign.com/#
- Carey created the most incredible arrangements I have ever seen for our wedding. She took my vision and made it 1000x better.
Photographer-Kristin is AMAZING check out KristinStudio http://kristinstudio.com/
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