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The Culinary Institute of America

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500 1st Street, Napa, CA

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Celebrate New Pairings With The CIA in Napa Valley

The Culinary Institute of America is a wedding venue located in Napa Valley, CA. This remarkable establishment provides guests with the opportunity to host an unforgettable San Francisco Bay wine-country wedding. CIA has two beautiful locations to choose from: Copia, located in the heart of downtown Napa, and Greystone, located in charming and historic St Helena. With bright, open spaces, captivating culinary gardens, and views of the Napa River, Copia offers a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life, and is sure to catch the attention of those seeking a chic, modern feel for their special day. For couples seeking something a bit more classic, Greystone’s elegant, castle-like venue, with its grand cathedral ceilings and extraordinary vineyard views, is the perfect place for a memorable wedding celebration. At The Culinary Institute of America at Copia in downtown Napa, couples are invited to choose from a number of unique indoor and outdoor spaces to host an unforgettable Napa Valley ceremony and reception. For those looking to exchange vows under the California sun, guests can gather in the organic culinary gardens, taking in the beauty of nature and enjoying the mild year-round climate. Surrounded by fragrant florals and scenic olive and citrus groves, photo opportunities abound throughout the property. Alternatively, the outdoor amphitheater at Copia provides tiered seating and captivating views for a romantic wine country ceremony. The indoor banquet hall and expansive atrium features floor-to-ceiling windows that flood the room with brilliant natural lighting, creating the perfect space for a wedding in any season. CIA at Greystone, located in the northern Napa Valley town of St. Helena, offers a variety of versatile spaces for both ceremony and reception. The scenic outdoor herb terrace provides enough space for you and 350 of your friends and family and places couples against the lovely backdrop of the building’s ivy-covered stone architecture, while behind the guests, a gorgeous vineyard view sprawls across the valley floor. Indoors, Greystone’s historic barrel room can serve a multitude of ceremony, reception, and banquet needs. The team at The Culinary Institute of America will work with you to ensure that every element of your big day is carefully considered and expertly executed. A number of all-inclusive packages are available that can include bar, catering, and planning services. The venue’s dedicated event staff will be on hand throughout the duration of your celebration to ensure that every detail exceeds expectation. Set-up and clean-up will be taken care of by the team, allowing you to relax and focus on making unforgettable memories. For your convenience, both of CIA’s wheelchair-accessible venues offer onsite parking and valet services.

Amenities + Details

Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Ceremony Types
Civil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding , Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
300+
Settings
Ballroom, Castle, Garden, Historic Venue, Industrial & Warehouse, Museum, Restaurant, Trees, Vineyard & Winery
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks, Cakes & Desserts, Destination Weddings, Food & Catering, Planning, Rentals & Equipment, Service Staff

The Culinary Institute of America Reviews

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Reviewed On 6/06/2022 by Christina B
While we ultimately had a great wedding day at the Culinary Institute, working with them definitely had some ups and downs. The food was great, the space was one of a kind, they were very flexible in accommodating our requests to use all outdoo...
r spaces and provide gender-neutral restrooms, and the pricing was reasonable. However, the event management team seemingly had quite a bit of churn over the course of the year that we worked with them, and communication was spotty at times, including during the weeks leading up to the wedding (which undoubtedly fell during a busy period). On the day of the wedding, there was a pretty substantial service backup (seemingly due to an issue with dietary restrictions) that led to our dancing time being roughly an hour shorter than we had planned. On the whole, we’re very glad we had our wedding here. But in our experience it can be a challenging venue to work with if your event falls during the peak wedding season.
Reviewed On 5/04/2022 by Cara I
We had our wedding here in March 2022. The venue is absolutely stunning as is, you barely have to jazz it up. The greenery and gardens are beautiful and the barrel room has such a fun look to it and amazing wine country history. And if the cos...
metic appeal of the venue wasn’t enough the food and service was top notch! Best wedding food ever! That opinion was expressed by all our guests. The service was spectacular, could not have asked for a more professional and kind staff all night. Also, Amy was a dream to work with. When we ran into a small staff change hiccup back in the summer, she took charge and handled it like a boss. She made sure we were constantly taken care of and happy with every decision made. We are still day dreaming of our day!
Reviewed On 12/05/2021 by Sarah C
The ceremony and reception space were absolutely beautiful and perfect for our fall wedding. There was a change in staff in the months leading up to the wedding, but the experience still felt fairly seamless. Staff was very attentive and wanted...
to make sure we had the best day possible!
Reviewed On 8/11/2021 by Laura S
I do not recommend at this time - significant cause of anxiety due to lack of response. Will update if situation improves
Reviewed On 8/11/2021 by Sarah M
Lacks communication for an organization that specializes in Hospitality.
Reviewed On 1/16/2020 by Rachel Z
My husband and I got married on NYE and it was absolute perfection. Andrea was beyond amazing----so responsive, so timely, and so thorough. From the moment we met, we knew we were in great hands. With a winter wedding, both the ceremony and rec...
eption were in the barrel room. The staff turned the room around quickly and flawlessly. HUGE shoutout to our production company Rion Designs and Jamie Gansler with Lally Events on helping execute the most gorgeous vision for our big day---from lighting, to flowers, to candles and more. The room looked insanely beautiful---beyond what we imagined possible. It wouldn't have happened without Andrea and her team. They were so accommodating not just throughout the planning process, but throughout the wedding (which went until 1am---woo woo)! They made sure we always had what we needed and that everything was perfect. Champagne upon arrival. Cocktail hour and hors d'oeuvres in the cafe to kick off the reception. Dinner was a 12 out of 10. Drinks were amazing (and strong) :) Cake was absolutely stunning and mouth-watering delicious. Dance floor was on fire (thanks to our DJ---Dave Tutton). We had about 170 guests and they are STILL talking about how amazing the wedding was. It was certainly the best night of our lives. If only we could throw a party like this every NYE :) THANK YOU ANDREA (and team) on turning our dream wedding into reality.
Response from the Vendor on 01/17/2020
Rachel, Thank you so much for your kind words, it was such a pleasure, definitely a New Years Eve to remember! We wish you two all the love as husband and wife! Thank you, Andrea Luke Sales Manager
Reviewed On 11/21/2019 by Christine W
Venue: This venue is an absolute dream. It is incredibly unique & the barrel room is gorgeous if you light it up with uplighting and tons of candles. Our guests loved that our event was at the CIA and many came early to check out the CIA/take a...
tour/check out the gift shop! Also, this venue allows for a great mix of outside/inside events for your special day. We did our ceremony and cocktail hour outside and our reception inside. This made is easy to ensure our guests were never too hot or cold. You should note that there is no direct sunlight on the front terrace after about 4pm (depending on the time of year). One of the initial reasons we loved this venue was because there was a “built in” back up plan. The year before there were fires during this time, and we wanted to make sure the venue could accommodate the entire wedding inside if needed. Fortunately for us, the smoke on our wedding day was limited and we could host our event outside/inside as originally planned, but it was comforting to know we had options. The venue also has a backup generator in the case of a power outage. Food: The food will be even better at your event than you or your guests will expect. When we did our tasting, the chef sat with us as we discussed some tweaks which was great. On our wedding day, the food was as good (if not better) than at our tasting. Another special part of the CIA was working with the pastry chef on the cake. The pastry chef was very eager to bring my vision to life and made all the different accommodates I requested. Of course the cake was also AMAZINGLY delicious. Also, the pastry chef WAS THERE ON OUR WEDDING DAY to make sure everything was set up perfectly AND to help cut slices and such. That to me, is unheard-of and very special. Alcohol: BYOB! The CIA allowed BYOB for our wedding which is unique in Napa Valley. This was incredibly important for us because we wanted to bring some special bottles for our guests, and simply paid corkage vs. a highly marked up per bottle fee. The venue did a fantastic job facilitating our wine and ensuring our guests never had an empty glass. Support Staff: We LOVE Andrea. From start to finish, Andrea was supportive of every crazy idea we had, and made the whole experience fun from start to finish. Never at any point did we feel as if our event wasn’t her #1 priority, which is impressive considering how busy the CIA is :) Also, the week leading up to our wedding we were unsure if we even be able to have our wedding at the CIA because of the fire threat/smoke/evacuations. Throughout the entire process, Andrea was continually checking in with us and doing everything in per power to ensure we felt calm and supported. This made the BIGGEST difference and we cannot thank her event. The day of event staff were also amazing and were checking in with us continually to ensure we were having the best time, which we did! Overall impressions: The CIA at Greystone is worth every single penny. Napa Valley weddings can be incredibly expensive, but every thing we spent money on at the CIA seemed to be a fair and reasonable cost. Looking back, I would 100% have my wedding here again and hope I can find a reason someday to throw another event here :) Lastly, quick shoutout to our other amazing and highly recommended vendors: Bre Thurston (photography) Denon and Doyle (sound, DJ, lighting, photo booth) Vanda Floral (floral decor)
Response from the Vendor on 11/22/2019
Christine, Thank you so much for your kind words, we truly appreciate your feedback and it was such a pleasure working with you throughout the process!! Thank you so much and all the best in your lives as husband and wife! Andrea Luke Sales...
Manager
Reviewed On 11/17/2019 by Grace A
We loved our wedding experience @ the CIA at Greystone. Andrea Luke is a dream to work with -- very prompt, thorough, and warm! The site itself is stunning, the food is awesome, and they let us bring (all!) our own wine with a super reasonable ...
corkage fee. The whole cost was quite reasonable compared to other Napa Valley venues and the staff is just awesome. The CIA is a no brainer venue!
Response from the Vendor on 11/20/2019
Thank you so much Grace, it was truly a pleasure getting to work with you on such a special day. Please come back and visit from time to time! Thank you so much, Andrea Luke Sales Manager
Reviewed On 11/04/2019 by Mijiza S
We had a wonderful experience at CIA Copia for our wedding! It was truly a dream come true. It's always been a dream of mine to get married in Napa. Our event manager Andrea was outstanding. Both my husband and I are big foodies and we have ta...
ken several cooking classes at CIA Copia (along with our boys). When we saw them at at table at a bridal exhibit we were wondering why they were there. We had no idea that we could actually get married at one of my favorite places in Napa! The venue was perfect. The food was phenomenal- our guests are still taking about how amazing the food was. The entire event was more than I could have ever hoped for and Andrea was fantastic to work with. We are so very grateful for being able to share a place that is so near and dear to our hearts with our family and friends.
Response from the Vendor on 11/06/2019
Mijiza, Congratulations on your wedding and thank you so much for your feedback, it was our pleasure to have you and your guests here at Copia for your big day! Please come back and visit from time to time (we know you will!) we are truly hono...
red to be a part of your wedding! Thank you, Andrea Luke Sales Manager
Reviewed On 10/21/2019 by Holly O
Our daughter’s wedding last weekend at the CIA was beyond our expectations. Andrea was amazing at getting back to us in a punctual manner; Karen helped my husband understand exactly what to expect during the dinner & wine service and the Barrel...
Room was beyond beautiful. Service and food for 185 people were exceptional. Hands down- nothing short of WOW! I would give them a 6 out of 5 stars!!
Response from the Vendor on 11/06/2019
Thank you so much Holly, it was such a pleasure working with you throughout the process and making this day special. We wish Erin and Evan all the best in their life together! Thank you, Andrea Luke Sales Manager
Reviewed On 6/13/2019 by Lauren K
My husband and I recently got married at Greystone. We honestly couldn't have asked for a better experience or dreamier day. From the first site visit, to the incredible tasting, through all of my questions and anxiety (😊), to the day of, we c...
ouldn’t have asked for a better experience. The venue on its own stunning and the food night of was outstanding! We can’t thank Andrea and the other CIA staff enough for making our day so amazing. We are so appreciative!! It has been a month since the wedding and all of our guests are still talking and texting about what a lovely time they had and about the wonderful venue. We can’t thank Andrea and the CIA enough for their integral part in our special day!
Reviewed On 9/28/2018 by Rana K
My husband and I had our wedding at Copia in August. It was nothing short of amazing! We had a small group (50) and most places we looked at had a minimum charge of 80-100 people. We came across Copia online and discovered they had an elopement...
wedding package. This was the best find ever!! Instead of charging a pricey venue fee, they charge per person. The package included florals, wedding cake, buffet style dinner, tables, linens, chairs, and drinks. We added signature cocktails and beer for an additional cost, but wine and champagne were included. Everything was beautiful and the event went seamless the day of. The wedding coordinator, Lisa, was great and always took care of any questions and concerns we had. This is a highly recommended wedding venue! They are experts at hosting events and of course, cooking! All of our guests are still staying how good the food was. Check this place out if you're hosting a small wedding!
Response from the Vendor on 09/28/2018
Hi Rana, Congratulations on your wedding, it was an honor to have you and your guests here at the CIA for such a special day! We agree, Lisa is pretty fantastic :) Please come visit from time to time. Thank you so much!

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