Ventosa Vineyards

dding planning, as he outlined all of our options and Ventosa procedures over the phone, even giving us a FaceTime tour of the banquet hall. I think what really made our decision so easy, besides their great reviews, was the beautiful outdoor ceremony space looking over the vineyard and lake, and the banquet hall that required very little additional decorating to be wedding-ready. For the year and a half approaching the wedding, RJ was always available to answer questions and make changes. A few months before the wedding, we were in town and visited Ventosa to do some food tasting. It was at this point we knew that the food was going to be an absolute hit. We went with the poached salmon, NY strip steak, and chicken bianco - all of which we highly recommend. We also met the chef that day, who assured us that he's able to easily accommodate for just about any dietary restriction you can think of. Fast forward to the big weekend, and we didn't have to lift a finger. We did our rehearsal the afternoon before the wedding, which is when we met Kathy, the ceremony coordinator. She walked us through all of our options and made sure everything was figured out so there were no questions left unanswered come the next day. We even had a questionable weather forecast, something Kathy was keeping her eye on should we need to make any last minute changes. The day of the wedding was absolutely perfect. When we showed up for first look, Kathy greeted us, ushered us to where we needed to be, and left us to our photographers. When parents showed up, she was there with a golf cart to get them where they needed to be. After pictures were done, we had a little downtime before the ceremony, and Kathy ensured that we were comfortable, hydrated, and hidden from some early-arriving guests! The clouds cleared up, the sun came out, and the ceremony went as beautifully as it was planned. During the reception, the Ventosa staff somehow found a way to work diligently while also barely being noticed. The bartenders worked fast, the wait-staff worked efficiently, and everyone did it with a smile on their face. As we anticipated, we still have guests telling us to this day that Ventosa served the best food they've ever had at a wedding. When the night came to an end, the staff worked quickly to get cleaned up, even though we never felt pressured to get out the door. The next day we stopped to pick up some decorations and leftover cake, which was handled with great care. Ventosa provided us and countless guests with a night we will never forget - something I can't thank Ventosa, RJ, Kathy, the Chef, and the rest of the staff enough for. We will always stop buy for a glass of wine and some lunch whenever we're in the area. Some tips for people considering Ventosa for their wedding: -Sneak away from your reception and see if the staff will let you and your photographer down in the wine cellar for some fantastic photos. -If you want to offer a steak, give the NY Strip some serious consideration before blindly going with the filet. The strip is to die for. -Try to get some sunset photos in the vineyard and by the lake -If you're getting married in the FLX, do it at Ventosa.

he space fit our family very well (you could have as little as 80 people and as much as a few hundred and still be comfortable in that room). The terrace is so nice for people wanting to enjoy a nice evening or take a break from dancing. The dance floor is huge, which was perfect for our family! RJ and Kelcie were both so professional, attentive, and easy to contact throughout the whole wedding process, especially throughout postponing for two years. During the actual ceremony and reception, every worker we interacted with was so nice and on top of everything. They basically thought of everything before we even had to ask. They are flexible budget wise and they helped us put together and set up all of our decorations the day of (and helped us to store things until we could pick them up the morning after). They can also basically accommodate almost any request and would offer suggestions, recommendations, etc. when we asked for help. We would recommend Ventosa to anyone getting married.

of Kelcie's day-of help keeping everyone on schedule and providing golf cart rides to our guests (a highlight for the little ones)! Kelcie made everything a breeze; she had everything covered! We also absolutely loved the setting- the outdoor ceremony space overlooking the oak tree and the covered terrace showing off sunset views of the vineyards and lake. We've gotten so many compliments from our guests about Ventosa, from the hospitable staff to the beautiful scenery and the amazing food.

f and coordinators really are what make this place so great! We spoke with RJ throughout most of the planning process but met Kelcie the day of our rehearsal dinner, she went above and beyond to make sure we had the best day. There were many other staff member who helped bring us drinks and check on us to ask what we needed throughout the night. The food we had at our reception was also excellent! We also found that the reception area was much more well kept than other venues we looked at and the overall price point was better. I would definitely recommend this to other couples looking for a beautiful wedding location with excellent coordinators/staff.

our wedding from out of town as easy as possible and was always available to answer questions no matter how small. Our tasting was wonderfully guided by RJ and the Chef, everything was delicious! On the day of, Kelcie and RJ were absolute life-savers with setting up all of our decor, coordinating with our vendors and just making sure everything moved smoothly throughout the night. Any little issues were quickly resolved like the owner of Ventosa running out to buy more bourbon when our guests drank it all. Absolutely wonderful service, a beautiful venue, amazing food with huge portions, and a great staff that helps out with everything!

f the wedding planning process easy, even during COVID- with multiple date changes. Everything on the day of ran smoothly and all we had to worry about was showing up and enjoying the best day! The food was also delicious. We still have guests raving about the pork belly!

service. Food was amazing. I want to go back and do it all again. I love it there and am so happy we picked ventosa!!

enue is absolutely beautiful, and all staff was so well organized. I couldn't have asked for a better ceremony and reception venue for our special day!

e was very quick to respond to our questions and concerns. When I told RJ we wanted to plan a star wars themed wedding he basically gave me permission to let my imagination run...and run it did. RJ was extremely helpful from start to finish and made sure my husband and I along with our party were well taken care of. Though I coordinated mainly with RJ, the staff at ventosa also deserve special recognition. Never have I ever been to a place where staff went above and beyond. Phyllis was especially wonderful. She swapped out entrees for a couple that received the wrong dish (entirely the brides fault not ventosa) she also saw me talking rather animatedly to some of my friends and she could tell in was upset about something, I told her what was going on with a transportation service we had booked that didn't show and she went ahead and called them on my behalf. She informed me she just wanted to make sure I was happy and having the perfect day. I couldn't repay her for everything shes done she was fabulous. Our day of coordinator, Chris [sorry if I got that wrong) was also wonderful she ensured we got where we needed to go as well as made sure we were all lined up in the order we needed to be. In addition to their service their food was also top notch. Our guests are still raving about it! I cant say enough about this beautiful place and their staff. My husband and I will be sure to come up to enjoy it every now and then.

thtaking and the grounds were absolutely gorgeous. Everything from the reception venue to the food and service everything was perfect.

cious wine selections! Love Ventosa Vineyards!!

staff and especially RJ are out of this world amazing. RJ is one of the best. He answered every single question I had, even when I was just being a nervous bride, he never made like I was asking too many questions. He has everything so well organized that you never feel nervous about what's going to happen. RJ made my now husband and me so amazingly comfortable during the entire process and always made sure we knew our options. When there was a slight chance we wouldn't be able to have the ceremony outside, RJ was upfront with us, but still made sure we would do everything possible to have it outside. Luckily for us the weather turned in our favor, and it was all stunning! The event staff were extremely attentive and made sure the guests were having a great time. Phyllis went above and beyond making sure we were eating, drinking, and having a great time. I have ZERO complaints. I strongly, STRONGLY, recommend anyone having their wedding at Ventosa. We can't wait to go back and celebrate our 1 year anniversary there! Thank you SO much RJ & Staff!!!! I am the happiest bride in the world.

ard and strives for perfection. Our guests continue to tell us how great the food was, including the grandparents saying how the Prime Rib was the best they have ever had. Our guests also thoroughly enjoyed the Stuffed Haddock and Eggplant Parmesan, as the compliments are still coming in. We've had many guests tell us that our wedding is the best they have ever been to, and we believe that Ventosa is one of the main reasons for this, as they are such a great venue to work with!!!

ca Lake for the ceremony and reception. The food and wine are also delicious. We received compliments from our guests on both. Your in great hands if you select Ventosa for your wedding.

quet room, but the views and vineyard are what really sold us. R.J. and Aileen were beyond amazing from the day we walked in to tour the venue, to the day of the wedding. They are very responsive to emails, and made the entire planning process very easy. They fulfilled every wish we had, and our day could not have gone more perfectly. They are very organized, and took care of making sure the day went smoothly. The entire Ventosa staff was attentive to our guests and to us. The food is absolutely delicious, and we love their wines. We got compliments from so many guests, saying it was the best food they’ve ever had at a wedding. You will not be disappointed with Ventosa Vineyards. We plan to go back routinely to visit!

usband and I to make sure everything was going as planned and to keep us on schedule. The food was DELICIOUS!!!! I heard such great comments from my guests about everything. Not the forget, the gorgeous setting! I would highly recommend them!

e room with an ourdoor back patio overlooking the vineyards and the lake. With a very large covered front porch as well! Plenty of space for all of our guests to move around. We have 220 people at our wedding and there was a ton of space. The food was out of this world! All our guests said the food was fantastic. Completely worth every penny.

in addition to dancing the night away on the large dance floor. The food is out of this world and the chef works with you to construct the perfect meal. Service is friendly and accommodating, as they want to make sure you have the perfect day!

and providing new ideas. Ventosa handled all of the day of details and they did a wonderful job doing so and in return everything ran smoothly. Our reception immediately followed our ceremony and my husband and I were out in the vineyard taking pictures during this time so a waiter brought out a tray of appetizers to us so that we didn't miss out - I thought that was very thoughtful! The food was great and all of our guests seemed to enjoy it. I am on a gluten free diet due to a health condition and they were very accommodating with our food choices. The chef even came out and talked to us about each of the dishes and what we liked during our tasting. We wanted to serve our dinner family style and Ventosa was more than willing to work with us on that and it turned out great! Another great feature that Ventosa has to offer is their view. The view over the vineyard and lake is breathtaking! My parents surprised us with fireworks at the reception and they were absolutely perfect over the lake. We would recommend Ventosa hands down to anyone looking for a wedding venue. :-)

ake-side view to the detail murals all throughout the building. The food, service AND wine are also out of this world! I highly recommend their Italian Wedding soup. Booking with Ventosa will NOT leave you disappointed. RJ (the general manager) treats each of his clients like royalty - he was absolutely wonderful. Five stars for sure!

what we were looking for. And who can beat the view from the terrace, over-looking the vineyard and Seneca Lake. We were extremely happy having our wedding at Ventosa.

took a long time (we had 3 courses), and that there wasnt really anyone checking in with us to see if we needed anything. Our waitress was very nice, but there were no managers/bridal attendant tending to us. Luckily there were no issues, but it just seemed odd that our coordinator was no where to be found the entire night or even to see us off when we left! Overall we had a great night though and Ventosa was very accomodating!