There are so many beautiful venues in the Sonoma and Napa wine country, but Gloria Ferrer is one of my favorites! From the sweeping hilltop vineyard views to the utterly romantic wine cave, this venue is quintessential wine country. For those of you that love bubbles, Gloria Ferrer is know for their sparkling wine and has tons of different options to choose from. They also make great Chardonnay and Pinot Noir (as well as other varietals).
For your wedding ceremony, the most popular spot is the arbor which overlooks vineyards as far as you can see. Greet your guests with some sparkling wine as they soak in the views and await the ceremony to begin. As a second option, I have also used the wine cave for the ceremony. Each location has a different look and feel, allowing you to choose the space that best resonates with you.
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After you are officially a married couple (Yay!), we will invite all of your guests to the tasting room and Vista Terrace for hors d’ouevres and wine. The Vista Terrace boasts one of the best views in all of Sonoma. As the sun sets and the music plays, you’re guests will be in awe of the amazing views as the sun sets.
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While we entertain your guests, you will be taking advantage of this picturesque venue to take some amazing wedding photos that you will cherish for the rest of your lives together!
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After cocktail hour, most dinner receptions take place in the wine cave. I love the look on the guests’ faces as they enter the wine cave for the first time. They gasp as they enter the cave. I typically like to light hundreds of candles on the wine barrels which adds so much romance and ambiance. Given that the cave is a blank slate, there are so many options to make your dinner design reflect exactly who you are as a couple.
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After your belly’s are full, I like to invite everyone back to the Tasting Room and Terrace for dancing and dessert. As your guests dance the night away and sip even more sparkling wine, they will still be talking about the magic that Gloria Ferrer is!
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Overall, if you can’t tell already, I am big fan of Gloria Ferrer. The staff is wonderful to work with and pricing is very reasonable. If you are looking for a perfect wine country wedding venue and are expecting 120 guests or less, I highly suggest visiting Gloria Ferrer Caves and Vineyards to see if it’s good fit for you!