Early Mountain Vineyards was the perfect spot to cast my vision for my winter wedding. The fireplaces in both the banquet hall and the tasting room created the romantic winter feel I wanted. The staff was so easy to work with from wine tastings, flipping the room for the reception, and working with my team of vendors. The groomsmen room and cottage were idyllic and perfect for getting ready. You truly cannot go wrong with this beautiful place both inside and out .

From our first email inquiry to the wedding day and even after, we only have positive things to say about our experiences at EMV. The people were responsive, patient with questions, and lovely to communicate with (we worked with Abigail Schwab a lot, and adored her). Wine was delicious - plenty of options (rose was a personal fave). Agree with others- join the wine club for discounted cases; it was also fun to receive wine in the mail leading up to the wedding! Venue was a no-brainer...I've always loved EMV, but then I learned that they provide so much, which made our lives easier. It's also gorgeous, with options for inside and outside. Love the tasting room, verandas, ballroom with fireplaces, painted white brick, exposed ceiling beams... a truly romantic space. I got ready in the cottage (it was much bigger than I had originally pictured) and we stayed there the night-of; beautiful, quiet space -- loved being able to stay here. It also made it easy to visit the venue the next mornin... Read moreg, see if we left anything there, and grab flowers. :) My only concern had been the distance from Cville where our guests were staying, but it was a non-issue. We arranged transportation for everyone; it's a straight-shot and easy. AND out guests raved about the venue! We felt the cost of the venue was really reasonable for what you get. In sum, EMV was everything we hoped it would be and more. It was the easiest wedding-related decision we had to make. We are incredibly grateful and glad that we had our wedding there. It was the happiest day of our lives; THANK YOU to everyone at EMV who contributed to the ease and joy of the day.

Picking EMV as our wedding venue was a no brainer. We came to EMV early on in our relationship and then Chris proposed here...so of course it had a special place in our hearts already! The venue is gorgeous to begin with...but then layer in the decor, florals, staff, service, wine, and THE FIREPLACES, and I can’t even begin to explain how this already amazing space truly transforms. The entire staff make it super easy to plan, coordinate, add, remove, really anything you need for your big day to be a success—starting with the preferred vendor packet they give you when you book them. This was the first place I started looking for vendors, having not used a wedding planner, and it was so helpful leading the way—especially since I live in DC and did not know any vendors in the Charlottesville area. You get a lot for your $$ here, with the venue providing a lot of the chairs, tables, decor, and general ambiance. Caterer has to be through their preferred list (but you have a goo... Read mored range of options and price points) and they do require a day of coordinator (we did this through the caterer and wasn’t an issue) and the wine has to be from EMV (duh!). Sara and team EMV—thank you for making our day so special and memorable—we cannot give you enough praise!!! Oh, and you 100% have to book the honeymoon cottage for as long as you can—pictures do not do it justice for how quaint, romantic, beautiful, PERFECT that little space is.

Early Mountain Vineyards (EMV) was the first venue I looked at and I knew from that moment it was perfect! We had a small (75 person) wedding, but it had so much space that it did not feel empty, but could easily accommodate more. The food- AMAZING. The wine- AMAZING. The service from EMV- AMAZING. Their new chef is phenomenal and many of our friends and family complimented us on the service, wine, delicious food, and all around great experience. Our coordinator through the EMV, Sara, was a GODSEND (someone give that woman a Christmas bonus!). She was always responsive, always helpful, always kind- she made me feel like I was a friend she was helping, not a client. The modern amenities like the elevator made my grandparents happy and the ease of the entire weekend from staying on the property, to our rehearsal, to the wedding, made me a happy bride. There was never a moment I worried or had to stress. Even without a wedding planner, Sara and the EMV team made my wedding a dream. I can'... Read moret recommend them more!

Early Mountain Vineyards is an absolutely beautiful place to have a wedding at! We had our wedding here in Sept 2019 and guests are still raving about how stunningly gorgeous everything was - from the outdoor space where we had our ceremony in to the tasting room and terrace where we had our cocktail hour in to the Grand Hall where we had our reception in. There is also a bridal cottage that is PERFECT for getting ready (there are 3 bathrooms!) with one's bridesmaids and the couple gets to spend the night there on the wedding night. Furthermore, the staff at Early Mountain are so great and easy to work with. We are SO happy that we had our wedding here!

Early Mountain Vineyard was the first venue we toured and we knew right away it was the perfect fit for us. Virginia is full of beautiful vineyards but Early Mountain is the only venue that is just as beautiful inside as it is outside. It was so wonderful to not have to stress about the weather. The staff is super friendly and helpful, the wine is delicious and the cottage on the property is the cherry on top of this perfect venue. The chairs and lanterns that came with the venue rental saved us a lot of money on decor and centerpieces! My advice would be to make sure that you join their wine club before your wedding to get a discount on the wine. We ended up having to buy more wine than expected because even our non-wine drinkers were loving it!

Early Mountain Vineyards puts together a wonderful experience for the bride and groom and their guests. They worked closely with our other vendors to make our day magical! The tasting room and the ball room are simply breathtaking! They were very accommodating to all our needs and very quick to respond to emails and phone calls during the planning process! We loved working with them!

We knew almost immediately that Early Mountain was the right venue for us. The beautiful building is reminiscent of a castle and the grounds provide a beautiful mountain backdrop. We wanted to have an outdoor ceremony but also wanted to make sure we had a good indoor alternative in case of rain and the ballroom is a stunning room. We're so glad we kept this in mind because it poured on our wedding day but the ballroom was such a beautiful and romantic ceremony setting that it didn't put a damper on the day. Early Mountain was the perfect choice for our fairy tale wedding and we highly recommend it!

I cannot imagine a more perfect wedding venue than Early Mountain. From the first visit, to the wine tasting and final walk through, to everything the day of, the staff was so professional, responsive, and easy to work with. And the space is absolutely stunning. Our day was absolutely perfect - in large part to our pick of an absolutely flawless venue. The only thing I would warn you about is that their wine is somewhat pricey. However, we had no qualms about spending a lot of money on food and drink so it was not a big issue to us. If you want a beautiful venue that fits every need on your day - Early Mountain is where you should go. I am so glad we chose the as our wedding venue and can't wait to visit the beautiful tasting room in the future.

We had our wedding at Early Mountain on Friday, June 29th 2018. Although we got married just recently, Early Mountain has been wonderful from Day 1, over one year ago. From the time we visited this *potential* venue, Early Mountain's staff and wedding coordinators were extremely helpful in planning and coordinating our big day and thoroughly answering the many questions we had when selecting our wedding locations. We couldn't be happier with Abby and Sara's extensive help throughout the whole process. I truly never waited more than 12 hours (and for the most part, less than that) for a response to my questions or comments regarding our event. As far as location, you really couldn't select a more beautiful site to host your guests, especially if they're coming from out of town, as the majority of our guests were. The location in itself is absolutely stunning, and gave guests a lot to talk about throughout the night and beyond. Then, the venue itself is dreamlike, and decorations only ... Read moreenhanced an already breathtaking site. Our experience with wine tasting to select our EMV wines was exquisite. Sara had a beautiful layout upon arrival, and I would say one of our most difficult decisions was selecting from their array of delicious wines. We ended up with 5 distinct selections, and everyone raved about how wonderful they were. I really could go on and on about how perfect our EMV event was. We cannot wait to visit as frequent patrons of the vineyard and to reminisce about our most perfect day there, with stunning views, friendly and prompt service, and exquisite wines. Thank you Early Mountain!

Early Mountain Vineyards is a gorgeous location for a wedding. We had a wedding 50 people and they provided catering. Our guests keep sending us compliments of the food! Sara and Abby were extremely considerate of our needs and customised much of the wedding to us. They are a great team to work with which is important on your big day. I can’t reccomend the venue, the food and the team at EMV enough. It was the best day ever at one of the best vineyards in Virginia.

We got married in March 2018 at EMV and LOVED it. It was the perfect venue for us. The staff was incredible, easy to work with, and very responsive. If you are looking for an indoor wedding venue they have the most beautiful one in Virginia! They were accommodating, professional, and helpful. I highly recommend this venue!

Early Mountain Vineyards was a gorgeous location for our wedding. The indoor and outdoor spaces are beautiful, and it was nice to have flexibility and not need to worry about weather (though thankfully we were able to use the lawn for our ceremony). It was beautiful in May, though I think a fall or winter wedding here would also be lovely. The tasting room and reception hall don't really need any work to look amazing. The cottage was a great space to get ready in, and we appreciated that we didn't have to drive back to Charlottesville the night of the wedding. Their event staff (I mostly communicated with Abby and Sara) were easy to get in touch with and very helpful. The only downsides for us were the distance from Charlottesville (about 45 minutes) and it is a little pricey - but well worth it!

We recently had our wedding at EMV. We absolutely loved the backdrop of the Shenandoah Mountains, and we loved the tasting room for our cocktail hour. The weather ended up being too cold/windy to have our ceremony outside, but the catering company was able to use the reception room and have it flipped. This allowed us to have beautiful lanterns along the walkway next to guest seats, and we had the backdrop of a beautiful fireplace and mantle. We were very happy with it. A bonus is that their wine is also terrific!