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Imagine your wedding at a beautifully landscaped vineyard, guests looking out over grapevines as you say your "I do's". With both a front and back lawn area, we have a gazebo for ceremonies and a stage for the band at your reception. We also have a 55 person banquet facility located on our second story perfect for your rehearsal dinner. This family owned and operated winery offers award winning wines from Virginia grown grapes for your family to participate in wine tastings on your special day.

Come by to check out this perfect spot for your next wedding during our normal business hours from 10-6 Tuesday through Saturday and 11-5 on Sunday and Monday. Ask to talk to our Event Coordinator who will help you make your day special at 804-550-7516 or visit our website at www.JamesRiverCellars.com.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Chairs
Glassware
Parking
Tables

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Winery

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Clean Up
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
House Wine
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Chairs
Furniture
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
Glassware

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
October
November
December

Reviews of James River Cellars Winery

Brooke
Brooke Sent on 06/23/2016
5 out of 5 rating
James River Cellars is a hidden gem that many do not realize exists. MK is the coordinator their and she is fantastic. When you book with this venue they include so much that others don't at a fraction of the cost (bartender, outside beer, outside catering, tents. nice chairs, access to the who property, wine glasses, etc.) I don't know how this hasn't really been discovered yet. If your looking for an outdoor wedding venue, this is your spot.
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Blair Sent on 07/29/2010
5 out of 5 rating
This is a beautiful venue and I enjoyed being a bridesmaid in my friends wedding. The grounds were beautiful, the people were friendly, and the evening was perfect. I would highly recommend having an event at James River Cellars.
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Krestin Sent on 08/01/2010
4.8 out of 5 rating
We were very pleased with the entire event. The venue was beautiful. The wines were outstanding, as ususal. Brittany was very professional and had wonderful suggestions for the ceremony. I would definitely recommend having a wedding and ceremony at James River Cellars Winery!
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Danielle Sent on 02/01/2011
4.7 out of 5 rating
The winery is a great place to get married! Everyone is laid-back and allows the bride and groom to visualize what they want their big day to look like! The location is great for an intimate to medium-sized wedding and the wine is delicious! We found the price to be extremely modest for the beauty of the area and the staff is eager to please!
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Stephanie Sent on 09/25/2016
4.1 out of 5 rating
My fiancé and I loved the outside tent and the lawn with the flowers but the downer is that the sports park is next door and the golf range net will be right their in your face for the ceremony. We are making our Arbour for our big day in October so hopefully people will just see the hard work and time we put into decorations and color. Love the fact we also have use of the main house to get ready and use the restrooms throughout the evening
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Sara Sent on 06/12/2012
2.6 out of 5 rating
James River was a beautiful place for an outdoor wedding in Richmond, VA at a pretty good value. It is not isolated or in the middle of nowhere like a lot of other venues nearby we looked at. The rental fee included all rentals (tents, tables, chairs, linens, china, etc.). Unfortunately, our experience with the event coordinator was not very pleasant. We were told things early on that we were later told we would not receive, even up to the week before the wedding (when they got really rude with me) - that 200 people would fit comfortably under their tent with food, DJ, and dance floor (not true at all), a certain type of chair, a certain size table, etc. When we pushed back on them, they resolved/corrected all but one issue. I would go sometimes three weeks without hearing back from the event coordinator at all. The day-of, I barely even saw the staff there, which was fine with me since I had hired a day-of coordinator. The only thing that was wrong the day of the wedding having to do with them was the downstairs of the house was supposed to stay unlocked for our guests to use the restroom and get inside in the AC for a break from the heat outside and they locked all 200 of us out (including myself - the bride, the groom, and our parents). Overall, I was pleased with how my wedding turned out there, but for the money we spent and the trouble we went through dealing with them, it was not worth it.
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Awards

6

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
An Unforgettable Moment An Unforgettable Moment Wedding Planners

If you are looking to have a wedding that feels like you are in your own back yard, then this is the place to go. The venue is beautiful, has ample parking and an extremely helpful staff (Brittany, the coordinator) is wonderful. There are a couple of places you can get married and/or have your reception on the property and not feel overwhelmed. They have a stage for the band already in place (which I thought was very good and they have a tent to cover them). Their pricing is also excellent. I would highly recommend James River Cellars Winery for your upcoming wedding.

Champagne Taste Catering Champagne Taste Catering Wedding Caterers

James River Cellars is an unexpected treat so close to downtown Richmond. The grounds give the feel of an outdoor, private event a million miles away from the city, while being situated just fifteen minutes from downtown. The indoor space is private, well-decorated and perfect for up to 70 guests. The owners, event managers and volunteers make sure that events run smoothly and do everything in their power to make sure clients have an easy experience. This is one of the best bargains within thirty miles for an event venue. In addition to their unbelievable professionalism, they produce fantastic wine!!!

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James River Cellars Winery frequently asked questions

James River Cellars Winery includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • Glassware
  • Parking
  • Tables
The space offered by James River Cellars Winery for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Winery
James River Cellars Winery offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
James River Cellars Winery offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
James River Cellars Winery offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Clean Up
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
James River Cellars Winery offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Furniture
  • Tables
James River Cellars Winery is recommended by 87% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.4 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.7 in flexibility, 4.5 in quality of service, 4.3 in professionalism, 4.3 in value and 4.1 in average response time.
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