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Bar service
$25 per person
Bar service
$25 per person

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Merlot on the Water specializes in parties of 120 or less, although the capacity of th venue can hold a maximum of 150. We offer a full range of menus which can accommodate any type of event. Whether you are hosting a small business brunch or a lavish wedding, your guests will be greeted with a warm welcome when entering through the doors of this very unique hidden gem on the event planning community.

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Frequently asked questions

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

No

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

No

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$25

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

40

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Garden
Historic Building

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Pet Friendly

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Furniture
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access
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Reviews of Merlot on the Water

4.8 out of 5 rating
4.8 out of 5 rating
36 Reviews
97% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.7 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.8 out of 5 rating
Weddingwire
4.8/5 36 reviews
Google
4.6/5 91 reviews
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Natalie S. Sent on 06/06/2023
5 out of 5 rating

A beautiful wedding!

My husband and I got married at Merlot on the Water this spring and the venue was just perfect! Victoria was so helpful and communicative the entire time, and was honestly a pleasure to work with. The venue itself is gorgeous and places to take photos are plentiful. Our guests raved about the food for days after and they were right — the food was really top notch! The staff themselves were also very kind and did a great job with everything. I’m so glad that we lucked into celebrating our big day at this venue!
Lauren
Lauren J. Sent on 10/12/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The single best decision of our entire wedding process was Merlot on the Water!

Merlot on the water was the absolute best decision that we made when planning our wedding. We knew we wanted a bit of a smaller wedding (netted out at 74) and other venues we looked at barely wanted to give us the time with our size, were fairly rude or had crazy expensive minimums. I happened to find Merlot on the Water online, so we went to take a look. Right away we knew this was the place for us. It is truly a hidden gem - we amazingly beautiful grounds, lots of character and Victoria is a selling feature in itself. We ended up deciding on the venue the day we looked. Victoria was wonderful throughout the process - she clearly knows what she is doing, runs a tight ship and is cool calm and collected at all times.

The day of our wedding, everything went absolutely perfect. From the weather, the way the staff set up our decor, the appetizers, food to even the take down - couldn't have been any smoother. Our guests raved the entire night about the food and we are still getting lots of feedback on how wonderful the venue and staff were. I also feel that MOTW was a great value for the price. Everything was truly wonderful.

Thank you so much, Victoria & team for making our day so special. I cannot recommend this venue enough.
Max
Max G. Sent on 12/02/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing venue

We loved our venue for our wedding here, the staff was amazing, location was great, food was even better! It couldn't have been better!
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Awards

36
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Butch Gray Disc Jockey/Entertainer, LLC Butch Gray Disc Jockey/Entertainer, LLC Wedding DJs

I recently had the pleasure of DJing at Merlot on the Water and was very impressed. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. The facility was spotless, had cool architecture for me to light up and best of all...a really good electrical system! In fact, the chef actually approached me and asked if my meal was good. It is a rare occurrence that a chef asks the DJ how their food was (LOL). By the way, the food was great!!! I'd love to DJ and create a lighting design again for anyone interested in Merlot on the Water. Call me at (860) 306-5560.

SSUPhoto SSUPhoto Wedding Photographers

Merlot on the water is a great place to have an elegant wedding. Victoria does an amazing job making sure the bride and groom get what they want. And the Cook, well he's serves out some amazing food.

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4.9 out of 5 rating , 121 Reviews
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Merlot on the Water frequently asked questions

Merlot on the Water includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Merlot on the Water includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at Merlot on the Water includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Limited Bar
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
  • Specialty Beer
  • Specialty Wine
The space offered by Merlot on the Water for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
Merlot on the Water offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Merlot on the Water offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
Merlot on the Water offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Pet Friendly
Merlot on the Water offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Furniture
  • Tables
Merlot on the Water is recommended by 97% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in value, 4.8 in flexibility, 4.8 in professionalism and 4.7 in average response time.

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