A one-of-a-kind wedding venue in Charles City, Virginia, Upper Shirley Vineyards specializes in Southern weddings with a scenic twist. Located on the banks of the James River, the venue compliments the style and vision of each and every couple. A full-service venue, Upper Shirley Vineyards supplies everything needed for couples to have the most memorable day of their lives!
Facilities and Capacity Upper Shirley Vineyards accommodates a maximum of 400 guests. Couples may choose to wed inside or outside on the waterfront ceremony lawn. This venue offers 14,000 square feet of indoor space inside their Low Country winery.
Services Offered Couples who select Upper Shirley Vineyards to exchange vows benefit from a variety of services and amenities. Items include:
Indoor and outdoor settings
Extensive inventory of furniture
Bride & Groom Suites
Inclement Weather Plan
Setup & Cleanup
Cuisine All cuisine is lovingly prepared by our highly experienced team. Meals are presented via the following serving styles:
Hor d’oeuvres
Cocktail Reception
Station Dinner
Plated Dinner
Other Services Upper Shirley Vineyards offers bar services and various wedding decor items upon request. Interested couples may choose from the following:
Bartender(s)
Servers
Cocktail reception
His & Her custom cocktails
Arbors
Champagne toast
Welcome drinks
Estate wine
Open bar (beer, wine & liquor)
Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Tables
Chairs
Linens
Woman-owned
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I worked mainly with Shannon and Kevin who were fantastic! They were incredibly flexible and accommodating to our requests. With onset beverage and catering, we felt so taken care of and our guests raved about the food all night long! I am so grateful for all Upper Shirley provided for our wedding and would recommend this venue to anyone!
Dawn Sent on 09/19/2021
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Amazing Venue and staff
My daughter was married at Upper Shirley Vineyards on 9/5/21. It was the first venue she and her now husband visited and they fell in love with the venue. Due to the pandemic, they had to reschedule their wedding 3 times. The venue was incredibly accommodating. The venue is incredibly beautiful and serene with views of the river. The onsite event coordinator, Catherine Cristman is outstanding as is her team and the entire staff of Upper Shirley. The food was delicious with the menu offerings including both traditional southern fare as well as fusion inspired. The day of the wedding, the staff provided a delicious breakfast and lunch in the bridal and groom suites and were incredibly attentive to the wedding party's needs. Our guests thoroughly enjoyed themselves and so many commented that this was the most lovely wedding they had ever attended. I highly recommend Upper Shirley Vineyards for your wedding.
Katy Sent on 03/30/2020
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Gorgeous and pleasant to work with!
This venue is a dream! The views are beautiful, the food is delicious, and the staff is so knowledgeable and helpful! Even through this nightmare brought on by this pandemic they have been responsive, flexible, and positive. We can’t say enough good things about Upper Shirley Vineyards and their wedding team!
Katharine Sent on 10/09/2019
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
A M A Z I N G !!!!!!!!!!!
I honestly don't even know where to start, but let's just say look no further!!! Upper Shirley's exceeded any and all of my expectations, which were very high! We are from Baltimore so wanted to ensure we set the bar high given 95% of our guests were from out of town, and we have received sooo many compliments on how beautiful the venue was, how amazing and delicious the food and wine were, etc. This venue is worth every penny and the food is literally to die for!!!!!!!! Catherine was so professional, knowledgeable and excellent to work with from the beginning and made the entire experience; walk through(s), tastings, payments, last minute arrangements, etc. so seamless. She is a true event professional and the USV staff and service for our wedding was above stellar!!! USV made my wedding absolutely perfect (from arriving, to the amazing bridal suite and grooms den service, to the cocktail hour, dinner, etc.) and I would recommend to anyone and everyone- the experience is truly like none other- 10 STARS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Courtney Sent on 06/27/2019
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
AMAZING - Highly Recommend
I cannot say enough nice things about Upper Shirley Vineyards and the staff. We had such a beautiful wedding and it was all because of them. The staff were amazing and so quick to get guests drinks, food, whatever it was. The grounds themselves were completely immaculate. And I love the rain backup plan. It didn't feel like i was sacrificing anything. Catherine and her team are TOP NOTCH! I would recommend this venue to absolutely anyone who wants AMAZING Food, Impeccable service and a Fabulous event!!!
Hilarie Sent on 05/31/2019
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Upper Shirley Vineyard exceeded expectations!
Upper Shirley Vineyard exceeded expectations! From planning, to the day of ceremony, Catherine and the entire team went above and beyond to make the day special for our family. They were simply amazing and made the process easy. We highly recommend the beautiful venue, fantastic food & wine, and the entire support staff!
Claire Sent on 05/30/2019
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Memorial Day Wedding
Upper Shirley was the most unbelievably stunning wedding venue and everyone there is so accommodating. Tayloe the owner is super personable, Catherine the wedding coordinator is so organized, timely, and nice to work with. She made all of our wishes come true! The chef pulled off some of the best food our guests had ever had including a completely custom dessert bar! There are endless possibilities on how to make your wedding your own at the vineyard and there isn’t a single bad view there!
Chesley Sent on 05/28/2019
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
The Best Place for a Wedding!
This is a wonderful place to get married. From the first day of planning to the wedding day, Catherine and her team make sure everything is taken care of. I most highly recommend!
Dennis Sent on 12/29/2018
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Amazing Event!
We held our wedding on 10/6/2018 at Upper Shirley (USP). From the moment we met the owners, we were convinced that the event would be a wonderful, memorable celebration of our new life.
The USP venue and staff are incredible. They are extremely responsive and very professional. Given that we had last minute changes, alterations and revisions, they were accommodating and supportive.
The Events Director is amazing. Her attention to detail as well as helpful suggestions brought all the details together in a comprehensive, seamless fashion. My highest commendations for her work and her professionalism.
The event was a remarkable success. Our guests continue to compliment us on the setting, the facility and the food.
No detail is too small not to be cared for by this dedicated team.
Hannah Sent on 11/12/2018
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
A Dream Venue!
My husband and I got married at Upper Shirley Vineyards on 11/3/2018 and to say it was a dream is an understatement. From the first time we went to this vineyard (only a few weeks after they opened) we knew we wanted to get married here one day. In fact, we booked so far in advance that we were there second contract ever signed. From the very beginning USV was nothing short of magnificent to work with. This place really does it all - food, drink, rentals, ceremony site, multiple rain plans offered, and unlimited options to customize the day to make it yours. The bridal suite was beautiful and the perfect space for me and my 8 bridesmaids (+moms) to spend the morning and the grooms den was a fun space with games, tv, and couches for my husband's groomsmen. Catherine (their director of events) is a dream! She cares so, so much about her couples and about working with you to make your vision come to life. I can honestly say not a single stressor came out of this place and they only relieved any stress we ever felt. We cannot recommend Upper Shirley any higher. Get married here, have dinner here, drink wine here, lay on the lawn here. We're already dreaming of how we could possibly have a 10-year anniversary party here one day!
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We love the staff, the views, the food and, of course, the WINE! What a gorgeous venue to host your wedding! The tents add to the beauty never taking away the elegance and natural surroundings! We do recommend you consider them for your wedding or special event!
Upper Shirley Vineyards includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables
Upper Shirley Vineyards includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Upper Shirley Vineyards includes:
Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine
The space offered by Upper Shirley Vineyards for wedding events is known for:
Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Farm/Ranch
Historic Building
Waterfront
Winery
Upper Shirley Vineyards offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor
Upper Shirley Vineyards offers the following types of wedding events:
Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner
Upper Shirley Vineyards offers the following services for wedding events:
Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi
Upper Shirley Vineyards offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
Aisle Markers
Altar/Arch
Chairs
Furniture
Photo booth
Tables
Upper Shirley Vineyards is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
Upper Shirley Vineyards currently offers 1 offer promotion for wedding services.
