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Veritas Vineyard & Winery

From 20 to 250 guests
Ceremony/Reception
Outdoor/Indoor
Get Ready Rooms

Why couples loved this venue

  • Unique aesthetic style
  • Quality catering
  • Guests comfort
  • Amenities
Katherine
Scott
Erin
Amy
Jamie

Recommended by 98% of couples

About this venue

At Veritas Vineyard & Winery, a deluxe wedding venue in Afton, Virginia, we understand the importance of creating a celebration worthy of your love. Our cascading mountains and panoramic vineyard views create a breathtaking backdrop for your perfect wine-country wedding. As a full-service wedding venue, our wedding specialists invisibly attend to every detail, ensuring your dream wedding becomes a reality. Our Executive Chef and his staff are committed to excellence and specialize in fine local cuisine. Indulge your guests with a celebratory meal of culinary masterpieces paired with Veritas wines and signature cocktails. Whether your style is a more intimate affair or all-out revelry, our expansive grounds and talented team can bring your vision to life.

Facilities and Capacity
Our grand ballroom is the heart of our venue and provides a breathtaking backdrop to an unforgettable reception. Classic details like ceiling-to-floor drapery and hardwood floors offer a stage for a custom celebration, whether your table configuration or dance floor preferences. Four French doors open to a deck and enchanting views of the vineyard and mountains. At 3,500 square feet, the room can accommodate up to 250 guests.

The tasting room warmly welcomes you and your guests with rustic elegance. Take advantage of the numerous French doors and our adjoining expansive deck to host a lively cocktail hour. Or, transform the space for an indoor ceremony or private dinner with a LOVE works designed with corks hanging overhead. Handcrafted chandeliers draw attention to the soaring beamed ceiling. Hardwood floors, leather furniture, and a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace complete the space.

The doors of our tasting room open to our elegant wooden deck, offering views of the lawn and vineyards beyond. A tent covers the deck, providing shade and protection from the elements. When needed, an outside fireplace offers a cozy feel. The space is available from April through November and can seat up to 100 guests.

A tranquil retreat, our bridal suite is awash in elegant creams and flooded with natural light. The suite features two smaller rooms, two bathrooms, a larger room with space for the whole bridal party, and sweeping views of the vineyards. From the moment you park in your reserved parking space, your day-of concierge will have the suite stocked with non-alcoholic and Veritas sparkling wines and deliver your pre-order lunch from the Terrace.

This comely room offers your wedding party a private space to relax, get dressed, and enjoy pre-wedding festivities. The study opens to a private deck overlooking our vineyard and the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. As with the bridal suite, the study comes with a day-of concierge to help make your day relaxing and enjoyable.

Services Offered

  • Indoor and outdoor settings
  • Event planning
  • Event rentals
  • Lighting/sound
  • Setup
  • Cleanup
  • Server(s)


Cuisine

Our Executive Chef is well-known for his distinguished cuisine. His menus reflect the Veritas experience: refined, sophisticated, yet delicious, and welcoming food, all while using the freshest ingredients.

Veritas Vineyards & Winery offers in-house catering in the form of the following styles and restrictions:

  • American cuisine
  • Local cuisine
  • Southern cuisine
  • Plated dinner style
  • Cake cutting
  • Hors d’oeuvres
  • Gluten-free
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian


Other Facilities
The following wedding-event facilities are also provided:

  • Ceremony Lawn
  • Saddleback Hall
  • Tasting Room
  • The Deck
  • The Cellar
  • The Study
  • The Bridal Suite

Other Services
Various wedding decor items are also available, including, but not limited to:

  • Tables
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens


Location
Nestled on a 250-acre farm at the base of Afton Mountain, Veritas Vineyards & Winery is located 20 minutes west of Charlottesville and offers couples and their guests gorgeous views of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Features

Woman-owned

Large team (21+ members)

Experience

  • 24 years in business

  • We speak English and Spanish

Links

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Weddings at this venue

Katie & Tom's wedding
Katie & Tom
34 photos
Caitlin & Justin's wedding
Caitlin & Justin
28 photos
Laura & Philippe's wedding
Laura & Philippe
84 photos
Lauren & Zach's wedding
Lauren & Zach
41 photos
Kate & Rick's wedding
Kate & Rick
74 photos
Jocelyn & Seth's wedding
Jocelyn & Seth
23 photos

FAQ

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?

$11,000

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

$7,000

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

Yes

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

$11,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$7,000

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

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

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

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$56

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

Bartender(s)
House Beer
Open Bar
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

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

20

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

6

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Farm/Ranch
Inn/B&B
Loft
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?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
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
Chairs
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Tables
Tents

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
December

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Reviews of Veritas Vineyard & Winery

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Veritas is a stunning vineyard venue with breathtaking mountain and vine views, spacious reception areas, and plentiful photo opportunities. Guests raved about the exceptional food and wine, calling the catering among the best they've experienced. The events team was professional, organized, and helpful, and generous in-house inclusions made planning easy and highly recommended.

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Veritas is a stunning vineyard venue with breathtaking mountain and vine views, spacious reception areas, and plentiful photo opportunities. Guests raved about the exceptional food and wine, calling the catering among the best they've experienced. The events team was professional, organized, and helpful, and generous in-house inclusions made planning easy and highly recommended.

Weddingwire
4.9/5 96 reviews
Google
4.4/5 656 reviews
Katherine
Katherine Sent on 09/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

So happy we chose Veritas for our wedding venue

We are SO happy we chose to get married at Veritas!! The venue is beautiful - a lot of space for reception, cocktail hour, the stunning backdrop of the mountains for the ceremony site, and endless rows of vines for absolutely stunning couple photos around the vineyard. The food was delicious - we had many guests tell us how much they loved the food (including foodies with a very high bar)! We also love the wine and now will be ordering Veritas bottles for years to come. We loved working with Jessee as our Day of Coordinator - he was the best! He was so thoughtful, patient, flexible, and ready to answer any and all of our questions leading up to the big day. One of the reasons we chose Veritas was because of how much was already included in house - from catering to furniture and table linens to day of coordinator - this was a huge help to streamline the wedding planning process and so worth it as Veritas offers amazing in-house options. I would 100% recommend getting married at Veritas!!!
Scott
Scott Sent on 06/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Stunning Venue, spectacular team. Exceeded all expectations!

This venue is made for a wedding. Spectacular views of the grape vines and mountains, stunning reception ballroom. Cocktail hour was tented on the deck overlooking mountains, but also in their beautiful tasting room. Our Veritas events coordinator, Jessee, was extremely professional, informative, and clear. His team did such an amazing job as well. They clearly know what they’re doing.
Wedding food could sometimes be a miss, but definitely not here. I’ve been to around 20 weddings and can without a doubt say this was the best wedding food I ever had. Huge props to Andy - what a great chef he is. Cocktail bites were amazing. Everyone was raving about it. All entrees were of very high quality and cooked to perfection. My steak was seared beautifully and cooked to a perfect medium rare.
So many people came up and said this was the best wedding they have ever been to and it’s all because of the Veritas location, layout and team.
I cannot thank them enough, and if you’re considering them… it’s a no brainer!
Erin
Erin Sent on 10/20/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Nothing Short of Perfection

Veritas Winery was the wedding venue of my dreams, and they somehow managed to make the day even more perfect than I ever imagined! I first visited Veritas in 2009, and I knew right then if I ever got married, it would have to be there. Fast forward to 2024, and my wedding day exceeded every expectation. The breathtaking scenery, the flawless ballroom, and the overall ambiance made for an unforgettable experience.

Our guests are still raving about the food! Choosing between the delicious options at the tasting was almost impossible because everything was so incredible. And for such an exceptional venue, it’s surprisingly affordable, which made it even more of a dream come true.

We were also lucky enough to have Meredith as our day-of planner, and she was nothing short of amazing. She went above and beyond to ensure every detail was perfect, running down last-minute issues, coordinating with all the vendors, and even stepping in when the DJ wasn’t playing our selections. Her experience, especially with weddings at Veritas, was invaluable, and on top of that, she’s incredibly kind, patient, and detail-oriented.

Thank you, Veritas Winery, for making our wedding day so special!
Amy
Amy A. Sent on 09/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful wedding at Veritas

Meredith and the Veritas team were excellent. The food and service were excellent. Wines are great as well. It was a beautiful wedding and a pleasure to work with the Veritas team!
K
Katharine Sent on 08/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely amazing wedding venue, food, and coordinator

We had our wedding at Veritas in August 2024 and it was wonderful. We looked at Veritas after looking at a number of other venues, including other vineyards, and felt right at home in the space and with Meredith Jackson, who is the events manager and served as our Day of Coordinator.
The moment we met Meredith, we knew we were in good hands. We were excited about holding our wedding at Veritas, but it was working with Meredith that sealed the deal for us. She was super responsive, dependable, trustworthy organized, kind, flexible, and helpful every step of the way and on the day itself.
At Veritas itself, there are so many great photo opportunities, the men’s and ladies lounges as well as the tasting room and event space are wonderful, and there are so many beautiful views. Further, the staff were professional, on time, and did a great job with everything. The meals were all perfectly cooked and received compliments (I ordered filet mignon and it was medium, a good size, and the meal was filling). The wedding party also had lunch from the terrace beforehand which was delicious, too. We are so thankful we got married at Veritas and would highly recommend Veritas and Meredith.
S
Samantha Sent on 05/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect venue and dining experience

Veritas blew us away. From the booking to the menu tasting to the actual wedding night, Meredith/Jessee and their team were a dream to work with. They are so organized and executed the night so flawlessly. I truly was blown away by their service and professionalism. Meredith was always available for questions and help and worked with us every step of the way. She knew all the questions to ask us to make sure everything was thought through. And the venue is stunning, the doors to the deck were amazing to open during dinner to enjoy the view and the night.
M
Meagan Sent on 04/16/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Veritas is a wonderful venue

Veritas was the perfect venue for our spring wedding. The venue itself and location are beautiful, and the team was wonderful to work with. The food was also OUTSTANDING - we received so many compliments from guests. They even packed up two extra entrees and pieces of cake for me and my husband to take home! Veritas is the best. We can’t imagine having gotten married anywhere else, and we look forward to many more visits in the future.
Jamie
Jamie Sent on 11/27/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Our dream wedding venue!

Choosing Veritas as our wedding venue was such an easy decision, and we are so happy we chose it! The Veritas team was great to work with, and the venue itself is breathtaking. The food, wine, and setting were all a 10/10! The cherry on top for us was the beautiful Farmhouse at Veritas, where both our immediate families stayed for the long weekend. The Farmhouse was the perfect environment for us to spend great quality time with our loved ones during our special weekend. We will forever cherish the memories we made at Veritas during our wedding weekend, and look forward to coming back to celebrate our future wedding anniversaries. Thank you Veritas team for making our wedding dreams come true!
Hannah
Hannah Sent on 05/29/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Best Day Ever.

After almost 2 years of planning and anticipation, we got married 5/28/22 at Veritas. Safe to say it was everything we wanted and more. Everything was spectacular, from the views to the food to the planner to the service. We felt well attended to and relaxed and our guests were raving about the beautiful location and the food/wine. It truly felt like a fairytale wedding. If you’re someone who wants a beautiful backdrop and a venue that will take some of the stress of planning away, Veritas is for you!
K
Kyle Sent on 04/20/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Magical setting for a perfect wedding

Just held a wedding celebration at Veritas, following 2+ years of delays. The venue is absolutely beautiful, the team is wonderful, and I couldn't have imagined a better locale for our special day. Highest recommendation!
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Team

Andrew & Patricia
Andrew & Patricia
Owners
Jessee McDowell
Jessee McDowell
Director of Operations and Events Manager

Professional Network & Endorsements

Virginia Schweninger, Harpist Virginia Schweninger, Harpist Wedding Musicians

I have been performing at Veritas for many years and am always amazed at the breathtaking views from their exquisite vineyard. When you walk into the ballroom, it's a whole new world where they create truly magical events! They are total pros at creating events and can be trusted to take care of every detail.

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Veritas Vineyard & Winery frequently asked questions

Veritas Vineyard & Winery includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Veritas Vineyard & Winery includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Veritas Vineyard & Winery includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • Open Bar
  • Specialty Beer
  • Specialty Wine
The space offered by Veritas Vineyard & Winery for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Farm/Ranch
  • Inn/B&B
  • Loft
  • Winery
Veritas Vineyard & Winery offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Veritas Vineyard & Winery offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Veritas Vineyard & Winery offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Veritas Vineyard & Winery offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Chairs
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
  • Tents
Veritas Vineyard & Winery is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism and 4.9 in value.

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