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    The Perfect Venue Does Exist!

    Trump Winery in Charlottesville is, without a doubt, the perfect venue for a wedding. From the moment we arrived, everything about our experience was flawless. The staff went above and beyond to ensure that every detail was taken care of, making us feel completely at ease on our special day. Their professionalism and attention to detail were unmatched.

    The property itself is breathtaking, but the chapel is what truly sets it apart. It’s a hidden gem—intimate, elegant, and absolutely stunning. The fresco ceiling is like nothing we’ve ever seen before, adding a unique and artistic touch that made our ceremony feel extraordinary. The expansive bay windows and the balcony allowed for incredible natural light and unforgettable photos, while the pews and altar provided a timeless, classic ambiance.

    Our photographer, Aaron Watson Photography, was phenomenal. Despite challenging weather, he worked magic to capture images that perfectly documented the beauty and emotion of the day.

    The all-inclusive wedding package we selected made planning so easy and stress-free. It covered everything we needed, from beautiful floral arrangements to the officiant, as well as hair and makeup that was done right in our cozy cabin. Staying at the Albemarle Estate elevated the entire experience. The estate is intimate and exclusive, with only about 11 rooms, giving us the feeling that we had the entire property to ourselves for our New Year’s Eve celebration. The cabin we stayed in was warm and inviting, and every meal in the fine dining room was exquisite.

    What truly stood out to us was the incredible value. For under $10,000, our package included the venue, officiant, photographer, flowers, two nights in the cabin, our wedding dress and tuxedo, hair and makeup, and exceptional meals. Every element came together seamlessly to create an unforgettable experience.

    We couldn’t imagine a more perfect place to celebrate our love. The uniqueness of the venue, the stunning grounds, and the outstanding service far exceeded anything we could have hoped for. Trump Winery truly offers a one-of-a-kind experience, and we wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone planning their wedding. It was everything we dreamed of and more!
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    One of my top venues to visit

    As a vendor, I travel to many venues all over the state. Trump Winery is absolutely one of my favorites to visit. The view is gorgeous, and everyone that I have met was very professional and kind. I’m always excited when I get the chance to come back here. You owe it to yourself to check this one out if you are looking for a venue!

    -Ryan Francisco
    Virginia Skypainters
    Francisco Display Fireworks, LLC
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    Angel Sent on 10/23/2024
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    Destination micro wedding

    Responsive and an incredibly beautiful destination for our wedding. The chapel is a true blessing and incredibly stunning. It is on the winery site and can be seen from the tasting room and estate. We had our rehearsal at the cidery and stayed in the estate. Everything was top notch and the winery tasting room we had reserved for our guests for a wonderful luncheon with wine, charcuterie, menu and cake. Each facet I was assigned a point person to coordinate with and all were a delight.
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    Gorgeous Winery

    What a gorgeous venue! From starting our process a year ago with Patrick to ending with Beth, we never had a hiccup or issue at all. Working with their preferred vendors list eliminated various issues before they happened. We used the Grand Hall for the Ceremony and Grand Cru Ballroom for the Reception. Easy access for families and a GORGEOUS view of the property. Minimal decor needed due to the natural beauty. Worth every penny. Thank you from the Fowlers 10.15.2021
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    Amazing Location!

    We could not have asked for a better venue than the Trump Winery! Everything about the experience was a class act and our guests were left speechless at both the view during the ceremony, and the Grand Hall during the reception.

    Beth, and her team had a very big challenge on their hands as our wedding was the same day as the opening of their new tasting room. But she over delivered to have patrons off the property prior to our guests arriving offering us the private feel we were hoping for when selecting a location. Very well done.

    Overall, if we could go through the process again of picking a location, we would still pick Trump Winery. It lived up the the expectations of a Trump property, and the 5 star experience was there.

    Finally, my recommendation for future couples considering this property would be to have wedding party stay at the Albermarle Estate if in your budget. Aside from being a beautiful hotel, it makes for a much easier day of experience. The bridal party had raving reviews of the room and service from the staff Friday into Saturday and we stayed as a couple Saturday night.

    Again, just a wonderful experience. Thank you to Beth and the entire Trump team!
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    Courtney Sent on 12/08/2019
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    Absolutely Stunning Venue!

    Trump was the first place we toured and it was an easy decision as soon as we drove through the gates. We decided to have the ceremony in the chapel and the reception in the barrel room at the Grand Hall. We started working with Patrick and eventually Colleen. The transition was seamless for us - Colleen was so helpful in every aspect of the wedding including helping with my veil, shuttling us around the property, and taking us to Albemarle Estate at the end of the night.

    Trump is such a well oiled machine that I had no stress the day of the wedding. Everyone commented on the beauty of the property. It really was the perfect place to get married!
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    Perfect Elopement Weekend

    My fiancée (now husband!) wanted to do something special for our US ceremony. We had done our engagement photos at the estate in the fall, and while we were there we spoke with the event planner Patrick on what a small ceremony would look like. Our large family/friend wedding was taking place in Dominican Republic, so we wanted something private and special just for ourselves with two of our very best friends. We couldn't have asked for anything better from the Albemarle Estate at Trump Winery and Patrick and his team! Everything was flawless from beginning to end. We booked and had about 2 months to put it together. We were immediately in contact with our officiant, flowers, cake baker, and Patrick helped recommend hair/makeup in the area since we live in WV and I didn't know anyone. The day we were heading down, we ended up having to bring one of our dogs with us last minute, and the estate was so accommodating! Even with other guests staying for the weekend, we felt like we had the place all for ourselves, and the guests joined in on our fun and by the end were celebrating at dinner with us. The food and service is always on point, and of course the wine! We loved every second of our weekend. It was so special. Shout out to Faraz who did our tasting the summer before at the winery and was the whole reason we decided to do our engagement photos. He even got to be there during our elopement which was so fun to re-share with him! We cannot wait to visit again! We know this will always be one of our special places.
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    Stephanie Sent on 05/14/2019
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    We are in love!

    My soon-to-be fiancé and I toured this Venue with Patrick and instantly fell in love! Patrick was very welcoming and answered all our questions. They are very accommodating and flexible, I loved touring the winery and he showed us everything! Such a wonderful experience, we hope to book them for our fall wedding
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    Brittany Sent on 12/30/2018
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    Absolutely Stunning!

    I felt like an absolute princess on my wedding day at Trump Winery! The venue was breathtaking in every respect, from thoughtful details in the Chapel and Barn to picture perfect views on the whole property. Patrick, the event coordinator, was a pleasure to work with and there was impressive professionalism at every step of the process. Could not have imagined a more perfect venue for such an important day- thank you!!

    Photos by Sarah Botta Photography
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    Amazing venue

    Trump Winery Barn & Pavilion made for the perfect venue for our wedding. Every part of Trump Winery offers stunning views, especially inside the chapel on site. The weather was perfect, the lawn was perfect for cocktail hour and people were able to mingle outside before the reception began. Patrick was wonderful to work with, and answered every question that we had. Trump Winery makes for the perfect venue.
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    Jennifer Sent on 12/11/2016
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    We had our wedding here over Labor day weekend 2016 and could not have been more pleased with the entire experience. Patrick Butler (Director of Events) and Sarah Hudson (Operations Coordinator) were extremely professional and responsive from our initial tour of the venue all the way thru the wedding day. The venue itself is magnificent and our guests can't stop talking about how beautiful the Grand Hall views and interior were. We simply cannot recommend this venue and its exception staff enough to anyone looking to get married in the Charlottesville, VA area. The wines are amazing too!
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    Beautiful, Fully equipped for events, and great to work with

    We were looking for a winery venue in Charlottesville for our wedding, and did a thorough search. Trump winery seemed to have the best amenities and conveniences. When we toured it, we could not imagine having it anywhere else. The chapel is stunning! The atmosphere is so green and beautiful for photos. We used the barn and pavilion for our reception as we had a smaller guest count of 75. Our experiences with the winery staff were excellent. They are timely and organized. They have really everything you need right there so there is less planning and things you have to bring in. We felt it was a great value for the price. All of our guests keep telling us how beautiful it was there. It was a quick trip from downtown Charlottesville where our out of town guests were staying. We would so highly recommend hosting a wedding at Trump Winery.
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    Aislinn Sent on 07/11/2021
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    Gorgeous Venue

    My fiancé and I visited several venues: Morais Vineyards & Winery, Rock Hill Plantation House, The Market at Grelen, The Inn at Willow Grove, Stevenson Ridge, and Potomac Point Winery. The issue was we were at the height of COVID and at the time, the governors edict declared only 10 could gather. We didn't want to gamble that the limit would lift at the time of our wedding so we chose an elopement package at Albemarle Estate at Trump Winery. We could only invite 10 guests so that was perfect. If needed, we could simply invite 8 guests to adhere to the governor's guidelines.

    I was drawn to chapel which is gorgeous. I've always wanted to get married in a church. The ceiling is painted, there were candles, towering windows, etc. It was just beautiful. I also liked that the package came with business partners so I didn't have to hunt down a reasonably priced florist or baker. They have relationships with a number of officiants with different religious and non-religious backgrounds. I even had a choice of live music.

    The wedding planner introduced me to everyone via email and I told them what kind of flowers I wanted, what type of frosting I wanted, which script the officiant should read off of, and which songs the harpist should play. It was easy and stress free.

    My guests enjoyed the winery and had lunch there. We checked in at the estate and settled in. We took professional pictures for an hour and then we all drove to the chapel. Beth, the wedding planner, made sure to shepherd my guests to the chapel so I didn't have to. The entire thing went by so fast but there were no errors and it was beautiful.

    If you go with the elopement package, all of your guests must spend the night (not Friday or Saturday). The rooms at Albemarle Estate are impressive so my guests loved them. Dinner is a la carte and I ordered wine for the party ahead of time. The chef created amazing food and the service was outstanding. Our waiter, Ethan, did an excellent job.

    My small wedding party was amazing and I don't regret not having a bigger wedding. The price was well worth this experience and I got to shower luxury on those closest to me. I would highly recommend the elopement package. The grounds alone are lovely but the chapel and estate made my wedding so very special. A perfect day.
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    Courtney Sent on 06/17/2021
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    Perfect venue!

    We could not have asked for a more beautiful wedding location with the gorgeous views and amazing venue options. We were able to have separate locations for our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception making each part of the day unique. The chapel is like a quaint fairy tale chapel, the barn with the patio opening to the lake was ideal for cocktail hour, and the pavilion was perfect for the reception with a built in bar and open layout with a great dance floor! A special thank you to event coordinator, Beth, who went above and beyond all day.

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    Stefany Sent on 08/31/2020
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    Absolutely a dream come true!

    My dream fall wedding came true at this beautiful venue, I was married at the Chapel. Our Wedding coordinator Colleen Larson made everything so seamless and as stress-free for us as possible. If I could get married again, I would choose this venue again and again. Just amazing!
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    Katherine Sent on 11/09/2019
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    Venue of our dreams!

    We had the wedding of our dreams at the Grand Hall at Trump Winery! After visiting several of the most popular Charlottesville venues we fell in love with breathtaking views and event space options. The views themselves are without a doubt the biggest hidden gem in the Charlottesville area and the Chapel is an architectural gem! Colleen and Patrick were a dream to work with and truly went above and beyond for us throughout the planning process (so responsive and attentive!) and especially on our big day. We cannot thank them enough!
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    Great Venue! Great Service!

    As a planner, working with an exceptional venue is a dream come true...and that's exactly what you will get if you book your wedding at Trump Winery! Working with Colleen is such a breeze. She doesn't let any details slip through the cracks and she truly cares about making sure a couple's day is perfect! I highly recommend this venue for your wedding day!
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    History All Around

    The wedding was April 13, 2019. A beautiful Spring season in addition to being Thomas Jefferson's 276th birthday. Our theme was Virginia-born Presidents. Where better to pull it off than Trump Winery, near Jefferson's Monticello and James Monroe's Ash Lawn-Highland. We held the wedding couple's rehearsal dinner at the stunning Albemarle Estate on April 12th. The estate is an elegant home where our guests enjoyed a fabulous meal and eye-catching architecture. The Trump staff was impressive, often steps ahead of our requests. They were completely attentive to making our vision unfold in first-class style. The next day - the wedding, at the Grand Hall. We had planned the wedding day for months. The wedding, an outdoor ceremony, was followed with a touching love story video, live band, artist, photo booth, fireworks and more. The staff accommodated our every wish which made the day terrific. Our guests were entertained and treated with extra care. We could not have asked for a better time or more memories to hold in our hearts. BTW: The winery is a wine lovers delight.
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    Above & Beyond

    One day before our wedding our wedding planner was in a terrible accident and had to hand our wedding off to a new planner - being the bridezilla I was I was a complete wreck. Patrick and his team at Trump stood by me and stepped in to make our day absolutely everything we wanted. Although typically this is the day of coordinators duties, Patrick took on our wedding like he had been planning it alongside of us all along. I cannot express my gratitude enough!
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    A perfect venue

    We had a wonderful experience at Trump Winery. Our daughters mind was made up the minute she arrived at the winery to look. It is a breathtaking venue inside and out. The staff, especially Patrick, are so kind and extremely professional. We loved every minute of working with them. The venue did not disappoint.
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    Just WOW! What a beautiful venue and great team!

    We were lucky enough to have our wedding at the vineyard in fall, where the colors of the trees and mountains were fantastic. The view from the Grand Hall at sunset is unbeatable if you luck out with weather. The church is also the most beautiful in Charlottesville, and perfect for an intimate ceremony. This venue is as good as it gets!
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    Absolute Dream Venue!!

    Trump Winery was a dream venue! It is stunning, peaceful and everything a girl could imagine on her wedding day. Having your ceremony and reception in the same place was great for guests and made everything flow together perfectly. My husband and I stayed at Albemarle Estate on our wedding night and plan to go back every year on our anniversary! Patrick with Trump Winery was so helpful during the entire wedding planning process. Best venue hands down!!!
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    Ashley Sent on 12/17/2018
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    Trump winery made our wedding magical

    Trump winery made our wedding magical. The views, the chapel and reception locations, the staff, and, of course, the wine were all superb. We will forever remember our wedding as the best day ever! Thank you to Patrick and his team. I can't recommend them highly enough.
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    Carrie Sent on 10/19/2018
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    Beautiful venue...awesome experience!

    Beautiful location. The Barn & Pavilion were definitely what we were looking for and everyone loved the view. Patrick was easy to work with and everything just flowed together.
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