Local Weddings, Local Wines
Wine has always been a wedding staple, but you can incorporate your love of the grape into your special day in an even bigger way.
Chamard Vineyards in Clinton (860/664-0299) is perfect for prewedding festivities. Hold your rehearsal dinner or shower in the Red Barrel Room in the wine cellar or perhaps treat your bridal party to a tour of the property and a tasting of five Chamard wines in the tasting room. At Hopkins Vineyards in Warren (860/868-7954), organize a guided winery tour and tasting for your loved ones or hold your bachelor/bachelorette party in the wine bar, located in the hayloft of a charming 19th-century barn.
Hopkins, located in the scenic Litchfield Hills, is also available for the wedding ceremony—hold it right in the vineyard (affording a breathtaking view of Lake Waramaug) or in a spot overlooking the vines. Afterward, hold your reception on the gorgeous grounds. Chamard also welcomes couples to hold their big day on their property amongst 20 acres of vines. With hand-built stone walls and a pond with a cascading fountain, the vineyard makes a picture-perfect wedding site. Once you become man and wife, invite your guests for a fun, tented reception located right by the pond. Event planner True Event will be provided to make your day stress-free. Priam Vineyards in Colchester (860/267-8520) is another ideal spot; its picturesque hilltop location can enhance any day. Exchange vows in the intimate winery, tasting room or patio, and celebrate with a memorable reception in the upper vineyard. Priam also provides a staff member to help with event coordination.
As a thank-you to your guests, what could be better than a bottle of wine made right on the property? At Hopkins you can purchase their wine and tie your own personalized gift tag around the bottle with a ribbon in your chosen color. Priam also gives couples the option of tying their own personalized gift tags around bottles of their wine—a classy gift that any guest will appreciate. Chamard carries pleny of unique wine-related gifts in their retail shop and can customize wine accessories for the event. They also work with design company Chocolate Creative Design to provide custom wine labels. Choose your favorite Chamard wine and present it to guests complete with an adorable, one-of-a-kind label—a little detail your loved ones will appreciate.
Local Weddings, Local Wines
