As the 2022 wedding season ends and the 2023 engagement season begins, I decided to familiarize you, dear reader, with the best venues in and around Charlottesville. As a cornucopia for weddings, Charlottesville has no shortage of venues, florists, caterers, and other vendors. How do you, as a feyonce even begin to weed through all the options in a timely fashion? Enter Lemon Drop Events Co. (Hold for applause.) This blog begins a series devoted to touring venues, so you can shorten your list of dream locations.

Today I toured Keswick Vineyard, a Knot Hall of Fame venue, that has earned its household name. A sweeping vineyard leads up to an estate that would make any aspiring southern belle swoon. A tented reception space, ample parking, and seclusion await up to 200 of your closest friends and family.

Arrive any time for your big day to set up and get ready. The tasting room sits on another part of the property, so you don’t have to worry about unwanted crashers or a rush set-up job. A tented reception area reminiscent of a billowing big-top tent allows for all your whimsical wedding dreams to come true. It is worth noting that any couple holding their wedding at Keswick Vineyard must select from their preferred caterer and DJ list (no live music during the reception). However, if your heart is set on that string quartet for your ceremony, they can make that happen! The DJ requirements only applies to the reception.

An all-outdoor venue, Keswick Vineyard lives in a permanent golden hour. Dream big. Sip a glass of their house label and inquire with Lemon Drop Events Co. to begin designing your big day at Keswick Vineyard.