Dreaming of Blue Skies and Fine Wines? Discover How to Host the Perfect Outdoor Party at a Vineyard!

Your event can be a different kind of wine and dine.

If you are planning on having an event soon, you are probably looking for a place to host it. Nowadays, hosts are looking at unique and fun places to host their events and parties. 

A popular destination for events is vineyards. The great news is that the United States boasts many wineries across the country that can be the perfect venue for your event.

In this article, we look at how to plan an outdoor party at a vineyard that will live up to all your expectations and more. 

Events that can be held at a vineyard

If you are wondering what type of event is suitable to be held at a vineyard, the answer is almost any type of event. 

• Wedding: You can host the wedding of your dreams at a vineyard. The picturesque backdrop of a vineyard gives off an aesthetic that is both elegant and rustic. It is the perfect location for a summer or autumn outdoor wedding.
• Anniversaries: Celebrating a milestone anniversary can be done in style by having it at a winery.
• Birthday parties: A fun and lavish birthday party will be ideal at a vineyard. All the drinks can be readily available by coordinating with the venue itself
• Bridal showers: If not the wedding, why not have the precursor at a fun venue? A bridal shower at a vineyard will be an exciting option as they may have options such as wine tasting that the wedding party can enjoy. 
• Corporate events: If companies are looking for interesting ways to engage with their team or clients, a vineyard-based event can bring out liveliness while still maintaining a professional and elegant event.

What makes vineyard venues great

The gorgeous landscape goes without saying, however, there are many other reasons to have an event at a vineyard. 

California, for example, has several vineyards that have all-inclusive options, which means that they have in-house vendors, which makes the entire planning process go much smoother. 

In addition to this, they also provide activities for guests, such as tasting the wine options that they have, grape stomping, and sometimes even cooking classes. These options can provide interactive activities for the event that can elevate the event and make it exciting for the guests. 

Planning a vineyard event

In order to make the event go well, you would need to thoroughly plan out all the small details. These are some of the pointers to include in your checklist and timeline for the event:

Finalizing your guestlist:

How many guests you plan on inviting to your event is integral to the rest of the details. Your finalized guestlist will give you directions on how much food needs to be prepared, the seating arrangements, as well as goodie bags that you need to prepare.

Vendors and logistics

This relates to all the smaller details of the event, such as decor, cake, food, and how they will arrive at the venue destination. Most venues will offer you package options that will allow you to use the services of their in-house vendors or partners at a discounted rate.

Dress-code

Events with a dress code are extremely fun, and your guests will feel more a part of the event this way. Set up a dress code for the event that will be based on the weather or a theme that you are implementing for the event. Dress codes can range from summer wear to black tie events, smart casual, 60s-inspired, and so on. 

The host of the event can dress in accordance with this dress code and elevate it as the belle of the ball, or wear something that completely stands out - such as guests dressing in white, while the main person wears red. 

Themes you can incorporate into your event

You can have a theme that is in conjunction with the venue’s aesthetics, such as Greek-inspired, Royalty, or Renaissance-themed. Or you can switch up the theme to something along the lines of cottagecore or fairy-inspired. The decor, dress code and food options can all follow the theme that you set out. 

Outdoor versus indoor options

The season you are having an event in can play a big role in where in the venue’s landscape you decide to have the main event. Outdoors will give you the option of having the natural setting of a vineyard be the backdrop for your event, but in the event of rain, you may have to move the party indoors. There are also options to have shaded areas outdoors, which still gives you the natural aesthetic, without subjecting you and your guests to harsh weather conditions in the summer. 

Decor options

While the natural landscape provides the majority of the decor, individual tables, and the event location may need some extra touch-ups to really bring out the personality of your event. You can have vines from the actual vineyard, wine barrels, wine bottles, and corks make up the individual table decorations. 

Incorporating the wine into your menu

Pairing your dining options with wine is not something that anyone can do. To make things easier, you can enlist the assistance of a sommelier to help pick out the right local wines to go with your event. 

In addition to this, you can have an open or cash bar for your guests. To spice up the event a little more, you can include a specially-made cocktail using wine and other seasonal ingredients for your event. Guests will love this unique and special treat. 

Parting words

Events are no longer limited to banquet halls. In recent years, hosts have become more innovative as to where they host their grand parties. Vineyards tend to be high on this list of event venues as they provide a naturally picturesque setting and offer their guests a wide variety of options that make planning your event so much easier. Events at vineyards are not limited to weddings, you can have any type of party at a winery - including birthdays, bridal showers, and even corporate events.