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November 2, 2012 Page 37
WEDDING GUIDE
WINERY WEDDING
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Picture Book Weddings at East End Vineyards
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here’s nothing typical about a Long Island girl. But one of the most apparent “ties that bind” is an overwhelming desire to be married at one of the area’s picturesque vineyards. Luckily for the eclectic bunch of brides, there is no ‘typical’ vineyard wedding either. North Fork? South Fork? Large? Intimate? Preplanned? DIY? The special day can be catered to every bride’s whim. And with so many options, the groom may even be enlisted to give his opinion. The North Fork is Long Island Wine Country, and one of the area’s most popular wedding vineyards is Sparkling Pointe. The only vineyard in New York exclusively dedicated to producing only sparkling wines, there’s an ambiance of celebration inside of the vineyard’s elegant French country manor. “Out of all the private events we have had here in the past, the Topaz wine has been the most requested,” says Judy Cordasci, the Private Events Coordinator at Sparling Pointe. “It is our rosé—not only is it beautiful in color, it is unique.” Sparkling Pointe rents their venue to clients, and Cordasci, who shares her list of preferred caterers and vendors, helps them to customize it to their own liking. The Southold vineyard, which boasts breathtaking views, can host parties as intimate as 50 people and as grand as 300. “There really isn’t any typical type of wedding at Sparkling Pointe,” says Cordasci. “Every wedding we have had here has been completely unique.”
Though new to the wedding scene, the Lenz Winery environment that creates the perfect balance of in Peconic is fast becoming another prominent venue. casual sophistication and elegance,” says Sue Calden, Situated on nearly 70 acres, Lenz draws brides- the Event Director at Wölffer Estate Vineyard. “A to-be with the vineyard’s rustic charm. Founded wedding at Wolffer Estate is a stress-free experience from wedding planning through the in 1978, Lenz is one of the oldest cutting of the wedding cake.” wineries in the region and their Wolffer is able to handle all of meticulous attention to producing the planning, and wedding parties the highest-quality grapes proves have the option of choosing an why they have staying power. And all-inclusive wedding package. for weddings, brides are inclined to Conversely, brides can organize choose the curvée, the traditional the wedding on their own using method champagne. Wölffer’s extensive list of preferred “Lenz is a gorgeous, intimate site vendors. that can accommodate wedding “Each wedding is designed to our parties up to 125 people. We rent client’s style and needs. Ceremonies the site only, but do have a very are usually held out in the vineyard comprehensive supplier list to help with the cocktail reception held on brides and grooms put together the the lawn off the tasting room. Dinner wedding of their choice.” is served on our winery terrace The facility includes the use of the overlooking beautiful vineyard beautiful courtyard, tasting room, rows. Dancing is in the adjacent vine-enclosed patio area and a two- Sunset at the vineyard. Tasting Room,” explains Calden. story farmhouse. And, of course, the wedding party can enjoy Though the options for a Hamptons vineyard wedding are more limited, they are no Wölffer’s acclaimed wines. The vineyard’s two most less exquisite. Located in Sagaponack, Wolffer popular wedding wines are the rose and the sparkling Estate Vineyards boasts 55 acres of perfectly rose, Noblesse Oblige. The film Wedding Crashers said it best: “What do manicured, sustainable grounds. The Tuscan-style winery can accommodate wedding parties up to you like better, Christmas or Wedding Season?” 175 guests for a sit down dinner, cocktail reception “The answer would be, um, Wedding Season?” One experience at a Long Island vineyard wedding, and and ceremony. “Wolffer Estate offers a beautiful natural all guests will be echoing the sentiment. Bigstock.com
By kelly laffey
631.734.6010
Main Road (Rte 25) in Peconic
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The Lenz Winery joins together outstanding wine and rustic charm.
Photos by Andrew Graham Todes, www.todesphoto.com