Defiance Ridge Vineyards is a winery wedding venue located in Defiance, MO. With more than 42 acres of land, this property houses a lush vineyard, green landscapes, and a peaceful lake area. It also features breathtaking views of the Missouri River Valley, creating a stunning backdrop to your day's events. The vineyards are also a romantic venue for an intimate vow renewal ceremony to celebrate your love all over again.
Lauren Bradley is the event director at Defiance Ridge Vineyards, and she loves helping people bring their wedding vision to life. She provides support from the very beginning, guiding you through the entire process. She and the events team here have years of experience in helping people celebrate their milestones. They want to help you create memories you can treasure for a lifetime. The winery is just 10 minutes away from Highway 40/64 and is also close to Highway 94.
Defiance Ridge Vineyards can comfortably accommodate events with up to 300 guests. You can choose from both indoor and outdoor spaces to host your ceremony and reception. You can host a tranquil ceremony by the lake for an effortlessly breathtaking backdrop. Outdoor festivities are also possible at the Gazebo, Terrace, and Veranda. The Pavilion, meanwhile, offers a climate-controlled setting for indoor events, which you can transform with lighting and decor. A full catering menu is offered by the vineyard's culinary team for added convenience when planning your day. The chef is happy to help you choose the menu that best fits your vision for the day, with each dish made from seasonal, fresh produce.
Jennifer Hix(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 09-10-2022 This was our first choice of venue and we were so happy to be lucky enough to get a date when we wanted. Everything was beautiful. Michelle was absolutely amazing throughout the whole process, and she really made the day seem perfect. The food and wine is fantastic as well. Highly highly recommend if looking for a vineyard wedding! Reviewed on 13-10-2022
Hailey Pisciotta(other)5 out of 5 Rating
My now husband and I had our wedding reception at Defiance Ridge Vineyards in August this year. DRV has always felt like home to us and celebrating our wedding day here made the day 10x better! Everything was absolutely beautiful! The staff was absolutely fantastic! They made sure that everything was taken care of, organized, and that each step ran smoothly. So many of our guests felt as if they were a part of the DRV community due to such a spectacular environment. And the food was amazing! I highly recommend brides and grooms to meet with the staff and coordinator to experience a perfect wedding day just like we did! Reviewed on 21-12-2023
Christina Igel(other)5 out of 5 Rating
We had our dream wedding a couple weeks ago at DRV!! The venue was prefect and beautiful to make my wedding dreams come true! I could not have asked for a better venue. Lauren and the staff were amazing and so helpful! They help everything run so smoothly. The food was amazing and everyone enjoyed it. Highly recommend this for venue for wedding! Reviewed on 14-12-2023
Edmary Allen(bride)5 out of 5 Rating
We had our wedding at DRV earlier this month, and it was an absolute dreamy day! Lauren and the team were absolutely amazing, kind, 5 very informative! The food was to die for!!!!! My guests LOVED the food! I wish we had more time to set up the reception from the time they closed to the public, to the time we could start setting up but thankfully, my family and wedding party jumped in and brought my dream to life! DRV has absolutely beautiful grounds and a super beautiful and unique reception hall! Everything turned out beautiful. We are in awe of how perfect our day went and can't thank Lauren enough! DRV will forever hold a magical place in our hearts ❤️ Reviewed on 30-11-2023
Sarah Bade(other)5 out of 5 Rating
I had my dream wedding at DRV! Everything was perfect. Lauren was simply amazing, so kind, fun, and accommodating. I wish the length of reception could have been longer because I didn’t want the night to end. Ceremony was outside on the patio and beautiful! The reception space was great, plenty of space and perfect for my whimsical setting. The food was AMAZING. All my guests raved about how good the food was. All of the staff were kind and helpful. Everything went so smoothly. Ceremony and reception at the same location, catering and bar service all done by DRV made everything a breeze for planning and made for a very relaxing wedding day knowing Lauren had all the details taken care of. The bridal suite was very nice and a great spot for our wedding party to gather after pictures and mini dance party before the ceremony.Great cottage core aesthetic for bride/bridal party getting ready pictures. The grounds and vineyards were great for pictures. I have zero negative comments. Our day was perfect and even my anti-wedding husband said everything was so perfect and he had the best time! Reviewed on 28-11-2023
Sarah Whitman(bride)5 out of 5 Rating
We had our 95 guest wedding at Defiance Ridge last weekend and it was absolutely perfect. A gorgeous venue with delicious food and the fireworks were AMAZING! All of our guests had a blast and the day could not have been more perfect.Thanks Lauren and the team at Defiance Ridge! Reviewed on 27-10-2023
Katie Warren(other)5 out of 5 Rating
Within minutes of visiting Defiance Ridge, my husband and I knew this was the place we had to get married. Lauren, our coordinator was absolutely AMAZING and made our day everything we had dreamed and more. They even catered to our special meal request to have breakfast for dinner and it was a huge hit with our guests. Even with a little sprinkle of rain, the team was able to get our ceremony set up outside and started just in time for a rainbow and sunset. If you have it in your budget and want to surprise your guest I would highly recommend doing the fireworks. It was such a special moment and the display was magical (and a perfect photo opportunity). I seriously can’t say enough good things about this place and the people. Throughout the whole process everyone we talked to was professional and friendly. The whole venue is gorgeous and has the perfect atmosphere for a wedding. The only thing I wish they could do is figure out how to reverse time so we could relive it one more time.Thank you Lauren and Defiance Ridge Team! You truly made our day special! Reviewed on 14-10-2023
Mahala Smyser-Lewis(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 25-03-2023 BEST PLACE EVER! So happy we decided to have our wedding at DRV, it was beautiful yet affordable. Michelle is AMAZING! She can get it all done just how you want. She met with us for a planning meeting and then again for the dinner tasting and was so helpful! Easy to get in touch with and answers your questions promptly! Reviewed on 17-05-2023
Autumn Kaiser(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 21-10-2022 Our wedding was beautiful and Michelle was absolutely the best coordinator ever. So many times I thought for sure we were missing a detail or running behind, but Michelle was right there to help plan everything out before and during the event. Top of the line service. Thanks for making it great! Reviewed on 09-12-2022
Christie Lewis(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 19-11-2022 Michelle was very detailed and organized in helping us plan our day. She was so flexible and helped the whole event run smoothly. We were there on a cold day in November with about 150 guests. The venue was plenty warm enough, the lighting was perfect, and the dance floor was big and open. The transition from the open winery for the public until 5pm to our reception at 6pm was seamless. The staff was gracious and helpful the whole night including helping us take down our decorations at the end. The food was delicious. I would recommend Michelle and Defiance Ridge to anyone looking to plan a beautiful wedding any time of year. Reviewed on 22-11-2022
Caroline Orban(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 28-05-2022 Have your wedding at Defiance Ridge Vineyards!! One of our favorite things about having our wedding at Defiance Ridge was the ability to use different parts of the property for different parts of the day. Their property is beautiful in any season. Michelle is also amazing to work with! Highly recommend Reviewed on 06-11-2022
Anna Shreves(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 05-08-2022 What an amazing place!! We recently got engaged and then married at Defiance Ridge. Everything was perfect from beginning to end!! The venue was gorgeous, drinks were great, and the food was phenomenal!! All of our guests raved about the food. Michelle, the event coordinator, is a gem!! She knows her stuff, was easy to communicate with, and made my day super smooth! Michelle made sure to connect and guide all of my other vendors like DJ, photographer, etc. I didn't have to think about anything the day of except just having a great time. They take care of everything at the venue from food to drinks to linens and chairs. This made wedding planning such a breeze so that we didn't have to book individual vendors. We definitely picked the perfect place and it will be a special place to continue to visit in the future! Highly, highly recommend!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reviewed on 20-09-2022
Mackenzie Mills(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 17-06-2022 We LOVED everything about our June wedding at Defiance Ridge. After the wedding we got so many compliments about our food, the schedule, the staff, and the venue itself. Michelle S. is the best wedding coordinator and she made the planning process and the day of a breeze. I would 100% recommend having another event at Defiance Ridge in the future. Reviewed on 19-09-2022
Fiona Primo(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 30-07-2022 Loved this venue! Everything was beautiful and the food was delicious. Reviewed on 27-08-2022
Liese Schmidt(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 15-04-2022 This was such a wonderful venue, and Michelle was so great to work with. Even from the first meeting with her, she answered all of our questions before we even asked. She was very quick to respond, and was just a lovely and fun person to work with! The day/night of the wedding, even when the weather wouldn't cooperate, everything went off without a hitch. The food was amazing, and the service was top notch! I would HIGHLY recommend this venue and Michelle to anyone! You can place your full trust that they will do everything in their power to ensure that your special day is wonderful! Reviewed on 05-07-2022
Mycah Meers(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 27-05-2022 The venue was BEAUTIFUL! It truly is a wonderful place to get married. Michelle, the wedding coordinator for the venue made everything so seamless and easy. Highly recommend checking out this venue for your special day! Reviewed on 29-06-2022
Andrea Rubino(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 09-04-2022 If I could give DRV 10 stars, I would. We viewed two other wineries and upon going to DRV, we both walked out saying, that's the one. We love the ambiance, the views, the ceremony area and the reception space. The food was AMAZING and we received so many compliments from our guests regarding how good it was! The bar service was also on point. Several of our other vendors even commented on how accommodating and friendly every DRV teammember was while they were setting up. Last but not least, we had such a positive experience working with Michelle, the wedding coordinator. She gave us great advice, was always available for any and all questions throughout the planning process (never making us feel bad for asking so many questions), and was a great point person to help us navigate everything leading up to the big day. She is seriously amazing and DRV is lucky to have her. We would absolutely recommend DRV for your wedding ceremony and reception, or just the reception. We could not have asked for a more perfect day and that's thanks to the team at DRV. Reviewed on 23-05-2022
Shannon Giles(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 12-03-2022 Defiance Ridge was the first (and only) venue we looked at. We knew right away it would be perfect. Michelle, our coordinator, was so helpful in the planning process and when it came to the day of. I knew I didn’t have to worry because she is so great at her job. I had planned for an outside ceremony, but we had a cold day in March, so we were able to have a beautiful ceremony inside and Michelle and her team quickly flipped the room. We got so many compliments on how good the food was, and how much fun our guests had at the reception. I couldn’t imagine a better venue. Everything was perfect! Reviewed on 14-03-2022
Jocelyn Ajibola(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 10-10-2020 Best Wedding Venue Ever! The whole experience was so amazing we got married there twice! The first one was a super small last minute ceremony because of covid but we had a big celebration at the same place the next year. The event coordinator, Michelle, was so helpful and really made us feel like we were in good hands. The winery is beautiful and there are so many great places to take pictures. The food was so good it was hard to choose what to put on the menu for our events. I loved the indoor-outdoor space that was perfect for the uncertain weather in October. Everything was amazing I highly recommend getting married there or just going on any other day for great wine and food! Reviewed on 25-12-2021
Emily Nosce(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 13-11-2021 Defiance Ridge Vineyards is an absolutely beautiful place to have your wedding. Michelle is amazing at her job and answered any questions that we as a couple had and even ones that our parents had about the process and the venue. She made sure we understood everything and had all our bases covered. Additionally, because of COVID we chose to reschedule from October 2020 to Nov 2021. We were extremely lucky she had dates available, and we were so grateful that she was so flexible with our decision to push it back. She even stayed part of the night to make sure everything was running smoothly! The food was also absolutely amazing, everything we tasted at the menu tastings was delicious it made it hard to choose! They were luckily very accommodating with the food menu offering vegetarian, kids, and were sensitive to the food allergies of our guests. Everyone loved the food and our signature cocktail, a sangria, was a big hit too!The room is super spacious with the fireplaces on either side of the room, which kept things toasty even in November. Additionally, she allowed us to take some beautiful pictures on the property beforehand!Everyone was talking about how beautiful everything was! Everything was simply perfect! My only wish is that the night would have lasted longer because it seemed like the night just flew by! Reviewed on 08-12-2021
Kelsey Spencer(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 20-11-2021 The team at Defiance Ridge was incredible! From our venue tour to the night of our wedding, everything was perfect. Michelle was so accommodating and our day wouldn’t have been possible without the friendly staff. Highly recommended!! Reviewed on 08-12-2021
Breanna Freeman(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 15-10-2021 We thoroughly enjoyed our experience with Defiance Ridge Vineyards. This was only the third venue we toured and we knew immediately we wanted to get married here. It’s beautiful as it is, the food is impeccable and the staff was extremely friendly. Big shout out to Michelle, the wedding coordinator, who went above and beyond to make sure our day was perfect! We can’t thank them enough. All our guests seemed to have had an amazing time and enjoyed the food, drinks and atmosphere. Reviewed on 08-12-2021
Morgan Bond(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 05-11-2021 I don't have enough amazing words to describe this day. Michelle and her team accommodated every single one of my needs. The bridal suite was amazing and she accommodating letting us in early so we could finish in time. Michelle was great to communicate with via email. She gave great input when needed that helped make things easier with the photographer and DJ. Michelle made me feel at ease through out the whole day and into the night. She knew where to find people, when we needed to be certain places and how to make sure things ran smoothly. The venue was absolutely gorgeous. We had access to use the whole vineyard for pictures and Michelle made sure to have the staff clean the leaves from around the property. The food was absolutely INCREDIBLE. Days after the event, guests were messaging my husband and I letting us know how amazing the food was. The bar was staffed well and the wine was a hit as always. I would get married here 1000x over. Michelle even worked with my mom to surprise my husband and I with a firework show. This is the best venue and I am so happy I got to spend the best day of my life at my favorite place. We are so very thankful for the staff at Defiance Ridge. Reviewed on 07-12-2021
Jenn K(other)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 01-10-2021 My daughters wedding was everything she dreamed of at DRV !The venue staff were top notch! The food was delicious! I felt like I could really enjoy myself knowing they had it all covered! It’s a beautiful place and I highly recommend! Reviewed on 05-11-2021
Samantha Atkinson(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 09-10-2021 Defiance Ridge is where you want to get married! Not only is it a beautiful venue with amazing vineyard views, but Michelle will make your day absolutely perfect. She walked us through the planning process with ease and was there to help us with any uncertainty in our decisions. We are so grateful for the entire Defiance Ridge team! Our day went off without a hitch thanks to them and we will remember it forever. We love you Michelle! Reviewed on 27-10-2021
Miranda Merz(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 17-09-2021 Wow! Just wow!! We couldn't have asked for a more perfect place to have our wedding! From start to finish, this venue and it's AMAZING coordinator Michelle, made our wedding everything we could've wanted and MORE! She is professional and knows exactly what she is doing! It made my life so much easier when I knew Michelle was in charge and she would do nothing short of an incredible job! This venue location is absolutely gorgeous!! Talk about amazing photo opportunities, we were able to have our first look IN THE VINEYARD! It was so romantic and the pictures were incredible! Having an outdoor (but covered) venue is perfect when your worried about planning a wedding during COVID! The breeze on the dance floor in the evening was so perfect! Michelle and her staff will make your day everything you've dreamed of for a perfect winery wedding! Reviewed on 27-09-2021
Rachel Brant(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 28-08-2021 DRV- where do I begin. The grounds are already beautiful- but the way Michelle and her team transformed the venue to our gorgeous ceremony and reception area was like a dream. Michelle is attentive, easy to get ahold of, kind, and one of the most hard working women ever! She and the rest of the DRV team truly make it their goal to ensure each bride and groom have the wedding of their dreams. ALSO- wedding food is usually so-so, but even a month later people are telling us how amazing the food was at DRV during our reception. To any bride considering DRV- please believe me when I say it’s worth it!! Ps- opt for their fireworks display! It was a huge hit!! Reviewed on 15-09-2021
Sarah Cayce(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 03-09-2021 We could not have asked for a better experience! Michelle is incredible - she handled absolutely everything flawlessly and without any stress. The venue was stunning and an incredible solution for COVID-land concerns. Everything about our wedding was wonderful and we never could have done it without Defiance Ridge, Michelle, and the amazing crew at the winery. Highly highly recommend!! Reviewed on 10-09-2021
Amanda Logan(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 07-08-2021 Absolutely beautiful.This is the first venue we toured and we knew immediately it was exactly what we wanted.Michelle is so great to work with, she's flexible, knowledgable, and can make it happen. She's also enjoyable to work with! We had a lot fun in the planning process and working with DRV. We were overwhelmed with the table arrangements and all the options available, but Michelle helped SO much. Every time we reached out with questions, she had multiple solutions. The venue is absolutely beautiful, it had everything we could possibly wanted. The view and setting is picturesque, all of our guests were impressed! As we're getting our pictures back, I'm just stunned. The reception area is beautiful, the open sides allow for views of the grounds, the string lights give the best ambiance, and they were super flexible on the layout and setup of the area.The food and drinks were incredible. Numerous guests keep reaching out to us to tell us that this was the best wedding food they've ever had! Again, I cannot say enough positive things about Defiance Ridge. It was the setting I've dreamed about for our wedding and I'm just so grateful for the entire experience. We will definitely be back as guests and will be celebrating all future anniversaries here! Reviewed on 23-08-2021
Molly Tyler(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 18-06-2021 We spotted this vineyard while driving to a hiking spot during COVID quarantine – I half-jokingly said it was pretty and that we should look it up to see if they do weddings and I'm so glad I followed through! I don't know whether or call it luck, fate, or something else, but we had the most perfect wedding here.The staff – especially Michelle – are absolutely amazing. Everyone is so sweet and helpful. Wedding planning and the big event itself were a breeze in big part because of them. Michelle answered all my questions and was there the day of to make sure everything ran smoothly.On top of that, you really get it all at Defiance Ridge: gorgeous views, the ideal outdoor ceremony spot, and an air-conditioned reception space that lets you keep that outdoor feel while staying cool in the summer. Our wedding happened to be on a record-breakingly hot day in June (I think it hit 100) and everyone said the reception was great.And the food! Our guests were so impressed with their meals, everything at Defiance Ridge is delicious. Michelle and the kitchen staff are super accommodating of dietary restrictions. Plus you get to take advantage of all the delicious wines and craft beers.It's also LGBTQ+ friendly for any other same-sex couples looking a venue. Everyone on-site was extremely welcoming and happy to host an event with two brides.I genuinely do not have one bad thing to say about the place! Reviewed on 27-06-2021
Jill A(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 22-05-2021 Michelle at DRV was great to work with! She went the extra mile to make sure that our wedding reception was what we wanted from the decorations to the food and beverages. All the staff were very friendly and helpful. Plus the location was beautiful! Reviewed on 06-06-2021
Amy Feigenbaum(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 15-05-2021 Defiance Ridge Vineyards was the perfect location for my wedding and reception. The outside and inside areas are very spacious and beautiful. There was plenty of room for our guests to roam but the dining room was still intimate enough for a perfect reception. The food was delicious and the bar was able to make my singature drinks without a problem. The best part about DRV is Michelle, the event coordinator. She is kind, flexible, and great to work with. I am so happy she was there to help me along the way and the day of, especially having to plan through a pandemic and needing extra questions answered. I highly recommend DRV as a wedding venue. I had the perfect night there and wouldn't change a thing! Reviewed on 01-06-2021
Bethany Hilliard(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 10-04-2021 First of all, my husband & I want to say thank you to Michelle & the Defiance Ridge Vineyards team for making our wedding reception spectacular!We got married on 4/10/21 and only have great things to say about our experience with Defiance Ridge Vineyards. Michelle, the wedding coordinator, was very sweet & helpful throughout the entire wedding planning process & on our big day. She listened to our requests, understood the vibe we wanted for our wedding reception & helped our wedding day go smoothly. She paid attention to the details that mattered to us. The weather was rainy/cold/yucky, but none of our guests noticed because they were having such a great time. We had planned fireworks & Michelle was flexible throughout the evening to ensure we got the firework show we wanted despite the bad weather! The firework show was awesome & definitely worth the money. Our guests loved it & it was a special moment for my husband & I, not to mention the awesome photo op! Additionally, we got so many compliments on the food at the reception. So many of our guests said it was the best wedding food they ever had. Also, the alcohol selection was more abundant than at a typical wedding venue, which we appreciated. With the upgraded package, we had all domestic beers, seltzer’s, craft beers, 6 wine choices & all top shelf liquors. There was something for everyone! My husband & I are so happy we chose Defiance Ridge Vineyards as our wedding reception venue. We had so much fun & we know our guests did too! The big fireplace, the indoor/outdoor feel, the string lights & the big dance floor were the details that contributed to the wedding reception we always imagined. We made great memories & will talk about this night for years to come. We would definitely recommended Defiance Ridge Vineyards for anyone looking for a beautiful, fun & spacious venue. Thanks again to Michelle & the DRV team! Reviewed on 10-05-2021
Aly Nolting(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 24-04-2021 Breathetaking views, beautifully decorated, and just a dream. Reviewed on 03-05-2021
Mark Uhrhan(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 26-12-2020 Defiance Ridge Vineyard was the perfect place to have our wedding. The views are breathtaking, the staff is top notch, and the food is some of the best I've ever had! The wedding coordinator, Michelle, is a PRO! She helped guide us through all the decisions before our special day, and made the day of the wedding flow so easily. She was on top of every detail, and was very accommodating to our special requests. Reviewed on 23-04-2021
Lindsay Melchiorri(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 18-09-2020 I do not think I could recommend this venue enough! It is a STUNNING location and Michelle is amazing! She is so accommodating to your specific needs. She and her team did such an amazing job setting things up that day. I got so many raving reviews about the location and venue from my guests, as well. There are many options within the venue to have your reception (inside, outside, or both). It was truly perfect! Reviewed on 01-10-2020
Dara Woodruff(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 15-08-2020 Our venue choice could not have been better. The setting is gorgeous and clean, the employees & Michelle were polite and professional & really went above and beyond! I have already recommended the venue to my friend who’s engaged and they picked this venue for their wedding as well. I will recommend this venue for food, the sights, the beautiful setting and the coordinator. Reviewed on 01-10-2020
Kris Morris(parent)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 04-09-2020 Kris M Reviewed on 30-09-2020
Stephanie Unger(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 25-07-2020 From the moment I walked into the place, I knew it had to be our venue. The price, location, the way it's already decorated made the decision so simple! On top of that, Michelle made it so easy! She was prompt, responsive, SO SWEET, and when we would pop in for lunch, she made sure we were taken care of! The day of is always crazy busy, and that girl worked her tail off! She makes sure everything is set up and perfect. I am impressed with the services offered, the fireworks display, the food (mashed potatoes are so amazing), and the professionalism. I would do it all over again if I could! Thank you Michelle for everything you do for us brides!!!!!! Reviewed on 15-09-2020
Lauren Crocker(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 07-08-2020 Defiance Ridge did a FABULOUS job hosting our wedding reception. The food was phenomenal. Michelle was AMAZING to work with. She is very responsive with communication. The layout of the venue is so spacious! I would highly recommend booking this venue. Reviewed on 09-09-2020
Hannah Frederickson(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 08-08-2020 Defiance Ridge was truly an incredible experience for our wedding on 8/8. The venue, ambiance, and atmosphere are unparalleled, and we were certainly picky in our selection! The inside space was perfectly appointed and channeled the best of Chip and Joanna Gaines vibe. The outside view was breathtaking with the vineyard and extensive mature gardens. Most importantly, the even coordinator, Michelle, was phenomenal. Unfortunately, our wedding had to move from 5/16 due to the pandemic and Michelle was such a source of comfort through the panic. She actively worked to find an alternate date for us and immediately reached out when a cancelation came through. Michelle was thorough, detail oriented, and agile. We had a firework show (all guests agreed this was the highlight of the night) and Michelle was diligently watching the weather and adjusting the timeline to ensure everything went off without issue. She’s a jewel!!Food was delicious, service solid... can’t say enough about this venue! Reviewed on 28-08-2020
Megan Niemeyer(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 27-06-2020 Michelle at Defiance Ridge was great to work with! Very timely responses and helped us navigate all the COVID regulations. Our wedding day was perfect with fireworks to end the night! Everyone highly complimented the scenery, food and fireworks show. We got way more than what we anticipated for the money! Reviewed on 20-08-2020
Lauren Hasse(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 02-11-2019 I cannot say enough about how wonderful Defiance Ridge Vineyards is! My husband and I knew very quickly that this is where we wanted to have our wedding. The staff is super accommodating, kind, personable and quick to do whatever they can for you! Everyone there treats you like a friend. Working with Michelle was absolutely wonderful. She's will make sure your day is perfect, and give you all the advise and guidance you need to make the right decisions for you and your day, and make sure everything goes off without a hitch. The grounds are beautiful, there are so many places to get amazing pictures! Not only did I have my wedding here, but my bachelorette party started here. Our friends and family that attending the bachelorette could not stop talking about how wonderful it was and how excited they were for the wedding! Our wedding was in November and our guests are still talking about it and many of them have been back! I would recommend DRV for any event, but especially a wedding! Reviewed on 20-02-2020
Briana Lewis(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 14-12-2019 We recently got married at Defiance Ridge on 12/14/19. Our Event Coordinator, Megan, was amazing. The staff was very quick to get all of our food served. The bar service was also quick and I got so many compliments on how good the drinks were. If you are looking for a beautiful and spacious venue this is the way to go. Also, this place was budget friendly especially for a winery. We had a blast and everything went so smoothly. Reviewed on 24-12-2019
Erin Adlon(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 14-09-2019 Beautiful venue. delicious food. friendly staff. Reviewed on 15-12-2019
Amanda Puhlmann(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 22-09-2019 Michelle, the Event Coordinator, made planning our ceremony and reception at Defiance Ridge Vineyard so easy. She gave my husband and I such a confidence in the venue. Ryan and I like many couples had many questions and Michelle answered all our emails very punctually and made time to meet and talk in person too. But not only was Michelle great during the planning but her and the rest of the staff at Defiance Ridge went above and beyond on our actual wedding day. Everyone was very attentive and Michelle worked like secret ninja behind the scenes. One of the great things about Defiance is there ability to have a Plan B or indoor option for inclimate weather. We did have to decide to go with our Plan B the morning of the wedding due to rain. And the switch went off without a hitch. Many of the guest even commented on how swiftly the staff changed the space over. My husband and I would definitely recommend anyone in the market for a wedding venue to check out Defiance Ridge Vineyard. Staff was amazing to work with, the scenery is beautiful,and the food was amazing. Reviewed on 31-10-2019
Bridget Haas(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 06-09-2019 Absolutely Perfect! With the help of the amazing staff at Defiance Ridge Vineyards we pulled off our surprise wedding! Everything from start to finish went smoothly! Beautiful venue! Amazing food! Attentive staff! Above and beyond our expectations! Reviewed on 31-10-2019
Crystal Pham(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 21-09-2019 Absolutely the BEST day ever! We had the perfect Wedding Day, thanks to all the staff at DRV. Michelle, the Event Coordinator, is so pleasant to work with. Right from the start, she didn't make us feel pressured to commit when we first came to view the venue. It was her kindness and professional demeanor that won us over and we booked the venue then and there. The food is excellent, the wine is fantastic, the atmosphere is comfortable and the views are awesome . DRV is a hidden gem and I rave about this Vineyard to everyone. Definitely our new favorite place. Reviewed on 31-10-2019
Lacee Pitts(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 20-09-2019 We absolutely loved everything about defiance ridge vineyards for our wedding! We just got married on 9/20/2019 and it was beautiful! The food was absolutely delicious, & the drinks were superb! I must add, Michelle was absolutely amazing, the moment we met her , I knew I wanted to work with her immediately, and my husband felt the same! I absolutely recommend defiance ridge vineyards! Price point was great too!! ♥️♥️ Reviewed on 30-10-2019
tracy lierman(parent)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 18-10-2019 We worked with Michelle Serles and she was outstanding!! I am the mother of the groom but was very involved in the wedding planning and we made lots of changes that Defiance Ridge had never done before but they made it happen for us! Everyone's personality was amazing from day one to the day of the wedding. And the weather was awesome:-) Reviewed on 30-10-2019
Brent Gerke(groom)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 05-10-2019 Defiance is amazing. Our wedding and reception took place on the same day as their record day for attendance and everything was perfectly in place with time to spare before our events began. Michelle is a national treasure. Reviewed on 09-10-2019
Tom Breiten(guest)1 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 25-05-2019 May 25, 2019 wedding was a complete service failure. Over promise and under deliver on many levels from planner absence to inadequate staff for the size of wedding party (170 people). Bar inside venue that was reported to be open for the event was not, forcing people to go outside venue to wine tasting area for drinks. Line was 12 people deep waiting over ten minutes as the one bar tender was overwhelmed. Owner does not take a personal interest ensuring event runs smoothly. I could go in but I think this gets the message across. I strongly recommend against this venue for any large-special event. Reviewed on 04-07-2019
Mary Breiten(parent)1 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 25-05-2019 Lovely place for lunch, but before you book a wedding or special event, be sure to write in the contract: \"Event Manager and Event Coordinator will be present at your rehearsal and wedding/event, and will perform only the function of manager/coordinator.\" Illness prevented the event coordinator from working my daughter's wedding, and the front of house manager Lynn was provided as the substitute. Except she was also serving dinner and working behind the bar, resulting in a serious lack of service, and quite a bit of stress and confusion. Also be sure to write in the contract: \" The bar in the pavilion will be open and staffed during the event.\" Despite several verbal assurances from various employees (Michelle, the former event coordinator, Trevor, another manager, and Lynn), that this would happen, it was not open at the wedding, where over 160 guests had to walk into the tasting bar to be served by one bartender. Most importantly, write in your contract: \"Excellent service will be provided by enough staff to serve your wedding or special event.\" While most wedding venues would consider this common practice, at Defiance Ridge, if it is not written in the contract, it is not provided. Unfortunately, several attempts to request the owner offer a partial refund or even an accounting of responsibility or apology were futile, despite the fact the owner was not present at the wedding (gift cards were offered as a sign of \"goodwill\"). His reply to our letters was that Defiance Ridge fulfilled it's contractual obligation. If you are considering a large event here, be sure to get those items in writing because they might prevent your special event from being substandard.*Reply to Owner: I firmly stand by my review, and now will include poor customer service. Having worked in a high profile salon in the St Louis area as a customer service coordinator, \"the customer is always right\ Reviewed on 28-06-2019
Cassie Barry(bride)1 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 25-05-2019 Very disappointed in our experience. They lacked any customer service, our wedding coordinator changed twice and we didn’t have an official wedding coordinator for the rehearsal or day of our wedding. Would NOT recommend. Reviewed on 28-06-2019
Heather Milligan(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 10-05-2019 This is the most beautiful venue! There are so many options for pictures and the house for bride/bridesmaids to get ready is lovely! Lisa, the coordinator, is so helpful and responsive. They were extremely flexible with me and my crazy requests! Food was delicious and drinks were plentiful. I truly believe Lisa did everything she could to decrease my stress level on our wedding day- she took care of everything and I didn’t even hear a word. Most of my guests says “best wedding ever!” Reviewed on 07-06-2019
Faith Radasch(bride)4 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 22-09-2018 We have been patrons of defiance ridge since I was little my mother knew the original owner and I’ve always had a blast hanging out there. The venue changed hands and it was even more beautiful than before. However we’re starting to question the new staff and management. our wedding planner was Michelle she was amazing even got me wine slushees they the best part The day of the wedding was amazing and everything was going great as planed until the food. There propane tank wouldn’t work so they couldn’t cook the food, we were told they had back up plans on the way and should take one hour. We thought this was fine after all things happen and they were working on fixing it they just needed an hour, however it took 3 hours to get the food and half of my guests never received food. Which was amazing once they were received. One of my bridesmaids asked a staff questions about it and she snapped at her until she said I was the one asking not her, the staffs demeanor immediately changed and she rushed off to get answers. The cake was the next issue, after getting tired of waiting for all of the food we decided to entertain our guests by cutting the cake, I had over 200 guests and enough cake for all of them. They served the cake but only one sheet of it they didn’t serve the other flavors and they sent me home with 2.5 sheet cakes why they didn’t serve more if it I don’t have any idea but I wasted so much cake and money cuz the staff couldn’t figure out how to serve cake. Because it was 9 pm before my guests received dinner we asked the dj and photographer to stay an extra hour and they did (originally had them till 10 asked them to stay till 11). But my parents asked the place if they would compensate us somehow since we had so many issues, they asked them to pay for the extra hour of dj and photograph so our guests could actually have a chance to dance and have some fun but they said no. We also had ordered a nacho bar to be set out towards the end of the night that went to waste they put the nacho bar out at 1030 pm guests were leaving and some were just finishing dinner, it ended up being another waste of money because guests either were just starting their dinner or leaving. So instead of offering to remove those off our price list or paying for the dj they instead offered my OUT OF TOWN/state guests a free wine tasting (worth about $5 ) none of my guests were ever going to return it made no sense. So my parents asked for them to give us a discount/refund because they didn’t keep there promises to us and feed our guests or have things run smoothly again they said no. At this point I had, had hungry guests, wasted cake, more expensive dj and photographer and a wasted nacho bar and they still said no to our reasonable demands. As the bride I was kept in the dark for most of these going in’s until after the wedding so I couldn’t complain on the day of (how it should be ) they told my parents that we should have told them that we were having so many issues on the day of so they could fix it then. But they knew about all of the problems. I was disappointed for the way the management acted after the fact. All negatives aside my guests all had an amazing time and I loved my wedding day. I enjoyed myself a lot and was able to overlook the food problem for a short while.Being one of their first weddings since changing hands I think for the most part the execution of the event went well the beauty of the event was perfect we recomend using Reviewed on 02-12-2018
MELISSA VAUGHAN(bride)5 out of 5 Rating
Our wedding day was one of the best days of our lives!! Michelle made things so easy and smooth that day! Our guests had nothing but nice things to say not only about the venue but the staff was very professional and awesome to work with! Reviewed on 18-10-2018
Julie Kraemer(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 29-09-2018 I highly recommend this venue!!! The venue was a dream; I definitely got the wedding of my dreams. I really enjoyed working with Michelle Serles, Event Coordinator; she made sure the day was flawless. Also the food was amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Reviewed on 14-10-2018
Jordan Rymer(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 28-09-2018 My husband and I had our wedding here back in September. I must say we couldnt not have picked a better place! The evening was beautiful and Michelle helped us make everything perfect! I cannot tell you how many compliments we got on our selection of venue! The food was fantastic and even accommodated to those with dietary restrictions! The staff was on top of everything (drinks, food, plates, empty glasses). I am 100% satisfied with everything here! Reviewed on 10-10-2018
a member (bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 05-09-2018 We had our wedding and reception at Defiance Ridge in May 2018. The venue was absolutely beautiful and we received rave reviews about the venue and the food. The staff was very accommodating and the day was absolutely perfect! Reviewed on 18-07-2018
Whitney Day(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 19-05-2018 We received so many compliments on the scenery at Defiance Ridge and how wonderful the reception was! We also had a lot of compliments on the food! The weather put a little hitch into the set up time but everyone pulled together to make the wedding of our dreams. Michelle was great to work with and our only regret is that it didn’t last longer! Reviewed on 09-07-2018
Amelia R(bride)2 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 26-08-2019 The inside of the main event building has been redone and is beautiful! The outdoor reception space is fine but has not been updated, it's your typical patio. We met with Michelle, she was great and answered all our questions. However my first impression with the staff made me ready to leave without seeing the place. We had an appointment with Michelle just before the winery technically opened, and since we weren't sure where to meet her, I knocked on the door and waved at the first person I saw (not Michelle, another employee whose name I did not catch). She came to the door, opened it a crack, and legitimately rolled her eyes while very rudely saying \"We're not open yet.\" Her demeanor totally changed when I told her we were there to see the wedding venue space and she let us right in—but my mind had been made up that this was not the level of friendliness and service I wanted from my venue. Reviewed on 26-06-2018
Nicole Abbott(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 17-11-2017 I highly recommend Defiance Ridge for a wedding venue. Our wedding was beautiful! Michelle, the events coordinator, was so wonderful to work with and made the whole process stress free. Reviewed on 06-01-2018
Jane Jardine(wedding party)3 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 06-01-2018 We have been coming to Wine Country Gardens for about 4 years & have enjoyed our time here. Unfortunately, lately, the restrooms need a good cleaning! I hope we are able to come back next year! Reviewed on 06-11-2016
Courtney Phillips(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 14-10-2016 We loved Wine Country Gardens from the first time that we saw it! The venue is romantic and beautiful. Chris was a pleasure to work with and extremely accommodating. We loved everything about the venue and we're so glad we had our wedding there! Reviewed on 27-10-2016
Katie S(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 08-09-2017 Wine Country Gardens was absolutely perfect for my wedding! There's plenty of room for any sized wedding and they are so accommodating! I would definitely recommend them for every wedding Reviewed on 20-10-2016
Rebecca Nuckolls(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 24-06-2016 Everything went as it was supposed to, the food was delicious, and the venue was beautiful. You barely need to add any decoration to it. The owner, Chris, is very helpful and answers any questions you have. We had a great evening! Reviewed on 27-06-2016
Becky Thiele(bride)4 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 30-04-2016 The people at Wine Country Gardens are great! We got so many compliments on how good the food was and how well the bartenders mixed the drinks! We had to move the ceremony inside due to rain and they got it done in minutes. I really loved that there were so many places to take pictures at the venue and that we got the whole site after 4pm. \r\rThe only downside was that we did not get the vegetarian plates that we requested. It was supposed to be something like pasta primavera. This situation was partially my fault because I forgot to tell them what tables to put vegetarian dishes. However, when we came up to a member of the staff just minutes after dinner started and asked if we could still have the vegetarian plates we ordered, a staff member just went over to the buffet and grabbed everything that was not meat. Sides are not a full meal to a vegetarian and I fear that we offended our several vegetarian guests. Also, I wish the venue had had a contract. That way both parties know what is expected of both the venue and the bride and groom. Overall, though - loved it!! Reviewed on 04-05-2016
Anonymous (bride)5 out of 5 Rating
we couldn't have found a better venue for our daughters June 2015 wedding! Wine Country Gardens was outstanding, venue, food, service, atmosphere, everything! Chris, the owner, was so easy to work with and always ready to answer questions, provide guidance and just be so helpful! Her staff was great! Our daughter and son in law had the wedding of their dreams! I'd recommend WCG to anyone and everyone! A pop up rain cloud delayed the ceremony start by only 15 minutes and they were so quick to get everything set up quickly so we could proceed- it was a wonderful magical evening! We heard so many compliments about what a beautiful wedding it was! Thanks Chris and team!! Reviewed on 10-07-2015
a member (bride)4 out of 5 Rating
I had my wedding at this venue and it was absolutely GORGEOUS. This place is stunning, no doubt about it. The only complaint I have is that the sale coordinator, Chris, is a little unresponsive. In my experience you have to contact her twice in order to get a response. But the day of, everything went great. Food was amazing and of course the grounds are beautiful. I would recommend this venue to anyone. Reviewed on 09-06-2015
Danielle Potts(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 03-10-2014 Wine Country Gardens was the best venue for our wedding. It was absolutely perfect! Reviewed on 10-11-2014
Britain J(bride)2 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 12-07-2014 I had my rehearsal dinner and reception at the wine country gardens. It was very beautiful but I had some issues. First and foremost, I was told I would be able to decorate the night before if I booked my rehearsal dinner there (this was a MUST for me when chosing my venue. I was later informed that they double booked the day and booked another reception that didn't end until a half hour after my ceremony started! Needless to say all of my decorations didn't get put up and I was very horrified. I also never got an appology from the owner, which really was all I wanted. Also, I was told I could play the first dance song from an ipod only to find out during the reception that it would be nearly impossible (though I luckily had some persistant bridesmaids). \rOverall, make sure anything you want is written in the contract. \rLastly, the workers were VERY nice and helpful. Reviewed on 19-08-2014
caylie enlow(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 07-06-2014 My wedding and reception were BEAUTIFUL! It stormed all day and we even suffered tornado sirens, but we were able to have the outdoor wedding that I dreamed of! Perfect for outdoor weddings because they have such beautiful scenery and also several indoor options if it rains! Reviewed on 26-06-2014
Emily Nicoletti(bride)4 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 26-10-2013 Wine Country Gardens is a beautiful property. Chris, the owner, was very nice and helpful with our wedding planning. They are very flexible in meeting with clients and provided great service up to the day of the wedding. The service the night of the wedding I felt was A-Ok. I had a few minor complaints from guests after the event. My only complaint: I tried to get a bottle of beer after the bar switched from open bar to cash bar, and having a wedding gown on I didn't really have a pocket to have cash on me. When I ordered my beer, the bartender rudely reminded me that it was now cash bar and I needed to pay for my beer before she would give it to me...pretty embarrassing! They could have simply added it to the tab for the night if they were really concerned about getting paid for the beer. But for the industry and how much we paid to have this venue, if I were the bartender I would have just handed the beer to the bride and said congratulations. Overall, a good experience Reviewed on 12-11-2013
Angelina Pucci(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 12-10-2013 We had the ceremony and reception here and it was just stunning! The views, the atmosphere made it feel romantic and intimate. The openness at the reception made you feel close to the outside. The staff are so friendly and food was fantastic! My family and friends said it was one of the most fun weddings they have been to! Reviewed on 03-11-2013
Kanna (bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 17-08-2013 We fell in love with WCG the minute we stepped foot on the property. We knew it was the one. And it was absolutely perfect. Everyone was so accommodating, the staff was extremely helpful, and they let us do pretty much whatever we wanted! It was gorgeous. The food was delicious. We had our rehearsal dinner there too! Everything was amazing. Couldn't have asked for anything better or more perfect. Highly recommend it if you're looking for an outdoor wedding! Reviewed on 12-09-2013
stephanie Lowe(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 04-05-2013 I had my wedding ceremony and reception at wine country gardens, and it was beautiful. Whats nice about this place is that there is an indoor and outdoor area so you dont have to worry about the possibility of rain. The winery is gorgeous with tons of flowers outside and a great view of the river valley (it sits up high on a hill). Chris, the wedding coordinator was very laid back and easily adapted to fit my needs. The only negative thing i have to say about this place is that things seemed a little disorganized the day of the wedding (we had to rush to get the tables ready before the reception because we couldn't set up ahead of time because they have regular winery customers during the day). The price is very reasonable as well and the food was great! Reviewed on 20-06-2013
Julia Jarrett(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 01-06-2013 We had a great experience with Wine Country Gardens. Chris was very helpful and listened to everything that we said. Steve was AWESOME and did a fantastic job taking the stress out of our big day! The food was awesome and the venue was beautiful. We would recommend Wine Country Gardens for a fun and relaxed wedding. Reviewed on 19-06-2013
Amanda Crocker(bride)4 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 05-05-2012 We recently had our reception at Wine Country Gardens on 5/11/2013. We were looking for a laid back feel to our reception. We really liked the indoor outdoor feel of the place and that we could pretty much decorate how we wanted (not a whole lot of restrictions). We were strictly taking our pictures at the ceremony site and the reception site. The grounds are absolutely gorgeous. You can tell they really take pride in their property. Kris was very easy to work with during the whole process. \r\rOne side note, we thought it was odd that they didn't have an agreement, but everything seemed to work out even without an agreement. Reviewed on 04-06-2013
Amber Thomure(bride)4 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 19-10-2012 They did an awesome job with the food and service! We had to move my long time dream of an outdoor wedding inside and they made it beautiful! Food was excellent! The only thing I would say I didn't like was the way they work with you before the wedding. Although, I planned from a state away and my fiance oversea's.. it was very difficult to keep in contact with the owner who handled all wedding arrangements. Reviewed on 05-11-2012
Amelia Mierzwa(bride)4 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 21-09-2012 We were treated very well from beginning to end. The owner is very flexible and easy going. We didn't get to do a tasting with the food, but the menu is impressive, and the presentation ended up being excellent. It's such a beautiful venue, where you can host everything from the ceremony, cocktail hour, reception, and pictures. Reviewed on 23-10-2012
Kelly Cherven(bride)4 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 15-09-2012 Absolutely perfect! Very nice and very helpful! Couldn't have gone smoother. Reviewed on 02-10-2012
Ashlee Fields(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 01-09-2011 I just got married at Wine Country Gardens on 9/1/12. I really couldn't be happier with how Wine Country Gardens handled the whole day. We had some challenging weather conditions, but the entire staff went out of their way to set up seating in both indoor and outdoor locations so that we were prepared for anything. Everything ran so smoothly, thanks to Steve and the entire staff. We have received a lot of compliments from our guests on how beautiful the venue was, how amazing the food was, and how great the bar was. Wine Country Gardens is a great venue with a lot to offer, and I would definitely recommend it to anyone. Reviewed on 14-09-2012
Patty McGee(guest)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 24-05-2009 I had the pleasure of serving as a coordinator, DJ/emcee, and guest at a wedding at WCG this weekend. I was incredibly impressed by how easily the staff went with the flow of a very precarious weather situation, and Steve was so helpful and the easiest banquet director I have ever worked with. The venue was beautiful. I will definitely be recommending WCG to future brides and friends. Reviewed on 02-09-2012
Cindy Timpone(parent)5 out of 5 Rating
My daughter's wedding and reception were held at Wine Country Gardens on August 25, 2012. Everything was perfect! The grounds were beautiful (in spite of drought conditions throughout the summer) and the staff was fabulous to work with. The food was excellent. Mary Jo did an excellent job at the bar and there were no long lines. Steve was a fantastic on-site coordinator and responded quickly to every single one of our requests. \rI HIGHLY recommend this venue for any special occassion -big or small. You disappointed. Thank you Chris & Bill and staff! Reviewed on 02-09-2012
Rachel Waser(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 11-08-2012 My husband and I just got married on August 11, 2012 at the Wine Country Gardens. I cannot believe how perfect everything turned out!! Steve, who was the head organizer was AMAZING. He made sure that everything ran smoothly and was so nice. He honestly made the day worry- free. The rest of the staff were also GREAT. The bartenders are so sweet and know how to make a real drink & the wait staff were very kind and helpful. I can go on and on about how happy we were with everything. We got tons of compliments on the beautiful venue, the amazing food and the good drinks. Thank you so much to everyone at the Wine Country Gardens!!! You helped make our wedding day EVERYTHING we ever wanted! Reviewed on 24-08-2012
Dianne Herndon(parent)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 02-07-2011 Wine Country Gardens is a beautiful setting for a wedding/reception. Our son and his wife had an afternoon lunchon reception in July, 2011. The staff was very easy to work with. Chris offered wonderful suggestions which were helpful during the planning process. The day of the reception, the entire staff was attentive to the needs of the group--assuring that the things were replenished and refilled quickly. Everyone had a wonderful time. Many have returned to WCG to enjoy a relaxing afternoon with friends. Reviewed on 10-08-2012
Tina Philipak(guest)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 01-07-2012 A beautiful setting, wonderful food, wine selection and friendly staff. We had visited before on our own, but this was our first time attending a wedding here. I couldn't think of a more picturesque place to have a memorable wedding. Reviewed on 05-08-2012
Joy Schmidt(bride)1 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 06-06-2012 I read the other reviews and I wish I could say the same....I couldn't get the sales manager to respond to any of my e-mails. I would e-mail a question regarding our upgraded menu and would not recieve a response for over 2 weeks. When I would send a follow up email and my question was still not answered. So after three months of trying to get a menu and price from her I gave up and cancelled the event. She didn't respond to that e-mail either so after another 2 weeks my fiance called her and she agreed to return our deposit. It was suppose to take one week but after two weeks he made another phone call. She said she would mail it and we should receive it in a week again. When we received the check it was made out to someone else. We called about the error and her response was, \"then who's wedding did I cancel?\". \r\rI feel I was very patient and gave her ample time to respond to my e-mails. I would never recommend this venue due to the unprofessional service we received. Reviewed on 29-05-2012
Tricia Brinkmann(bride)4 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 11-07-2011 This place had great lunch, delicious wine and a nice atmosphere. It was a sophisicated and at times, riske bachelorette. Very fun! Reviewed on 15-08-2011
Kristy Cross(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 18-06-2011 Absolutely Stunning Venue, best food I've ever had at a wedding!!! The owner Chris was very down to earth and so nice and easy to work with. I would only suggest hashing out all the details with Chris and the guy who coordinates things the day of the reception ahead of time, I think there was a little miscommunication there,He seemed to ask my mom lots of questions that she didn't know about, questions about food and decor details I had already set up before hand; otherwise it was absolutely perfect!!! Reviewed on 06-07-2011
Morgan Brittany(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 11-06-2011 The place itself was amazing!! The lead person there needs to work on being a little more flexible. They are just getting used to having weddings their so they are not pro's at it. With this said they did a great job in the end. Wish i could have tasted food ahead of time but im glad I trusted them, tasty food :) Reviewed on 01-07-2011
tricia wilkison(bride)3 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 28-05-2010 Service really needs to improve, no one from the winery spoke to me or my husband all evening, did not make sure the head table was taken care of at all, did not have room properly set up. Reviewed on 26-08-2010
Dawn Moncey(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 12-06-2010 Chris and the staff at Wine Country Gardens were wonderful! We were running late and trying to time multiple storms that were coming through correctly so the wedding could be outside. Chris remained calm, kept us on schedule and even handed out umbrellas when it started to rain during the ceremony. The food was fabulous! We received so many compliments. Reviewed on 21-08-2010
Hello, I’m Michelle Serles, Events Manager at Defiance Ridge Vineyards. My #1 goal is to help you make your Wedding all you have hoped for. From start to finish, I am here to assist you with great passion, helping to facilitate your plans and bring them to fruition. The team here at DRV brings years of expertise to the table, collaborating to give you a lifetime of memories is our mission. Call/write/inquire to me today, let's get started. Cheers! Michelle ~