Frequently Asked Questions
FAQS about Weddings at Testarossa Vineyards
1. How do I secure the date for my wedding?
2. What is included in my Facility Rental Fee?
3. How do we determine how much wine to purchase?
4. Who do I use as my Caterer?
5. How can I decorate the winery for my wedding?
6. What time can I begin my ceremony at Testarossa Vineyards?
7. Who is responsible for setting up for the event?
8. Do you require liability insurance?
9. What are my music options at the winery?
10. I am a Club Testarossa member, do I get a discount?
1. How do I secure the date for my wedding?
To reserve your wedding date, we require a deposit of 50% of the estimated cost of your Facility Rental Fee and wine purchase.
2. What is included in my Facility Rental Fee?
The Facility Rental Fee includes:
• Use of tables, chairs, china, flatware and Riedel Crystal stemware
• Basic linens in Ivory or Khaki
• An event coordinator to assist with all your needs
• A variety of award-winning Testarossa wines
• Complimentary sodas, bottled water, coffee and tea
• A list of preferred vendors to aid you in the planning process
• Dance floor available for large parties
3. How do we determine how much wine to purchase?
Testarossa Vineyards has many options for purchasing wines for your wedding. You may either go with one of our many packages (some including bottled beer and sparkling wine) or you may purchase your wine by the case. Your event coordinator can assist you in selecting your wines and help to determine the amount.
4. Who do I use as my Caterer?
We do require you use a caterer from our preferred vendor list. There are many professional caterers to choose from, varying in cuisine and price.
5. How can I decorate the winery for my wedding?
There are many ways to personalize your wedding at our winery. Your Testarossa Vineyards event coordinator can assist you in selecting a florist or event designer. Decorations may be set up 2 hours prior to scheduled event start time, and must be taken down the same evening. In order to preserve the historic winery, decorations may not be attached to the walls.
6. What time can I begin my ceremony at Testarossa Vineyards?
Outdoor ceremonies may begin at 6:00pm on our Patio (150 guests max.). Cave ceremonies begin at 6:30pm (80 guests max.). Your total event time is 8 hours, 2 for set-up, 5 for the ceremony and reception and 1 hour for clean-up.
7. Who is responsible for setting up for the event?
Your caterer is responsible for setting up and breaking down all of the tables, linens and chairs, as well as all place settings and buffets. Additionally, they are responsible for cleaning and organizing all of the dishes and the kitchen. Your event coordinator will put together a floor plan to assist you with your table arrangements. Any specific seating and table decorations must be organized with your caterer.
8. Do you require liability insurance?
Testarossa Vineyards requires Special Event Liability Insurance for coverage of us to $1,000,000. Policies may be purchased through your property owner insurance carrier, or through www.wedsafe.com.
9. What are my music options at the winery?
Amplified music may be played indoors for the duration of your event. Non-amplified music is allowed on our outdoor Patio until 8:00pm. Volume levels are at the discretion of Testarossa Vineyards staff, so as not to disturb our neighbors.
10. I am a Club Testarossa member, do I get a discount?
Club Testarossa members receive a 20% discount on their wine purchase, as well as many member benefits throughout the year. More information on Club Testarossa.
