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8 Chains North Winery

8 Chains North Winery

Waterford, VA
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    Kristyna Sent on 10/16/2023
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    Magical Wedding Venue

    8 Chains North Winery was a dream location for our dream wedding. We knew we wanted an outdoor wedding and toured many locations across northern Virginia, including other vineyards and wineries. There was just something else about this one. This boutique winery is so charming and the views from the tasting room are breathtaking. Their spaces allow for a wedding to have a sweet flow to it, as my husband noted at the first time we came “everything is just simple and close and you don’t have to walk a “mile” to get from the ceremony location to the reception”.
    Elly, the event coordinator at the winery, is so easy to work with. Always responsive, always knowledgeable, and she was always open-minded when it came to our unusual ideas. She really is the top of the craft. Her attention to detail and extra care was the icing on the cake. She always made us feel very special and like we were the only ones in the room.
    Unexpectedly a tropical storm decided to be our wedding guest. Well, Elly would always want to talk rainy day plans, which we sort of “hustled through” thinking no way, our wedding day will be bright and sunny! Well, unlike us, Elly was prepared for everything. We still got the most amazing vineyard view for our outdoor, under their roofed pergola ceremony. Throughout the night, many of our guests complimented that our wedding was one of the most beautiful weddings they’ve been to in years.
    One of the best decisions we ever made regarding our wedding was to tie the know at 8 Chains North. The second great decision was to become wine members there; we come there once a month, all the staff is so friendly and accommodating and we feel right at home every time we come out there, rain or shine.

    8 Chains North Winery's reply:

    Kristyna, It has been so fun getting to know you and Ondrej over the last year. From your bright eyed engagement to walking through the planning process. Getting to meet your closest friends, and being a part of your day was the icing on the cake. Depsite tropical storm rain and wind, we made it happen, and it was gorgeous! Working with you was a dream, and it's an added bonus that I get to see you when you come to visit. All the happiness in the world to you both!
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    Christine K. Sent on 10/22/2022
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    Amazing Venue!

    We wanted a venue for 80 people, somewhere with charm that our guests would enjoy. Everywhere we looked was look big, too small, or too industrial. Until we found 8 Chains North. It was the perfect venue - the room is gorgeous and the site fabulous.

    Elly was amazing in making sure every detail was taken care of. And the wine is so good - our guests raved about our wedding for months.

    I would highly recommend 8 Chains North for your event.

    8 Chains North Winery's reply:

    Christine, Thank you for choosing to host such a special celebration with your nearest and dearest at 8 Chains North. You and Chris were so fun to work with. I loved how you guys incorporated the beach theme from your nuptuals in Turks and Caicos. And the look alike runners as your cake topper was such a sweet touch. All the best to you both.
    Cheers!
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    Nick D. Sent on 01/24/2023
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    Amazing team and venue for anyone looking for a serene winery

    Nestled in Northern Virginia’s wine country, 8 Chains was an amazing venue to work with from
    beginning to end for our wedding. The property is really gorgeous and the team is constantly
    making improvements and updates. For example, we toured and signed our deposit in the
    middle of 2021; by the time of our wedding in May 2022, the venue had added an entire new
    overlook deck and a paved pathway for the wedding party to walk down.

    We fit ~90 attendees in the Compass Rose room with cocktail hour outside and the ceremony down toward the vineyard. Loved this set up and would definitely recommend! They also had great rooms for getting ready upstairs during the day. Plenty of parking available.

    Elly, our main coordinator, was fantastic. She was friendly, quick to answer questions, and
    extremely supportive/flexible. For example, our forecasted weather was 50/50 rain…Elly was
    quick to offer the full indoor space if needed. Extra points for driving the golf cart mid-first-look
    pictures to a private space for additional pictures that turned out great!

    A few things to know/keep in mind: You are able to provide your own beer and liquor, and only
    need to buy wine from 8 Chains. Becoming a wine club member enables a big discount,
    which is a no-brainer. The backdrop of the vineyard/vines is a huge part of the venue…in mid-
    May, they were about 60% of ‘full bloom’….any earlier in the year and you may risk some bare
    vines for pictures and aesthetics. They work with a bunch of local vendors, and if available,
    definitely recommend taking them up on their recs. They work GREAT as a team and it’s way
    easier for all of your vendors to know the space.

    8 Chains North Winery's reply:

    Thank you Nick, it was so wonderful being a part of you and Ali's special day. Going through your photos was such a treat, and I was reminded how beautiful the day was, and how much I love seeing our couples say "I Do"! I wish you both all the happiness and a life full of incredible love and memories to last a lifetime.
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    Alex S. Sent on 10/27/2021
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    Best winery and wedding experience ever

    We found 8 Chains when doing wine tastings throughout Loudon County. Signed up for their smallest wedding package since we only had 16 people and it was phenomenal. Elly and the entire team at 8 Chains was so helpful and accommodating and removed so many of the decisions that we really didn't care about. Overall is was super stress free, which was exactly what we were looking for! If you're thinking about it, the answer is absolutely yes, book it right now! The fantastic wine doesn't hurt either :)

    8 Chains North Winery's reply:

    Alex thank you for such kind words. You and Chris' star wars themed wedding was one of the funnest we've had. I am so glad we were a great fit. I wish you both all the best, and we will be seeing you around the winery for club events.
    Cheers!
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    Kelsey L. Sent on 10/20/2020
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    Gorgeous setting, helpful staff, excellent value -- especially for scaled-down weddings during COVID

    After having to delay our “big” wedding celebration due to COVID, it was the biggest relief to find 8 Chains and their coordinator Elly. The mini-mony and elopement packages are so helpful for those looking for something simple, but still celebratory. We had just over a dozen people and it was the absolute best day — in large part because Elly and the rest of the 8CN staff were so professional and accomodating. From our very first call, Elly put our minds at ease about still being able to celebrate our marriage, even in a smaller way than we initially envisioned, and with a number of COVID protocols in place. I was always struck by her professionalism and attention to detail, particularly in the days leading up to and on the wedding when I was distracted by other things — she just got things done. The 8 Chains setting is simply stunning, especially in the fall, and our photos from the first look in the vines will be beautiful. The ability to get ready in the bridal and grooms suites were a huge plus, as it allowed our family to spend the day with us leading up to the ceremony. The winery’s patio and Harvest Room are absolutely perfect for a variety of sizes, and the inside/outside flow was exactly what we were looking for. A huge thank you to everyone at 8CN for their health protocols and helping us find ways to celebrate safely (masks, outdoor dining, etc.) 8CN was flexible with the vendors we wanted to use, and Elly made sure that things happened seamlessly on the morning of the wedding — we blinked and the room and our ceremony site was set up impeccably. The ceremony and dinner went off flawlessly, and we absolutely felt that Elly was constantly going the extra mile to make the night special for us (she sent us home with leftovers for a late-night snack, for example). Our families had the best time and couldn’t stop complimenting the beautiful venue and the incredible staff. Highly, highly recommend 8CN and Elly — would hire both again in a heartbeat.

    8 Chains North Winery's reply:

    Kelsey,
    It was so much fun working on you and Robbie's wedding. The small intimate evening was pure magic. Seeing you two say "I do" surrounded by your nearest and dearest was very special. We are thrilled that we can offer a safe and inviting venue for all of our couples. Thank you for such kind words. Hope to see you and Robbie around the winery soon.
    Congrats!
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    Antonia M. Sent on 08/25/2022
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    Excellent experience

    We hired 8 Chains for our venue in Oct 2021. Elly, her staff, and the venue were amazing and we could not have asked for a better experience!! We absolutely loved the amenities and the views at the venue. Elly was also incredible. We was always avaliable for assistance and was super kind heart, keeping our stress at by during the entire wedding planning process and wedding day. We could not recommended them enough and sincerely miss working with Elly.

    8 Chains North Winery's reply:

    Antonia, it was a delight working with you and Michael. From our first virtual tour to finally getting to meet you in person, each interaction was always filled with excitement for the wedding. And it's not easy planning a wedding from out of state, but my did you do an amazing job. All of us here from 8 Chains North wish you both a lifetime of happiness and bliss.

    Cheers!
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    Taylor N. Sent on 12/05/2019
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    made my wedding day a dream

    8 Chains North Winery was the best wedding venue I could have ever asked for. Elly, the events coordinator, was my savior the day of the wedding. She helped make the day about Matt and I, and that was so amazing of her to do. It also didn't hurt that she was always on wine duty :)

    We had the max amount of guests at the venue, and it was still so spacious and comfortable. If you are debating on going with 8 Chains, I'd definitely recommend it.

    If you're not getting married, they have an amazing winery and tasting area to enjoy!!

    8 Chains North Winery's reply:

    Taylor,
    It was such a joy working with you and your family. I am so thrilled for you and Matt and all that lays ahead for you as your start your life together. Come see us soon!
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    Shannon G. Sent on 07/15/2021
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    Flawless wedding venue!

    8 Chains North was the PERFECT venue for my 21-guest wedding! We weren't sure how things would look with COVID when we got engaged, so we opted for a small celebration with the Petit Verdot wedding package. This was the BEST choice we could have possibly made! Elly took so much stress out of the wedding planning process by helping us think through all the logistics, connecting us with fabulous vendors, and maintaining great communication with my partner and I. She made sure everything was perfect on the day of the wedding and did such an excellent job coordinating everything. She was attentive to all of our preferences as well as very laid-back and fun to work with. We have no complaints!

    8 Chains is a beautiful and versatile venue with friendly staff. We really felt like we were getting a lot of bang for our buck, too! My partner and I HIGHLY recommend 8 Chains as a wedding venue!

    8 Chains North Winery's reply:

    Shannon,
    It was such a joy working with you and Miles. Everything about the day was so special. All of us at 8 Chains wish you both all the happiness in the world. :)
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    Melissa Sent on 08/15/2021
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    Could not have asked for a better venue!

    Words don't do justice to how perfect a venue 8 Chains was for us and our wedding. We had a long engagement that became even longer thanks to COVID, and throughout our years (literally) of planning the staff at the winery were warm, welcoming, and attentive to all of our needs and concerns. It was easy to find a venue package that worked for us and they had no problem letting us downsize to a more COVID-friendly guest list. Elly, the Venue Coordinator, was an absolute GEM and so, so, so kind, flexible, and accommodating- I can't thank her enough for all she did to make our day special and unique to us (and for being a calming presence for this anxious bride). She is reason alone to have your wedding here. :)

    As for the event space itself, the Compass Rose room is so beautiful on its own between the chandeliers, cork wall, barrel room, and view of the vineyard, that we didn't have to put much thought into decorating. If you plan on having a DIY photo booth, the cork wall is an awesome backdrop and Elly hung string lights for an added flair without our even having to ask!

    Another perk of 8 Chains that made planning so much less stressful is the number of rain plan options, which we were so grateful to have when we woke up to a forecast of rain (thankfully, it didn't). There were many places we initially toured where backup spaces either didn't exist or were clearly subpar options, but every part of 8 Chains is so lovely that we weren't upset with the prospect of not getting a vineyard ceremony.

    Long story short, 8 Chains is awesome, Elly and the staff are awesome, we have no regrets choosing this for our venue, and we don't think you will, either. :)

    8 Chains North Winery's reply:

    Melissa, Thank you for such kind words. I am so happy that after all that waiting you and Brian were finally able to have your wedding. Everything was so beautiful, and the rain even held off! I think my favorite part was watching you and Brian held up on chairs during the reception. There was a minute there that Brian was almost hanging from a chandelier! ha.
    I wish you both all the happiness and wedded bliss. Next time you are in the area please pop by and say hello.
    Cheers!
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    Kelsey L. Sent on 06/18/2021
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    Amazing spot for a rehearsal dinner (or proposal!)

    Can't say enough great things about this place. They were extremely accommodating for everything from our initial proposal (this is where we got engaged) to all of our rehearsal dinner requests. They even let us bring décor and beer to the venue days in advance so that the wedding party wouldn’t need to be stressed on the day of. In particular, Elly has scheduling, communication, and coordination locked down. It was the perfect venue for such an event - a beautiful winery with the vineyards just outside the gates. The beautiful yard area and their main event room easily accommodated our group of 45 (and could have held far more comfortably), and the bartending staff was very professional/friendly. They also have a cool backdrop of wine barrels in the main event room that made it so that we didn’t need to bring much in the way of decor. Love 8 Chains!
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    Nicole T. Sent on 04/30/2021
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    Wouldn't have wanted my wedding to be anywhere else

    I cannot say enough amazing things about 8 Chains North and their staff! We were supposed to have a 80 person wedding in 2020, we postponed a whole year, then downsized to 25 people. Elly was so flexible and understanding through it all. She really helped us through those tough decisions and always kept our budget in mind, which was much appreciated.
    The venue is absolutely gorgeous and the reception room is so beautiful, that you don't need a lot of décor to add to it. The space was perfect for our small wedding. I also love all of the wines here. There is really something for all tastes.
    If you are looking for a gorgeous, affordable, and flexible venue, look no further!

    8 Chains North Winery's reply:

    Nicole,
    I am so thrilled you and Alex were FINALLY able to say "I do"! You both were a delight to work with. Everything about your wedding was so special, and intimate. I wish you all the happiness.

    Cheers!
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    Geanine S. Sent on 06/11/2021
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    Amazing Venue

    I can't say enough about the quality and care of the staff of 8 Chains North. They were so wonderful and totally took all the stress away! They took care of everything and made our wedding day flawless! I even had my bachelorette party here!! Thank you 8 Chains!!!

    8 Chains North Winery's reply:

    Oh Geanine, we are so happy you and Danny chose 8 Chains to say "I Do"! Getting married during a pandemic was not your first plan, but you two were great about it all, and it was such a beautiful wedding.
    Cheers!
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    Kristie Sent on 11/09/2020
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    Intimate Fall Wedding

    We can't not say enough wonderful things about 8 Chains North Winery. While trying to plan for our wedding during the pandemic, we decided on an intimate celebration with just our immediate family (14 guests).
    8 Chains North offered packages set up to make planning stress free and included wonderful vendors that are familiar with the winery and easy to work with as well. Elly and the entire staff provided amazing customer service and made us feel comfortable and at ease.
    The winery offers a beautiful setting with delicious wines. We are so happy we decided to go with 8 Chains North for our big day!

    8 Chains North Winery's reply:

    Kristie,
    Thank you for such kind words. It was so lovely working with you and Steve to make your day super special. Everything about your wedding day was so magical. The colors, your dress, the vintage car...I could go on. Congrats to you both!
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    Blaine G. Sent on 10/22/2020
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    Great place for a casual, outdoor rehearsal dinner

    Elly was amazing from the time we met her for a venue tour. She is super responsive to emails and is a great host. The staff the night of our event were so helpful and fun and always made sure our guests had full glasses of wine! Not to mention, the wine is outstanding, probably my favorite of any northern Virginia wine. We also brought in an outside caterer and were able to hook up a blue tooth speaker and give a little toast/speech. Will definitely be coming back for more nights on their amazing patio!

    8 Chains North Winery's reply:

    Blaine we are so glad you and Nate hosted your rehearsal dinner at 8 Chains North. It was great getting to meet you both and be a special part of your wedding weekend! Can't wait to see you as husband and wife!
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    Jennifer D. Sent on 10/06/2020
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    8CN on 9-26-2020

    We had an excellent experience with 8 Chains North and Elly as the venue coordinator. The staff and setting were perfect for a laid back/modern wedding. Wine is great also. I had so many guests telling me what a beautiful spot it is during the reception. Thanks for all your help Elly!! We will be wine club members for life :)

    8 Chains North Winery's reply:

    Jenny, I thouroughly enjoyed working with you and Mike. I am so glad the sun came out right when it did, you were stunning. Can't wait to see you two love birds around the winery.
    Cheers!
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    Pam Sent on 11/02/2020
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    Best day ever!

    Wow, words cannot begin to describe how happy we are that we found 8 Chains North and Elly's team for our mini ceremony we just had on 10/24. My husband and I sent out so many requests in our last attempt to schedule a minimony since our big wedding we had originally planned in DC was cancelled due to COVID and Elly was so quick to respond and made the whole process to plan our special day so easy and seamless. I can't stop hearing compliments from my family and everyone who saw our live-stream ceremony about how beautiful the space was with the vineyards and fall trees in the background. Something else I loved about the space is that the venue has a huge upstairs area with a bridal suite and groom's room where we were all able to get ready at our own pace. As an added bonus, the wine here is top notch ! Thank you so much Elly for making our wedding unforgettable, you were so attentive and helpful and our pictures look so amazing at the beautiful 8 chains North.

    8 Chains North Winery's reply:

    Pam, it was truly an amazing day. I loved working with you and Marshall making your day extra special. Thank you for such kind words. I hope you two are loving married life, come see us soon!
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    Staciellyn C. Sent on 01/28/2020
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    An amazing venue with romantic atmosphere

    8 Chains was such a breath of fresh air after touring a few wedding venues. Elly, the winery’s event coordinator, is very personable and made us feel like more than just another couple. The whole process from booking our venue to planning the ceremony specifics was seamless. Elly and the entire staff at 8 Chains did everything in their power to make all of our dreams for our big day come true. They really went above and beyond to accommodate our November wedding date by settling our nerves about the lighting and other options in case of bad weather. The venue is absolutely beautiful, and the wine is fantastic! Our wedding was everything we could ask for and more thanks to 8 Chains Winery North and especially Elly’s support.

    8 Chains North Winery's reply:

    Staci, it was such a pleasure to work with you and Michael. Your wedding was so beautiful. The lighted ceremony under the patio was so magical. Thank you for such kind words. Come by soon for some wine.
    Cheers!
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    Vickie M. Sent on 08/21/2019
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    Excellent pre-wedding service!

    Our wedding is scheduled for 10/27/19 but experience so far has been excellent. Elly is extremely responsive, very accomodating going above and beyond to handle all of our special requests including dates/times, meetings at the winery, working with new vendors, etc.
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    Gretchen Sent on 11/30/2019
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    Friendly, attentive, amazing!

    8 Chains is not only an incredibly beautiful venue, but they have an amazing team that is extremely friendly and prepared for anything! Elly is the main point of contact for weddings, and she is extremely attentive and really knows what she's doing. She has recommendations for everything and really wants you to have a very special day. As an added bonus their wine is also really great! We joined their wine club and will continue with it for a long time after the wedding. If we could get married again we would pick this venue every time.

    8 Chains North Winery's reply:

    Thank you Gretchen for such kind words. I am so thrilled you and Frank chose 8 Chains North as your venue for such a special day. Can't wait to see you and catch up on married life!
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    Gabrielle G. Sent on 06/25/2019
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    Amazing venue!

    8 Chains was an absolute perfect wedding venue for us! We were only having 50-60 people so the size was perfect and the reception room is so elegant. Never had a single issue communicating with anyone, Elly responded to all my questions promptly. Our whole day went off without a single issue, not a single complaint from us!

    8 Chains North Winery's reply:

    Gaby,
    Thank you for such kind words. Everything about you and Ian's day was perfection. It was a true delight working with you and your family throughout the planning, and the day of. I wish you and Ian all the happiness in the world.
    Cheers!
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    Kylie Sent on 01/13/2019
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    Perfect winery wedding venue

    8 Chains was a phenomenal venue for our October wedding. We had such a great experience from the day that we first visited through our wedding day. Elly (Events Manager) was extremely attentive and responsive throughout the planning process. Our guests had great things to say about Elly and the rest of the 8 Chains staff members that worked our reception. The Furnace Mountain package was a great value. We loved our on-site bride/groom suites (with bubbly service!). The back lawn was a beautiful backdrop for an outdoor ceremony, and we had access to the tasting room and patio for an indoor/outdoor cocktail hour. The reception space was our favorite part of this venue. It was very elegant with the perfect amount of space for our guests. We highly recommend 8 Chains North Winery as a wedding venue!
    (Photos: Sarah & Dave Photography)

    8 Chains North Winery's reply:

    Kylie,
    It was an absolute pleasure hosting you and Dan's wedding. I wish you both all the happiness in the world, come in and see us soon!
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    Jairus Sent on 11/18/2018
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    Hidden Gem in DC

    Elly and her team at 8 Chains made our special day into a memorable event. They were able to recommend vendors to make our day seamless as well as worked with our schedules to coordinate days for the various vendors to come out and view the venue. They were accommodating in allowing us to take photos in the barrel room, throughout the vineyard as well as the barn across the street. This was the perfect setting for an intimate ceremony.

    8 Chains North Winery's reply:

    Jarius, It was an absolute pleasure to be a part of you and Eric's special day. It truly was magical. Come in and see us soon!
    Cheers
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    Hayley Sent on 12/15/2018
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    Wedding of our dreams!

    My husband and I got married in June at this venue and it was perfect!! The venue was beautiful and Elly (their wedding guru) made sure that our special day was absolutely amazing. The weather was horrible but somehow the ceremony ended up being more beautiful than we originally though because of their flexibility and backup plan. Pricing was fair for what you get in the wedding world.

    8 Chains North Winery's reply:

    Hayley,
    It was an absolute pleasure hosting you and Jesse's wedding. It truly was a magical evening. Wish you both all the best!
    -Elly
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    Rachel Sent on 12/21/2018
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    Dream-come-true Wedding at 8 Chains North Winery

    We visited many vineyards in search of the best fit for our wedding venue. 8 Chains North Winery felt like home to us from the moment we turned at Daymont Lane, and were greeted with a view of horses and a silo. As my wife, Lisa, grew up in the country and I’m a country girl at heart, we appreciate the peaceful and quiet setting. This winery is elegant though unpretentious. Other vineyards are dog friendly, but 8 Chains North Winery is the only one we’ve found that has a safe, enclosed area for dogs to play. Initially, we wanted our dog to be in our ceremony. Although we decided against including Zeke on our special day, 8 Chains North Winery scored points with us for welcoming and accommodating the needs of dogs. Each return visit to 8 Chains North Winery re-affirmed our decision to get married here!

    Our wedding at 8 Chains North Winery was a dream come true in every way. Their staff was consistently warm, kind, professional, and 100% attentive to our needs. They took the time to meet with us and review our wishes and requirements well in advance of our wedding day. Elly Sullivan (events manager), in particular, was always calm and made sure that everything ran smoothly. Wedding planning can be stressful, but there was no need to worry about a thing with the support of this team! We’ve also heard from many of our guests, who love this winery and said that this was the best wedding they’d ever attended.

    Since our wedding, we continue to find reasons to return to 8 Chains North Winery! Rain or shine, we’re always happy to be here and highly recommend 8 Chains North Winery to other couples who desire that dream-come-true experience!

    8 Chains North Winery's reply:

    Rachel,
    You and Lisa's wedding was stunning in every way. Every detail was so intentional and it truly was a day of celebrating your love for each other. It was my pleasure to work for you. See you soon.
    Cheers!
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    Megan Sent on 07/06/2018
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    I am so happy I had my wedding at 8 chains north. I've been almost all of the wineries in northern Virginia (what can I say...I love wine) and this place was my first thought when selecting a venue. The outside is beautiful as you would expect with any vineyard. However the inside is beautiful. It is so pretty you don't need to spend much on decor. At the same time it's a beautiful palate to make fit any theme. It can be rustic or romantic or elegant. Unlike other venues I didn't feel trapped by wall colors or the places personal decor. It is also a perfect size for a 50-80 person wedding. It is intimate without feeling stuffy. Also the staff are great. They are helpful and accommodating. I am so glad I had my wedding here. It was a perfect day.

    8 Chains North Winery's reply:

    Hi Megan,
    Your wedding was just beautiful! It was a joy working with you and Miles to make it a perfect day. I wish you both all the happiness in the world.
    Cheers!
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