Weddings at the Ginny Lee

Congratulations on your engagement!

We thank you for your interest in
The Ginny Lee Café at Wagner Vineyards
as a venue for your special day!

Wagner Vineyards is a family-owned and operated business, founded by the late Stanley “Bill” Wagner. His philosophy had always been that wine and food are a natural and enjoyable combination. One of his original concepts for the winery was the addition of a restaurant where people could be introduced to the affinity of wines and food.  A natural step in the evolution of the winery was the opening of The Ginny Lee Café in 1983, which is named for his granddaughter, Ginny.  Designed with the vista overlooking our vineyards and Seneca Lake, The Ginny Lee Café is the perfect setting for your special occasion.  

Features

  • Spectacular View of Seneca Lake and the Vineyards of Wagner Winery
  • Scenic Outdoor Ceremony Site (with inclement weather backup)
  • Exclusive access to large Indoor Reception Space (fully air-conditioned or heated) with rustic cathedral ceiling, vast expanse of windows, and covered wrap-around deck.
  • Accommodations for up to 200 guests
  • Onsite Wedding Planner / Coordinator
  • Onsite Executive Chef: Graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY
  • Onsite Catering and Bar Staff
  • Full Bar: Liquor, Wine, Beer
  • Available Year Around for Private Events 

 

Timeline

Wedding Ceremonies, Receptions and Private events are held from 5:30PM-11PM.

  • Wedding Ceremonies on site begin promptly at 5:30PM with reception immediately following. Please Note: We are open to the public for lunch.

Facility Fee

The non-refundable facility fee is $2,000 for Saturdays, $1,500 for Fridays and Sundays.

  • This is an upfront fee and does not apply to your final bill. This fee guarantees the use of our building and grounds from 5:30PM to 11PM for your secured date.
  • Includes the following items:
    • Use of our interior tables and chairs as well as our dance floor, china & glassware.
    • Use of our exterior deck (tables & chairs included).
    • Full Dining room and deck set-up, arrangement of place cards, favors, decorations.
    • Linens in your choice of colors.
    • End of event clean-up.

    Pricing

    The prices listed in our wedding packages are for the current calendar year.

    • All prices are subject to the New York State sales tax of 8% and a 20% service fee.

     

    Minimum Guest Counts

    • Friday: Minimum of 75 guests
    • Saturday: Minimum of 125 guests
    • Sunday: Minimum of 100 guests
      • Maximum capacity is 200 guests

    Complimentary Services

    • Cake cutting and service
    • Coffee and Tea Station
    • WiFi

     

    Ceremony

    Tie the knot while overlooking our beautiful vineyards and the magnificent Seneca Lake. Wind your way down our custom stamped concrete walkway and take your vows under our unique pergola designed and built by our talented on-staff craftsmen. This structure was built from reclaimed white oak timbers salvaged from a barn that stood on our farm for more than 75 years. The pergola features hand-chiseled mortise and tenon joinery supporting two gracefully laminated arches topped with cantilevered rafters, which echo the octagonal shape of our winery and stamped concrete ceremony pad. Copper caps crafted by a local artisan accent the rafters. The pergola can accept floral arrangements or other decorations to further personalize your special day.
    Ceremony Fee: $1500

    • On-site ceremonies include use of our winding stamped concrete walkway, use of the pergola, set up and removal of up to 200 white chairs with padded upholstered seats, and three decorative wine barrels.
    • Inclement Weather Plan: We always have a backup plan if the weather turns inclement. Rest assured we can move your ceremony inside the reception space for the best experience for you and your guests.

     

    Menus

    The Ginny Lee offers a delightful selection of foods and utilizes only the freshest fruits and vegetables in their preparation. Our menus have been designed to complement and enhance the medal-winning estate wines of Wagner Vineyards and the craft-brewed beers of Wagner Brewing Company.  Should you desire to express your individual tastes, we can offer suggestions and work with you in creating a more personalized menu. 

    Our menu options for appetizers, buffets, and served dinners can be found on the Private Events Menus page.

     

    Bar Packages

    We offer several bar packages that can be customized with our event planner.

    • Contact Us for further information and pricing.
      • Package 1 – Consumption: Based on guests’ consumption of our Wagner Vineyards wines and craft-brewed beers.
      • Package 2 – Standard: A per-hour/per-person charge offering our Wagner Vineyards wines, craft-brewed beers, and house liquor.
      • Package 3 – Premium: A per-hour charge per person offering wine, craft-brewed beer, and top-shelf liquor.

     

    Additions or Customizations

    Please let us know if you are looking to add or customize an experience for your special day. We would be happy to create something amazing for your guests to enjoy!

    Examples: Sparkler Exit or Late Night Snacks.

     

    Vendors

    We provide a listing of suggested vendors for wedding cakes, DJs, photographers, transportation services, florists, lodging and tent/chair rentals under Area Services on our website.

    • Any food products brought into The Ginny Lee at Wagner Vineyards (EX: Wedding cake or cupcakes) must come from a business with a valid New York State Health Department permit.

    We have been orchestrating weddings for over 40 years and have lots of valued experience to offer as you plan this important day! Thank you again for your interest in The Ginny Lee Cafe at Wagner Vineyards and please feel free to contact us with any further questions.  

    We look forward to hearing from you!

    Virginia (Ginny) Lee

    Event Planner / Coordinator

    Chef Mitchell

    Executive Chef