Can you imagine sharing your wedding vows amid a sprawling vineyard and beneath a wide-
open sky? Could anything be more romantic? There are several ceremony site options at
Murphy Lane, but the Vineyard Ceremony Site is special. And Yes! There is an outdoor
wedding venue near Atlanta that has a vineyard!
The Venue at Murphy Lane is 60 minutes from Atlanta and 45 minutes from the Atlanta airport.
The Vineyard History
We love wine and love the look of a vineyard! We wanted to create the “vineyard look” at a very popular ceremony site we already use. After researching our options we decided to plant muscadine grapes. Ison’s Nursery in Brooks, GA helped us to select the Carlos and Noble varieties. These are two of the more popular choices used in wine making. But it was the look of a vineyard we were really after! We installed the posts first, planted almost 700 grape plants and then installed the trellis wires. The rows run North/South to maximize the exposure to sunlight. The plants enjoy the benefit of the slightly sloping terrain they now occupy.
The vines are now almost two years old. We were pleasantly surprised how much they grew in the summer of 2024 and how much fruit they produced. We look forward to seeing what they have in store for us when they start leafing out next Spring and how full they will grow by the summer. Grapes will begin to ripen during early fall.
The Vineyard Aesthetic
A natural stone walkway leads into the circular ceremony site at the center of the vineyard. The surrounding terrain creates a bowl shaped sensation. As you approach the center of the circle, the edges of the bowl rise to give you the sense that you are completely surrounded by the vineyard. The grape vines go almost as far as you can see. There are tall, narrow Arborvitae trees gently encircling this ceremony site. The lush grass at the ceremony site is a perfect foundation for guest seating and your wedding ceremony.
The vineyard is part of an open hay field. There are no trees nearby. The breeze usually flows across the fields and vineyard. The foliage of the grape vines, the vibrant greens of the grass and hayfields and the wide-open sky above create a magical scene. The beauty of nature shines in the place you might choose for your wedding ceremony.
Pros & Cons when considering the Vineyard ceremony site:
Pros: The Vineyard ceremony site is close to the venue building. There is easy access for guests, including those who need assistance and for the bridal party. Wheelchairs can comfortably navigate the short, relatively flat terrain getting to this site. We also have golf cart shuttles to assist those needing a little extra help. The beauty of the vineyard and fields is rooted in nature- grape vines, grass and sky. Photography and videography opportunities abound.
Cons: The Vineyard site is on open area with no trees. There is nothing between you, your guests and the sky above. On a warm, sunny day there is no shade. The comfort of your guests and bridal party should always be considered. We watch the weather and can adjust to one of our shadier sites if necessary. We have had couples come out the week before their wedding to stay a few minutes in the sites we have. This can help decide if the Vineyard Ceremony Site is the best choice.
Make It Yours!
The structure of the vineyard, the dimensions of the circular ceremony site and the access to the site are fixed. However, there are many ways to make this site reflect who you are and how you want to bring your vision to life. Arbors, our large wooden cross, florals and other items for special parts of your ceremony can help to enhance the natural beauty of this location. The style and colors of your wedding party attire can be an integral part of your ceremony site creation. Your selection of music can personalize the site further. Music provided by a DJ through carefully spaced speakers can add another dimension to the earthy combination of land and sky. Live acoustic guitars, flutes, violins, violas, cellos and harps can fill the air to create the magic of live music. Even the arrangement of guest chairs will be carefully considered as we construct your ceremony site.
In Conclusion:
We offer several ceremony sites at Murphy Lane. Our favorite one tends to be the one we
happen to be talking about at the moment. We have more than 7 years of wedding venue
experience. We have had over 200 outdoor weddings. We attend every event we have at
Murphy Lane. We can tap into our expertise to help you match your wedding vision with one of our ceremony sites. They each have various things to offer–but I challenge you to find a more lovely & romantic ceremony site than the Vineyard Ceremony Site at Murphy Lane! Give us a call to make an appointment and come see for yourself. Or take a look at the photos on our Instagram and Facebook below:
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View the VINEYARD GALLERY here: https://thevenueatmurphylane.com/galleries
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