Micro-Weddings, Multi-Day Celebrations, and Destination Bourbon Weddings at Kateri
- Emma Taylor
- Aug 19
- 3 min read
By Emma Taylor, Kateri Weddings & Events
Secluded, private, stunning…and all yours for the weekend!
If 2025 has taught us anything, it’s this: couples want experiences. The new luxury in weddings isn’t about how many guests you invite, but how intentional, stylish, and unforgettable the celebration feels. That’s why micro-weddings, multi-day itineraries, and destination vibes are trending everywhere.
And while the vineyard wedding had its heyday, today’s couples are craving something bolder. Enter Kateri Weddings & Events, a one-of-a-kind bourbon wedding venue tucked above Ragged Branch Distillery in Virginia. With rustic rick barns, fields of rye and corn that become world-class bourbon, and sweeping views of the Blue Ridge, Kateri is redefining what a destination wedding looks like. This is Virginia Bourbon Country, and it’s rewriting the rules of romance.
Micro-Weddings, Big Impact
Micro-weddings (30–50 guests) are all about intimacy with impact. At Kateri, that intimacy comes alive through elegant interiors and expansive exterior spaces (including 4,000+ square feet of decking).
Picture this: exchanging vows beneath a restored stained glass window in the great room, with cherry floors glowing in the Shenandoah Valley light, herringbone-laid brick underfoot, and the Blue Ridge peaks on the horizon. With sweet grain in the air from the fields below, every detail feels handcrafted. Like a small-batch bourbon, a micro-wedding here is personal, rich, and unforgettable.
Multi-Day Wedding Weekends in Virginia
Couples today don’t just want a wedding; they want a curated journey. At Kateri, weddings expand into immersive weekends:
Friday Night: Welcome guests with bourbon tastings straight from Ragged Branch barrels, paired with farm-to-table bites.
Saturday: Say “I do” under open skies, then dance the night away with Kateri’s chic blend of mansion elegance and mountain charm.
Sunday Morning: Close with a farewell brunch overlooking the Blue Ridge.
Every sip, every moment ties back to the land and the bourbon that defines it.
Why Bourbon Beats Wine
Virginia vineyards are beautiful—but pricey. A bourbon venue makes a statement. It’s depth, warmth, and authenticity. It’s fashion colliding with flavor: silk slip dresses against oak ricks, velvet tuxedos in rye fields, bridal portraits framed by copper stills. And because we are new...very affordable.
This is the new editorial romance—rooted in heritage, styled for now. At Kateri, bourbon isn’t just a drink on the menu—it’s in the DNA of the venue, grown from the soil beneath your feet.
The Destination Difference
Yes, Kateri is a destination wedding venue—but one that feels like a secret find. Guests escape into the foothills of the Blue Ridge for a weekend that blends luxury with rustic charm. With bourbon in hand, mountains as your horizon, and a micro-wedding guest list that feels like a circle of your nearest and dearest, this isn’t just a wedding. It’s a legend in the making.
Things to Do Near Kateri: Your Wedding Weekend Itinerary
One of the perks of choosing Kateri as your destination wedding venue? Your guests get to explore Virginia’s most romantic experiences. From historic candlelit tours to vineyard afternoons, there’s something for everyone.
Charlottesville Area
Vineyard Tours & Tastings: King Family Vineyards (don’t miss the polo), Veritas, Pippin Hill, Trump Winery, or local favorite Pollak Vineyard for its Viognier.
Monticello by Candlelight: A romantic evening tour of Jefferson’s home.
Highland: James Monroe’s home with gardens and historic charm.
Montpelier: James Madison’s stately residence.
Downtown Charlottesville: Boutique shopping, chic restaurants, and buzzing art.
Harrisonburg
Shenandoah National Park: Waterfalls, skyline drives, and breathtaking hikes.
Downtown Arts District: Quirky galleries, breweries, and live music.
Staunton
American Shakespeare Center: Theater at the Blackfriars Playhouse.
Historic Downtown Staunton: Victorian streets, antique shops, and farm-to-table dining.
Lexington
VMI & Washington and Lee University: Historic, picturesque campuses.
Natural Bridge: A stunning natural wonder, perfect for an outing or photoshoot.
Downtown Lexington: Cobblestones, horse country charm, and distilleries.
Bourbon Weddings Are the Future
Kateri isn’t just a venue—it’s a mood. For couples dreaming of micro-weddings, multi-day destination celebrations, and unforgettable guest experiences, this bourbon-infused landscape offers something entirely different.
Not a vineyard. Not a ballroom. But a place where authenticity, elegance, and a touch of edge come together.
Kateri Weddings & Events: where love is distilled into something richer, smoother, and forever yours.
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