Frequently Asked Questions

We are in Estero, FL between Fort Myers and Naples.

Our venue’s location is nothing short of ideal. Situated just 16 miles from the airport, we are easily accessible for guests traveling from out of town. And with dining, shopping, nightlife, and hotels all within a short distance, your guests can enjoy all that the Estero area has to offer before and after your wedding day.

With Southwest Florida being ranked among USA’s top vacation spots on several occasions, our location is where you want to be! It strikes the perfect balance between accessibility and privacy, making it the perfect destination for your special day.

We host a variety of events such as weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, proms, baby and bridal showers, holiday parties, corporate events, pickleball camps, and celebrations of life.

Whether you’re planning an intimate ceremony or a grand celebration, we welcome you to our picturesque venue with open arms. We are here, ready to help you bring your special occasion to life.

Our venue is large enough to comfortably accommodate 275 guests.

We kindly request that all tours and visits are made by appointment only so we can dedicate a full hour getting to know you, showing you around this incredible venue and answering any questions you may have. Email or call us so we can schedule your in-person visit.

If you have a “specific date” that you are wanting, do not wait. We only host a limited number of events per year. This means we can book a year to two years in advance. We sometimes have last-minute dates available. If you are flexible in your wedding date, then it is recommended that you book 12 months in advance.

Your date is secured after signing your rental agreement and making your initial deposit of 50% of your invoice. From the date of reserving your event, a payment plan will be set up with all monies due one month prior to your event date. All payments are non-refundable and non transferable.

Yes, a $1,500 security deposit is required at booking as well as the reservation fee.

The security deposit is both to secure the day and time of your event and to cover costs of cleaning should the cleaning requirements not be met after your event.

This security deposit is refundable after your wedding cleanup has been completed to the satisfaction of Corkscrew Weddings and Winery. The deposit may be withheld in full or part if the cleaning requirements are not completed properly. Should cleaning or repairs exceed the deposit amount, an additional amount shall be charged to the Client for all additional damages.

Should you cancel your event or fail to adhere to the terms of your rental agreement by failing to make payments with the schedule set by you and Corkscrew Weddings and Winery, the security deposit shall not be refunded.

We love to be generous hosts! Here is a breakdown of what is provided and included in your rental.

We provide:

• Elegant black Chiavari chairs for reception – For 100 Guests

• White folding padded chairs for outdoor ceremonies – For 100 Guests

• (6) 60” round tables

• (4) 72” round tables

• (5) 8’ banquet tables

• (6) Cocktail tables + chairs

• Vintage lighting at Wine Bar

• Additional romantic lighting

• Your choice of white or ivory round table linens – For 100 Guests

Also included are greenery walls and picturesque backdrop settings for capturing beautiful photo moments, exclusive use of the property for the duration of your rental, a spacious bridal suite, a bridal beauty bar, a garden room, and the ultimate groom’s lounge.

Absolutely! We set-up and breakdown your Corkscrew Weddings & Winery provided ceremony and reception tables and chairs. We do not set-up, decorate or break down any personal or rental items from a vendor. Your planning team will coordinate the set-up, break down and décor of your personal touch items!

Yes - a thousand times yes! We require a licensed and insured event coordinator/planner or Day of Wedding Coordinator for all weddings and other large events.

Corkscrew Weddings and Winery staff will be on-site on your wedding day to manage anything related to the venue, the main home, property, and tables and chairs. We do not manage your wedding details, wedding party, or your vendors. You’ll need someone in charge of all the inner workings and details of your wedding day to make your big day run smoothly. So, think of a professional wedding coordinator, or Day of Wedding Coordinator like an insurance policy protecting your wedding day.

Once you book at Corkscrew Weddings and Winery, we’ll happily introduce our Day of Coordinator or recommend some planners to make your day everything you want it to be!

Yes, you are required to have Special Event Liability Insurance, and you’ll find this requirement to be quite common amongst wedding venues, and here's why:

When you sign a venue agreement, you are assuming liability for yourselves, your guests and for the venue for your rental period. This type of policy can help protect you from financial loss in case you're found responsible for property damage or injuries that occur during the event.

Wedding Day insurance is priced affordably and can be purchased through your own insurance company or through one of our recommended insurance companies ( Wedding Day Insurance)

Proof of this Special Event Liability Insurance is required 30 days before your wedding.

We value your privacy and acknowledge this is a key reason couples love Corkscrew Weddings and Winery. We only host one wedding or event per day to ensure that each couple and their guests receive the full attention they deserve, and we absolutely do not host tours during your rental timeframe.

We understand and appreciate that animals are extensions of our families, so we are happy to welcome your pet for a single day rental.

We ask that couples let us know what animal will be on the property. We love animals, but no animals are allowed in the Main House, and we do not have personnel to take care of them for you. It is a very long day for your pet, so we ask that you have an attendant for your pet and that your pet be returned to accommodations in town after their part is finished. The attendant may drive separately and return, or there are pet sitters that we can recommend for you.

The client also agrees to clean up after any animal that is brought onto the premises. We kindly ask that your pet is up to date on vaccinations and provide that documentation to Corkscrew Weddings & Winery 15 days before the start of your event.

Corkscrew Weddings and Winery offers our exclusive in-house catering services. Our team of skilled chefs and staff are committed to crafting delectable menus tailored to your preferences, culinary needs, and dietary requirements. While we encourage clients to take advantage of our in-house catering, we understand that some couples may have a special connection to a specific external caterer or cultural culinary traditions they wish to incorporate into their celebration. In such cases, we allow the option of hiring an outside caterer with a $1000 charge. The charge incurred is intended to cover the additional resources, coordination, and oversight required to ensure a seamless integration of external services with our venue’s operations.

Corkscrew Weddings & Winery can provide alcohol for events. You can select from our pre-packaged bars, or customize your bar package. Corkscrew Weddings & Winery strictly follows all local, state, and federal laws concerning the serving and consumption of alcohol. Clients providing alcohol for their event must have an insured bartender on premises to serve liquor. No one under the age of twenty-one (21) will be served, no one visibly intoxicated will be served.

We do have an extensive Black Book of “Vendors we Love” who have successfully teamed with us to create amazing events. For our couples under contract, we create a client portal and then carefully curate vendor recommendations tailored to your wedding vision. If you want to bring in professional, insured vendors who are not part of our “Vendors we Love” list, you are welcome to do so – it’s how our Love List grows! In growing that list, all vendors that work any event at Corkscrew Weddings & Winery must be licensed and have liability insurance. This is for your protection. Wedding day is not a practice day.

With the exception of the exclusive catering and alcohol service providers, your favorite outside wedding vendors are welcome here! They must meet the above requirements. If you choose to hire an outside caterer, we charge a $1000 outside catering fee. The charge incurred is intended to cover the additional resources, coordination, and oversight required to ensure a seamless integration of external services with our venue’s operations.

Corkscrew Weddings and Winery is nestled beautifully on a 10-acre estate with picturesque landscaping, fountain-filled ponds and natural beauty which provides a perfect setting for an outdoor ceremony. If the weather is too extreme or Mother Nature has other plans, you have a ‘Plan B’ built right in! Our pickleball court can be transformed into a climate-controlled atrium that's perfect for an elegant ceremony and/or evening of dinner and dancing.

Corkscrew Weddings and Winery often books Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday weddings and events. For this reason, rehearsal time is not guaranteed until 30 days before the wedding depending on your selected package. Rehearsals shall be limited to the wedding party, immediate family, the wedding planner, and vendors. A wedding planner must be present at the Rehearsal. After seeing our Wine Bar and Pergolas, you might want to host your rehearsal dinner here as well!

Absolutely! You are welcome to use Corkscrew Weddings and Winery for your engagement photo shoot based on availability. The combination of natural beauty, a pickleball court, a wine bar, a groom’s lounge, a bridal beauty bar plus a house filled with Hollywood glam, creates an array of stellar photo opportunities from romantic photos near the fountain-filled ponds to enchanting shots amidst the forest, to glam shots that express your inner “red-carpet star” side. The bonus is your photographer can familiarize themselves with the venue if they haven't photographed at Corkscrew Weddings and Winery previously!

We love a romantic sparkler exit! We suggest you go with the extra-long version (20” long) to ensure everyone's sparklers are lit and your photographer can capture the perfect photo when you exit. Likewise, we believe that nothing sets the mood like candlelight, though we ask that you kindly use battery-operated or rechargeable, flameless candles. Due to insurance constraints, fireworks, open flames, oil lamps, luminaries, and fire pits are not permitted.

Yes! We have packages to accommodate an overnight stay. Stay overnight (max 2 nights) with up to 6 guests or add an overnight stay for the bride and groom only. This allows the newlyweds to extend the magic of your special day by renting our Main House and Honeymoon Suite for an unforgettable overnight stay, making your first night as a married couple truly extraordinary.

When couples book their wedding at Corkscrew Weddings & Winery, we offer them a curated directory of hotel lodging. Most of the lodging recommendations given are within 15 minutes of the venue and most couples, and their families, make a mini vacation out of their weekend here in Southwest Florida. All these lodging options are priced affordably and most offer discounts for our clients and their guests. Let them know that Corkscrew Weddings & Winery sent you and they will take good care of you!

While there is plenty of on-site parking, shuttle/Uber, car-pooling, or a transportation service to and from the venue is preferred and highly encouraged. This is often a destination wedding and guests feel far more relaxed knowing they can leave the driving to professionals. We are happy to recommend private transportation services. For your guests who drive, those vehicles may stay overnight while a shuttle/Uber, car-pooling, or a transportation service takes guests safely back to their hotel. For cars staying overnight, pickup time is by 11:00am the following day. We want you and your guests to have fun and be safe!