Ripples Estate Winery & New Wave Distilling - Abbotsford, British Columbia

Chantelle A.

We got married here on September 20, 2024 and we couldn’t have asked for a better wedding venue! From the moment we arrived on the day of our wedding, the communication was seamless, and the staff was so friendly and accommodating. They made sure everything was set up exactly how we envisioned, which really took a lot of stress off our shoulders. Leading up to the big day, their systems and processes kept everything organized and smooth, making the whole planning process feel effortless.

The venue itself is absolutely stunning—so much greenery and natural beauty, and we received so many compliments from our guests about how gorgeous it was. We especially loved that the ceremony and reception were in the same location, which made the day flow so easily. The bar staff was also fantastic, friendly, and efficient, keeping the drinks flowing all night long.

Another huge plus was the stress-free setup and tear down; the team took care of everything for us, so we didn’t have to worry about a thing.

We will absolutely recommend this venue to anyone looking for a beautiful place to host a wedding, or even just a lovely spot to enjoy some wine and food. Thank you for making our wedding day unforgettable!

Brendan M.

My wife and I got married at this venue October 2023. We both felt so special and were treated so well by Caroline and her staff. The venue is beautiful and so well put together. The greenery inside the secret garden area is absolutely stunning and left me speechless the first time I saw it. There is plenty of nice areas on the property where you can take wedding photos. We felt no stress during our special time because the staff had everything under control. We gave instructions for setting up our personal decorations and the staff followed the directions to a T. There was a possibility of rain during our ceremony and the venue had a backup plan for bringing the ceremony inside if possible which was amazing. The best part was leaving the party that night and coming back the next day to our decorations already being taken down, packaged up nicely, and being ready for pick up. If you are looking for a venue that has a stunning look, great staff, and a stress free environment, this venue is it. Thank you Caroline and staff for a wonderful time, our dream wedding day was made possible with your help. Also a big shout out to Marni our day-of coordinator who did an amazing job putting everything together and making the day run smooth.

Erica M.

Our wedding was on Oct 17, 2024. We planned it in less than 6 months.

The Venue:
Absolutely gorgeous. We had the ceremony inside even though the weather was decent, as the pond area was beautiful. We had 80 guests and the venue was the right size, it did not feel overcrowded and it did not feel empty.
The location was perfect and there was enough parking for everyone. We had purchased the center pieces and the venue decorated it beautifully. We purchased our flowers separately and a family member placed them in the vases already on the table.
Many Vendors are familiar with this venue so set up was seamless. Everything was easy and no issues or confusion.
I had received a free “decor item” for attending a wedding event earlier in the year, I chose a white linen to be placed on the wedding arch, but it was not there for the ceremony. Not a big deal but just a little reminder to remind them of what you asked for.

The Wine:
The Lady red wine we purchased from the venue was a big hit. Everyone loved it. The venue did not have white wine available, therefore we needed to purchase our own white wine and pay a $10 uncorking fee for each bottle. Which was a reasonable price. They stored the white wine we dropped off the morning of and placed it in the tables.

The Staff:
Mercedes was so helpful and kind. Her positive attitude and organizational skills were perfect. We had paid for a cleanup fee ($150), and one employee made a rude comment to my mother about having to clean up a few glasses from the bridal suite (bridal suite not included in venue, it is an extra $100 fee). When I mentioned this to Mercedes the follow day, she apologized. Overall, not a big deal but it made my mother feel uncomfortable even though she did not need to clean up anything, she tried and we also paid for the clean up fee.
The owner helped us choose the centrepiece decor a month earlier and she was so easy going and great to work with.

We all had an amazing time, everyone loved the venue and the vendors we chose.
Cake: Cake Savvy (Elyse)
DJ: In The Mix (Nick)
Caterer (Buffet): Visions Catering (Mark Nowack)
Photographer: DSK Photography
Hair: Rachel(Cros Studio)
Makeup: Angela (Artistry by Angela)
Flowers: Love Her Wild (District 1881)

Overall, the perfect wedding for us. I would highly recommend this venue and will definitely organize future events there.

Thank you Ripples Winery!

Emma S.

My husband at I were married at the Secret Garden at Ripples Winery on October 3, 2024. This venue is so beautiful and has a great atmosphere: tons of plants, lovely chandeliers, and cozy fire-pits for late night. It has everything you need, with plenty of options to add on services to make the day as you'd like. They have fantastic drinks, including a delicious sparkling blueberry wine which was a big hit with all of our guests.

Samantha M.

Such a beautiful hidden oasis and a lovely group of people running the show! I needed to book for a group of girlfriends and was accommodated perfectly. We had a big table in the outdoor courtyard, where we enjoyed delicious drinks as well as tasty food. We were served by Chris, who was attentive, funny and accommodating. Thanks for the great time, we will be back again real soon 🙂

Vanessa B.

I came here with a group for drinks and appies. There was 7 of us and it seemed like it was a bit of a struggle to find us a spot, they did but the place wasn’t busy and there were lots of empty tables so just a bit confusing to start (2pm on a weekday).
The servers were all very friendly.
Everyone enjoyed their drinks and those who got appies. This is a nice place if you’re not in a rush. Most of the seating is outdoors and there are umbrellas to move around for shade.
There were gluten free options for the appetizers.
The bathrooms are accessible with a ramp and the bar/tasting room has a big door they left open so I’m not sure if there is an accessible button.
They have a dog that wanders around which doesn’t seem hygienic and could be problematic for some people with a fear of dogs or allergies.

Marilyn M.

It's a nice winery and distillery. We came here for lunch and they were not busy with customers. The service staff was friendly but not very attentive as they were busy setting up the Christmas decorations. We had to ask for napkins when our food was served. We had the charcuterie board, cocktail flight and the blueberry lavender mockjito. Food was good. Worth a try if you're in the area.

The doggy companions were a plus.

Danielle S.

We had our wedding at Ripples and it exceeded our expectations! The staff were great, the venue was beautiful and the day/night was seamless thanks to the coordinators. I highly recommend this venue if you are in search of the most magical place to become husband and wife!