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On WeddingWire since 2018

Last update: January 2024

Calamus Estate Winery is a wedding venue located in Jordan Station, Ontario. Calamus Estate Winery's retail store and loft sits on top of the Niagara Escarpment and is a stunning wedding venue with the reception barn built less than 5 years ago. Located adjacent to the Upper Falls at Balls Falls, with an 18-mile creek flowing through the vineyards, the property offers plenty of photo opportunities and experiences like no other. Calamus Estate is a perfect location that provides exciting event services, experiences, and beautiful locations for photos in the gardens, the waterfall, and one of their 3 bridges over an 18-mile creek, or the vineyard backdrop.

Facilities and Capacity

Calamus Estate Winery features the 350 Barrel Cellar, The Upper Barn loft, which can seat up to 50 people and is ideal for a more intimate function. A grand wedding reception can be held in our large open-concept barn, which can hold up to 150 guests. The venue space is surrounded by gardens and a waterfall, offers great views of the vineyard from the three-level patio. Calamus is a unique venue like no other; with its 360 Observatory, bonfire with smores favors, lawn games and MORE!

Calamus offers an all-inclusive package as they believe the less you have to worry about the better but also has a Casual Package which allows you to build up your own wedding package essentially. With no hidden fees whatsoever! Venue fee, ceremony fee, tax, service charge, 4-course dinner, bar, and music all included in one price, and no corkage fees on the wine!

A few other important details they also offer:

  • Event planning
  • Complimnetary wine tasting for all guests
  • DJ with lighting
  • Full open bar
  • Multiple ceremony sites with choice of arch
  • Linen napkins & runners
  • Table China and glassware, silverware
  • Outside vendors
  • Set up / clean up
  • Wedding favors
  • Bonfire with smores station
  • Complimentary Sparkling wine toast
  • Scotch & Cigar Bar
  • Observatory with astronomer

Check out on our website for more detatils! www.calamuswines.com

Frequently asked questions

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Banquet hall
Farm
Historic
Loft
Winery

Describe the style of your venue:

Country
Garden
Rustic
Vintage

What kind of settings are available?

Covered outdoor
Indoor
Uncovered outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal shower
Engagement party
Rehearsal dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bridal suite
Cake
Catering / bar
Clean up
Event planning
Event rentals
Liability insurance
Lighting / sound
Outside vendors
Set up

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail reception
Dessert
Family style
French service
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash bar
Champagne toast
House beer
House wine
House liquor
Limited bar
Liquor license
Open bar
Premium liquor
Signature drink
Outside alcohol
Specialty beer
Specialty wine

What event items are available?

Altar/arches
Audio equipment
Centerpieces
Decor
Furniture
Lighting
Chairs
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Wheelchair access

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

No

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

No

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Set up
Clean up
Event planning
Chairs
Tables
Linens
China
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/sound
Transportation
Parking
Bridal suite

What is the average catering price per person for plated service?

$224

What is the average catering price per person for buffet service?

$224

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$224

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake cutting
Server(s)
Dessert

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Open bar
House beer
Specialty beer
House wine
Specialty wine
House liquor
Premium liquor
Signature drink
Bartenders
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4.8 out of 5 rating
21 reviews
  • Quality of service
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  • Response time
    4.7 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Value
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100% Recommended by couples
Sara
Sara F. Sent on 29/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing amazing amazing!

Our wedding was truly the best day of our lives, and we couldn't have asked for a more perfect venue. It was not only LGBTQ+ friendly but also incredibly family-oriented, creating an atmosphere of love and acceptance that made our special day even more meaningful.

The food at our wedding was absolutely amazing, and our guests couldn't stop raving about it. The culinary team exceeded our expectations, and every dish was a culinary masterpiece.

Makayla, the host of our event, is simply the most amazing human ever. She went above and beyond to ensure every detail was perfect and made us feel incredibly special. Her warmth and attention to detail made our wedding day unforgettable.

In the end, our wedding was a dream come true, filled with love, joy, and the support of our friends and family. We're so grateful for the incredible experience we had, and we couldn't have asked for a better celebration of our love.

Sara & Lianna Sanelli
Emily
Emily K. Sent on 13/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

September 2023 wedding

We are so happy with our decision to get married at Calamus! What an absolutely fun venue. Besides the gorgeous location, amazing hospitality, and fantastic food, there were so many fun activities that kept our guests entertained and made so many beautiful memories. A lot of the extras included in the wedding package are so unique, like being able to see the stars in their observatory, a cigar bar, and being driven around in a side-by-side to get to different locations for our photos. It was all around such a fantastic and fun day with so much to take in, and so much to enjoy. Our guests are still raving about how much fun they had. Our wedding coordinator Makayla was wonderful and made everything stress-free on the day of the wedding. Thank you to the whole team at Calamus!
Marsella
Marsella Sent on 26/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

September 2023

We got married in September 2023 at Calamus and it was the most perfect day!! We booked our date a couple of years before and working with Makayla, Peter, and team from the beginning was a dream. They are incredibly responsive, professional, accommodating, reassuring, and friendly. They are a full service venue that really takes care of it all, and their packages are straightforward with no hidden fees. We wanted to make sure our day was stress-free, and that's exactly what it was! We were in great hands leading up to the day and on the day of. The staff were all organized, professional, and kind. The food was incredible (the tasting experience before hand was so awesome!). Our guests were raving about the whole experience! We loved that there were activities for our guests to take part in besides dancing. The grounds of Calamus are beautifully kept and need no additional decor. Staring out into the vineyard was magical. We really can't begin to thank Calamus enough for the incredible attention and service they provided for us. We would do the day over again 100 times if we could - it was so special. Thank you Makayla, Peter, and team!!

Photo credit: Lauren Valvasori
Madeline
Madeline W. Sent on 03/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible Venue!!

Makayla and the Van-Helsdingen family go above and beyond to make your wedding day incredible! The website does not do the venue justice. The place is beautiful and the staff are very kind. This place is a one stop shop and all the extra adds in that are included in the total price, add great value and save you money in the long run.
Sasha
Sasha S. Sent on 01/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wow, what an amazing venue!!!

Highly highly recommend!! Makayla with Calamus is a Gem! She helped us make our wedding dreams come true. Honestly, for the price you get so much and it's all super personal. Calamus makes you feel like family and planning is a breeze, no stress. If I could get married again I would do so at Calamus.
Leah
Leah D. Sent on 02/08/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Experience

Where do we even begin? Calamus is an absolutely beautiful venue that offers more than you can imagine. From day one of meeting with Makayla, Calamus knocked it out of the park. Makayla walked us through all of our options/choices (for food, activities etc.) and toured us around the winery. She is extremely knowledgeable and answered any questions we had from day one. Peter was also amazing to work with as he hosted our rehearsal. He is very friendly and made everyone feel like family. On our actual wedding day, everything was flawless! The timing of entrances, food and music (905 DJ Co) was awesome and appreciated by everyone. If you are looking into booking a wedding with Calamus, we promise that you will not be disappointed.

Leah & Chris
Steve
Steve A. Sent on 14/07/2023
4.8 out of 5 rating

What a beautiful venue

The winery is stunning and has different areas to hang out throughout the night - our guests loved it! The food is top notch and the staff was great to work with and made planning easy.
Stefania
Stefania R. Sent on 29/03/2023
4.8 out of 5 rating

A beautiful and memorable location for a semi-outdoors summer wedding

Calamus is a wonderful venue in a beautiful location, and with complementary features (campfire, whiskey & cigar station, and star-gazing observatory!) which make it uniquely memorable. Their barn space, open to the vinyards along one wall, is the perfect mix of open and sheltered. Their partner vendors, the catering and DJ service, provided delicious food and top-notch music choices. On the day of, Mykaila and the rest of the Calamus team kept everything going smoothly so we didn't have to worry about any details ourselves. I've heard that some people find themselves too busy to enjoy their own wedding, but we were able to enjoy our perfect summer wedding to the fullest.

There were a couple hiccoughs in the planning process that left us a bit more stressed than we needed to be. An initial miscommunication about the capacity of the venue left us worried for a time about how to fit everyone, though in the end Calamus accommodated our very specific requests for table arrangements without issue. We were also slightly disappointed with the initial tasting from the caterers, but when we expressed this to Mykaila she collected our feedback and arranged a second tasting for us. The food at the second tasting (and the final event) was excellent, and exactly what we wanted.
Beth
Beth D. Sent on 04/12/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding of our dreams at Calamus

We started our wedding planning journey in spring 2021 - Calamus was the first venue we visited and we instantly fell in love! The venue coordinator Makalya is responsive, thoughtful, proactive and organized - and just a really nice human! She made sure we were in the right place at the right time so we could focus on enjoying the moment. The staff were so pleasant and gave amazing service to us and our guests. The "all inclusive" package had everything we wanted - and even more - with special touches that our guests loved. Our guests raved about the food, which was hot and plentiful! The lawn games, ice wine smore favours, and cigar/scotch station were amazing. Adam from the 905DJ Co, which Calamus partners with, had amazing energy and knew exactly our taste in music. The setting was lush and green and the whole day just rolled smoothly. Thank you so much Makayla and Calamus for going above and beyond to make our wedding unforgettable! We will be back to visit soon!
Jason
Jason Sent on 27/12/2021
5 out of 5 rating

We love Calamus!

Calamus was the venue of choice for our wedding this past year in September 2019. We elected the stargazing package and couldn't be more pleased with the results. Having the added bonuses of the Chronos observatory and bonfire as available amenities for our guest was awesome!

The staff at Calamus were very kind and friendly to work with - you really get the feeling of being amongst family. Since taking ownership, Peter and Rose are really building something special that cannot really be described but experienced instead.

The wine is also really great! My wife is a big fan of the barrel kissed chardonnay and I'm a huge fan of the double barreled Cab Sauvignon. We had the 2016 Meritage blend as our red table wine and our guest really enjoyed during dinner.

Highly recommend for a wine tour, bistro vist and wedding venue.

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Awards

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Calamus Estate Winery Real Weddings

Meaghan & Emerson
64 Photos · 26/Sep/2021
Jason & Tihana
17 Photos · 28/Sep/2019

Meet the team

Makayla Van Helsdingen
Makayla Van Helsdingen
Sales & Event Coordination Manager

At Calamus we want your special day to be memorable! We are proud you deal directly with an owner as your event planner for your big day! Makayla has completed weddings at various Niagara wineries for over 15 years, earning her way to become Calamus’s Sales & Event Coordination Manager. Makayla’s passion is ensuring couples have the wedding they dreamed of without worry! We’ve created an extensive all-inclusive package at Calamus, covering many important vendors within the package as well as including one-of-a-kind experiences for your guests. As Makayla truly believes the less you have to worry about for your wedding the better! It is very important to us that not only you both but all of your guests have that amazing Calamus experience on your wedding day! Since 2018, Makayla manages a professional wedding team as well as works with some fantastic vendors. Makayla and her team would be happy to assist in the planning of your wedding day!

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3100 Glen Road L0R 1S0 Jordan Station (Ontario)
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