Cellar 52

Absolutely Perfect !!I honestly can not say enough good things about this venue and the team that run it !Gillian was our day of coordinator and everything went off without a hitch ! We had an intimate family wedding, with the yummy pretzel bar snack followed by a delicious 3 course dinner (the BEST beef !!!).We had an open bar and dance and the staff was so accommodating and went over and above. They even took the time to chat with our 3 year old daughter, and made her an orange juice 'mix' on request, so sweet !We also got ready on site, bride and grooms rooms are perfect, clean, with water and bubbly chilling !When a few of us had to wait for the limo to return they graciously left the venue open for us.Simply the best service and always with a smile !St Jacobs is fantastic for pictures, and although we had an overcast/light rain kind of day, our photographer got so many beautiful shots. ( Would highly recommend you check out Tamara Rose Photography if you are in need of a photographer ) The pictures won't be available for a few weeks, but included a few we do have (some professional and some not).Honestly the most perfect, stress free day, at a beautiful cozy venue, thank you again Gillian and team !!

We had our wedding last month at Cellar 52, and we were so pleased with the experience and had so much fun on our wedding day--everything came together so well and beautifully! The team members are attentive and made the planning process very easy and pleasant for us (shout out to Emily!). There were many logistics for our day since we had some different cultural elements as well, and they were able to accommodate and even made suggestions to the overall flow for our day. Most importantly, our family and friends had a great time celebrating with us, and we still hear compliments about our lovely riverside ceremony, and most importantly, THE FOOD!The vibes were absolutely immaculate. Thank you so much, Cellar 52!

We opted for the Sunday brunch wedding package and we’re thrilled with the whole experience. The team were friendly, professional, and I felt in great hands. The venue is STUNNING! The beer is also very excellent. More people should get married in the morning! We loved knowing they had their own in house catering and bartending, and we didn’t have to worry about coordinating with several vendors. It was great to pay one fee and have everything looked after. I also recommend paying for the fresh oysters!

I have worked in the wedding industry for many years. And this place just missed the mark on several aspects of creating a wedding experience. It appears that Cellar 52 over sells a level of experience that doesn't align with 99% of people's actual experience the day of their event. Here are a few reasons why this venue is not ideal based on my personal experience as a guest of a wedding.•The air conditioning works, but was basically off during a very hot and humid summer day. The ceremony was very hot. When asked to turn the AC to a cooler setting, various answers (excuses) were given by several staff only for it to be changed several hours later when people were sweating . It was uncomfortably humid inside. So most people opted to hang out on the patio. That's the beauty of a summer wedding and a selling feature of this venue•They have a nice patio but guests were told to go inside at 7 pm because we were being too loud"....celebrating a wedding!•In an effort to get guests inside

We held our October 2022 wedding at Cellar 52 and had a wonderful experience. Thank you Jenny and the rest of the Cellar 52 staff for making our wedding everything we had hoped it would be. We have no complaints and received only positive feedback from our guests about our wedding. I highly recommend Cellar 52 10/10!

We held our October 2022 wedding at Cellar 52 and what a wonderful experience it was!Choosing to have our wedding at Cellar 52 was a very easy decision for us. We first met with Kristi through Zoom who took us on a tour of both Cellar 52 and Timber Barn (which was under renovations at the time). She was very detailed and answered so many questions about what our day and what the processing of planning with their team would look like. We knew almost right away that Cellar 52 was the venue for us, we loved that they provide a coordinator and the all-inclusive pricing. We were excited to make use of their beautiful property and the riverside close by.Leading up to our wedding, we had ongoing communication and multiple in-person meetings with our coordinator, Amanda. Amanda is organized, super sweet and easy-going, she understood exactly what my husband and I were picturing for our day. The team used a great online site to keep everything from correspondence to documents to payments in one place, which was very convenient as well.Our wedding day was fantastic - We had a riverside ceremony, cocktail hour on the patio and brunch reception inside the venue. The spaces were decorated beautifully (even with minimal direction). We trusted Cellar 52 to do their thing and they did not disappoint! We originally intended for guests to flow in and out from the patio but it ended up being such a beautiful, warm day that everyone mainly spent time outside. The team was very flexible and made this transition easy. We really appreciated that the team not only set up the decor and helped with tear down.I would definitely recommend having your wedding or event at Cellar 52. Thank you Team 52 for an unforgettable day!!

We had our wedding at Cellar52 in April 2023 and had the most amazing experience! Jenny, our coordinator, was incredibly helpful every step of the way & an absolute pleasure to work with. The food was fantastic - every guest we spoke to could not get over how delicious everything was!Massive thank you to Jenny & the rest of the Cellar52 team for making our wedding day everything we hoped it would be, and more.

Cellar 52 is the perfect venue if you’re looking for a cozy and intimate place to say I do! Team 52 are attentive, knowledgeable, and caring people and we always felt like we were in good hands. They accommodated our requests and helped us craft a wedding day more perfect than we imagined.Located in the heart of the village of St. Jacobs, we had a plethora of beautiful backdrops to choose from for photos. The venue is unique in that you have the option to stay the night before and/or after the wedding upstairs at Hotel 52. The morning of, the bride and groom suites were the perfect place for the wedding party to get ready while the team did a fantastic job setting up the main space for the ceremony. Team 52 flawlessly converted the ceremony space for cocktail hour without disruption. And if you’re looking for a romantic spot for your first dance, we highly recommended the back patio- the string lights really set the mood! At the end of the night we were so impressed that all of our decor was packed up, making it easy to take home.We can’t say enough about the food, and neither can our guests! Gilt Catering did an outstanding job on our menu: from our morning brunch spread to our late-night pizza, everything was delicious and beautifully presented.Planning a wedding during a pandemic is no easy task, but the team at Cellar 52 made us feel confident and taken care of. Our day of coordinator (Emily) was such a gem- she really put our nerves at ease and we can’t thank her enough for ensuring everything went smoothly.Thank you so much Cellar 52!

Cellar 52 feels like home to me and I think it's my most-photographed venue in Kitchener-Waterloo at this point! If you're looking for a venue that provides a beautiful yet intimate experience for yourself and your guests, look no further than Cellar 52. The elegant and minimal interior is ready for you to use as a canvas to design the day of your dreams, and the dynamic surroundings make for countless amazing photographs.

We recently photographed a wedding at your venue and can't say enough great things. Thank you for the beautiful space, great service and excellent food. As wedding photographers, we love the light inside the space, the attention to details, the outdoor cocktail area and the surrounding town for beautiful photographs galore.