Featured Venues
Washingtonville’s Brotherhood Winery names EMG as their preferred entertainment partner for elevated events and reliable service.
Featured Venues
Washingtonville’s Brotherhood Winery names EMG as their preferred entertainment partner for elevated events and reliable service.
Brotherhood Winery
A venue’s recommendation reflects the trust they place in EMG’s professionalism, value, and exceptional service. Brotherhood Winery named us as their recommended entertainment partner, which highlights a shared commitment to quality and confidence in the experience we bring to every event.
What Entertainment Works Best at Brotherhood Winery?
Brotherhood Winery in Washingtonville, NY is America’s oldest winery and a beautiful historic venue, but the indoor reception space is extremely tight for a full band. A simple hybrid setup with a DJ is the best fit here, and uplighting is particularly important since the space can be dark without it. For the outdoor cocktail space, acoustic entertainment is the natural vibe that matches the vineyard and winery character of the setting. Elegant Music Group has performed at Brotherhood Winery, and the conversation about what fits your day is always free.
Summary
- Recommended format: DJ or hybrid is the best fit; the indoor space is extremely tight for a full band
- Lighting: uplighting is important here since the space can be dark without it
- Cocktail hour: acoustic entertainment is the natural vibe for the outdoor courtyard and vineyard setting
- Setting: America’s oldest winery in Washingtonville, NY, with historic wine caves, courtyard, and outdoor vineyard spaces
- EMG has personally performed at Brotherhood Winery
Why We Love Brotherhood Winery
Brotherhood Winery has a character you simply cannot manufacture: founded in 1839, it is America’s oldest operating winery, and the historic stone buildings, wine caves, and courtyard give the whole property a European, vineyard-estate atmosphere that is genuinely distinctive. The outdoor cocktail space, in the courtyard among the stone arches and vineyard surroundings, is where acoustic entertainment shines most naturally. Uplighting in the indoor reception space is particularly important here, since the historic stone interiors can be dark without it.
What Entertainment Works Best at Brotherhood Winery
The indoor reception space at Brotherhood Winery is extremely tight for a full band, and a DJ or hybrid setup is the right fit for the room. A hybrid with a simple setup gives couples live energy without requiring the footprint a full band needs. Uplighting is especially important here: the historic stone interior can be dark without additional lighting, and uplighting is what adds warmth and visual dimension to the space. For the outdoor cocktail hour in the courtyard, acoustic entertainment is the natural vibe that fits the winery’s vineyard atmosphere.
Ceremony Music at Brotherhood Winery
Acoustic guitar or a string duo is a beautiful and natural fit for a ceremony at Brotherhood Winery, where the historic stone buildings and vineyard setting give acoustic music a character that amplified setups cannot replicate as naturally.
Cocktail Hour Music at Brotherhood Winery
Acoustic entertainment is the natural vibe for the outdoor cocktail space at Brotherhood Winery, where the vineyard courtyard setting suits an acoustic guitarist or small acoustic ensemble far better than a larger, more amplified setup.
Reception Entertainment Options
DJ: Our top recommendation for the indoor reception space, with uplighting making a meaningful difference in how warm and inviting the room feels.
Hybrid: A strong option for couples who want live energy, pairing a DJ with a single live musician in a room where the tight space suits a minimal live setup.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a band or DJ better at Brotherhood Winery?
A DJ or hybrid is the better fit given the extremely tight indoor reception space. A full band requires more physical footprint than the room is well suited for.
Why is uplighting so important at Brotherhood Winery?
The historic stone interior of Brotherhood Winery’s reception space can be quite dark without additional lighting. Uplighting is what adds warmth, color, and visual dimension to make the room feel inviting and finished during the reception.
Why is acoustic entertainment recommended for cocktail hour at Brotherhood Winery?
The outdoor courtyard at Brotherhood Winery has a vineyard and historic stone character that acoustic entertainment matches naturally. It is the kind of setting where acoustic guitar or a small acoustic ensemble feels like it belongs rather than being imposed on the environment.
Where does the ceremony take place at Brotherhood Winery?
Ceremonies can take place in the courtyard or other outdoor spaces on the historic winery grounds.
What is the most popular entertainment package for Brotherhood Winery weddings?
Many couples pair acoustic guitar or a string duo for the ceremony, acoustic entertainment for the outdoor courtyard cocktail hour, and a DJ or hybrid with uplighting for the indoor reception.
Plan Your Brotherhood Winery Wedding
Every couple’s vision is different. Tell us about your wedding at Brotherhood Winery and we’ll help you figure out what makes sense.
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Brotherhood, America's Oldest Winery
100 Brotherhood Plaza Drive
A venue’s recommendation reflects the trust they place in EMG’s professionalism, value, and exceptional service. Brotherhood Winery named us as their recommended entertainment partner, which highlights a shared commitment to quality and confidence in the experience we bring to every event., NY 10992
+1 (845) 496-3661
https://brotherhood-winery.com/winery/grand-salon/
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