Vermont is one of the most scenic and varied areas of the country for your wedding. Famous for its maple syrup, charming villages and of course, the colors of fall, Vermont is a top pick among brides and grooms today. No matter what your tastes, from grass-roots to upscale to trendy, Vermont has the ideal wedding reception site for you.
Your Personal Wedding Style
The best place to start in deciding where to hold your Vermont wedding reception is with your own personality. Sit down with your groom and decide what reception environment will suit both of you. Are you casual and rustic? Do you want to match your favorite season to a location that reflects it (for example, a cozy ski lodge in winter or an outdoor garden in spring)? Are you planning on being prince and princess for a day in a five-star hotel or impressive historical building? You'll want to plan your reception choice around your and your groom's personal preferences; remember, this day is for the two of you.
Many couples choose Vermont because of its fabulous autumn display of gold, red and orange leaves and beautiful autumn flowers. In this case you will want to look for a wedding reception location that offers a scenic view of Vermont's rolling Green Mountains, renovated farms or charming tree-lined villages.
Practical Considerations
Now that you have an idea of how you'd like your Vermont wedding reception to look and feel, match that to the amount of guests who will be attending. You may need to get creative at this point. That charming historic inn may not be large enough for 250 people. Do some research on the feel and flavor you'd like your wedding reception to have and start calling reception sites to find out whether they have the amenities to support your preferences.
You'll also want to begin pricing sites at this point. With the amazing amount of sites and styles Vermont offers, it should be fairly easy to find the perfect reception hall while sticking to your budget.
Ask a Pro
Vermont is known for its lovely small-town atmosphere. Because of this, the best choices for your Vermont wedding reception may be among the state's best-kept secrets. Call local wedding planners and ask whether they're willing to offer you advice on how to find your perfect wedding reception site. Describe what you're looking for in terms of atmosphere, scenery and the size of your reception. There may be a gem nestled in the heart of Vermont just waiting for you and your groom.
Accommodating Your Guests
If you will be asking people to travel, see if you can find a reception hall location that is within easy distance of amenities your guests will want to take advantage of. Your five star hotel may be out of reach of some guests' budgets; scout out areas that also offer reasonable hotels, inns or bed-and-breakfasts for an overnight (or longer) stay. Shopping and sight-seeing are also generous considerations for your guests. Look for a wedding reception site that is local to whatever your guests may need, and the attractions they will want to see during their Vermont stay.
Print out a map of the wedding reception hall and the surrounding areas and mail it along with your wedding invitations so your guests can have a sneak peek at the area. This way, they can make their plans early for a hotel room local to your wedding reception site.
Whatever your choice of a locale, Vermont is certain to deliver the wedding reception of your dreams.
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