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The Heart of Vermont – The Perfect Wedding Destination

Though some envision sunset on a Caribbean Beach when they think destination wedding, think “big picture” when planning your own. First and foremost, choose a location that suits you and your future spouse. Secondly, but no less important, choose a destination that your guests will enjoy visiting. Very often, guests who travel to attend a destination wedding seize the opportunity to turn it into a family vacation. The crossroads of central Vermont is a hub with countless spokes leading to exciting area attractions, all a leisurely day trip.

So what else makes central Vermont the perfect location? For one thing, you can choose any season to celebrate your nuptials. Spring and summer in the Green Mountains are exquisite and the mountain air keeps temps pleasant while allowing gardens to flourish. Fall foliage produces vistas too spectacular for words, while a winter wedding can truly be magical offering horse drawn carriage rides, candle lit ceremonies and storybook themes.

Reception venues in the area are abundant ranging from small, intimate Vermont inns to exquisite ballrooms at grand hotels. Many offer billowing tents or splendid outdoor settings with views of mountain ranges or crystal lakes. Ceremonies can be performed in quaint wedding gazebos surrounded by lush gardens or offering views of soaring mountains or bucolic valleys. And for the adventurous looking for a unique ceremony setting, consider saying your “I do’s” atop a mountain peak or in front of a thundering waterfall.

Planning a destination wedding is simpler than you may think. Wedding planners affiliated with your chosen site can offer a wealth of information and contacts for the local area. Here in central Vermont, there is no shortage of JP’s and local ministers, spas and hair stylists, limousine and shuttle providers, cake bakers, DJs, florists and photographers. The area is flush with live musicians from harpists to flutists to bagpipers who can provide an array of ceremony music, while area bands can entertain your guests whether you want Irish Celtic music or good old rock and roll. All these details can be seamlessly accomplished with your wedding planner via the internet, though you will find yourself making excuses for pre-wedding visits just to enjoy the beauty and serenity of your perfect wedding location.

Take a look at central Vermont for a wedding that will create memories not soon forgotten. Be assured your guests will tell you it’s the best wedding they ever attended!

For venue, catering & other information, please contact the Chambers of Commerce:

Killington - 802-773-4181, www.killingtonchamber.com
Rutland - 802-773-2747, www.rutlandvermont.com
Brandon - 802-247-6401, www.brandon.org
Poultney - 802-287-2010, www.poultneyvt.com
Woodstock - 802-457-3555, www.woodstockvt.com