WEDDING CEREMONY SITES
Officiant Carmen George
Vermont offers many beautiful locations to elope or have a small wedding that are affordable.
On this page you will see venues and sites that are very different from each other; there is something for everyone.
Underneath each listing is a link to photos I took at that location to show more features of that area.
WINTER VENUES
I recommend choosing an indoor location starting in late-October and going through late April. The temperature drops significantly during those months and snow is a possibility. See the bottom of this page for affordable venues.
"Carmen married us and she was the perfect choice. She's professional, friendly, a great sense of humor, and goes above and beyond to make people happy. We highly recommend her." - E.G.
"I just wanted to say thank you. You were so helpful and supportive. The wedding went really well and as I predicted my family cried. Thank you for all you did, all your help, and for performing such a great ceremony.
Sincerely," - Trevor and Mook
"You are amazing - I LOVE it!! Thank you again for all you did for us! We couldn't have asked for a better day." -Kristen
"Carmen was wonderful. Very communicative, funny and kind. She had very good suggestions and she made me a beautiful bouquet. She was also flexible and willing to accommodate special requests (we wanted a bilingual ceremony which she not only did not have a problem with, she was excited about!). Our day couldn't have been any better. 100% recommend."
-Andrea
CEREMONY WEDDING OUTDOOR SITES
Outdoor locations are good April through October.
SHELBURNE FARMS
Shelburne, Vermont
Donate $50 or more
Rain: Umbrellas
Reservations: Permission for a photo shoot
Guest: Up to 10
Features: Trails that go by the historic Inn, formal garden and farms; mountain/lake views and pastoral landscape
Video
VERMONT STATE PARKS
Fee: Free during the week and affordable fee on Saturdays
Guests: Depends on the Park
Rain: Porch of Cabin, if not rented
Reservations: Vermont Parks Dept
Features: Mountains and lake views
Mt. Philo State Park - Mountain view and has cabin up to 25 guests
Button Bay State Park - Lake views and covered shelter up to 30 guests
Kingsland Bay Sate Park - Lakeside and event space up to 50 guests
Burlington, Vermont
Fee: Good Bottle of Wine or a gift card to a local restaurant ($40 value)
Guests: up to 15
Rain: Umbrellas
Reservations: Made by me
Features: Private with mountain and lake views. No public bathrooms.
WINOOSKI RIVER FALLS
Winooski, Vermont
Fee: Free
Guests: up to 20
Rain: Made reservation with Waterworks Restaurant
Reservations: None needed
Features: River with little waterfalls and woodland path
Video
Parking App
INDOOR LOCATION
WATERWORKS RESTAURANT
Website Up to 150 Guests
LEDDY BEACH
Burlington, Vermont
Fee: Free
Guests: up to 10
Rain: Umbrellas
Reservations: None needed
Features: Moutain and lake views, soft lovely sand - great for bare feet.
Parking App
CEREMONY WEDDING INDOOR VENUES
FOREVER YOUNG TREEHOUSE
Burlington, Vermont
Fee: Free
Guests: up to 10
Rain: Inside the tree house
Reservations: None needed
Features: Unique treehouse and short walk to the beach with mountain views.
Photos
WHEELER HOMESTEAD
South Burlington, Vermont
Fee: $100 per hour, $150 on weekends
More details through the venue.
Guests: up to 10
Rain: Parlor
Reservations: Common Roots - Liz
Features: Mountain and farm view, historic building and meadow.
BURLINGTON CITY HALL
Burlington, Vermont
Fee: Free, but can't be reserved
Guests 6
Rain: Inside
Reservations: Open M - F, 8 - 4 PM
Features: Large historic window looking out on the park. Semi-private. There is a bathroom door near by but isn't very busy.
MORE WEDDING VENUES
Here are some wedding venues would be worth checking out.
Burlington (No travel charge)
Intervale Farm
Echo Lake Aquarium
Rockpoint Center
Vergennes, Jericho, Richmond Areas (30-minute to 1 hour drive)
An Affair by the Lake (Addison)
Basin Harbor Club (Vergennes)
Barn at Lang Farm (Essex Jct.)
Mansfield Barn (Richmond)
Shelburne Vineyard (Shelburne)
The Old Foundry (Milton)
Stowe, Waterbury and Jeffersonville Areas (1 hour drive)
Green Mountain Inn (Stowe)
Trapp Family Lodge (Stowe)
Sterling Ridge Lodge (Jeffersonville)
Stoweflake Resort (Stowe)
Zenbarn (Waterbury)
Colchester, Vermont
Fee: Weddings & Events (theellisinn.com)
$150 - $300 per hour
You can also stay at the Inn
Guests:Up to 50
Rain: Great Room
Reservations: through me
Features: Lovingly restored Inn with beautiful wood details. The Great Room that has lots of natural light, a big fireplace and the room can be arranged to fit the number of guests you will have attending.
Contact Paula Ellis to make arrangements
BURLINGTON CITY ARTS
Lorraine B. Good Room
Burlington, Vermont
Fee:$100/hr during office hours
$175/hr on weekends and after hours
Guests 25
Rain: Inside
Reservations: Through their website
Features: Modern, bright and cheerful.
MORE Info
LOUISA HOWARD CHAPEL
Burlington, Vermont
Fee: $100 per hour, $150 on weekends
More details through the venue
Guests: Up to 30 guests
Rain: Non-denominational chapel
Reservations: 802.863.2075
Features: 1800s historic chapel with a sweet bell we can ring in the steeple.
