Choices, Choices Everywhere
Vermont is attractive to soon-to-be wed couples largely because of its amazing diversity. Accommodations can be found in this historic state beside a lake, on a hilltop, in a charming converted barn or at an elegant bed-and-breakfast establishment. Within an hour or two, newlyweds can drive from the mountains to the hustle and bustle of a fresh and funky city, then on to the romantic charm of one of Vermont's popular lakes.For this reason, many couples choose to both wed and honeymoon in Vermont. Marry in elegant splendor in a five-star hotel, then please your playful side with a honeymoon of lakeside sun and fun. Or pamper yourselves post-nuptials at one of Vermont's upscale spas. Check out Vermont wedding and honeymoon packages to find the best deals for you and your groom. Websites such as Vermont Living magazine will help get you started on your planning.
Religious Wedding Ceremonies
Your first consideration is where the wedding ceremony will take place. Vermont's progressive attitudes mean that many churches, synagogues and other religions establishments will accept non-members; check and see whether your favorite church will do this for you. If you are already the member of a Vermont religious location, call early anyway. Many churches have a waiting list of one year or longer for wedding ceremonies.Non-Religious or Off-Site Weddings
You can also request the services of a justice of the peace at the locale of your choice. With its historical charm and its penchant for fun, Vermont is a popular locale for weddings at its many cozy inns. Try the Green Mountain Inn, the Mountain Top Inn, Barrows House or one of dozens of other beautiful and exquisite inn locales.Urbanites will love the charm of Vermont's relatively small cities. Check out the state capital, Montpelier, or Vermont's largest city, Burlington, for elegant hotels and wedding halls. At the opposite end of the spectrum is a charming converted barn, a garden wedding beneath a flowering arbor or an up-tempo pub. Some couples elect to have the wedding ceremony follow one theme and the honeymoon accommodations follow another in order to get the full experience of what this state has to offer. Marry in upscale glamour, munch maple sugar candy from a family-run store during your honeymoon and take home memories that last a lifetime.