Behind every seamless Vermont wedding day is a talented team of wedding professionals working their magic—transforming countless details into a flawless celebration. From executing stunning design concepts and coordinating timelines to handling last-minute surprises with ease, these experts bring creativity, organization, and dedication to every moment. Whether it’s planners, florists, stationers, or anyone in between, their hard work allows couples to relax and fully enjoy their special day. This category celebrates the pros who went above and beyond to bring wedding dreams to life. Explore their incredible work below and help us crown the best in the business.
What is the Vermont Weddings ‘Best Of’ Series?
It’s that time of year—our Vermont Weddings Best of Series is here! We’re celebrating the amazing work of Vermont’s top wedding professionals this wedding season, and we need your help to pick the best of the best. Check out the entries, get inspired, and vote for your favorites via the form at the end of this blog post. At the end of it all, we’ll announce the Reader’s Choice winners. Let’s celebrate together!
One for the Books
This wedding truly turned the page to the next great chapter for the happy couple. Featuring stunning greenery, florals, and an elegant bookshelf seating chart (the bride works at a library), who wouldn’t be charmed? Not pictured is another sweet detail- the bride’s father handmade a flower bud pot for every guest to take home as a wedding favor!
Photographer: Madison Anne Studio
Venue: The Barn at Smuggler’s Notch
Florals: Snaps and Sunflowers
Sit & Stay a While
Flowers, couches, and candles, oh my! With velvety textures and stunning pops of color, this cozy yet sophisticated sitting nook was the perfect place for lounging, catching up, or snapping picture-perfect moments with guests.
Venue: The Tillerman
A Fall Fairytale
This floral installation totally nailed the essence of autumn in Vermont! With vibrant colors and rich textures, it feels like stepping into one of the iconic, breathtaking landscapes the season is known for.
Venue: An Affair by the Lake
Florals: Jayson Munn Design
Linens: The Linen Shop
Photographer: Julia Rebecca Photography
Bound to Bloom
We are absolutely in awe of this stunning display of florals, and its incorporation into a sweet and simple chandelier. With bouquets perfectly poised to surround the couple, this modern ceremony space is truly in full bloom!
Planner: Sara Judith Events
Florals: A Clover and One Bee
Photographer: Danielle Allendorf Photography
Rentals: Vermont Tent Company
Venue: Waterworks Food + Drink
Timeless & True
This Woodstock wedding is so timeless! Draped in twinkling fairy lights and linens, this reception tent is so effortlessly elegant and sophisticated. With subtle pops of silver, green, and gold, this aesthetic will truly outlast the test of time!
Planner: Jaclyn Watson Events
Photographer: Charlotte Jenkins
Venue: Billings Farm & Museum
Catering & Bar: Woodstock Inn & Resort
Florals: Valley Flower Farm
Rentals: Rain or Shine Tent Co., and PEAK Event Services
Linens: Reverie Social
Restrooms: 802 Restrooms
Lighting & Draping: Griffin & Griffin
Photobooth: 802 Events
Reception entertainment: On the Move Entertainment
Color Meets Creativity
This couple’s wedding was a feast for the eyes, filled with stunning blooms and meaningful details! We’re in love with their gorgeous chuppah and how the florals flowed beautifully into the decor of their reception tent. Each table was named after artists the couple admires, complete with fun facts about their favorites and song recommendations for guests to check out. Colorful weddings and personalized touches were big in 2024, and we hope this vibrant, creative style is here to stay!
Planner: The Event Sisters
Venue: Magic Mountain
Photographer: Arielle Thomas Photography
Videographer: Matthew Binginot Creations
Florals: Full Moon Blooms
Rentals: Celebration Rentals, Jones Rentals and The Linen Shop
Bathrooms: Preferred Restrooms
Brewing Up Love
These newlyweds seamlessly blended one of their favorite things—craft beer—with their new chapter by featuring personalized beer bottles for guests to enjoy during their reception. When it comes to your big day, it’s all about the little details, especially when they reflect your interests (and your new last name!)
Venue: Sugarbush Resort
Photographer: Juniper Studios
Florals: M’s Wedding Flowers
Pastels Please!
Bursting in joy and color, this wedding is an enchanting garden party dream come true! Bright florals, glowing candles, and an intricate and inviting seating chart created a cheerful and vibrant ambiance on this couple’s special day.
Planner: I Dews Design & Events
Venue: Mountain Top Inn & Resort
Florals: Oak and Bee Florals
Photographer: Anne Mientka Photography
Something Blue
This bride (who happens to be a wedding pro!) knew that every detail counts on your big day. From the matching accent pillows to the perfectly coordinated carpet, she and Wild Fern Boutique created the ultimate getting-ready spot that seamlessly tied into her wedding color palette.
Month of planner: Sara Judith Events
Venue: Maquam Barn & Winery
Florals: Tipsy Tulip Designs
Seating area rental: Wild Fern Boutique
Entertainment: 802 Events
Photographers: Jenna Brisson Photography and Danielle Allendorf Photography
Hair: Ashley from AshleyMStudios
MUA: Brittney Eileen Beauty
Desserts: Cronin Cakes & Sweets
Snow in Love
This couple’s love of snowboarding and Vermont added a unique, personal touch to their special day. Their seating chart invited guests to “Find your peak,” with each table named after a mountain the couple loves. The custom photo booth during the reception was a hit, featuring a snowy Stowe Mountain backdrop, and vintage ski props – a fun tribute to the bride’s impressive snowboarding skills!
Photographer: K. Lenox Photography
Photobooth: Saratoga Photo Booth
Venue: Old Gray Barn
Florals: Flowers by Cara
Day of Coordinator: Candice Grace Events
Greenery Galore
A tent lined with draping greenery, lines of practically floating rattan lanterns, and subtle floral tablecloths tie together such a special occasion! White and green blooms scattered across the venue added a lively touch to the beautiful tables.
Venue: Equinox Resort
Linens: The Linen Shop
Florals: Birds of a Flower
Photographer: Rodeo & Co
Planner: NJoy Events
Rentals: Rain or Shine Tent Co.
Vintage Treasures and Rustic Elegance
This wedding blended rustic elegance with vintage charm, thanks to the collaboration between the bride and her wedding planner, Dannie! Thoughtful details, like the bride’s bouquet honoring her late mother, and beautifully curated vintage elements—antique rugs and weathered suitcases—created a whimsical ambiance!
Planner: Green Mountain Gatherings
Readers Choice Awards
Now that you’ve seen our picks for the best Vermont design in 2024, it’s time for you to vote! We’ll share your top picks for each category at the end of the month.