In January, we kicked off our annual Best of Series, spotlighting the incredible talent of Vermont wedding professionals. From jaw-dropping venues to breathtaking photography, we invited you—our amazing community—to vote for your favorites. And today, the results are in! We’re beyond excited to reveal the winners of our Readers’ Choice Awards, aka the Vermont wedding vendors and moments that truly won your hearts.
Before we dive in, we want to congratulate every Vermont wedding professional whose work was featured. This series always reminds us just how much talent our small state holds. There’s no shortage of creativity, passion, and artistry in Vermont, and we’re so lucky to celebrate it with you!
Best of Style: Color-Coordinated Elegance
A standout detail of this Woodstock wedding was the bridesmaids’ rainbow-colored dresses, each paired with perfectly coordinated bouquets. We can’t get enough of this trend – and neither could you!
Venue: The Woodstock Inn & Resort
Florist: M’s Wedding Flowers
Photographer: Through Lindsey’s Lens
Best of Wedding Florals: A Heartfelt Moment Framed by Beauty
This heartwarming moment of a dad hugging his daughter before she exchanges her vows is pure magic. The intricate arbor and dreamy drapes blowing in the gentle breeze in the background make it all the more unforgettable. It tugged at our heartstrings and yours!
Florals: A Blooming Affair
Photographer: Abantham Creative (Amanda Bantham)
Venue: Maquam Barn & Winery
Best of Party Animals: The Sweetest Observer
Between this couple stands the ultimate wedding companion, watching the ceremony with pure delight and devotion. This 14 year-old Siberian Husky, Kair, lives up to her name. Norse for “Devoted,” she often serves as a friendly reminder to her parents, Janice and Todd, that devotion comes after clarity. You all loved that this sweet companion took her job seriously!
Photographer: Love Wins Photography
Venue: The Carriage House Event Venue
Coordinator: Green Mountain Gatherings
Officiant: Carmen George Weddings
Florals: Snaps and Sunflowers
Best of Design: A Fall Fairytale
The Best of Design Category was close, and this floral installation left you feeling inspired. It 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
Best of Elopements: Eclipsed by Love
You all loved the backstory of this special day! This couple journeyed from Pennsylvania to Vermont with their baby and two Australian Shepherds to elope during the 2024 solar eclipse. The groom handcrafted a one-of-a-kind arbor inspired by the eclipse and a Venn diagram, symbolizing their union. They shared a heartfelt self-led ceremony on the beach, exchanging private vows, with their photographer doubling as the officiant. A truly personal and unforgettable celebration of love!
Photographer: Melissa Lynn Images
Best of Dishes & Desserts: Berries & Blooms
This playful dessert had you all asking for seconds. A simple yet stunning creation serves as the most captivating centerpiece for this couple’s special day! This whimsical cake ties together joyfully coordinated flowers and strawberries throughout the three tiers with stunning ribbon-like piping. Truly a sight to behold!
Baker: The Goose Chase Cake Design
Photographer: Lillian Seibert Photography
Venue: Mountain Top Resort
Florals: Honey Flora
Best of Just Married Moments: Love in High Gear
An increasing trend we’ve seen is couples infusing their special interests into their big day, and you all loved how this couple celebrated after tying the knot.Vermont is a magnet for adventurous couples, and these newlyweds embraced that spirit in the most amazing way during their wedding celebration! After their ceremony, these newlyweds hopped on their mountain bikes —still dressed in their formal wear. Seeing couples infuse their passions into their big day always gives us all the warm and fuzzies.
Venue: Sterling Ridge Resort
Photographer: Sincerely Liz
Hair and Make-Up: Emily Tobi
Best of Vermont Wedding Venues: Crofter’s Green
Whether you’ve gotten married at Crofter’s Green, attended a wedding there, or are just learning about it for the first time, the venue left you all swooning! Why couples love it: Crofter’s Green is a hidden gem in Montgomery Center. Offering unique on-site accommodations (each with its own theme!), a fire pit, and three uninterrupted days of celebration with every wedding package, the venue creates an upscale, adult summer camp atmosphere. Fully customizable with a variety of vendor options, Crofter’s Green provides the perfect setting for a personalized and unforgettable wedding experience.
Photographer: Isora Lithgow Creations
Planner: I Dews Design & Events
That’s a Wrap on Best of Vermont Weddings 2024
Thank you to everyone who voted in our Readers Choice Awards! And a huge congratulations to every featured member in our Best of Vermont Weddings series! The Vermont Weddings Vendor Guide is truly made up of the most creative and dedicated vermont wedding vendors. We are grateful for their support and their incredible work that continues to inspire all of us.
While this is one of our most popular string of blog posts for the year, we write about engagements, elopements, and weddings year-round. Have a celebration you’d like to share with us? Fill out a blog submission form for a chance to be featured.
It’s safe to say that 2024 was an amazing year, and we can’t wait to celebrate along with you all in 2025.