One of our favorite times of the year is officially here: the Vermont Weddings Best Of Series! And when it comes to categories that truly stop us in our tracks, design details always rise to the top. From lush florals and layered tablescapes to thoughtful signage, stationery, and those just-right finishing touches, these elements are where a wedding day’s personality really shines. They set the mood, tell a story, and turn a beautiful celebration into an unforgettable experience.
More than just pretty moments, design details reflect intention, creativity, and the care that goes into crafting a day that feels deeply personal. This Best Of category highlights the design elements that made Vermont weddings feel elevated, meaningful, and uniquely them. Whether you’re in the thick of planning or simply gathering inspiration, scroll through these standout details and vote for your favorite at the end of this blog post.
What Is the Vermont Weddings Best Of Series?
Each year, the Vermont Weddings Best Of Series celebrates the incredible creativity and talent of Vermont wedding professionals, venues, and the real wedding moments that made this past wedding season unforgettable. It’s part inspiration, part celebration, and part Reader’s Choice awards. Browse the entries below, discover standout weddings and vendors from across Vermont, and cast your vote using the form at the end of this post. Once voting closes, our team will reveal the Reader’s Choice winners and celebrate everything that made the 2025 wedding season oh so special!
Dapper Is in the Details
This couple’s wedding at Frost Moon Mountain was all about intentional design. From a timeless white Mustang arrival to a tented reception filled with lush florals and striking table details, every element felt cohesive. The contrast of soft design against the black barn backdrop created a moody, elevated vibe!
Venue: Frost Moon Mountain
Rental Car: 1913ack
Caterer: Cloud9 Caterers
Photography: Mountain Hearts Photography
Videography: Beyond Bliss Films
Planning: Harlow & Dahlia Events (Coordinator: Chelsey Opalenik)
Bar: The 126vt Bar
Florist: Nancy Bishop Floral Design
DJ: Top Hat Entertainment
Bright Blooms & a Warm Welcome
Bursting with bright pinks and bold florals, this wedding was full of joyful, personality-packed details. The standout? A custom welcome sign that doubled as a drink display, inviting guests to grab a sip as they headed into cocktail hour. Designed to mirror the couple’s floral invitations and the rustic beams of Maquam Barn & Winery, it was the perfect blend of functional, fun, and unforgettable.
Venue: Maquam Barn & Winery
Photographer: Jenna Brisson Photography
Coordination: Sweet As Lace
Catering: Let’s Pretend Catering
Florist: Kingsley Floral Co. & Tipsy Tulip Designs
Stationery + Signage: RH Design House
Hair & Makeup: Hillary Fay Studios
Gowns: Madeleine’s Daughter
Tailor: Life In The Pink
Jeweler: Bella Lusso Jewelers
Band: The Grift
Dessert: Cronin Cakes
Rentals: Vermont Tent
Furniture Rentals: Wild Fern Boutique
Photo Booth: The Luxury Photo Booth Experience
An Effortless First Impression
Hanging softly from the trees, this oversized linen welcome sign felt meant to be! A natural, understated statement that welcomed guests most effortlessly.
Photographer: Luna Munn Photography
Venue: Lareau Farm Inn
Pretty and Planet-Friendly
This Killington wedding was eco-conscious from start to finish. Every element of the tablescape was thoughtfully chosen and 100% compostable, proving that sustainability and beautiful design can go hand in hand!
Florist: Flower Power VT
Venue: Killington Resort
In Season & In Style
2025 was a big summer for tomato fans, and this couple leaned all the way in. Their playful “we picked you a seat” seating chart featured baskets of green tomatoes, paired with an effortlessly cool color palette that felt modern, fun, and perfectly of the moment.
Once Upon a Dinner Party
From the draped sailcloth tent with floating florals and crystal chandeliers to the plaid napkins, vintage china, and candlelit farm tables, this wedding is a standout for how it transformed an average Vermont field into an intimate, storybook dinner party!
Planning & Design: Jaclyn Watson Events
Floral: Birds of a Flower
Rentals: Vermont Tent | Uniquely chic Vintage | BBJ |Goosberry Tabletop
Photo: Chris J Evans
Video: Align Films
Catering & Bar : Forks & Fingers
Entertainment: Divina Strings & Jordan Kahn Orchestra
Lighting & Draping: New England Lighting Company
Designed to Bloom
This “please be seeded” seating chart featured each guest’s name on a packet of flower seeds! Part escort card, part favor, and 100% charming. A simple, creative way to let the celebration bloom long after the couple’s wedding day was over.
Florist: Heavenscent Floral Art
Venue: Essex Resort and Spa
Photographer: Portrait Gallery
A Thoughtful Touch of Remembrance
Throughout this couple’s wedding day, subtle tributes to lost loved ones served as quiet reminders that while life moves forward, the love and memories we carry remain forever. The bridal bouquet carried that sentiment beautifully, holding cherished charms that kept the family close throughout the day.
Photographer: Love Wins Photography
Sit Back, You’re in Vermont
This bright summer wedding was filled with joyful details, but one of our favorites was the seating chart made up of miniature Adirondack chairs (a true Vermont staple!), all styled in the couple’s wedding-day color palette.
Photographer: Madison Anne Studio
Venue: Basin Harbor Resort
Florals: A Blooming Affair
Details and Stationery: Clover and Crane Co.
Avant-Garde in Full Bloom
Grounded in the opulence of orchids and the sculptural drama of anthurium, this wedding design delivered a high luxury statement defined by rarity, scale, and avant-garde beauty!
A Recipe for a Lifetime
When one of your bridesmaids is also a wedding stationer, you’re likely to receive something truly special and creative from them as a gift. Grace gathered recipes from each wedding guest and designed them into a beautifully bound cookbook for the newlyweds, complete with a custom illustration of their wedding venue. A keepsake they’ll treasure for years to come!
Stationer: Grace Kennedy Design
Venue: Isham Family Farm
Disco, Dialed All the Way Up
Proof that more couples should lean all the way into the disco-party, bright-color vibe. This celebration went bold with a hot pink and orange palette, complete with ceiling fringe for a true ’70s-inspired moment!
Photographer: Arielle Thomas Photography
Venue: Sleepy Hollow Inn – Weddings, Ski & Bike Center
Rentals & Design: Assorted Artistries
Coordinator: Libby Sky Events
Desserts: The Goose Chase Cake Design
Design That Invited Play
A Love Story, Middle-Earth Style
Lord of the Rings, anyone? John hand-built a moon gate for his moon-loving partner, Callie, to get married in front of on their wedding day. The last-minute addition of a Hobbit door added a pop of color (and personality!) that really made them stand out during their beautiful forested fairytale ceremony in their backyard.
Photographer: Danielle, Hazelton Creative
Florist: Glad Farm
Oh My Gourd
This wedding was fall in its purest, most personal form. One of the sweetest details? The bride’s high school truck, once part of her everyday life, returned as décor for the day, overflowing with gorgeous pumpkins and nostalgia!
Venue: Equinox Golf Resort & Spa
Photographer & Content Creation: Lillian Seibert Photography
Planner: Candice Grace Events
Rentals: Vermont Tent, Rain or Shine & Nuage
Personal Design, Down to the Last Detail
The bride created a mix of handmade and thoughtfully curated place cards for each guest, turning a simple seating detail into a small work of art. Set at The Brick House, the wedding echoed the museum’s signature sense of storytelling, with artful vignettes woven throughout the day. When every detail is chosen with this much care and intention, it’s impossible not to fall in love!
Photographer: Allison Macy Photography
Venue: The Brick House
Planner: Harlow Dahlia Events
Florist: Blomma Flicka Design
Baker: Sweet Simone’s
Front Page News
This couple turned one of their engagement photos into a custom newspaper designed as a heartfelt thank-you for their wedding guests. Filled with playful details, like how the couple met and guest award categories, it was a thoughtful, creative keepsake that guests could actually take home and enjoy. A design detail that proves personality and storytelling go a long way!
Photographer: Photos by Kintz
Readers Choice Awards
Now that you’ve seen our team’s picks for the best Vermont elopements and microweddings in 2025, it’s time for you to vote! We’ll share your top picks for each category at the end of the month.