Best of Vermont Weddings 2025: Design Details

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.

Photographer: Matao Aric Bonner Photography
 
Florals: Honey Flora
 
 

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!

 
Photographer: GarrenTee Photography
 
Venue Management, Planning & Coordination: On Thyme Events 
 
Creative Director & Floral Design Production: Boom & Bloom

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

Chinese drums were an intentional part of the couple’s vision from the very beginning, woven thoughtfully into the flow of the wedding weekend. Rather than simply incorporating them as décor, they let guests help bring them to life, setting aside time to paint each drum with color and personal expression.  A perfect example of how a wedding can honor artistry, connection, and play, all alongside the ceremony itself!
 
Photographer: Lisa Frare
 

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.

A Magical Mountain Top Wedding in Killington, Vermont

Getting married in Vermont is enchanting on its own, from the mountain views to the expansive greenery, but this adventure-loving couple took the magic one step further. For Aundrea and Alexander, a mountain top wedding at Killington Resort accessible only by gondola felt the most true to their lives and love story. Continue reading as we dive into all the details and stunning images from Sean Hood Photography below!

Couple on their wedding day at Killington Resort in Killington, Vermont. Photo by Vermont wedding photographer Sean Hood Photography.

Adventure & Celebration at Killington Resort

Aundrea and Alexander’s love story has held a special connection with the state of Vermont since the beginning. Alexander’s family had been visiting Stowe since the ‘80s, and while the two did meet in Utah, Vermont soon became a special place for Aundrea as well. After living in Vermont for a summer and exploring the vast mountains, charming towns, and ski slopes the state has to offer, the couple felt especially drawn to both Stowe and Killington. The two got engaged while on a winter hike in Stowe, but were especially drawn to Killington for their wedding.

With the help of Vermont wedding planner Assorted Artistries, this couple’s romantic mountaintop vision was brought to life. The mountains had always been central to Aundrea and Alexander’s lives, whether it be skiing, hiking, or camping, and this day was no exception. The couple intentionally created a day that felt truly authentic to them and their experiences. For this happy couple, the Peak Lodge at Killington Resort was the obvious choice. This lodge was only accessible by the K-1 Gondola, serving as a great personal touch for these two skiers. A majority of guests had never ridden a gondola in their lives, so excitement was certainly growing on the way up to the wedding!

First Look in the Forest

Before the festivities began, Aundrea and Alexander chose to spend their morning hiking by the venue. A private and special first look was important, and the couples’ photographer, Sean Hood truly understood the assignment! He scoped out a beautiful woodland spot on the mountain, making sure to include a hike for the couple to get there. Hiking in her stunning floral dress and chacos, Aundrea met her groom at the end of the path for a peaceful and calming moment. Aundrea’s bouquet from Heavenscent Floral Art stood out so beautifully and effortlessly against the mountaintop background.

Following the couple’s peaceful moment in the woods, guests gathered on the peaks for the ceremony. Vibrant florals surrounded Aundrea and Alexander contrasting beautifully against mountains.

Disco at the Lodge: A Stunning Reception

Inside the lodge, the real celebration started with a dreamy cocktail hour featuring live music from The Vermont Bluegrass Session Band as guests arrived! Postcards from Utah Ski resorts and National Parks served as the sweetest table numbers tying this deeply Vermont wedding back to the couple’s home state. Color, joy, and excitement filled the venue as the party started. What truly stole the show was a gorgeously creative cake crafted by Blue House BakeshopWhile a delicious dessert bar was open for guests, Aundrea and Alexander had their special cake showcasing the green mountains and lined with pressed flowers! (And don’t forget to take a look at the sweet polaroids Aundrea and Alexander took earlier in the day, serving as the cake topper!) After dancing with friends and family the night away, the happy couple shared a slice of their wedding cake on the gondola ride back down from the lodge.

Congrats Aundrea and Alexander!

Vendors:

Venue: Killington Resort, Event Management: Assorted Artistries, Photographer: Sean Hood Photography, Florals: Heavenscent Floral Art, Beauty: Heather Garrow Studios and Tiffany Martin MUA, Entertainment: Vermont Blue Grass Session, Dessert: Blue House Bakeshop.

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Best of 2024: Dishes & Desserts

Food is at the heart of any celebration! From delicious grazing tables to elegant cakes that double as works of art, these delicious delights add flavor and personality to the big day. Whether it’s a towering confection, a fun twist on traditional sweets, or a memorable meal that left guests raving, this Best Of category celebrates the food and desserts from Vermont wedding caterers and bakers that wowed taste buds and brought smiles to every guest. Indulge in the mouthwatering magic below and don’t forget to vote for your favorite.

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!

Mountains of Flavor

This cake is one of baker Jenica’s standout creations from the past wedding season! Its unique and colorful design showcases a variety of techniques, including stenciling on fondant and piping large buttercream flowers. What truly sets it apart are the personal touches, like the couple’s love of little houses, making it a beautifully meaningful centerpiece.

Baker: Fancy Pants Cakes

Photo by Fancy Pants Cakes and edited by Idena Beach Photography

Taste of Vermont

Spotted: dishes that are the perfect way to infuse a taste of Vermont into every moment of your celebration! Take a look at these show-stopping appetizers from Black Radish Catering. A Mozzarella Arancini that features fresh mozzarella tucked into risotto, breaded, lightly fried, and finished in the oven, served with fresh basil, shaved Parmesan, and Pomodoro sauce. And don’t miss the Vermont maple hoisin-glazed pork meatballs—an undeniable crowd-pleaser. 

Caterer: Black Radish Catering

Venue: Isham Family Farm

Myer Me, Greta!

How many people can say they had their own custom ice cream flavor made for their special day? This beautiful bride worked at Ben & Jerry’s for over 20 years earning herself a limited batch lemon and blueberry flavor for her and her husband’s wedding.

And yes, your eyes are not deceiving you! That really is Ben and Jerry’s founders Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield celebrating with the happy couple!

Photographer: Eaton Photo

Venue: Sleepy Hollow Inn

Catering: Green Meadows Catering Co

Dessert: Ben & Jerry’s

Hair: Salon Vermont – Brittany Nichols

Makeup: Sammiiglam

Coordinator: Love Birds Wedding Company

Florals and Officiant: Carmen George Weddings

Log Cabin Love

This sweet array of cupcakes and donuts found their home inside the tiniest log cabin we ever did see! Paired with a little a-frame, this spread truly encapsulates the Vermont vibe like no other.

Baker: Blue House Bakeshop Dessert

Venue: Sugarbush Resort

Photographer: Katie Krem Photography

Florals: Glad Farm

Planner: Assorted Artistries

Berries & Blooms

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

Sweet Beginnings

This gave their California guests a true taste of Vermont with maplecCreemee cups from Mac’s Maple Farm. Adding a personal touch, a vintage ice cream cart featured their beloved cats’ names as part of the maple creemee cart display. For the couple, it was an extra special treat—it marked their very first Vermont creemee experience, and as you can see in photo #2, the bride gave it her seal of approval!

Venue: Quechee Inn

Creemees: Mac’s Maple

Photographer: Harper Photo Co.

Planner: I Dews Design & Events

 Florals: Oak & Bee Florals

Cheese Lovers’ Paradise

In Vermont, we take immense pride in our dairy, and this grazing table is a testament to that! Overflowing with epic selections of local cheeses, fresh fruits, vibrant berries, and an array of crackers, it’s a feast for both the eyes and the taste buds.

Caterer: Backyard Bistro

Venue: Old Lantern Inn

Baked with Butterflies

This cake brought the couple’s vision to life with its stunning design, featuring butterflies, greenery, candles, and vibrant florals. The pastel color palette and intricate details created a beautiful centerpiece that perfectly complemented the day’s theme.

Baker: Cronin Cakes & Sweets

Photographer: Jenna Brisson

Florals: Tipsy Tulip Designs

Planner: Sara Judith Events

Venue: Trapp Family Lodge

Gimme Some Sugar

This display of cake pops by Sweet Vermont Treats is truly a scrumptious sight! Dusted in sprinkles, this perfect array of cake pops features delicious flavor options of confetti, chocolate, and lemon.

Baker: Sweet Vermont Treats

Photographer: Courtney Cania Photography

Venue: The Barn at Top of The World

Planner: Emily Scherer Coordination

Scooping Up Love

This couple took a sweet pause on their wedding day to soak in the moment—and enjoy a Vermont classic: maple creemees (our take on soft serve). A refreshing and delicious treat, perfect for a summer celebration! Some venues have their own creemee machines, or you can go the extra mile by renting a creemee truck, making dessert time even more fun for you and your guests.

Photographer: Kevin Goddard Photography

Venue: The Mansfield Barn

Florals: Memory Lane Floral Designs

Catering: Jericho Cafe and Tavern

Readers Choice Awards

Now that you’ve seen our picks for the best Vermont desserts in 2024, it’s time for you to vote! We’ll share your top picks for each category at the end of the month.