One of our favorite times of the year is officially here: the Vermont Weddings Best Of Series! And we couldn’t imagine a more meaningful category to celebrate than micro weddings and elopements. There’s something undeniably special about days that strip things back to what matters most: the two of you, your love story, and a setting that feels just right. From mountaintop vows and lakeside ceremonies to cozy backyard celebrations and intimate gatherings with your closest people, these celebrations prove that small can still feel incredibly grand and special.
More than just intimate by nature, micro weddings and elopements reflect intentional choices, deep connection, and a focus on moments that feel authentic. This Best Of category highlights the celebrations that embraced simplicity, intimacy, and heart in the most beautiful ways. Whether you’re planning something small or simply dreaming of a wedding day that feels personal, scroll through these inspiring moments 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!
Lakeside Love Story
Beautiful sunshine, calm Lake Champlain waters, and only the people who matter most. This Shelburne Farms micro wedding is a perfect reminder that smaller celebrations often hold the biggest magic.
Photographer: Sam Simon Imaging
Snowy & Sweet
Small Wedding, Big Emotions
When your wedding takes place in the backyard with just your closest people, a few things might slip through the cracks, like remembering the bouquet at the altar. Equal parts hilarious and heartfelt, this moment captures the full spectrum of wedding day emotions in one unforgettable shot.
Photographers: Love Wins Photography
Rock-Solid Love
Courtney and Kate eloped at Burlington’s Oakledge Park in December 2025, embracing the quiet beauty of winter along Lake Champlain. Together, they wandered the park until they found a spot that felt just right, standing before snow-dusted rocks for their ceremony before heading out along the shoreline for portraits.
Photographer: Julia Ellie Photo
Officiant: Christy Liddy, J.P.
Happily Ever Afterglow
Some images say everything without needing a single word. This one holds the adventure of this couple’s elopement day, the closeness of the moment, and the exact spot where their vows became real, all in one unforgettable frame.
Photographer: Eaton Photo
Falling Inn Love
Devin and Jorge’s elopement day began at Blind Tiger, where the couple got ready together inside the beautifully restored historic inn, originally built in 1881. As they moved through the hotel that morning, warm congratulations from fellow guests and inn staff added to the celebratory energy, but what stands out most are their perfectly paired outfits and the unmistakable excitement they carried into the start of their day.
Photographer: MoHo Photo
Florals: Tipsy Tulip Designs
Getting Ready: Blind Tiger Burlington
An Intimate Mount Philo Wedding
Amy and Andy made their way to the summit of Mount Philo State Park for their wedding day. With their two pups by their side, the couple exchanged vows surrounded by sweeping views and the quiet beauty of Vermont below. Afterward, they settled into the park’s iconic Adirondack chairs, taking a moment to soak it all in
Florals, Officiant & Photographer: Carmen George Weddings
Location: Mount Philo State Park
The Coziest Kind of Forever
Sugarbush is known for its world-class slopes and winter charm, but on this day, it became the setting for a beautifully intimate love story. Surrounded by snow and glowing in backlit winter light, this moment feels completely private, like time slowed down and the world fell away, leaving only the two of them!
Photographer: Ben Hudson Photography
Venue: Sugarbush Resort
Petals and a Perfect Moment
On their eleventh anniversary, Deanna and Cam got married surrounded by their immediate family and sweeping views of the Northeast Kingdom. Pine trees danced in the sunny late-summer breeze as the two exchanged their vows, and they shared a sunset adventure at the iconic Lake Willoughby to end the day.
Photographer: Hazelton Creative
Venue: Lake Willoughby + Private Residence
Florist: Inch by Inch Permaculture
Hair + Makeup: Beauty Artistry by Natalia
Jewelry/Rings: Claus Jewelry
Late Fall Love
Held on the cusp of Vermont’s beloved stick season, this intimate microwedding embraces the quiet beauty of late fall. Rolling hills and muted foliage set a cozy, understated backdrop
Venue: Mountain Top Resort
Photographer: Idena Beach
Above the Clouds
Rain poured as this couple reached the summit of the Stowe Gondola for their vows, but instead of pausing, they leaned fully into the moment. Wrapped in mist and surrounded by moody mountain views, their elopement unfolded with a cinematic, almost surreal energy. (Sometimes the most unforgettable wedding days are the ones that embrace the elements entirely!)
Photographer: Lillian Seibert Photography
A Love That Bloomed in Winter
Set in the heart of Stowe, this winter microwedding embraces everything we love about a snowy Vermont day. The couple cozies up in the snow, with the bride’s vibrant bouquet of pinks and reds standing out beautifully against the winter whites, an intimate moment that feels both romantic and timeless.
Venue: Stowe Village Inn
Coordinator: Lauren Soelch
Florals: M’s Wedding Flowers
Photographer: Colette Kulig Photography
Makeup & Hair: Revive Salon
Baker: Mattarello Baked Goods
Bridal look:Bridal Boutique (dress), Veilmonté Bridal Showroom (shoes/veil)
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.