Wedding Ceremony spot ideas or places in or near Montpelier

Submitted by RZRPRINCESS t3_10p7e3r in vermont

Native Vermonter here trying to get married in her own state affordably, I currently have the reception venue booked in downtown Montpelier however, we are having an issue trying to find an affordable, creative, beautiful indoor or outdoor (with coverage option) for our Ceremony. We looked at Churches and have decided that is not our avenue. The wedding is at the beginning of October of this year (2023), with an invite of 60. It has an elegant urban theme, so I was thinking of a museum, a historical building, an event space, an apple orchard (with some sort of coverage), park with a rotunda. I have one caveat no tents, I just can not do a tent.

Any suggestions or ideas would be greatly appreciated!!

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Godzilla78 t1_j6iwbo3 wrote

Maybe Hubbard Park could work - there are several pavilions, walking trails, feilds...etc. https://www.montpelier-vt.org/238/Hubbard-Park

Bar Hill Distillery is an awesome location on the river and urban / chic setting with patio / private function space. Definitely check them out.

https://caledoniaspirits.com/visit-us/#privateevents

Maybe call Morse Farm and Sugarworks as well, they might have barn space / function space.

Zen Barn in Waterbury does small ceremonies too.

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sixteenandseven t1_j6iwwg2 wrote

Vermont College of Fine Art is closing (closed?) but they had a really nice event space there. Also check out the event space at Caledonia Spirits - if it's a small enough wedding, that could work.

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RZRPRINCESS OP t1_j6iyyin wrote

I like your thinking! Caledonia Spirits was on the list!

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No-Ganache7168 t1_j6j1s0v wrote

Yes. That space is great. But I’ve noticed most weddings aside from church weddings tend to have the ceremony and reception at the same place to make it easier for guests. I could see having the ceremony in Hubbard Park or another outdoor space given the natural beauty here, but not having it in one building just to move to another for the reception.

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suffragette_citizen t1_j6jf90z wrote

The portrait room at the Vermont History Museum could work -- it's right downtown, so it would be easy for guests to get between the two spaces. Room would be big enough for 60 without it feeling too cavernous. The portraits would lend a cool backdrop, and it would be easy to dress up the room with a some floral arrangements and other decorations. You'd also be right by the State House for pictures.

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RZRPRINCESS OP t1_j6n1wma wrote

That was the first place I tried and they denied us hard! We even asked if we could just use the wrap-around porch for the ceremony, and they said absolutely not. I was super bummed. I think its kind of crappy on their part because it would be a nice donation to the museum and not much of a bother to just have chairs set on the porch for an hour. We even asked if we could use the side deck and if guests could be in the grass area but the answer was still no.

So if you have an "In" or a potential way around this please let me know! :)

The State said we could use the capitol grounds but not the building, potential rain could put a literal damper on that idea.

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Steel_Representin t1_j6iw163 wrote

The Monitor Barn at Vermont Youth Conservation Corps is a beautiful spot in Richmond.

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BudsKind802 t1_j6j7uxi wrote

Have you considered the Grange in Berlin?

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RZRPRINCESS OP t1_j6j893d wrote

Thank you for the suggestion but it's a little more "rustic" than what I'm looking for.

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kidcommon t1_j6jlxsd wrote

The tower or the old shelter in Hubbard park, the museum next to the state house, the library (😍😍😍😍), maybe somewhere in the college but I’m not familiar with the buildings, it’s beautiful though. If the library is an option, I’d take that 100000%. How cool.

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Calligraphee t1_j6mjde0 wrote

The library in Montpelier is so beautiful! It would be an amazing wedding venue if they do that sort of thing. I don't get down there often enough!

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kelism t1_j6k514c wrote

The Vermont Granite Museum in Barre?

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RZRPRINCESS OP t1_j6n258z wrote

That is an idea I have toyed with from the beginning of planning. I'll reach out to them. Thank you!

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TheMobyDicks t1_j6n2cky wrote

My wife and I got married and had our reception here https://millstonehill.com/ and It. Was. Awesome. Insane views, gorgeous setting, spacious and accommodating. Our family all stayed inside while all our friends tented throughout the property, which is large. Didn't break the bank and everyone had a ball.

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