15 of our Favorite Outdoor Wedding Venues in Vermont

With rolling farmlands, snowcapped mountains, charming inns, and wooded wonderlands, Vermont is the perfect place for a romantic outdoor celebration. Take your pick from an Austrian-inspired mountain lodge, an exquisite 19th-century farm, a rustic lakeside vineyard and so much more. Make lasting memories and begin your love story in the Green Mountain State!



MOUNTAIN VIEWS



Old Gray Barn

Dorset, VT

Fab Features: tucked into a hillside overlooking the pristine meadows of the Mettowee Valley • 2-story barn features exposed rough-hewn beams, rustic light fixtures, and a viewing balcony • various lawn spaces with a forested backdrop perfect for outdoor ceremonies

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$
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Reading Farms Estate

Reading, VT

Fab Features: luxurious rental nestled among hiking trails, a lake, and historic buildings on 400 private acres in the Green Mountains • exchange vows on the lovely property, followed by cocktails and games on the lawn and a reception under a white peaked tent • on-site lodging for 46 people makes for the perfect weekend retreat

Catering: In-house, Preferred list
Price: $$ • $$$
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PICTURESQUE PANORAMAS



Sugarbush Resort

Warren, VT

Fab Features: classic resort and ski lodge boasting the best of Vermont's natural beauty • the stunning Gate House Lodge blends rustic features with a modern vibe, with cathedral ceilings and walls of windows for mountain views • head up the chairlift to exchange vows on the mountaintop with views of the Mad River Valley, or opt for an intimate ceremony on a verdant lawn

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$
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The Lodge at Spruce Peak

Stowe, VT

Fab Features: exquisite full-service resort perched on Stowe Mountain, with stellar views and elegant chateau-inspired architecture • exchange vows on the mountainside Terrace, which overlooks Vermont's tallest point, Mt. Mansfield • grand celebrations in the spacious Tamarack Ballroom, with a stunning wrap-around terrace perfect for an al fresco cocktail hour

Catering: In-house
Price: $$ • $$$
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Trapp Family Lodge

Stowe, VT

Fab Features: Austrian-inspired mountain lodge set on 2500 stunning acres • exchange vows on an expansive lawn overlooking the Worcester Mountains • cozy accommodation, endless outdoor and indoor activities, and fantastic on-site eateries make it the perfect weekend wedding destination

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$
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Stratton Mountain Resort

Stratton, VT

Fab Features: a stunning Vermont getaway that’s home to a sweet central village, inviting lodging, and abundant activities • hold your ceremony on the breathtaking peak with mountain views spanning four states as your backdrop • celebrate your reception in the Great Room featuring cozy stone fireplaces and an outdoor terrace

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$
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GORGEOUS GARDENS



The Inn at Round Barn Farm

Waitsfield, VT

Fab Features: a romantic and rustic Vermont venue • say ‘I do’ with a picturesque backdrop of foliage, ponds, fields, meadows, and mountains • celebrate in the unique round barn complete with authentic wooden beams and twinkling lighting

Catering: In-house
Price: $$
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Topnotch Resort

Stowe, VT

Fab Features: warm, sophisticated resort tucked on 120 acres in the Green Mountains outside charming Stowe • year-round beauty abounds, from colorful summer sunsets to the vibrant foliage of fall • careful, personalized attention from start to finish, plus fresh, imaginative cuisine inspired by Vermont's seasonal bounty

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$ • $$$
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WATERFRONT



Basin Harbor

Vergennes, VT

Fab Features: serene resort set on the shore of Lake Champlain • lakeside celebrations backed by the Adirondack Mountains • variety of event locations from the boat the Escape, the North Dock, the Orchard Garden, or more!

Catering: In-house
Price: $$ • $$$
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Spirit of Ethan Allen

Burlington, VT

Fab Features: a wedding venue and cruise ship located on beautiful Lake Champlain • exchange vows with breathtaking views of the city, the Green Mountains of Vermont, and the New York Adirondacks as your backdrop • enjoy two unique private decks for your one-of-a-kind celebration

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$
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FAIRYTALE FOREST



The Inn at Weathersfield

Weathersfield, VT

Fab Features: historic 1792 home with 12 unique guest rooms and a farm-to-table restaurant • exchange vows tucked away in the fern grotto beneath a canopy of trees • flexible event packages can accommodate elopements to micro weddings to 120 guests

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$
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Sleepy Hollow Inn

Huntington, VT

Fab Features: an intimate Vermont venue offering beautiful views of the surrounding mountains • have your wedding ceremony by the pond, cocktails under the pavilion and dance the night away in the 17-sided Round Barn • celebrate all weekend long with a two-night stay in the eight distinctively decorated guest rooms

Catering: BYO
Price: $ • $$
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River Road Farm

Manchester, VT

Fab Features: breathtaking retreat for weekend-long weddings nestled in the Battenkill River Valley • 100-year-old reception barn with soaring ceilings, bistro lights, and rustic-glam wagon wheel chandeliers • plush overnight lodging (plus a pool!) for up to 22 guests

Catering: In-house, Preferred list
Price: $$ • $$$
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The Barn at Boyden Farm

Cambridge, VT

Fab Features: lush 54-acre quintessentially Vermont farm, family-owned for over a century • charming post-and-beam ceremony pavilion overlooks sweeping pastures • celebrate the bounty of the Green Mountain state with dinner in the wonderful red barn, with its cathedral ceiling strung with market lights

Catering: Preferred list
Price: $
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Whaleback Vineyard

Poultney, VT

Fab Features: rustic vineyard nestled between the Green Mountains and Lake St. Catherine • country-chic celebrations in the restored historic barn • they offer a diverse selection of Vermont wines that include white, red, rosé, fruit wines and a delicious honey mead

Catering: Preferred list
Price: $ • $$ • $$$
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