Adventures
Note: Visit our Guide to the Area page for even more adventure and fitness activities.
New England Center for Circus Arts – Brattleboro, VT
Located within 15 minutes of the farmstead, you can book private group lessons in hand balancing, contortion, partner acrobatics, German wheel, Cyr wheel, solo & duo trapeze, fabric (silks), rope/Spanish web, straps, lyra/hoop, hammock/net, rope & harness dance, pole, bungee, juggling, tight wire, tramp wall, invented apparatus, and much more!
Zoar Outdoor Adventure – Charlemont, MA
Located within 45 minutes of the farmstead, this place has incredible White Water Rafting, Zip Lining, Kayaking and other Adventure Packages.
Bar Catering
Note: A Vermont liquor licensed caterer is required to serve alcohol. Many caterers have individually licensed bartenders, but if they do not also have a Vermont liquor license, it is illegal for them to serve alcohol at your event.
The Stone Church – Brattleboro, VT
A Vermont Table – Brattleboro, VT
Windham Wines – Brattleboro, VT
This is our area’s go-to bar catering company.
Whetstone Station – Brattleboro, VT
Catering
Note: The list below is varied by style, offerings, and rates range from ~$15/person to ~$95+/person.
A Vermont Table – Brattleboro, VT
Bash Catering – Greenfield, MA
Blue Door Gatherings – Holyoke, MA
Cai’s Dim Sum Catering – Brattleboro, VT
Hillside Organic Catering – Bernardston, MA
J&B Catering – Brattleboro, VT
Peter Havens – Brattleboro, VT
The Porch Too – Brattleboro, VT
Tito’s Tacos – Brattleboro, VT
Entertainment
Note: For live Ceremony Music, contact Brattleboro Music Center for recommendations of local musicians + the following people may be available:
Jake Charkey – Cello | jakecharkey.com
Zon Eastes – Cello | zoneastes@msn.com
802 Events – DJ’s that know how to collaborate with you for a personal experience – professional and can read a crowd.
The Early Risers – Putnam Smith and Ashley Storrow are the duo behind this rootsy multi-instrumentalist folk music.
Face the Music – A collection of bands managed by musician and DJ Brian Bender – they will be able to customize a package that suits your needs. In the past, Brian has offered everything from a full sized band to solo jazz piano and DJ services.
Jessica Black – An aerialist and acrobat, Jessica’s services include Champagne Aerial Bartender, Strolling Champagne Lady, and much more!
New Leaf – Irish Band
Robert Alberti Events – This team really knows what they are doing! Their DJ Pat Birrell is experienced with our venue and guests love him.
Unity Band – This high end wedding band has four lead vocalists and truly incredible musicians.
Wooly Mar – DJ
Event Restrooms
802 Restrooms – 2, 3, or 4-station Luxury Restroom Trailers
Best Septic – locally owned company that provides clean individual portable toilets in a variety of sizes and styles
Florists
Althea Floral Design – New England
Modern designs for unique couples – contact owner and head designer Zoe.
Fast Pony Flowers – Saxtons River, VT
A floral design studio and sustainable flower farm – Melissa offers a la carte to full service floral design.
Miller Farm – Vernon, VT
Beautiful flowers located in the town next to Guilford about 10min down the road – depending on the season, Abigail offers bouquets for pickup as well as a floral arch. Contact her by email at vtfarmwifeflowers@gmail.com.
Old Friends Farm – Amherst, MA
Tanglebloom Flowers – Brookline, VT
DIY flowers for events for the creative or budget-conscious couple – pick up buckets of blooms freshly harvested from their Vermont flower farm.
Tapalou Guilds – Guilford, VT
Family owned and operated flower farm offering a range of services from buckets of blooms to full service – contact co-owner and operator Hanna for availability and pricing.
True Bloom Farm – Cambridgeport, VT
This seasonal flower farm grows beautiful blooms including rare and interesting varieties from seed – Christine offers a la carte to full service floral design.
Vera Flora Farm – Gilsum, NH
Walker Farm – Dummerston, VT
A destination for flower lovers. This is the place to purchase your flowering plant arrangements for the whiskey barrels by the ceremony site.
Wild Bramble Farm – Northfield, MA
Hair + Make Up
Invitations + Save-the-Dates
Lodging
Within Walking Distance of Weatherhead Hollow:
Weatherhead Hollow Schoolhouse – The original Guilford Schoolhouse hosts up to 7 guests and has fantastic reviews on Airbnb – request dates by messaging the host directly.
Maple Ridge Farm – The Weatherhead Hollow farmstead shares a property line with this private campground on HipCamp. There are three campsites and TV locations located in the hills of their farm all within walking distance of the farmstead.
Airbnb
When searching on Airbnb, in the filter section scroll down to “Top Tier Stays” and select “Superhost” properties. These properties feature the top-rated stays and most experienced hosts in the area. Tip! Hosts set their properties to open for bookings 3 months – 1 year in advance. If you are searching far in advance and you do not see many properties available, best to check back for more options at the 6th or 3rd month mark.
Green River Bridge Inn – Guilford, VT
Located on winding dirt roads about 12 min from the Weatherhead Hollow Farmstead, this Inn looks out on a picturesque waterfall and historic covered bridge.
The Chesterfield Inn – Chesterfield, NH
An elegant yet comfortably renovated farmhouse with cathedral ceilings and rambling views of the Connecticut River Valley.
The Inn on Putney Road – Brattleboro, VT
Designed to resemble a French chateau, Trip Advisor rated this the #1 Bed and Breakfast in Brattleboro. About a 15 min walk on sidewalks from downtown Brattleboro.
The Latchis Hotel – Brattleboro, VT
An art deco hotel located within walking distance of the Amtrak Train Station in downtown Brattleboro, Vermont. This is the place to stay for guests who do not own a car and will take the train in and carpool with another guest. Bonus! There’s a fully renovated and historic movie theater inside the building.
The Riverside Hotel – Chesterfield, NH
Located on the beautiful Connecticut River, this boutique hotel offers a laid-back respite on the border of Vermont and New Hampshire.
Party Favors
Franklin Farm – Guilford, VT
The best maple syrup ever made by our neighbors The Franklin Family. Can’t get more local than this.
Tavernier Chocolates – Brattleboro, VT
Stunning artisanal chocolates in a variety of sizes.
Photographers
Amanda Crommett Photography – NYC + will travel to Vermont
Anne Taylor Photography – Western MA and New England
DreamLove Photography – Boston, MA and New England
Hannah Photography – Vermont
Life Sketch Photography – Guilford, VT
Lorianna Weathers Photography – Brattleboro, VT
Rebekah Willey Photography – Southern VT
Planning Services
Note: You’ll find a range of day-of-coordination, month-long event planning + full service planning and design services below.
Events by Sorrell
Sorrell helps joyful couples plan an understated elegant wedding through expert guidance and a calming presence.
Fallon Carter Events
Fallon believes in creating unforgettable events that reflect diversity, sustainability, adventure and a refined guest experience. They specialize in crafting bespoke events in breathtaking locations around the world, and are committed to delivering excellence in all they do.
Suzanne Tessitore | suztessitore@gmail.com
Day of Coordination – a warm welcoming presence who’s coordinated multiple events at our venue.
Rentals
The Borrowed Tea Cup – New England
A rental and event design company specializing in china, decor, and table design. Contact Megan for more info.
Note: The following rental companies all rent chairs, china, silver, glassware, linens.
Classical Tents – Pittsfield, MA
Ideal for weddings of 150 guests with high-end items. Minimum order ~$1,500.00.
Elegant Settings – Keene, NH
Ideal for weddings of all sizes – great selection of rentals.
Green Mountain Tents – Townshend, VT
Our preferred vendor. Ideal for weddings of all sizes – offering an excellent and varied rentals selection.
Undercover Tents – Bradford, VT
Vermont Tent Company – Essex Junction, VT
Wide variety of rental items from barrel bars to ceremony benches and tents – due to their more Northern location they will charge a delivery fee.
Transportation
Gorman Car Service
Two Lincoln options to choose from that transport up to 7 guests. Owned and solely operated by Mike Gorman, this reliable, friendly, and excellent car service is the go-to local taxi service for most wedding guests as a supplement to a larger shuttle. Contact Mr. Gorman by email at mgorman029@gmail.com or call/text 603-490-4244.
Enterprise Car Rental – Brattleboro, VT
J & J Transit – Vernon, VT + Wilmington, VT
Locally owned and operated shuttle services throughout Southern Vermont.
Thomas Transportation
They provide transportation services 24hrs a day, 7 days a week for individuals and groups of all sizes. If you are considering a shuttle rental for guests staying in various overnight hotels, this is a great option as many of the suggested hotels are within 5min drive of each other making pick ups and drops offs easy.
Wedding Cakes + Desserts
Amy’s French Macarons – Putney, VT
Becka Mears Paradox Pastry – Dummerston, VT
Offering tiered cakes that serve up to 80 guests (couples may order additional sheet cakes to serve the rest) + Becka’s also known for her delicious donuts.
Sweet Lucy’s Bakeshop – Bernardston, MA
This bakeshop is outstanding – Lucy does not offer traditional wedding cakes or custom designs, however, she will make multiple delicious and artisanal cakes and/or pies.
The Vermont Country Deli – Brattleboro, VT
Offerings by Britni include custom tiered cakes and/or a dessert bar.
Vermont Gelato
This small batch artisanal gelato company will bring their three foot gelato cart to your event, and they offer a wide variety of flavors.
Suggested Vendors
Logistics
Getting Married in Vermont
Civil Union and Marriage Licenses
Everything you need to know about how to get married in Vermont.
Justices of the Peace
A list of Guilford, Vermont officiants who can perform your ceremony.
Vermont Weddings
The ultimate resource for your wedding in Vermont.
Facebook Group: Vermont Wedding Connections
Consider joining this fun and supportive group for couples planning a VT wedding. You’ll find inspiration, advice, and gather vendor recommendations well beyond our suggestions below.