Plan A Vermont Wedding

Disregard the county club or the predictable hotel and join millions of newly engaged couples that are finding great reasons to get married in Vermont. Not only do wedding trends and reports show that Vermont has become more than just a fall or winter vacation destination for big city tourists, but it has become the preferred destination wedding choice among couples. Big city couples that are looking for unique and private venues to host their weddings have rediscovered Vermont and particularly it’s scatterings of Barns and Covered Bridges.

Vermont’s farmlands, meadows and old weathered outbuildings are some elements that have made a “Vermont Barn Wedding” one of the most coveted destination wedding style events. Capturing Vermont’s undisturbed beauty and rustic elegance makes it a desired location to host sophisticated weddings.

While hippies and tree huggers abound, you won’t be hard pressed to find a wedding guest whose Range Rover or Mercedes SUV is parked in the meadows of some of these gorgeous old world farming estates whose new owners have embraced the new wedding market. Some well heeled newlyweds, often more affluent and sophisticated (and above the average age of a bride in the US being 26 yrs old).

Riverside Farm – couples dream-wedding estate.

One such property that has gained a quiet following of admirers from both Vermont wedding professionals and brides alike is Riverside Farm in Pittsfield, Vermont. This

300+acre estate has been considered the most gorgeous and most private wedding venue in all of Vermont. The property is a hidden treasure for anyone who wants an exclusive Vermont wedding. Riverside does a very limited amount of weddings and does hardly any advertising. The owners do not want to be a wedding factory or a cookie cutter event hall and prefers to have “word of mouth” let guide their marketing efforts.

“We look at each wedding event as our opportunity to surprise and delight your wedding guests- who will walk away from Riverside Farm with a genuine enthusiasm for our property and Vermont. Most of our weddings have started from a guest at one of our weddings telling their newly engaged friend about “this beautiful and incredible property in Vermont- with these stunning post and beam barns…”. Having a trusted source tell you about a fantastic “Vermont Barn Wedding” is Riverside’s marketing strategy.

Who gets married at Riverside?

Liz Cotter, Director of Special Events for Riverside Farm explains that Riverside Farm is for anyone looking for a “sophisticated and elegant barn wedding in Vermont” with a “Country chic style”, this is the property that tops all others. “Many of our couples have roots and memories in Vermont- many of them are Middlebury graduates or their family’s had vacation home here and they are eager to show their wedding guests their favorite parts of country living, the quaint

charm and natural beauty- all that Vermont has to offer. But with that in mind- they need to provide for the comfort of their guests and offer excellent service.”

Who is a Vermont Bride?

According to Liz Cotter, Riverside Farm is for anyone looking for a “sophisticated and elegant barn wedding in Vermont” with a “Country chic style”, this is the property that tops all others. “Many of our couples have roots and memories in Vermont- many of them are Middlebury graduates or their family’s had vacation home here and they are eager to show their wedding guests their favorite parts of country living, the quaint charm and natural beauty- all that Vermont has to offer. But with that in mind- they need to provide for the comfort of their guests and offer excellent service.” Liz knows what the modern day bride and groom want, “They want an elegant and sophisticated Vermont wedding- blending city service with the country setting…hosting your wedding in an old barn or a covered bridge with a pulled together style….rustic elegance with a polished flair.” The proof is in the reputation that Riverside has gained as on of the premier locations for discerning couples. Although it is privately owned weddings are offered throughout the year. Wedding planners or even the bride and groom themselves can contact Liz Cotter directly to discuss planning their extraordinary Vermont Wedding.

www.riversidefarmvermont.com

“There are lots of good reasons to get married in Vermont, no matter what the season. But in Spring and Summer, you almost have no excuse not to. The chill has been replaced by a landscape of simple abundance- lush green hills, rushing streams, refreshing breezes...July 2007 issue www.vtvows.com