On the shores of beautiful Lake Champlain rests one of the most awe inspiring wedding venues in all of Vermont.  Well known as a working farm and National Historic Landmark, Shelburne Farms historic Coach Barn hosts magical weddings for up to 160 guests during the summer/fall  months. This 1400 acre property is quite amazing, with their very own inn on property, and plenty of shoreline to explore, your Vermont wedding experience at Shelburne Farms will surpass expectations.

This real wedding in July was truly spectacular, a seamless evening to be enjoyed by all.   Please view the vendors who made this beautiful evening possible below.

Wedding Design and Full Planning Services: Storied Events

Wedding Cake Design: Vermont Cake Studio

Caterer: Lets Pretend

Floral Design: Blomma Flicka

Vermont Wedding Venue: Shelburne Farms

Photographer: http://www.jennifermardus.com/

All Photography courtesy of Julia Cumes Photography.

The Echo Lake Inn provides the perfect backdrop for your picturesque Vermont wedding.   Centrally located in Ludlow Vermont on the shores of Echo Lake, the inn offers accommodations for up to 100 guests in charming New England style.  Epicureans will delight in this Vermont wedding venues accolades in Gourmet and Bon Appetit magazine.  Well known for providing a great New England wedding experience The Echo Lake inn is certainly worth adding to your list of possible New England wedding venues.

Providing a dedicated planner for your Vermont Wedding, the Echo Lake Inn brings wedding services that larger resorts offer with the intimacy of a quaint Vermont country inn.  For 2010 there is no site fee for the Inn, however there is a $3500 charge for use of the tent. If you are looking for a quaint reasonably priced Vermont wedding venue, look no further than the Echo Lake Inn.

Amenities Include:

• Biking trails
• Boating
• Bonfire Site
• Changing room for bride
• Dog sledding
• Golf onsite or nearby
• Gourmet Food
• Handicap accessible
• Hiking
• Hot tub
• Ice skating
• Kayaking
• Pool
• Nearby Skiing
• Nearby Snowboarding
• Nearby Snowmobiling
• Onsite Wedding Coordinator
• Tennis
• Wedding gazebo or alter on site
• Wireless internet

To visit Echo Lake Inn directly please visit www.echolakeinn.com

For more information on this quaint New England wedding venue please click HERE. This Vermont wedding venue is a sponsor of Storied Locations.

Riverside Farm located in Pittsfield is one of Vermont’s most popular four season wedding venues.  With various ceremony & reception options for couples unique tastes, Riverside Farm can accommodate the needs of todays most discerning weddings easily.

Riverside Farm’s Vermont wedding barn can host up to 200 guests in rustic-chic style. Tented affair’s are also a great alternative or addition to the barn site and can increase a weddings overall possibilities. If you are seeking a great wedding barn in New England  a site visit to Riverside Farm should most certainly be on your list.

For more information about this Vermont Wedding Venue please click HERE.

Riverside Farm is a sponsor of Storied Locations.

This real wedding of Emily and Matt was held on Memorial Day weekend at one of our favorite Vermont wedding venues: Stowe Mountain Lodge in Stowe, Vermont.  Wedding design and planning by Storied Events.

Vermont wedding venues rarely are as quaint, cozy, and comfortable as the West Hill House B & B.  Absolutely perfect for intimate weddings year round for 30 guests and Summer weddings up to 80 guests, the West Hill House B & B provides the quintessential Vermont wedding experience that out of town brides often seek.  With over nine acres of manicured gardens, lazy walking paths, large wedding barn, and a beautiful pond for your guests to enjoy, your Vermont wedding at West Hill House B & B will surpass your expectations.

The inn features three large common areas, an elegant country dining room, and eight queen or twin/king bed guestrooms with fireplaces and air conditioning. All guest rooms have private en-suite baths with Jacuzzi tubs or steam showers.

For more information about this wedding venue please click HERE.  West Hill House B & B is a sponsor of Storied Locations.

If you are looking for a wonderful island wedding in New York, there is no better location than the Rams Head Inn. Located on Shelter Island between the Twin Forks on the east end of Long Island, The Rams Head Inn offers understated opulence in an unpretentious setting. All the beauty of the Hamptons without all the drama, The Rams Head Inn accommodates up to 34 people and can host weddings for up to 180  in quaint New England style.

You and your wedding guests will enjoy over four acres of manicured grounds with 800 feet of private beachfront, perfect for taking in the magical surroundings. Well known locally for outstanding cuisine and exceptional service the Rams Head Inn ensures your wedding day will be spectacular.

*Site fees for 2010 wedding season have been waived.  Minimum bookings at the Inn apply.

For more information about the The Rams Head Inn please click HERE. The Rams Head Inn is a sponsor of Storied Locations.

Resting just off the coast of Maine lies the amazing beauty of Whitehead Lightstation.  This one of a kind New England wedding location is ideal for small gatherings and intimate weddings.  If you are seeking a place to truly get away, enjoy your  nuptials, and some close friends/family, then this is the ideal wedding venue for you.  The Lightstation occupies over 11 acres of land on this shared private island with three other landowners.

Your week long wedding rental includes house rental (7 bedrooms), transportation to the island and day excursions by your very own captain who is also available to assist you throughout your stay.  Nature lovers will delight in the vast coastline, hiking trails, and majestic scenery that abounds at this unique wedding location.  The property is able to accommodate a 30′ x 40′  tent, with smaller gatherings possible in the main house or soon to be completed 40′ x 40′ Whistle House.

For more information on this Maine wedding venue please click HERE.

Nestled in central Vermont, perched high on a hill at the end of winding dirt road is Mountain Top Inn and Resort.  A must see for couples seeking a quintessential Vermont Destination Wedding.  The resort, coupled with the perfect mix of intimacy, elegance and a rustic atmosphere, offers a few amenities and added value features you will not find at other New England resorts. These special features make the Mountain Top Inn and Resort one of Storied Location’s editor picks as well.

I have many favorite things about this resort; the staff, service, the unpretentious, cozy, yet elegant surroundings and the grounds are a few of them.  The really fabulous aspects are their event venues.

Forget about the standard ballroom. There is no ballroom at Mountain Top Inn.  Currently there are several venues to marry and celebrate your nuptials.  Ceremonies are typically held on their upper field with incredible views of the reservoir and mountains in the background. Then imagine moving down to the reception tent.  Yes, this resort utilizes an expandable tent (size dependent upon your guest list) for all of their events, even in the winter!

Seeking a private home to wed? Mountain Top Inn and resort also has the versatility to offer luxury homes on their estate. Keep in mind, these would be ideal for a smaller affair (think 80-100 guests).  Private tents and all the amenities of a resort at your fingertips. What more could you ask for?

That is not all – if you are dreaming of that welcome party/rehearsal dinner or Sunday brunch waterside, the resort offers distinct options to host your event on the beach at the reservoir.  Breathtaking.

For more information about the Mountain Top Inn and Resort, please visit our website. Select dates are still available for 2010!

All photos courtesy of and copyright Sara Zarrella

Sara Zarrella (one of our blog contributors) is not only an exceptional  photojournalist (just look at the eye candy above!) – but very lucky! She lives in the smallest state in New England, but without doubt, one of the most beautiful.  Rhode Island is home to various landscapes, oceans, bays and a few islands.  One of the better known locales and the most famous for wedding destinations is Newport.

If you approach Newport from the West, you encounter one of the island’s grand gestures right away.  The Newport Bridge stands tall and long, gracing many of the wedding shots taken in the area. Not only home to the gilded era’s notorious past, the famous “Ocean Drive” and Seaworthy races such as the America’s Cup,  Newport was also the famed wedding location for Jackie Onassis and JFK.

The farm where Jackie and John married is no longer available for weddings (the Church is though), but rest assured, when it comes to tying the knot, there is no shortage of wedding venues in Newport.  Sara was kind enough to share  fabulous photos of past weddings held at some of the most sought after locations.

Astors’ Beechwood, Newport Hyatt, Salve Regina University {private campus weddings in Ochre Court}, OceanCliff, Belle Mer, Castle Hill Inn & Resort