We are so excited to have toured one of the most gorgeous private properties in Stowe Vermont!  This wonderful estate will begin hosting weddings/events this coming summer.  If you are looking for a one of a kind Victorian estate in New England to host your unique wedding please contact us at 802-760-6776 at The Vermont Wedding Parlor or eric@storiedevents.com to arrange a tour and find out more information about the property. More details and pictures to follow!  Stay Tuned!

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The collaboration of a historic bed and breakfast, sweeping mountain views,

pre-vetted event professionals and the creativity, professionalism and experience of Storied Events^® ensures an event to remember and a planning experience to enjoy.

Catamount Bed and Breakfast - Tented Wedding Venue in Vermont

RICH IN VERMONT HISTORY

Built in 1796 by the first governor of Vermont, Thomas Chittenden, Catamount Bed and Breakfast was the original home farm of Giles Chittenden, the Governor’s son, known then as the “Giles Chittenden Homestead”.  The house and its 500 acres of pastoral land have sweeping views of Mt. Mansfield and Camel’s Hump to the East and Lake Champlain and the Adirondacks to the West.  The property is surrounded by privacy and the beauty of woodland, pasture and cropland.  There is nothing like it in Chittenden County.  It is a true gem.

In 1873 The McCullough family took ownership and in 1978 started a recreation/conservation land use experiment.  Today the property is a model of education, agriculture, forestry, wildlife management, conservation, historic preservation, and recreation.  The event center is home to trails in the summer entertaining mountain bikers, hikers and tourists from around the globe.

Most recently in 2011, the McCullough’s opened their land to engaged couples allowing them to host incredible custom tented events for their celebrations.

THE WEALTH OF EXPERIENCE AND CREATIVY

The McCullough’s desire for events to run smoothly led to the partnership with Storied Events^®, one of Vermont’s most respected and sought-after event planning companies.  With over twenty years of hospitality experience, a specialty in outdoor tented events and a remarkable ability to see a client’s vision, Storied Events^®, staff is honored to be a part of your day.  From the initial inquiry, pre-planning and wedding weekend coordination, your event is managed with the highest standards.

Storied Events^® is home to the Vermont Wedding Parlor providing the best resources and preferred vendor recommendations.  In addition, the wedding parlor is a unique source for highly customizable, couture wedding invitations, specialty and prop rentals, favors and Vermont products for welcome bags. We are equipped to handle all your requests.

For more information on this beautiful Vermont Wedding Venue please email us below.

Storied Events   638 S. Main Street, Stowe VT 05672    802.760.6776   info@storiedevents.com

Should you be twiddling your thumbs this mid-October trying to decide when and where to get married, might I suggest late May at the Shelburne Museum?

Founded in 1947 by Electra Havemeyer Webb, who had not only a passion for American collectibles but the imagination to move 20 historic buildings to display them in, the Museum combines vintage buildings, manicured grounds, and fragrant plantings in a way that creates a wedding setting like no other.

Where else, for example, can you get married on a landed 220-foot steamboat?  The Ticonderoga is the popular place for receptions at the Museum and is fully equipped with three levels, two decks, vintage newspapers, a winding wood staircase with a full-length mirror, and charming (though off-limits) bedroom chambers.  Dining often takes place under the covered yet open deck, while the fully open and uncovered deck makes a great dance floor.

And for the little kids at the party?  Well, there is an old-time carousel minutes away from the Ticonderoga. And when the wine and champagne has begun to flow and those handful of unruly guests begin to reveal themselves?  Well, there is a small but secure-looking jail house across the grounds.

While anytime of year would be a beautiful time of year to get married at the Museum if you happen to be fond of (as I am) lily of the valley, apple blossoms, lilacs, and ducklings late May just might be your time!

To learn more about this great Vermont wedding venue please click here

Perched above beautiful Lake George on a wonderful mountainside rests Highlands Castle.  One of the most majestic New York Wedding Venues, this one of a kind property is certainly worth visiting if you are seeking an Adirondacks wedding venue.  Hosting weddings indoors and out, Highlands Castle offers views and historic elegance that is unrivaled in the Lake George wedding  region.

Painstakingly refurbished with great attention to detail this amazing New York wedding location will surpass your expectations with a one of a kind wedding experience that you and your guests will remember for years to come.  This is one of the most truly amazing New York wedding venues to be found in all the Northeast. Able to accommodate up to 1oo guests for indoor/outdoor receptions and rehearsal dinners, Highlands Castle is a one of a kind wedding location in New York.

To learn more about this great New York Wedding Venue please click HERE.

Few Vermont wedding venues offer the myriad of ceremony and reception choices that Shelburne Museum does.  Wedding ceremonies can be held in one of the many garden locations(surrounded by Day lilly’s or Peonies), and your reception can be in a completely different location on the property.   One recent wedding held their breathtaking ceremony in the “circus building” garden while their reception occurred on the Ticonderoga Steam ship.

Shelburne Museum has the original Ticonderoga steam ship resting on their property. It was transported from Lake Champlain basin via rail road tracks built specifically for transporting the 220 foot steam ship.  Not only is it available for receptions, but rehearsal dinner, and ceremonies as well. This national landmark is the only side-wheel passenger steam ship in existence, and is a perfect slice of 1923 to set the stage for your Vermont wedding experience.   Having personally visited the ship this past spring, it is a truly amazing experience to be had.

The Brick house which was home to the founding family of Shelburne Museum is located on the shores on Lake Champlain and hosts over 40 rooms in elegant colonial revival style.  It is fitting that the home was given to the Webb family in 1913 as a wedding gift, and is now available for rent as a wonderful Vermont wedding venue.  The views from the Brick House over beautiful Lake Champlain and the Adirondack mountains are simply amazing. While availability is limited for weddings at The Brick House, it is certainly a one of a kind Vermont Wedding venue that should not be passed up.

No matter which locations you choose for your unique Vermont wedding, Shelburne Museum is sure to deliver a one of a kind experience that will wow you and your guests for years to come.

For more information on this great Vermont wedding venue please click HERE.

Looking for a unique &  affordable  location in Manhattan can be a task for some couples. The Alger House has become a favorite venue of mine to photograph.

The Alger House located in the West Village has amazing fun decor with vintage flair. Julius Caesar’s bust greets you after your walk up a long stairway until the entrance of the Alger house. You are greeted by white painted brick walls with lovely pieces of art work and unique stained glass and walls filled with tapestries.  Combining the look of a modern loft and artists space with mismatched artworks makes this venue work as a whole.

Upstairs there is a solarium used as the bridal suite which I often use with my clients for formals and a great place to stage the signing of the wedding license. Inside this room are mirrors, lovely couches and fireplace. The ceremony starts as the you watch the bridal party descend to the ground floor from the Solarium, seats are set up in a  typical ceremony fashion and the Bride has plenty of room walk down the aisle.  The ceremony area of the venue doubles as the reception area, as when the ceremony ends the room flips magically into a reception area. The cocktail hour takes place at the front of the venue, looks can be deceiving as there is plenty of room to walk around and mingle with guests.

You can bring in your caterer, however Alger house has their own on site catering. There is a front “foyer” style area which is a great place for the viewing of the cake, place cards and a sign in book.

This location is also a great example of using the environment you are in fully to photograph.  The East Village is a oasis for beautiful painted doors, gritty city streets and interesting parks.  Use this environment for its full capability to capture a unique and amazing wedding day.

Some of the great vendors that made this beautiful day a reality:

All photos courtesy of Laura Ryan: www.lauraryanphotography.com

Flowers: Denise Fasanello http://www.dfasanello.com/
Desserts: One Girl Cookie http://www.onegirlcookies.com/
Cake toppers: Naked Peggies off Etsy (Kate and Dinush painted them)

For more information on this great New York City Wedding Venue please click HERE.

* Recommended for smaller weddings, 60-80 guests max.

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.

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

All photography copyright Modern Wedding Photography.

With its elegant white columns, expansive lawns, a neutrally designed formal ballroom and a relatively short commute  from New York city,  you will feel miles away at The Bourne Mansion.   Just imagine up to 300 of your closest friends and family sipping cocktails while enjoying the grandeur of the eras gone past at this breathtaking wedding venue.

The Bourne Mansion is also a photographers dream.  Outside on the 205 acres there is an unlimited amount of wonderful locations to photograph the bride and groom.  You have the mansion, the great lawn  and the gardens.  There is also the lake house for more rustic type of photos.  For the wedding featured here, we even used the little blue pick-up truck that was in the driveway. Inside the mansion there are plenty of rooms with beautiful old world fixtures, luxurious couches, and a grand stair case. You can be as editorial or classic with your approach to these locations. The grand ballroom offers a gorgeous backdrop for all of your reception photos.  The high ceilings, huge dance floor, balcony, antique organ and ceiling medallion are all perfect details for any photo.

For more information on The Bourne Mansion, please visit Lessings.

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A short drive from New York City, New Jersey and really, the entire east coast, New York’s Hudson Valley is home to some of Northeast’s finest wedding venues.  From rustic farm weddings, private estate and castle weddings to glamorous, resort country club affairs, the Hudson Valley does have it all.

Many destination weddings will find a haven here – the lush green hills, mountains and of course lakes, ponds and rivers offer a remarkably romantic setting.   These hills are strewn with history and plenty of historical sites that are witness to the past, but are happy to host your modern affair. Chances are you will find a few ballrooms, rustic pavilions and of course, tented sites to create the wedding of your dreams.

Here are just a handful of Hudson Valley wedding locations:

Whistlewood Farm , Twin Lakes,The Grandview, The Garrison, Opus 40

Onteora, Mount Gulian, Mohonk Preserve, James House, Cole hill Farm

Clermont Historic Site, Cedar Lakes Estate, Cat Rock Osborn Castle, Boscobel House

Check out Storied Locations website for more great wedding venues!