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Small & Intimate Weddings in New England

An intimate wedding with just a few very special friends and family members creates a happy and memorial day with few worries. Inns and resorts and unusual venues like parks and museums can help you plan a small, beautiful wedding day with just the right amount of fuss and frill, for a select guest list. All the pleasures of a wedding day – flowers, music, food, photos – can be easily scaled down in scope (and cost). You can host a lovely small wedding on a Cape Cod beach, a mountainside in Vermont, in the great room of a Connecticut vineyard, at an art museum, or in the quiet back yard of a bed and breakfast. The possibilities are vast, and all of them include the year-round natural beauty of New England.

Hotel on North

297 North Street Pittsfield, MA, 01201 Phone: 413-358-4741

Stylish Surroundings and Polished Service Complement Your Wedding

For a smaller wedding with genuine polish in a unique setting, make your way to Hotel on North, a restored 19th-century men’s haberdashery in the heart of Pittsfield that’s been re-created with a cool urban feel. Exposed brick walls, warm wood cabinetry and re-envisioned Americana antiques of the last century mix with velvet, leather and Art Deco for a luscious ambiance. The expert staff and fine dining facilities will make your intimate wedding feel just right in a properly size space with any trimming you desire. Your overnight guests will sink into comfort in rooms creatively furnished with bits of the homes and farms of the Berkshires. All modern conveniences, including fast Wi-Fi, support the classic and classy service.

16 Bay View Hotel Camden

16 Bay View Street Camden, ME, 04843 Phone: 207-236-4325

Tasteful Rooms Add Delight to Your Intimate Wedding

A small wedding of family and close friends can be a quiet delight. The luxurious 16 Bay View Hotel in Camden – a tasteful boutique establishment of fewer than two dozen rooms – is ideal for couples looking for luxury and intimacy. The front doors open into a beautifully designed lobby and a lodging presenting expert, round-the-clock service. Your smaller wedding celebration can open with cocktails in the lobby bar The Vintage Room. The hotel’s rooftop terrace is just right for about 45 or fewer guests. Let the party continue with handcrafted cocktails and heart-warming view of boats rocking at their moorings in Camden Harbor and the distant Camden Hills. Guest rooms will pamper your friends after your perfect day.

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The Village at Boulder Ridge

104 Goose Green Road Barkhamsted, CT, 06063 Phone: 860-379-4050

Small, scenic and perfect

Celebrate your love and life together in rustic elegance and style at this intimate wedding venue on 68 picturesque acres in northwest CT. This unique facility has everything you need in size and setting to suit your style and tastes. Host a casual barbecue or a formal sit down dinner. Indoors take your vows near the grand fireplace looking out on the Litchfield Hills. Outdoors gather in the Pavilion in a casual and airy atmosphere. The attentive staff and culinary team will ensure that every detail for your ceremony and reception however large or small is attended to and meets your budget. The Village is committed to accommodate any and all requests to help make your wedding day a fairy tale.

Grafton Inn

92 Main Street Grafton, VT, 05146 Phone: 802-234-8718

Enjoy Vermont beauty and local history just the two of you.

Steal away together to this historic country Inn in scenic Grafton, Vermont. Celebrate your special day privately and romantically in a setting you will never forget. The Inn’s elopement package includes two nights lodging in a suite with either a double Jacuzzi or a double soaking tub; upon arrival, a bottle of champagne and a Grafton Village Cheese gourmet basket, a full Vermont country breakfast each morning, dinner for two each night, including a three course meal with a bottle of wine, and arrangements for a Justice of the Peace and flowers. The rest is up to you - onsite yoga and massage, a fitness center, a swim pond, and the areas major attractions and recreational activities at your doorstep.

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Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort

37 Corey Road -- Route 43 Hancock, MA, 01237 Phone: 413-738-5500 Toll-Free: 800-882-8859

Resort has big ideas, and vistas, for small weddings

The mountains surrounding the Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort are huge (and spectacular, four seasons of the year), but that doesn’t mean your wedding ceremony and reception have to be, too. Couples seeking more intimate gatherings will find wedding planners at Jiminy Peak who are happy to make that happen. Exchange your vows under the trees, by woodland flowers and a babbling brook. Or, reserve the cozy Clark Room at the Country Inn, with doors leading to a deck and mountain views, perfect for groups of 40 or less. For something slightly larger, the Fisher Room at the inn is a lounge with comfy couches and chairs and a large stone fireplace. Creative catering menus can be designed for any size group. Photo Credit:Kiersten Vallieries Photography

Cape Arundel Inn & Resort

208 Ocean Avenue Kennebunkport, ME, 04046 Phone: 207-967-2125 Toll-Free: 855-346-5700

Small weddings here are Maine Coast beautiful

A wedding on Maine’s enchanting south coast has everything you could want for your special day. The picture-perfect setting with its 180 degree ocean panorama offers the perfect backdrop for romantic wedding whether a grand affair or a small, intimate celebration with those you love. Any size fits all at this historic wedding destination. The resort’s on-site event manager and versatile chef ensure that your every detail is covered – from personalized welcome amenities to an ocean inspired wedding feast to a sunset champagne toast on the porch. Start your wedding weekend by taking your vows on the lush lawn. Then share the joy with the Inn as your home base. Nearby Kennebunkport has Dock Square, sandy beaches and coastal charm.

Harbor Light Inn

58 Washington Street Marblehead, MA, 01945 Phone: 781-631-2186

Perfect for an intimate small wedding.

The Harbor Light Inn could be the perfect romantic destination and option for that small intimate, in-house wedding or the host for your in-town guests. Our concierge is available to assist you with everything from local florists, photographer, yacht rental, and caterers, to off-site local event locations. Let us help you make the perfect Marblehead wedding.

Atlantic Oceanside Hotel & Event Center

119 Eden Street Bar Harbor, ME, 04609 Phone: 207-288-5801 Toll-Free: 800-336-2463

Hotel’s wedding planners have big ideas for your intimate wedding

Your wedding may be small, but the wedding specialists at the Atlantic Oceanside Hotel and Conference Center have some big ideas on how to make it fabulous. Maybe it’s an oceanview cocktail reception in the gardens around a lovely 1913 mansion. Or perhaps it’s getting married on a rolling lawn with a view of charming Frenchman Bay, with the sound of waves lapping against the shore, the sight of a schooner passing by in the background. Make your reception menu as special as your day, choosing from the hotel’s wedding packages or customizing your cuisine by sitting down with the chef. And don’t forget the honeymoon: Wedding packages come with an oceanfront suite (or book the penthouse at The Willows mansion).

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Holiday Inn Boston-Bunker Hill

30 Washington Street Somerville, MA, 02143 Phone: 617-628-1000

Keep it small and enjoy the many benefits of an intimate wedding at the Boston Bunker Hill

Your intimate wedding has a special partner in this modern hotel in the historic Bunker Hill area. A talented team of specialists and your own wedding consultant will help you to create a memorable event from planning through the ceremony and reception. Every detail from the indoor ceremony area, to onsite catering and overnight accommodations will be handled with the utmost of professional care. The wedding venue can hold up to 250 in gracious style. Select the 3,500 sq ft grand ballroom or the smaller and unique atrium. Your guests will be accommodated in tastefully appointed guestrooms with complimentary Wi-Fi internet access. You can all enjoy the onsite restaurant and bar, large indoor pool, 24-hour fitness center and complimentary parking.

Sebasco Harbor Resort

Mid-Coast Maine on Casco Bay Sebasco Estates, ME, 04565 Phone: 207-389-1161 Toll-Free: 877-389-1161

Gracious setting for an intimate mid coast wedding

Gather dear friends and family at this classic ocean side resort on Maine’s mid-coast. Share your intimate wedding celebration amidst the gracious warmth and quiet comforts of this magnificent setting. Your custom designed wedding can fit a variety of large and small indoor and outdoor venues. Exchange your vows on the lawn overlooking the harbor and the Casco Bay Islands or amidst the rose gardens surrounding the Gazebo on the resort’s Village Green. The Cornelius Room, the Clipper Building and the Main Deck offer charm, a wealth of seating plans, along with spectacular views. Prefer something even smaller? The resort offers an elopement package complete with flowers in your room and a wine and cheese platter for after the ceremony.

Ocean House Resort

1 Bluff Avenue Watch Hill, RI, 02891 Phone: Toll-Free: 877-346-9442

Nothing small about attention paid to your intimate wedding

The views are big – very big – at the Ocean House and the Weekapaug Inn, on the coast of Rhode Island, but these gorgeous resorts can also think small, especially when it comes to your big day. Ceremonies and receptions for second weddings, or for couples just seeking a more intimate gathering, are a specialty at both inns. At the Weekapaug, you might exchange vows in the SeaRoom with its lovely water views, and have a reception at the pondview Fenway Cottage and Terrace. At Ocean House, get married on a private white-sand beach or in the wood-paneled drawing room, sophisticated and inviting. World-class culinary teams and attentive wedding planners will help you customize your special day.

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Hotel 1620 at Plymouth Harbor

180 Water Street Plymouth, MA, 02360 Phone: 508-747-4900 Toll-Free: 866-719-8185

Harborside hotel delighted to host weddings of all sizes

Plymouth, rich in history, right on the water, sets a romantic scene for any wedding. Named in honor of that history, and a short stroll from the water, Hotel 1620 and its experienced wedding management team want you to make the most of the romantic setting, regardless of the size of your wedding. The hotel’s Atlantic Room has floor-to-ceiling windows for dinner and dancing for 80 people, and the in-house catering staff has options from deli buffets to plated four-course dinners ranging from prime rib to baked stuffed shrimp. Wedding packages include an onsite wedding director for your big day, centerpieces, bridal party dressing rooms, and discounted rooms for your guests. The hotel also can be your go-to site for the rehearsal dinner, cocktail reception and next-day brunch.

The Lodge on the Cove

29 South Main Street Kennebunkport, ME, 04046 Phone: 207-967-3993 Toll-Free: 800-879-5779

Gather on the coast of Maine for an intimate wedding celebration

A small intimate wedding by the sea has its own charm and romance and you’ll savor both on an ocean tidal cove in Kennebunkport. Up to 60 of your dearest family and friends can be seated or up to 100 can stand to observe your vows and cherish your special day. The Kennebunk River serves as backdrop with spectacular photo opportunities everywhere you look. You’ll be perched on a grassy knoll, enveloped by soft sea breezes. nautically inspired accents and local art at a newly refurbished motor lodge offering a stress-free, relaxed ambiance and four distinctive buildings with 30 guest rooms. And you and your guests will love being but a leisurely 15-minute walk to the center of fabulous Dock Square.

Hilton Mystic

20 Coogan Boulevard Mystic, CT, 06355 Phone: 860-572-0731

Hilton offers an historic and romantic venue for your intimate wedding

Gather your most special family and friends for a small, intimate wedding in the romantic and historic village of Mystic, CT. No detail is too small for the experienced event and catering staff and Hilton’s own impeccable service and amenities will ensure that you enjoy a wedding of incomparable style and grace. The Clipper and Cutter ballrooms are perfect for smaller events and you can book the Commodore parlor room for a spacious bridal suite on your special day. The hotel provides on-site catering, wedding packages, A/V equipment rental and other amenities to create a rehearsal dinner, ceremony and reception that fit your needs. The hotel hosts but one wedding per day to give you the undivided attention you deserve.

The Goodwin

One Haynes Street Hartford, CT, 06103 Phone: 860-246-1881

Sophistication a hallmark of weddings big and small at this downtown hotel

Sophisticated does not have to mean huge when it comes to weddings. That’s the philosophy at The Goodwin, where wedding couples who want more intimate ceremonies and receptions will find a staff ready and able to make their smaller gatherings special. Those efforts are helped by the thoughtful decisions made when the historic 19th-century hotel was renovated. For example, cozy private suites (perfect for small ceremonies), are dramatic statements with rich black walls and contrasting white trim, plus decorative fireplaces refinished from the original Goodwin. As for reception menus, let the Harlan Brasserie, the onsite restaurant, help you plan something beautiful, delicious – and individual to your tastes. No matter the size, your Goodwin wedding will be a sophisticated success.

Lake Morey Resort

1 Clubhouse Road Fairlee, VT, 05045 Phone: 802-333-4311 Toll-Free: 800-423-1211

Big Service and Luxury for Small Weddings on the Lake

Despite the term “resort” in its name, Lake Morey Resort can host an intimate sized wedding that exactly fits your family and your tastes. You don’t need to go big to go beautiful at this year-round resort aside a pristine lake in central Vermont. You may choose from several of the smaller function areas, some with views of the lake. Professionals at this family-owned property will work with you to plan for all your small party’s needs. Before or after the wedding day, your family and friends might opt to enjoy the resort’s many amenities: golf on a championship course, boating and hiking in summer, skating and snowshoeing in winter.

Inn at Ellis River

17 Harriman Road Jackson, NH, 03846 Phone: 800-233-8309

Savor the wedding joys without the hassles in a quaint New England lodging

Enjoy your wedding magic at this award winning Inn in the White Mountains. Take your vows in front of the fireplace, by the baby grand piano, outside along the Ellis River, or at a scenic spot in the beautiful village of Jackson. Special customized packages include two nights in the Bridal Veil Falls room or equivalent, a bridal bouquet and boutonniere for the groom, along with a wedding cake and bottle of champagne or sparkling cider. Share a romantic candlelight dinner at a nearby restaurant and take home two silver plated champagne flutes or Waterford crystal flutes with silver stems to remember your special day. Add the Honeymoon Package and start your life together in an even more memorable way.

Woodstock Inn & Resort

Fourteen The Green Woodstock, VT, 05091 Phone: 802-457-1100 Toll-Free: 800-448-7900

The perfect Vermont setting for an intimate wedding

Marry in a fairy book town that appreciates small things. Plan your intimate New England country wedding at this celebrated resort overlooking one of the prettiest small towns in America. Select as you need from a menu of inspired cuisine, state-of-the-art facilities, luxurious accommodations, and special bridal packages that fit your wishes and budget. Choose from unique outdoor facilities and tented options, manicured lawns, fragrant gardens and terraces, an historic and beautifully appointed working farm, a ski lodge, even a log cabin. Any season is the right time as the sprawling grounds make for a perfect romantic destination. Right out the door is a covered bridge ideal for photos. Wed in Vermont’s natural splendor for memories that last a lifetime.

Basin Harbor

4800 Basin Harbor Road Vergennes, VT, 05491 Phone: 802-475-2311 Toll-Free: 800-622-4000

Vermont resort has plenty of big-time ideas for smaller weddings

No one does cozy like Vermont, so it’s not surprising that the Basin Harbor resort on the shores of Lake Champlain is as well-known for its intimate weddings as it is for the really big ones. Scattered throughout the resort’s 700 tranquil acres are unique venues to exchange your vows, from boats for up to 48 passengers that cruise the lake to the exquisite Orchard Garden, a flower-filled haven. Whether your reception is craft cocktails and artfully presented appetizers or dinners by the water, the dedicated wedding staff has lots of options and ideas. And consider making it a celebratory weekend, with activities from spa treatments to lawn games, golf, kayaking and hiking to delight your family and friends.

Ashworth By the Sea

295 Ocean Boulevard Hampton, NH, 03842 Phone: 603-926-6762

Your intimate seacoast wedding with every delight

History and the sea meet for an unforgettable setting for two and your dearest friends and family. For more than 100 years, intimate weddings here have enjoyed the same stunning backdrop, elegant service and amenities of larger affairs in a variety of venues customized for your needs and wishes. Just below the Grand Ballroom, the space divides neatly into three separate sections for smaller affairs. The Rose Room, ideal for ceremonies, can seat up to 120 guests. The professional staff and culinary team will address every detail to provide an experience that your guests will always remember. You’ll have access to preferred vendors, guest rooms offering balconies and water views, and a cocktail hour on the roof overlooking the sea.

Steele Hill Resorts

516 Steele Hill Road Sanbornton, NH, 03269 Phone: 603-524-0500 Toll-Free: 855-475-4372

Nothing small about the wedding services and options at this resort

For couples whose idea of a wedding is less a giant bash and more of an intimate celebration, the gorgeous Steele Hill Resorts, with panoramic views of glacial lakes and mountains, has plenty of options. You might opt for an outdoor ceremony with a lake view or something cozier in front of a stone fireplace. Perhaps you want a small cocktail party (with jaw-dropping scenery), or a barbecue – or a few tables with fine linens and filet mignon. Whatever your dream is, a staff with 40 years of hospitality experience can help you make it come true. Consider booking a block of rooms and enjoying all the resort has to offer, from pools and golf to a lively bar scene.

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Maine Windjammer Association

Sailing from Ports in Rockland and Camden, ME, 04843 Phone: Toll-Free: 800-807-9463

Cozy up to the idea of an intimate wedding ceremony on the water

What could be more romantic than you and your soon to be very significant other exchanging wedding vows before a dozen family members and friends under a starlight sky aboard a gorgeous Maine schooner you’ve chartered for several nights? Well, perhaps an intimate island ceremony followed by a lobster bake reception. Or maybe a small dockside affair, after which the two of you say your farewells and retire to an onboard honeymoon suite before sailing off on your cruise past lighthouses and the dramatic Maine coast. The history-rich vessels of the Maine Windjammer Association can make all those scenarios come true, coupled with gracious, friendly service and the easygoing at-sea atmosphere that will allow you to relax and enjoy your big day.

Taj Boston

15 Arlington Street Boston, MA, 02116 Phone: 617-536-5700

Across from the garden, let your smaller ceremony blossom

Though grandeur is part of the Taj Boston, the majestic landmark hotel is also the perfect site for weddings with a more intimate feel. Let the hotel’s meticulous event planners and staff help turn your big day into something you and your guests will remember forever. Among the hotel’s many options for smaller ceremonies: the French and Adam Room, a jewel-box with ornate mirrors and tall windows overlooking Newbury Street. The feel inside is luxurious, the fabrics deep maroon and gold, the lighting from chandeliers and sconces. The Back Bay Room, a spacious corner room with a blazing wood-burning fireplace, is another cozy possibility, as is the green-themed Garden Room, with its gorgeous views of the Public Garden.

The Griswold Inn

36 Main Street Essex, CT, 06426 Phone: 860-767-1776

At the Griswold Inn, small weddings are memorable events

The Griswold Inn, set in picturesque Essex Village, has long been known as one of the area’s best venues for memorable small weddings. Our smallest dining room can be used for intimate groups of up to 14 people and our largest venue can be used for a celebratory party of up to 150 people. Our other dining rooms can accommodate all sizes of gatherings in between. Each of our venues showcases our celebrated art collection, and some have fireplaces. We're happy to work with you to create custom menus. Select wines from our award-winning wine list and let our private events manager help you create a wedding that is uniquely yours. There is no other venue with the extraordinary atmosphere you'll find at the Griswold Inn.

Inn at Middletown

7 Main Street Middletown, CT, 06457 Phone: 860-854-6300 Toll-Free: 800-637-9851

Nothing small about the attention this inn pays to wedding couples

Small weddings still get the big-day treatment at the Inn at Middletown, where a dedicated professional staff will help you plan your shower, wedding ceremony, reception – even your post-wedding breakfast. The inn’s intimate Patriot Room, perfect for smaller ceremonies and cozy private receptions, is paneled in the rich mahogany that harkens back to the inn’s 1810 origins as a gracious two-story home. Another romantic touch is the spectacular two-story curved staircase, a dramatic showcase for that grand entrance. Another site to make a big splash for photos? The balcony above the inn’s welcoming doorway. Catering, from passed hot and cold hors d’oeuvres to sit-down dinners, is provided by the award-winning Tavern at the Armory.

Stone Hill Inn

89 Houston Farm Road Stowe, VT, 05672 Phone: 802-253-6282

Wed amidst Vermont splendor in an intimate setting

Plan an intimate Vermont wedding near scenic Stowe. The Stone Hill Inn invites you to this unspoiled, beautiful, peaceful Vermont community to celebrate your dream wedding here. Quiet and secluded, this boutique Inn is known for its intimacy and charm, and for providing the perfect setting for wedding parties and their guests. You’ll share a luxurious nine-room retreat surrounded by forests and gardens. Exchange vows along garden paths or next to a glistening waterfall. Hold a winter ceremony highlighted by falling snow within a forty-windowed room or near the warmth of the Great Room in front of the fireplace with candles. There are special packages to offer you the luxury of every detail to meet your special wishes and desires.