Small Weddings Are Easy to Plan and Host

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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.

16 Bay View Hotel Camden

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

Rooftop terrace a breathtaking option for your smaller, more intimate wedding

Toast your brand new future together from a private rooftop terrace with cinematic views of Camden Harbor when you host your wedding reception at The View at 16 Bay View. From this iconic and intimate terrace, you and up to 45 guests can look out over the harbor and the surrounding Camden Hills. Sip handcrafted cocktails around the fire pit. Inside, a banquet room can accommodate up to 140 people. Then everyone can adjourn to their finely appointed rooms and suites, with private balconies, gas fireplaces and freestanding deep-soaking tubs. This luxury boutique hotel offers 21 one-of-a-kind rooms in a thriving district of galleries, fine restaurants and shops. Ask about the Camden Harbor Loft, perfect for your honeymoon.

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Hotel on North

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

Smaller weddings a big success at this sophisticated hotel in the Berkshires

Smaller, sophisticated weddings are a specialty at the Hotel on North, the elegant hotel in the beautiful Berkshires. Let the boutique hotel’s experienced staff help you plan your big day, from the rehearsal dinner to the ceremony and reception to a farewell brunch. The hotel’s stylish venues include three cozy rooms near the atrium as well as Shire Hall, a dramatic space with centuries-old exposed brick, vintage chandeliers, 11-foot ceilings and panoramic windows. With meals catered by the hotel’s award-winning culinary staff and a curated list of area vendors for photography, flowers, music and other services, the historic hotel will see to every detail on your big day.

Breakwater Stroll - Hotel 1620 - Plymouth, MA

Hotel 1620 at Plymouth Harbor

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

Exchange your vows looking out over the Atlantic at this hotel in Plymouth Harbor

An intimate wedding ceremony and reception in a charming hotel by a picturesque harbor: That delightful combination can be found at the Hotel 1620 in historic Plymouth Harbor. The hotel, renovated with a subtle nautical touch, has a lovely outdoor ceremony space overlooking the harbor and the Atlantic Ocean beyond. And the hotel’s Atlantic Room, with floor-to-ceiling windows, is the ideal location for dinner and dancing for up to 80 guests. Let the hotel’s experienced staff also help with your rehearsal dinner, cocktail reception or post-wedding-day brunch and help you choose from a list of preferred professionals, from musicians to photographers and florists. Wedding packages include overnight accommodations (many rooms have harbor views) for the wedding couple.

Wedding Rings & Bouquet - Woodstock Inn, Station & Brewery - North Woodstock, NH

Woodstock Inn Brewery

135 Main Street North Woodstock, NH, 03262 Phone: 603-745-3951 Toll-Free: 800-321-3985

Cozy, smaller weddings are given big-time treatment at this scenic inn, brewery

You want a cozy wedding in a great location guests will be talking about long after your ceremony and reception? The Woodstock Inn Brewery, tucked into the scenic White Mountains, can make that happen – in style. The inn’s staff will help with all the details, from choosing a picturesque location for your ceremony to selecting the perfect menu for your party or dinner reception afterward. And why not make it a destination wedding? You can have your rehearsal dinner, ceremony, dinner, after-party (with the brewery’s hand-crafted offerings) and send-off brunch all without anyone having to drive, leave early or miss a single moment. Accommodations are cozy and creative, many with gas fireplaces and whirlpool tubs, and all including a generous country breakfast.

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Intimate Wedding - Adair Country Inn & Restaurant - Bethlehem, NH

Adair Country Inn and Restaurant

80 Guider Lane Bethlehem, NH, 03574 Phone: 603-444-2600 Toll-Free: 888-444-2600

Countryside inn provides that special intimate feeling you’re seeking for your wedding day

Only a countryside inn can provide that cozy, intimate aura you are seeking for your special, smaller wedding. At the Adair Country Inn and Restaurant, a classic colonial-style inn with views of the White Mountains, your ceremony can be held in an exquisite garden, by a gazebo and lily pond or in a charming restaurant, tea room, recreation den or deluxe fireplace room. A wedding planner and catering team will work with you on everything from delicious reception or cocktail-party menus to bouquets and idyllic sites for that perfect photograph. The inn’s Elopement Package includes a garden ceremony and sumptuous three-course meal. Honeymoon in a suite with a private balcony overlooking the mountains and explore this enchanting inn’s intricate gardens and walking paths together.

Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort

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

Plenty of cozy options for memorable intimate weddings

You’re not looking for a giant gala of a wedding. You want something more intimate – something cozy. At Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort, they hear you. Imagine exchanging your vows before a stone fireplace or gathering with friends and family on a majestic mountain summit (riding to your ceremony on the Berkshire Express chairlift) or under the trees by a melodious brook. Have your reception – simple or sophisticated – on a stone patio by the glow of a fire pit, or in a country inn room with doors leading to a deck with breathtaking mountainside views. The 167-acre resort’s experienced wedding coordinators and catering team will work with you to create the perfect menu – and memories that will last a lifetime.

Inn at Ellis River

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

Scenic inn by a mountain river has some big-time ideas for your small wedding

The Inn at Ellis River has big ideas for your small wedding. At this elegant inn, a special package for intimate weddings (up to 24 guests in the winter or 40 in the summer) includes a summer ceremony by a gazebo or the river, or, in the colder months, by a blazing fireplace or baby grand piano. The package includes two nights in the Bridal Veil Falls room with bouquet, boutonniere, cake, champagne and other treats. An elopement package also includes a candlelight dinner for two at a Jackson restaurant. Information for everything from a justice of the peace to a photographer is available. Or, have your ceremony at one of the village’s scenic sites (a covered bridge, a waterfall) and your reception at the inn.

Winnetu Oceanside Resort

At South Beach on Martha's Vineyard -- 31 Dunes Road Edgartown, MA, 02539 Phone: 508-310-1733 Toll-Free: 866-335-1133

Our Beach resort offers an array of options for more intimate wedding ceremonies

A lovely location by the beach and attention to details make the Winnetu Oceanside Resort a must for those planning more intimate-sized weddings. Your smaller ceremony by spectacularly romantic South Beach (imagine rose petals on the sand) or on The Dunes restaurant’s outdoor deck with expansive ocean views can be followed by a private dining room reception where your meal is custom-tailored to suit your tastes. Or consider making your wedding a weekend affair. The Winnetu features a variety of accommodations ranging from ocean-view suites with kitchenettes to spacious private homes and cottages, as well as many complimentary amenities such as tennis, a brand-new pool complex, and hot tub. Our dedicated wedding and events manager and Winnetu Team will help you design your perfect day, from a rehearsal dinner, to your ceremony and reception, to a next-morning farewell brunch.

Cape Codder Resort & Spa

1225 Iyannough Road Hyannis, MA, 02601 Phone: 855-861-4370

Warm, welcoming inn the ideal location for your unique, intimate ceremony and reception

Warm and welcoming, the Dan’l Webster Inn and Spa offers a variety of intimate settings to make your small wedding an enchanting, memorable affair. Have your ceremony in a colorful perennial garden, by a gazebo or in a cozy indoor venue. Or, let the inn coordinate your ceremony on one of Sandwich’s lovely beaches. Dine on award-winning cuisine, served buffet or sit-down style, in the inn’s Conservatory, Music Room or Heritage Room. The inn offers a list of suggested vendors for everything from flowers to music, as well as all-inclusive and customizable wedding packages. Relax before the ceremony in the on-site spa, stay in one of the inn’s luxurious suites, and plan a day-after brunch for friends and family.

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Grafton Inn

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

Several scenic sites at this charming inn for your picture-perfect small wedding

You want your small wedding to be picture-perfect. At the Grafton Inn, they have several settings for that. Have your ceremony by the swimming pond, tucked away from the village, or have your guests sit under crab apple trees in the Community Garden. The Windham Parlor is very romantic as you exchange vows in front of a cozy fireplace. The inn also has several guest houses, offering lodging and lovely rooms for ceremonies. Ask about an all-inclusive package for micro weddings, including flowers, a justice of the peace, a plated dinner with wine and a wedding cake. The elopements package includes lodging, champagne, a dinner for two, a justice of the peace, bouquet and boutonniere. In-house planners and day-of coordinator are provided.

Outdoor Wedding - Eagle Mountain House - Jackson, NH

Eagle Mountain House & Golf Club

179 Carter Notch Road Jackson, NH, 03846 Phone: 603-383-9111 Toll-Free: 800-966-5779

Scenic ceremony sites, experienced staff will make your small wedding a big hit

The picturesque Eagle Mountain House & Golf Club, in the hills of the White Mountains, does small weddings in a big way. There are so many scenic ceremony sites to consider, from the 280-foot wraparound veranda to rooms with romantic fireplaces to the lush lawn with mountains in the background to the golf course’s scenic third tee-box. Reception choices include rooms both grand and intimate, depending upon your tastes, all with expansive views. A dedicated event and culinary staff will help make your wedding a one-of-a-kind experience. For those seeking venues for truly intimate affairs, there’s the Just the Two of Us package, with champagne, a justice of the peace, dinner for two and a morning-after breakfast in bed.

The Griswold Inn

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

Seeking a cozy venue for your intimate wedding? This inn is your answer.

It’s hard not to use the word “cozy” when discussing the lovely Griswold Inn, which boats a heritage that harkens back to Revolutionary times. And that’s the perfect vibe for your intimate wedding ceremony and reception. Polished wood, exposed beams, glowing fireplaces, sparkling crystal on inviting tables: It’s the kind of warm atmosphere every wedding couple wants for their special gathering, whether you want a small dining room for 14 or a bigger venue. Call the inn’s experienced private events manager to discuss your celebration plans, from customized menus featuring fresh local ingredients and extensive wine lists to rehearsal dinners and farewell brunches. Check the website for the latest updates on health guidelines and to see the inn’s impeccable cleaning protocols.

Reluctant Panther Inn & Restaurant

39 West Road Manchester Village, VT, 05254 Phone: 802-362-2568 Toll-Free: 800-822-2331

Smaller ceremonies are special at boutique hotel in heart of southern Vermont

Distinctive, intimate weddings are a specialty at the Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant, in the heart of picturesque Manchester Village. Whether you are eloping, planning a small weekend gathering or hosting a reception for up to 70 guests and reserving the entire 20-room inn, the Reluctant Panther will make your wedding moments special. Choose from romantic venues including gardens, manicured lawns with lovely views, a patio looking out toward Mount Equinox or antique-accented inside rooms. Enjoy sophisticated dining from an award-winning chef and luxurious accommodations including fireplaces, four-poster beds, marble paths and soaking or jetted tubs. You and your guests can enjoy all the delightful area offers, from horseback riding and canoeing to theater, antiquing and spa treatments.

Lake Morey Resort

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

At this lovely lakefront resort, they will make your big dreams for your small wedding come true

You have big dreams for your small wedding, and at the Lake Morey Resort, nestled in the Vermont hills above the Connecticut River, they want to make those dreams come true. Whether your vision means a simple ceremony by the lake or in a romantic garden or something elaborate in an elegant room with a lake view, the attentive staff at the resort will ensure your day goes off worry-free. Reception venues for more intimate gatherings include the Waterlot Room with a built-in bar, dance floor and stage, and the Edgewater Room. Stay with your wedding party in a private cottage for up to 14 guests. Each wedding includes a day-of personal coordinator, wedding host and a complimentary room for the wedding couple.

Camp David

On Bantam Lake Morris, CT, 06763 Phone: 631-827-7748

Lakeside location, cottage resort perfect for your more intimate wedding

If you have big dreams for your smaller, more intimate wedding, the Camp David resort on the shores of picturesque Bantam Lake can make them come true. The sweeping lakeside property offers you privacy and a scenic ceremony site. Camp David also has a party/recreation room perfect for 50 guests. The resort’s four cottages, which can accommodate 40 people, means it’s an ideal site for a weekend wedding, where guests can enjoy walking to the beach, just steps away, for kayaking, swimming and boating (or they might just want to relax in the evening by the fire pit). The towns of Morris and Litchfield are fun to explore – and it’s all a mere two hours from New York City and Boston.

Briar Barn Inn

101 Main Street Rowley, MA, 01969 Phone: 978-653-5323

Smaller weddings with style a specialty at this elegant country inn just north of Boston

You want your smaller wedding to be special: So do the event planners at the picture-perfect Briar Barn Inn. And they can make that happen, starting with gorgeous venue possibilities, from a garden courtyard to a bistro-lit terrace to a sunlit barn restaurant. The country inn, in a lovely historic town, hosts memorable weddings for up to 100 people. Book the wedding studio at the on-site spa for makeup (and massages!), prepare for your big day in the hospitality suite, then relax and enjoy your big day. The inn’s culinary team has options from savory hors d’oeuvres like a tapas trio to fabulous entrees like grilled top sirloin (with added lobster tail if you like). End your evening with snacks and curated cocktail stations.

Steele Hill Resorts

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

Several venues at this mountain resort provide a cozy atmosphere perfect for smaller weddings

Set among 500 pristine acres of mountaintop beauty, Steele Hill Resorts will make your smaller wedding a fairy-tale experience for you and your guests. Exchange your vows by a pond, or under a floral arch on a sweeping, manicured lawn or, in winter, in a cozy room with a lake view. Whatever your vision is for your intimate affair, the experienced planning staff at the four-season resort will help make it come true, working with the area’s top vendors (including a neighboring farm that will provide a horse and carriage for your big arrival). With panoramas of Lakes Winnipesaukee and Winnisquam from every elegant outdoor venue and from large windows inside, your wedding will be more than memorable.

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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 Basin Harbor is as well-known for its intimate weddings as it is for the really big ones. Scattered throughout the resort’s 700 acre lakeside property are unique venues to exchange your vows, from boats for up to 48 guests to the exquisite Orchard Garden, a flower-filled haven all of Basin Harbors wedding sites provide illustrious backdrops for such an important milestone. Whether your reception is craft cocktails and artfully presented appetizers or dinners by the water, the dedicated wedding staff will bring your visions of a perfect day to life. Consider making it a celebratory weekend, with activities from sporting events, to golf, to kayaking and hiking, you can create an itinerary for your guests to make sure everyone stays entertained during this special weekend. Please review our COVID policies before placing your reservation.

Boston Harbor Hotel

70 Rowes Wharf Boston, MA, 02119 Phone: 617-439-7000 Toll-Free: 800-752-7077

Attentive staff ensures no detail will be overlooked for your intimate wedding ceremony, reception

You are planning to have a smaller, more intimate wedding, but you still want an elegant, exclusive ambiance and attentive service on your big day. That is exactly what the Boston Harbor Hotel offers, transforming its versatile event spaces into magical settings for small weddings, micro-weddings and elopements. The hotel’s dramatic water views and exceptional staff members ensure your wedding will be memorable, with every detail exactly as you envisioned. Menus, designed by the hotel’s exemplary culinary team to suit your individual tastes, can be prepared for everything from butler-passed canapés to sumptuous sit-down dinners and late-night snacks. You and your guests will feel truly special with a stay in the hotel’s luxurious rooms and suites, with sweeping harbor and city views.

Castle in The Clouds

Route 171 - 455 Old Mountain Road Moultonborough, NH, 03254 Phone: 603-476-5900

Make your smaller wedding a giant success at this breathtaking property in the clouds

At Castle in the Clouds, there is no such thing as a too-small wedding. This stunning property, high above Lake Winnipesaukee and beyond, has venues that are perfect for more intimate affairs. Exchange your vows in the Castle Garden, a manicured oval lawn bordered by stanchions spilling with flowers, and a Gilded Age fountain. Then travel in a vintage trolley to the Carriage House Terrace for canapés and cocktails by a flickering fire. Dining venues include the Winnipesaukee Room, a renovated country-chic reception room, or the Meadows at Shannon Pond, perched on acres of exquisite countryside. A wedding and events coordinator will help you choose from a small list of caterers and help with all the details to make your smaller wedding a huge success.

Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club

2907 Main Street (Route 6A) Brewster, MA, 02631 Phone: 508-896-9000 Toll-Free: 800-343-6074

Nothing small about any wedding at this elegant Cape Cod resort

At the Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club, there is nothing small about any couple’s wedding plans. Intimate affairs deserve the same attentive planning and service, the same beautiful venue choices, the same superb cuisine. Consider this possibility: holding your rehearsal dinner, ceremony or reception in a private room in the Nickerson Mansion, with a walkout terrace so guests can stroll in the ocean air. Or perhaps you’d like to exchange vows by the waters of the sparkling bay on a private beach or in a pavilion with sweeping landscape views. From venues to menus, from centerpieces to spa services to activities for your overnight guests, the resort staff will help you customize your big day to make it truly memorable.

Woodstock Inn & Resort

Fourteen The Green Woodstock, VT, 05091 Phone: 802-457-1100 Toll-Free: 888-471-4021

Stunning smaller weddings a specialty at this multiple-venue picturesque resort

A stunning Vermont inn, a ceremony with a white-barn backdrop or in a room overlooking gardens in bloom, exceptional dining and attentive planning services: At the Woodstock Inn & Resort, that’s a recipe for a memorable small wedding. Have your ceremony on the Garden Terrace, with the bride entering through French doors, or in the intimate Garden Parlor. A classic white barn is the perfect backdrop for a lovely lawn ceremony. Reception sites ideal for more intimate gatherings include the Country Club, an historic barn at the Billings Farm & Museum, the Garden Terrace and the Red Barns at Kelly Way Gardens, with newly renovated barns featuring gorgeous woodworking. Meals can be tailored to your visions, and guests will love staying at this classic inn in the heart of Woodstock.

Ocean House Resort

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

Nothing small about this beachside resort’s approach to more intimate weddings

The Ocean House wants your small wedding to be as big as the resort’s breathtaking waterfront vistas. Let experienced planners help you choose the perfect site for your more intimate ceremony, from a private white-sand beach to a sweeping lawn to the charming Drawing Room or Harbour Room. Begin your day with a couples massage in the five-star OH! Spa, where bridal party makeup and hair is also a specialty. Dine on delicacies you and the chefs have chosen to reflect your tastes, whether it’s passed hors d’oeuvres and cocktails or elegant three-course plated dinners. Cozy private cottages also are available for rehearsal dinners and day-after brunches. And consider making a weekend of it, as the resort offers a full menu of activities.

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Scott Farm

707 Kipling Road Dummerston, VT Phone: 802-254-6868

Intimate feeling surrounds ceremony and reception venues at this orchard, farm

Everything about the Scott Farm has an intimate feel to it, from secluded apple orchard settings for your wedding ceremony to the light-filled Apple Barn for your reception, with dozens of windows looking out onto the farm and the mountains of New Hampshire beyond. A second ceremony site, the courtyard, is nestled in the middle of beautiful white barns and bordered by a pond. An experienced event planner and caterer will help you plan your more intimate celebration, with individualized menus and romantic touches. And, speaking of romance, spend your honeymoon in the adorable Sugar House on the property. Up to 22 of your guests can also be accommodated in various historic houses, including Rudyard Kipling’s “Naulakha” mansion.

Wild Trails Farm

174 Ruusunen Road Springfield, VT, 05156 Phone: 802-875-2275

Plan your cozy elopement or small wedding at this exquisite countryside retreat

You want a Vermont wedding with all that conjures up: green fields, mountain views, perhaps even exchanging your vows in a meadow or an orchard? Wild Trails Farm can deliver on that dream. Set on 472 acres, this private sanctuary offers a variety of gorgeous venues for your wedding ceremony and reception for up to 40 guests. Say your “I do’s” on a large stone patio with sweeping valley views and direct access to a common room in case of rain, or in a backyard apple orchard overlooking a meadow, or by a rock wall overlooking a spring-fed pond with distant mountain views. An event planner will help you with catering options, officiants and other details to help make your day spectacular and stress-free.

Distinctive Inns of New England

Luxurious Accommodations throughout New England , CT Phone:

Big ideas for smaller weddings are treasured by these distinctive inns

New England is a big region, but when it comes to weddings, small ceremonies are treasured, and that is especially true for the 10 members of the Distinctive Inns of New England. Here attention to detail will ensure your elopement ceremony or intimate wedding will be one that will meet all your expectations. Gazebos by the harbor, gardens with bridges over babbling brooks, charming fireplace rooms, intimate taverns and elegant dining rooms are all options for your small wedding at Distinctive Inns of New England. The venues are as varied as the inns themselves, which range from mountain estates to sea captain’s homes by the water. All the inns feature modern amenities, spacious rooms for guests and nearby activities to make them true destination wedding sites. Beautiful all year round, they are idyllic locations for your special day or the honeymoon that follows.

Deerfield Inn

81 Old Main Street Deerfield, MA, 01342 Phone: 413-774-5587

Cozy venues, exceptional service for smaller weddings at this historic inn

Say “I do” to New England charm when have your wedding ceremony and reception at the Deerfield Inn. Smaller weddings are a specialty at this comfortable inn. Weddings for up to 50 guests can be held on manicured lawns or in Champney’s Restaurant, a bright, elegant venue with period wallpaper, a fireplace, gleaming chandeliers and four large sunny embrasures. The dining room offers a formal dining experience (with entrees ranging from beef tenderloin and shrimp to slow-roasted turkey breast) with the comfort of an historic inn. For weddings with 18 or fewer guests, the quaint Beehive Parlor room is a cozy venue ideal for cocktail-style receptions with the option of a private dining table. The inn’s exceptional staff will help with details from cuisine to overnight accommodations.

Spruce Point Inn

88 Grandview Avenue Boothbay Harbor, ME, 04538 Phone: 207-633-4152 Toll-Free: 800-553-0289

Big dreams for your smaller wedding can come true at this inn by the sea

Your big dreams for your smaller wedding can come true at the Spruce Point Inn, where romance is definitely in the Maine air. There’s time to take romantic walks along the shore or wake to misty mornings in the spruces. As for the big day itself, dedicated planners will help you decide on the ideal venue, from sites on the gorgeous grounds (including under a tent on the picturesque courtyard) to the Oceanfront Deck (also a great place for cocktail receptions and morning-after brunches). Or perhaps it’s just you and a few friends in front of a wood-burning fireplace in a perfect cottage or contemporary townhouse. Delectable menus are customizable.

Stoweflake Mountain Resort & Spa

1746 Mountain Road Stowe, VT, 05672 Phone: 802-253-7355 Toll-Free: 800-253-2232

Cozy up to this fabulous resort for more intimate weddings with mountain style

If you have dreamed of a smaller wedding in a lovely spot with fabulous food and a great time for your family and friends, the Stoweflake Mountain Resort & Spa can turn that into a reality. Exchange your vows in a glass-enclosed atrium with glass ceilings and an indoor arboretum, in a private field with breathtaking views of the Green Mountains, or in a cozy room. Have your reception under a tent in a flower-rimmed courtyard, or dance into the night in a ballroom. Delicious dining options include creative hors d’oeuvres, personalized specialty stations, buffets and elegant dinners. Rooms, suites and townhouses are spacious, and resort activities include hiking, tennis, lawn games and winter fun like skiing and snowshoeing.

Harbor Light Inn

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

Nothing small about the attention given to your intimate wedding at this exquisite inn

Smaller, intimate weddings are given big-time attention at the romantic, and historic, Harbor Light Inn. From its perch near the harbor in picturesque Marblehead, the inn will proudly host your elopement or wedding with up to 30 guests. An experienced concierge will help with all the details to make your special day stress-free, from florists and photographers to catering. If you are getting married in town, the inn is a relaxing home away from home for your guests. Its charming rooms feature working fireplaces, jetted spa tubs and four-poster or canopy beds. There’s a cozy tavern, a welcoming fireplace in the atrium and an outdoor pool. And breakfast, with hot entrees and homemade breads and granola, is provided to all guests.

Wedding Carriage - Dan'l Webster Inn & Spa - Sandwich, MA

Dan'l Webster Inn and Spa

149 Main Street Historic Sandwich Village, MA, 02563 Phone: Toll-Free: 855-520-0550

Events Large and Small. Your choice.

In 2020 many couples had to alter their wedding plans and downsize. We are here to remind you that our quaint Inn has always specialized in smaller events. Have you been putting off planning your dream wedding because of size restrictions? Now is the time to start planning! We focus on 1 wedding a day—that ensures our staff is 100% dedicated to your event. So, tell us your dream. Together we can make all you envision a reality. Still unsure of hosting a large group? Ask about our Intimate Wedding Package.

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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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Inn at Hastings Park

2027 Massachusetts Avenue Lexington, MA, 02421 Phone: 781-301-6660

Smaller ceremonies a specialty at this charming Lexington inn

The idea of an intimate wedding celebration is not a revolutionary one at The Inn at Hastings Park, despite the inn’s location in Lexington, where American independence began. The historic inn, a collection of three thoughtfully restored 19th century buildings, has made smaller weddings, for up to 60 people, a specialty, with ceremonies in its pretty side yard, or “park,” or in its lovely back garden (which can accommodate a tent). The inn’s celebrated dining venue – contemporary but cozy – can host your reception, featuring the culinary team’s inspired versions of New England cuisine, customized to the tastes of the wedding couple. The inn’s warm, friendly and wedding-tested staff will help with all the details to make your day extra-special.

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Sterling Ridge Resort

155 Sterling Ridge Drive Jeffersonville, VT, 05464 Phone: 802-644-8265

Dreaming of a small, romantic wedding? Mountain resort can make that dream come true

If you have dreamed of a small, romantic wedding ceremony, let the staff at the picturesque Sterling Ridge Resort, nestled in Vermont’s mountains, make that dream come true. At this lovely log cabin resort, you can exchange your vows inside the charming Mansfield House or outside by a pretty pond at the rustic Pond House. Your guests will love staying in the resort’s one-, two- and three-bedroom log cabins, with fireplaces or wood stoves and porches. Many are dog friendly. (You should book the cozy one-bedroom cabin with two-person whirlpool tub for your honeymoon.) The resort offers easy access to wintertime skiing, snowshoeing and sleigh rides and, in the warmer months, biking, kayaking, golf, gondola rides and zip lining.

Concord Museum

35 Cambridge Turnpike at Lexington Road Concord, MA, 01742 Phone: 978-369-9763

Intimate, unique surroundings make this museum ideal for smaller weddings

Located in the town that started the American Revolution, just 30 minutes outside of Boston, the Concord Museum offers an engaging, intimate setting for your small wedding. The newly designed museum’s brand new Lyceum is the perfect place for wedding ceremonies and small receptions, with a modern indoor facility and a lovely courtyard. You’ll have an exclusive list of caterers to choose from, with an experienced professional to help with planning and on your big day. Guests will find the museum not only a one-of-a-kind venue but also an intriguing place to explore. With objects representing 12,000 years of history in its galleries, including the Paul Revere Lantern and the desk of Henry David Thoreau, the museum ensures your wedding will have a place in history.

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