Killington Bridal Show

Attend the Killington, Vermont bridal show this weekend- October 28th, from 11:30-3 and get the chance to win fabulous prizes!
You can preregister online at www.VermontWeddingAssociation.com!

Vermont Bride Magazine- 16 Years in Print and Under New Ownership!

Vermont Bride Magazine has been the authority on weddings in Vermont for over sixteen years. Under new ownership, Vermont Bride is a locally owned and family run publication. With a fresh appearance, lush pictorials, creative articles and a comprehensive website, we have been completely redesigned to better acquaint prospective brides with local professionals. Vermont Bride Magazine can be found in nearly every bridal related site in Vermont, including inns, jewelers, and bridal shops. Distributed to individuals nationwide, additionally, our broad circulation provides the prospective bride and wedding professional with infinite possibilities.


Not only do we offer informative articles on, for instance, choosing the right caterers or florists for the event, but tips for entertainment as well and much more. To assist with the seemingly insurmountable task of planning, a wedding calendar is located in the back of every issue in addition to the wedding planner on our website. A list of talented photographers and videographers is included in each issue to record the festivities. Bridal and Tuxedo Shops, as well as alteration specialists are featured in the reference section. Included are intimate bed and breakfasts, as well as popular inns, hotels and resorts. From jewelers, transportation, wedding favors, bridal forums, bridal blogs, bridal gift registries and so much more, the prospective couple can find nearly everything they need in one resource.


Real Vermont Brides, Real Vermont Love Stories!


Vermont's First & Foremost Wedding Magazine


Be sure to visit them at, www.VermontBrideMagazine.com

Lasso'd Moon Designs Announces New Online Shop

In an effort to make shopping for favors easier, Lasso'd Moon Designs offers up a new way to shop for favors- by season. At Favors by the Seasons, you'll find their favorites from several companies- Kate Aspen, Fashioncraft, Wedding Belles and more. A full line of plantable favors and more can be seen at www.favorsbytheseason.com.

Advertise Here!

If you have a Vermont based wedding business (or do business here in the state for weddings), contact us about advertising opportunities!

Upcoming Bridal Shows

Here are the upcoming bridal shows for fall in the Vermont/Lake George, NY region:

Adirondack Bridal Show, September 16th, Great Escape Six Flags Resort

Killington Fall Bridal Show, October 28th, Killington Grand Resort Hotel

Burlington Fall Bridal Show, November 18th, 2007, Wyndham Burlington Hotel

Preregistered brides will get two chances to win a Honeymoon to a Breezes resort. You'll also get a chance to win other door prizes from other Vermont/NY area vendors, including Lasso'd Moon Designs!

Upcoming Bridal Shows 2007

Here are the upcoming Vermont Bridal shows:

July 15th, Holiday Inn, Rutland, Vermont

Thursday, August 16th, Echo Lake Museum- a unique night-time evening out with some of Vermont's finest

Killington Bridal Show, October 28th

Middlebury, Vt Bridal Show, March 25th

The area's top wedding professionals will be at the Middlebury Inn
to discuss your wedding plans at the 7th Annual Middlebury Bridal Show,
in beautiful Middlebury, Vermont, March 25, 2007. Doors open at 11:30AM.

Taste wedding cake samples, listen to musicians, visit with photographers, travel planners, DJ's, check out custom handmade invitations, see a fashion show and much more!

Join us at the area's premier bridal show! The 7th Annual Middlebury Bridal Show
presented by the Vermont Wedding Association.

Burlington, Vt Bridal Show

The next bridal show will be February 25th, 2007 at the Sheraton in Burlington, Vermont. For more information, visit the Vermont Wedding Association to pre-register (and get an additional chance to win a honeymoon). You can also get a free ticket by emailing Lasso'd Moon Designs. We have 4 available, and are offering one per couple!

Rutland Vermont Bridal Show

The Rutland, Vt bridal show is fast approaching. Talk with vendors from all over Vermont in one of the biggest shows of the area. Four free tickets are available from Lasso'd Moon Designs. Follow the link to their site and send them an e-mail (one per couple/family please).

Join us the Holiday Inn in Rutland, Vt on January 21st, 2007. Pre-registered couples are eligible for their own grand prize honeymoon drawing!

For 2008 show info, please click on the bridal show label to the left.

Getting Married in Vermont

Having your wedding in Vermont is the experience of a lifetime. Vermont business are known for their excellent customer service and commitment to making you happy. Summer weddings in Vermont are often the perfect mix of warmth and soft breezes, while you get treated to some spectacular landscaping. A fall wedding in Vermont almost needs no extra decorations...the colorful leaves are spectacular enough all on their own. And, of course, what would a winter wedding be without tons of snow and places to ski! Vermont has some of the best skiing and nearly anywhere you stay is only a short drive from the slopes. Incorporate local products into your wedding and your guests will be treated to an original and beautiful event as only Vermont can produce. Use our links to start your planning process today!

Future Bridal Shows

While there aren't any more Vermont bridal shows until after the holidays, you can register now and get a head start.

January 21, 2007
at the Holiday Inn Rutland/Killington Rutland, VT
RutlandBridalShow.com

In many cases, pre-registered brides are eligible for their own special grand prize. Check out the links for more information on upcoming Vermont Bridal Shows featuring some of Vermont's top wedding vendors!

The Linen Shop at Occasions, Rochester, Vermont

The Linen Shop at Occasions introduces additional sheer tablecloth options.
Whether brides travel to Vermont for the mountain views, the rustic properties or the cows themselves, they wouldn’t come if Vermont didn’t have style. The wedding industry, like the state, is about style. From Burlington to Manchester, from banquet halls to barns, The Linen Shop at Occasions has a finger on the pulse of Vermont wedding table fashion. Once again, the state’s premier specialty linen provider is expanding their inventory to fit the tastes of this year’s brides.
You may be familiar with our new selection of jewel tones sewn in the shiny, fun and popular fabric known as Topaz. In addition to the new brightly colored options, The Linen Shop also purchased a selection of sheer overlays from Putzy and Barbara, of Bondville, Vt. Owners Barbara Little and Putzy Pinto specialized in sheer fabrics and we are pleased to offer more than a dozen options of that variety.
Our previous selection included a floor-length sheer, which gives any shade or pattern shine and elegance. Our white and green vine pattern accented with a pale green satin border was popular last year. One of our most interesting sheers –the green with pink embroidered flowers - looks great over white, green or pink. The pride of our sheer collection, our 100% cotton organza, comes in a pleated pattern, or with a ribbon casing. These clothes are magical. Over bright, pale or dark colors, they can look delicate or sophisticated. As a testament to their versatility, we’ve even rented these clothes with hot pink underclothes. And you thought fuchsia lacked style.
Those are the old favorites, now bring in the new guys! We have plain white, ivory, checks, stripes, star patterns, lace and more. Our new clothes range in size from 72” squares to 85” squares, they were made as overlays for five and six foot tables, and they look great on either rounds or squares. There’s a white cloth, checked with ultra sheer and semi-sheer squares. Over red, on a square table, the result is fancy and sleek but the look has a hint of “picnic.”
The new striped sheer is the fancier cousin of the once popular Imperial Stripe. It’s a white sheer cloth, broken by two inch strips of satin. Over white it’s superb, and if there are stripes or colors elsewhere in your scheme, it could be the perfect highlight. The new inventory also includes a funky star pattern perfect for a New Years Eve party and a sheer scattered with leaf outlines.
The leaves are faint, but just cute enough for a fall-themed event. They’ll look great over pumpkin and gold cloths, the white napkins tied with coordinated ribbon.
As you may know, The Linen Shop already stocks an impressive collection of colors, textured fabrics, stripes and floral designs. The new colors and sheers will improve our selection and create more combination possibilities. If your event is casual or elegant; if your colors are earthy or bright; if your look is shiny, or flat; The Linen Shop at Occasions offers table dressings that will fit the style of your event precisely. For additional information, or to request samples, please contact Hallie or Connie from The Linen Shop at Occasions – linens@occasionsvt.com or 802.767.3272

Brandon, Vermont Announces Wedding Sweepstakes

Small New England Town Bands Together to Donate Entire Wedding

BRANDON, VT.- The small New England town of Brandon, Vermont announced today that it will present one lucky couple with an entire complimentary wedding to be held in Brandon. The sweepstakes has officially launched this November in honor of the “rock” season (the time of year when majority of people get engaged). To enter, any couple may visit the Brandon website at www.brandonisforbrides.com and complete an application and short essay.

The entire wedding will be paid for in full, including the bride’s dress, wedding cake and flowers, plus much more. Also included are a fully catered rehearsal dinner, wedding reception and farewell brunch. The sweepstakes will close to the public on Valentine’s Day, with a winner announced by mid- April.

One of the weekend venues will be Brandon’s prestigious Lilac Inn, named by wedding expert Kathryn Loving as one of the top 100 places to get married in the U.S. in Loving’s new book entitled, 100 Best Wedding Destinations.

“This is not only a great opportunity for Brandon, but for the entire state of Vermont to get on the map,” said Lilac Inn owner Doug Sawyer. “Vermont has always specialized in destination weddings and Brandon presents a chance to represent this memorable experience in its finest. We promise that when people come to Brandon, they are going to fall in love.”

The town of Brandon is attempting something that no other town has ever achieved. They are not simply giving away a wedding, but the town’s entire business community has bonded together in order to achieve the best results. No person in the town will be left out as all parts of the wedding will come directly donated from Brandon.

“We are so excited that everyone in the town wants to be a part of this wedding,” said Sawyer. “Never before has an event like this been done and we are completely dedicated to making it a dream come true for the winner.”

The charming village of Brandon presents the most picturesque setting with its white-steeple church and variety of art, antiques, bookstores and restaurants stretching along its main street. And in addition to romantic country inns and bed-and-breakfasts, guests can truly enjoy all that Vermont has to offer in one stop. Surrounded by the Green Mountains, and not far from Lake Champlain or Killington Ski Resort, Brandon is easily accessible for all recreation opportunities. Brandon is also located only 15 minutes south of Middlebury, known for its prestigious college bars, high class restaurants and extensive shopping.

Brandon truly is a town unlike any other. With almost 250 buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places and two world renowned European chefs located in town, Brandon’s charm greets visitors from the time they step into it. And with destination weddings costing over $50, 000 today, Brandon’s give-a-way is no small feat.

Burlington Bridal Show

Still need more wedding information for your Vermont Wedding? Check out this year's Burlington, Vermont fall bridal show being hosted for the first time by the Wyndham Burlington. Pre-register at the link, spend the day meeting Vermont's Wedding professionals and get a chance to win great prizes, including a honeymoon! This may be the last bridal show of the year in Vermont...don't miss out!

Lake George Area Bridal Show

For those near the Lake George Area (not too far for Rutland and towns to the West), many Vermont wedding vendors will be attending the Lake George Bridal Show at the Georgian Resort (located on Route 9 north) on November 12th. It's a great chance to win prizes and even a honeymoon!