The Equinox Resort

VERMONT'S QUINTESSENTIAL GAY WEDDING DESTINATION

Manchester Village LGBT Friendly Resort

THE EQUINOX: Picturesque Surroundings, Dedicated Wedding Concierge and Distinctive Amenities Manchester Village, Vermont --- The Equinox, a Luxury Collection Resort and Spa, Vermont, one of New England's most luxurious leisure destinations, offers the best timeless setting for unforgettable wedding celebrations.

A variety of stunning venue options, complete with gorgeous outdoor gardens nestled in the shadow of the beautiful Green Mountains, couples to exchange vows among Southern Vermont's idyllic countryside.

Ceremonies and receptions can be held in a variety of photogenic venues including the crystal-chandeliered Colonnade, authentic Pond Pavilion, lush Lincoln Gardens, elegant Rockwell Ballroom, or the charming 1811 House and its Terraced Gardens.

These stately indoor and outdoor venues, totaling a combined 18,500 square feet of event space, can accommodate more than 300 guests. A dedicated wedding concierge at The Equinox helps couples plan every detail of their day; whether it's a formal affair, a relaxed celebration with family and friends or an intimate gathering.

With special touches like a horse-drawn carriage, unique menu concepts from the superb in-house culinary team and guidance on every phase of the special event, the resort's wedding planners and concierge assist in designing the best white-glove wedding - from venue selection to honeymoon departure.

A Couple's Wedding Experience

The resort's wedding coordinators orchestrated a seamless three-day wedding reception.... starting with a Friday-evening soiree at the Pond Pavilion with its breathtaking views of Mount Equinox and the pond filled with floating candles, a Saturday evening cocktail reception following the ceremony on the lawns of the Lincoln Gardens and an elaborate dinner in the stunning Colonnade Ballroom, ending with a Sunday farewell brunch on the classic wrap-around porch of the Dormy Grill.

The reception menu included Maine lobster risotto cakes, grilled beef tenderloin and pan-seared bass with a personalized color scheme-coordinated candy buffet for dessert.

Tables were denoted by years, as opposed to numbers, which symbolized important times in the couple's lives. Snapshots of the couple identified each table. The Equinox wedding planners also set up mini-chalkboards around the tent for the reception, each one depicting a different quote about love.

Upon arrival guests received a welcome bag and a list of suggested activities and offerings available to guests of The Equinox. Friends and family could spend their time lounging at the indoor pool, enjoying massages at The Spa, experiencing the sport of Falconry and the excitement of the Land Rover off-road driving school, hiking and playing golf or wandering through Manchester's designer outlets.

About The Equinox Resort

The Equinox is the best all-season destination where couples and wedding guests alike can create memories to last a lifetime. The 195-room Equinox includes the main hotel, the all-suites Charles Orvis Inn, the quaint 1811 House as well as townhouses enabling varied accommodation options for any wedding party.

The Equinox offers an array of distinctive amenities and activities from Orvis Fly Fishing, 18-hole championship golf, Land Rover Experience Driving School and the British School of Falconry.