VT Wedding Venue: The Equinox Resort

The Equinox Resort is a very luxurious VT resort, nestled in the hub of Manchester, VT. Manchester is a touristy town for people who want a more chic VT experience. It has a very cute but upscale hotels, boutiques and restaurants. I love the area because it is close to where my fiance grew up so it was my first introduction to VT. The Equinox is the crown jewel of elegance for Manchester. It is a very beautiful and upscale place to get married but carries the subsequent price tag. The most common space at the Equinox is the Colonnade which to me doesn't strike me as very Vermont. It is a very typical ballroom which seems a shame because I think if you were to get married in VT you would want to take full advantage of the beautiful surroundings. We did not choose this as our venue because of the price. They have very high admin fees and taxes which really brings up the price on everything. We got a quote for 100 people with average options and after taxes it came out to around $27,000. I would recommend this venue for brides with a big budget.

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The Venue: The Equinox Resort
Location: Manchester, VT		A very pretty town that is the hub of that area.
Rental Season: Prime Season (Mid-May-Oct)		Off season is all other times of the year.
Ceremony Onsite: Yes, outdoors or inside.		There are two outdoor locations.
Capacity: 10-250 depending on the reception location.		There are five reception locations to choose from.
Guest Min Required? No
Bridal/Groom Rooms? 1 night included if you spend at least $10,000. Two night min required.		They have very nice accommodations.
Function Rental Fee (prime season): Sat: $3,000-$10,000, Fri/Sun: $5,000 (for main ballroom only)		The rental gets you 6 hours include the ceremony.
Overtime Fee: Not specified.		Events must by 2 AM.
Ceremony Fee: None
Catering: Done by the resort. Apps are priced by piece, min of 25. Plated meals $48-76 pp.		Includes salad/soup, entrée and dessert.
Alcohol: Prices start at $60 for 5 hrs of open bar and go down from there.		I thought this was expensive.
Food/Beverage Min? No		They make up for it with room and alcohol charges.
Bar Fee: None
Extra Fees: 24% service charge and 10% tax on food and alcohol, 10% tax on room rental		The service charge and tax is insane.
Accommodations: 195 rooms. They offer 9 room blocks.		2 night stay is required. Prices are pretty expensive.
Venue Contact: Lauren Hartwyk		lhartwyk@heihotels.com