Destination Ahead: Style in Stowe

“Rustic chic” is how Nancy Jeffries-Dwyer, owner of NJOY Event Planning, describes Vermont weddings — especially ones held in the Stowe Valley, which opens up to the pretty alpine peaks of the Green Mountains. Check out all seven weekend wedding itineraries and pick your favorite.

 

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LOCATION TO BOOK: With its dramatic mountain vistas, Stowe Mountain Lodge is a powerful place to wed: “There’s a lot to be said about couples getting married on what is essentially a sheet of rock,” Jeffries-Dwyer says. “Not only is there charm and beauty — it also signifies stability and security.”

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SEASONAL SCOOP: Send guests to Pinnacle Ski and Sports, AJ’s Ski?&?Sports, and Umiak Outdoor Outfitters to gear up for outdoor adventures like biking and canoeing.

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GATHERING SPOT: For après-ski or post-reception beverages, head to the Rusty Nail or Crop, two great local spots. If you’d rather not stray from the hotel, enjoy a pint at the lodge’s Hourglass lounge.

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GUEST EXCURSION: Jeffries-Dwyer suggests the following day-trip photo ops: mountains seen from the Stowe golf course; herds of Jersey cattle at Percy’s Hill Farm; fall foliage on Covered Bridge Road; and the steeple of the Stowe Community Church.

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MUST-HIRE VENDOR: Get glam with the help of Burlington makeup artist Vivian Infantino. Her lengthy résumé includes a 20-year stint in Milan working with clients such as Armani and Versace.