The Quechee Inn Wedding Blog

Writing Your Wedding Vows

2010-05-13T08:50:00.003-04:00

Stumped as to what to say? Elegala.com advises:

Consult your past
Time for a trip down memory lane. Start jotting down the details of special firsts in your relationship—first meeting, first date, first kiss, first “I love you,” etc. What qualities made you fall in love in the first place? Are there special milestones in your relationship that that have helped bring you here today?

Envision the Future
What challenges and achievements to you foresee in the future, and how do you expect to meet those things together?

Complete Me
Sure, it’s a line from a movie—but there’s a reason for its now cliche status. What characteristics does he/she bring out in you? How does he/she make you a better person?

Use the right words
Compile your notes, memories and reflections, and begin turning words into sentences, and finally sentences into wedding vows. Consult your thesaurus for the perfect expressions to reflect your thoughts. Some words to get you started: love, trust, support, strength, encourage, respect, cherish, admire, value, commit, pledge and promise.

Great tips for your ceremony at The Quechee Inn! Call us at 802-295-3133 to get started on your special day!

What should you do with YOUR flowers

2010-04-21T18:20:00.004-04:00

Elegala.com has some great ideas for flowers called 9 Creative Ideas for Wedding Flowers. We wanted to pass along their words of wisdom.

Play with Shape

Arrangements with a just-picked, unstructured look are replacing the tightly bound bouquet and centerpiece shapes of previous seasons. Ensure a modern, not messy, look by choosing the right flowers. Hearty blooms like lilies, orchids, and amaranthus work well in looser arrangements because of the sleek shape of the individual blooms. Also consider incorporating non-floral elements like feathers, berries, and crystals to add interest and depth.

Get Into Navy
Sophisticated and classic navy is one of the hottest colors on the 2009 wedding palette, and many brides are daring to think beyond basic baby blue by incorporating the darker shade into their floral schemes. Naturally, navy flowers may be hard to come by, but there are some options that are a close match: deep blue violets, thistles, and hydrangea are available in various shades of blue and indigo, while roses are a versatile bloom that can be dyed any color – including navy blue. Pair these bold navy blooms with white or ivory for a classic look, or yellow for a bright burst of color.

Think Beyond the Vase
Options abound beyond the basic floral vase for holding your flowers. Consider instead mixing and matching clusters of unique containers like wood buckets, mason jars, cans, pitchers, antique urns, and uniquely shaped vases to add interest and reflect your wedding theme. Some ideas: Fill watering cans with wild flowers for a garden fete, or use apothecary jars filled with sand and sea glass to complement to a waterfront wedding.

Lighten Up
Candles, always a popular choice for centerpieces, are becoming even more popular as a budget and eco-friendly enhancement to traditional floral centerpieces. Ample candlelight lends the day a romantic, organic feel, while the natural resource saves electricity and drapes the setting with an intimate glow. Another way to enhance your arrangements with lighting and really make your centerpieces pop is through a technique called pinspotting: This advanced light design shines tiny beams of light from the ceiling to illuminate the center of each arrangement.

Get Stoned
Say good-bye to light pastels and muted shades, and seek inspiration from the baubles on your ears and wrist. Rich gemstone colors like amethyst, turquoise, and amber are hot on this year’s wedding color palette. Accent these rich colors with soft sandy tones or grays instead of chocolate brown (so last year!).

Go Green
Going green is easy when it comes to wedding flowers. Consult Mother Nature for inspiration and bring the outdoors in. Natural objects like stones, leaves, pinecones, even twigs can add an organic aesthetic to your reception décor. Place in rustic containers or scatter amongst pillar candles for added ambiance. Get more green weddings ideas and advice here.

Make it Personal
Further seeking to personalize their weddings, brides are using their wedding flowers to call out specific interests by incorporating unique items into bouquets and centerpieces and creating a conversation piece for guests. For instance, bookworms can use use intricately piled leather-bound books in place of floral centerpieces, and wine lovers can use wine bottles and decanters as centerpiece holders.

Tie it Together
The hand-tied bouquet continues its reign as the most popular bouquet style as brides opt for a tailored and natural look to their wedding flowers. A fresh bunch of flowers gathered and wrapped in a wide satin ribbon presents the look of simple elegance, but brides wishing to up the glam of this otherwise simple look can embellish the bouquet with brooches, pins, and crystal picks.

Lose the Corsage
De rigueur brides are forgoing corsages and instead having the moms carry nosegays or tussy mussys down the aisle. Besides the fact that corsages tend to conjure up memories of proms gone bad, there’s practical reason for this trend because it saves the dress – often made from fragile fabric – from pulling and tearing from the weight of the corsage .

Ask our Wedding Specialist, Michelle Campbell, who The Quechee Inn recommends to help create stunning floral arrangements on your wedding day! We make weddings effortless and elegant at The Quechee Inn at Marshland Farm.

We can't wait to plan your wedding!

Kristie Poehler

Regional Director of Sales & Marketing

Stress-Free Weddings

2010-02-01T18:05:00.002-05:00

That's what every bride-to-be wants, right? No one wants to put themselves through undue stress, especially around their most memorable day! Elegala.com gives us another round of sage advice.

1) Reclaim Your Life and Yourself
2) Reconnect with Friends and Loved Ones
3) Cater to Someone Else for a Change
4) Spend Quality Time with Your Fiance

That sounds just about right...So...

Take a hot cup of tea and sit back and read this article!

When you're ready to start planning, contact us at The Quechee Inn! Remember, we have stress-free wedding options for you and when you have your special day with us--you are our only focus of attention. Call 802-295-3133 and we'll take care of everything.

See you here!
Kristie Poehler
Regional Director of Sales & Marketing

New Wedding Photos

2010-01-13T10:52:00.006-05:00

Thanks so much to Beltrami Photography for sending us some beautiful photos of a recent wedding at The Quechee Inn! I want to showcase them here for you. These photos will show you how exceptionally gorgeous a wedding at our Inn can be!

For more information on Beltrami Studios, visit their website.

Call us at 800-235-3133 to speak with our wedding specialist today!

Kristie Poehler
Regional Director of Sales & Marketing

11 Must-Ask Questions...

2009-11-18T17:52:00.003-05:00

Elegala.com sent some information along about 11 "Introspective" Must-Ask Questions every bride should think about when getting married. I thought I would share a couple of them here.

~How do you plan to cope with the added stress that comes with planning a wedding?
Your to-list doubles the moment he pops the question, so some added stress is to be expected. Take a deep breath, and mentally prepare for the whirlwind that’s to ensue. As you do this, tell yourself that a little added stress is ok – but losing sight of what’s really important is not.

~How do you want to feel on your wedding day?
In such an overly stimulating environment, many brides report having to be perpetually “on” during their wedding, instead of being themselves in the moment. What are your expectations for how you will feel as a bride? How will you deal if the reality differs from these expectations?

Our answers to those important questions? Have a memorable Destination Wedding at The Quechee Inn at Marshland Farm! We'll take the stress out of your wedding planning and make sure you feel pampered and special on your special day!

For more questions to ask yourself, go to the article at Elegala.com.

We thank Elegala.com for sharing that with us! And we look forward to hearing from you! Give us a call to discuss your wedding at 800-235-3133.

Kristie Poehler
Regional Director of Sales & Marketing
The Quechee Inn

Vermont Vows Wedding Show

2009-11-08T14:52:00.003-05:00

The Quechee Inn at Marshland Farm attended the Vermont Vows Wedding Affairs show at Shelburne Farms yesterday. With the wind whipping off Lake Champlain, all of us vendors hunkered down inside the Coach House to await the hundreds of brides, grooms and family members all making plans for their 2010 or 2011 wedding.

It was great fun and we met some fantastic people! We created a package specifically for the show. If you book your 2010 or 2011 wedding with us by the end of 2009, we will offer you a tented wedding starting at only $49pp...that includes the food, champage toast, and more!

If you went to the show and weren't able to get to our table, just call Michelle Campbell, our Sales & Catering Manager at 800-235-3133 and we will still give you that great deal! Only for a limited time!

See you at the next show!

Kristie Poehler

Regional Director of Sales & Marketing

Destination Wedding

2009-10-29T06:50:00.003-04:00

When you get married at The Quechee Inn, your wedding is our wedding...well, that's how we like to think of it--after all, you are getting the undivided attention of all of our staff. We will only have one wedding at a time at our lovely Inn. We want it to be yours! Your guests will have the rooms at the Inn and our tent is just right for your larger weddings!

Call our wedding specialist today to book your 2010 wedding! We will make your special day one to remember!

Kristie Poehler
Director of Marketing
800-235-3133

We're attending a Wedding Show!

2009-10-23T18:13:00.007-04:00

Come to see us at the Vermont Wedding Affair wedding show sponsored by VT Vows!

On Saturday, November 7, 2009, The Quechee Inn at Marshland Farm will have a booth at this show. It is at the Coach Barn from 3-7pm at Shelburne Falls, Shelburne, VT.

We invite you to talk with our wedding specialists and let us help you book the PERFECT Vermont Country Wedding under our beautiful tent! We will be happy to work with you to customize your wedding!

For more information and to get tickets, visit their web page.

See you there!
Kristie Poehler
Director of Marketing

We look forward to seeing you there

Tips for a Fall Wedding

2009-10-15T21:33:00.005-04:00

Fall-themed weddings are popular at The Quechee Inn! And what better piece to include than an Autumn invitation! When your guests receive these invitations, the theme is announced as well as all of the details of your big day!

Creative Bride (http://www.creative-bride.com/) suggests the following designs:

"As the Leaves Turn" (left)

"Autumn Love" (middle)

"Maple Leaves" (right)

We look forward to your Fall Wedding at The Quechee Inn at Marshland Farm! Call us at 800-235-3133 or visit us at www.quecheeinn.com to begin the journey toward your special day!

Kristie Poehler

Regional Director of Sales & Marketing

Another Quechee Inn Memory!

2009-09-16T12:22:00.005-04:00

Emily and Patrick Zeller were married at The Quechee Inn in 2008 and wanted share some of their photos and memories with us! Thank so much Emily & Patrick! Their photographer was Julia Newman (http://www.julianewman.com/).

"We loved having our wedding at The Quechee Inn," Emily says. "A lot of our guests came from out of town, and it was so wonderful to have everyone together in one cozy space for the whole weekend. We also loved being able to share a real "fall in Vermont" experience with them!"

That says it all and means so much to us!

Finally, Emily said, "I wish we could do it again every year."

We do to, Emily! Just call us for any anniversary or birthday, reunion or baby shower needs! We are right there for you!

Please share with us your memories of your wedding (or other event) at The Quechee Inn and we will post it on our new blog! Just send it to kristie@quecheeinn.com.

Thanks!

Kristie Poehler

Regional Director of Sales & Marketing

Jade & Tom's Wedding--June 27, 2009

2009-08-15T15:18:00.001-04:00

Thank you to Jade and Tom who graciously, along with their photographer, Erica Ferrone, let us share some of their wedding photos with you. This way, you can see what a wedding here at The Quechee Inn is like!

Erica says, "I was head over heels in love with absolutely EVERYTHING from this Quechee, Vermont wedding..." See why below!

Just imagine what you can do when you have a country wedding at the Quechee Inn!

Everyone had a great time! Your guests will too!
Call our Wedding Specialists today at 800-235-3133!

And stay tuned for more wedding stories!

WELCOME

2009-08-06T20:11:00.003-04:00

Weddings are a specialty here for us at The Quechee Inn at Marshland Farm. You can have the quintessential Vermont country wedding under our tented patio. Photos can be taken by our weathered fence, looking over fields of wildflowers. Your guests and wedding party can stay in our lovely 25-room Inn overlooking Dewey Pond.

Our staff will provide you with tip and suggestions for not only a great wedding here at The Quechee Inn but just a great, stress free wedding! Our past clients will share their memories with you. Keep checking back for helpful posts. And please respond with your comments and questions!