SPOTLIGHT : LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT
STORY BY BENJAMIN LERNER
PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY STRATTON MOUNTAIN RESORT
Stratton ’ s Wedding Sales & Wedding Planning team members work diligently behind the scenes to make dreams come true for wedded couples
For a storybook Vermont destination wedding , look no further than the breathtaking slopes of Stratton Mountain itself ! With a wide range of spaces that are ideal for every rehearsal , reception , ceremony , and brunch , Stratton Mountain is a prime setting for an unforgettable nuptial celebration . As the Wedding Sales & Wedding Planning team at Stratton gears up for another busy summer season , Senior Sales Manager Sarah Onidi and Senior Event Coordinator Erin Cromack spoke with Stratton Magazine about their process . Committed to courteous and thoughtful service , they ensure that each couple ’ s experience is every bit as magical as the breathtaking views from Stratton ’ s summit .
Seeing is Believing
From start to finish , Stratton ’ s Wedding Sales & Wedding Planning teams go above and beyond to make engaged couples ’ dreams come true at Stratton . The initial inquiry phase begins when an interested couple reaches out to the sales team at Stratton by phone or online . “ I generally invite them for an on-site tour after we ’ ve had the initial consultation ,” says Sarah Onidi . “ We take them around and show them a variety of venues , depending on the time of year that they are looking to get married and the size of the wedding .” The majority of the weddings that take place at Stratton are scheduled from May through October , but winter wedding packages can also be booked , as well . “ It ’ s great to see the faces of the couples light up when you ’ re touring with them — especially when the look of the resort is perfectly aligned to the plans that they have for their special day .”
Over the course of the tour , Onidi usually brings prospective couples to the three most popular locations for wedding ceremonies at Stratton : The Summit , Chapel of the Snows , and The Great Lawn . “ The larger yoga deck at the summit and the Hubert Haus deck are extremely unique settings ,” notes Onidi . “ It offers the opportunity for couples and their guests to ride the gondola up to the top of the mountain , which is a fun and distinctive experience .” The deck has sweeping views of Vermont , New York , and New Hampshire , and couples and their families can explore around the top of the mountain after the ceremony . “ We also offer a champagne toast , which is a great opportunity to have that first toast and mini-speech at the top of the mountain .”
According to Senior Event Coordinator Erin Cromack , the Chapel of the Snows is a wonderful option in all seasons — especially during the wintertime . “ Its non-denominational church on the side of a mountain that still offers great views as an indoor option . You can actually see the mountain through the glass window right behind the altar . It ’ s great for intimate weddings , and it has a lot of history and charm .”
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