Wedding Wonderland!
A snowy kiss at the Inn at Manchester.( Rodeo & Co., courtesy the Inn at Manchester)
Today, under the stewardship of owners Brian Maggiotto and Gabriela Torres, the inn has found its perfect rhythm, where Vermont’ s heritage meets modern comfort, and where every wedding, gathering, or holiday celebration feels like coming home.“ We open the doors every day with one goal,” says Maggiotto:“ Make people feel at home and welcome everyone to be a part of the story.”
Brian, Gabriela, and the Inn at Manchester team proudly welcome guests as though hosting them in their own residence. That familial spirit radiates through the property’ s twenty-one guest rooms and suites, spread across the Main Inn, the historic Carriage House, and the striking Celebration Barn Lodging Suites. Each space has its own personality. Some have fireplaces and sitting rooms. Others boast picturesque views of Mount Equinox— but they all share the same overarching atmospheric palette and sense of intimacy. The Inn can accommodate up to 45 overnight guests, making it an ideal anchor for multi-day wedding celebrations where friends and family stay, gather, and reconnect.
Behind the Inn stands its crown jewel: The Celebration Barn. From the outside, its red façade gleams against the snow like something out of a postcard.“ The Barn is a celebration of Vermont,” Brian says.“ It pairs the iconic look of a traditional barn with the amenities today’ s couples need— full climate control, a professional catering kitchen, and the flexibility to host weddings year-round.”
That year-round availability is part of what makes the property so special, particularly in the Holiday and Winter months. As the days shorten and the mountains turn white, the Barn transforms into a wonderland of its own.“ We deck the halls,” shares Maggiotto,“ and we do it with joy. From Thanksgiving through New Year’ s, there’ s this glow about the property. Guests wake up to the smell of hot coffee and cinnamon, walk across the snowy grounds, and feel like they’ ve stepped into a classic Vermont holiday movie.”
For those who prefer intimacy, the Inn’ s“ We Do” Elopement Package includes a justice of the peace, bouquet and boutonniere, Prosecco toast, wedding cake, and a romantic overnight. Like many of the region’ s venues, the Inn’ s success rests on collaboration. Some of its recommended event partners include B + W Catering, Haystack Catering, Mother Myrick’ s, Anna’ s Blooms, Nancy Bishop Floral Design, Rain or Shine, and Celebration Rentals, among many others.“ It’ s all about synergy,” Brian says.“ Everyone here understands the rhythm of Vermont weddings. When couples choose the Inn, they’ re also choosing this entire community of talented people who care deeply about what they do.”
During the holidays, the Inn feels less like a venue and more like a living home. Guests gather for cocoa after a day of skiing at Stratton, Bromley, or Magic; families curl up by the fire; newlyweds steal quiet moments beneath the snow-draped pines. Each New Year’ s Eve, the Inn hosts a performance by Taconic Music in the Celebration Barn, followed by a night on the town. And— if the snow allows— a midnight flurry of snow angels on the lawn.“ It’ s tradition,” Brian says.“ A little bit of joy and a lot of laughter to start the year right.”
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