The Essex Resort &Spa
The Essex Resort & Spa in Essex Junction hosts elegant weddings on a countryside-style property about 20 minutes from Burlington International Airport (BTV).
The Essex Resort & Spa is a resort destination wedding venue in Essex Junction, United States. Best months: May, June, July, September.
The Essex Resort & Spa in Essex Junction, open May–September.
The Essex Resort & Spa in Essex Junction hosts elegant weddings on a countryside-style property about 20 minutes from Burlington International Airport (BTV).
The resort accommodates up to 350 standing guests across its meeting and banquet spaces, with outdoor ceremony sites backed by indoor options if the Vermont weather turns.
Wedding packages include a private ceremony space for a 30-minute ceremony, chairs and tables with full setup and breakdown, a rehearsal directed by your dedicated Event Manager, and a private space for a five-hour reception.
Accommodation ranges from Culinary King and Queen rooms for two up to a Premier Two Bedroom Suite sleeping six and a Culinary Double Queen with Sleeper Sofa sleeping seven.
What The Essex Resort & Spa has put in writing.
Read from the venue's own pages, quoted where we can. Anything marked estimate is ours, from regional rates, and is not a quote. They say they host weddings here.
- Standing reception
- 350 guestssource
“Up to 350 guests”
- Room types
- 22 listedsource
“Culinary King”
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yessource
- Indoor option if it rains
- Yessource
“Yes! As one of Vermont’s most versatile wedding venues, we offer both indoor and outdoor ceremony options.”
“Elegant indoor spaces are also available, providing a stunning alternative during colder months or in case of inclement weather.”
- Kitchen on site
- Yessource
- Outside caterers allowed
- Nosource
- Dietary options
- Dietary needs accommodatedsource
“Our on-site culinary team creates wedding menus tailored to your vision.”
“While outside caterers are not permitted, couples are welcome to bring in outside desserts for a fee.”
“Every menu can be customized to reflect your style and accommodate dietary needs, making each meal a memorable part of your wedding experience.”
- Price
- US$125 to US$210 per headestimate
- Included
- Private ceremony space for a 30-minute ceremony, Ceremony chairs and necessary tables, Full setup and breakdown of the ceremony site, Ceremony rehearsal directed by your dedicated Event Manager, Private event space for a 5-hour reception, Reception tables and chairs, Choice of white, ivory, or black table linens and linen napkins and Dedicated Event Managersource
“Our wedding venue fees are designed to provide the essentials for a smooth and memorable Vermont wedding experience.”
- Nearest airport
- BTV, 20 min by carsource
- Parking
- Yessource
“BTV”
“Yes! Complementary on-site parking is available for all wedding guests throughout the property.”
- Event spaces
- Banquet roomsource
- Indoors or out
- Bothsource
- Setting
- Countryside, modern, elegantestimate
“Meeting/banquet facilities”
“Yes! As one of Vermont’s most versatile wedding venues, we offer both indoor and outdoor ceremony options.”
4 our own notes.
Capacity for up to 350 standing guests, with both indoor and outdoor options
Outdoor ceremony space with indoor backup for weather
In-house catering only (external caterers are not permitted), with dietary needs accommodated
Package includes ceremony chairs, tables, setup and breakdown, plus white, ivory, or black linens and napkins
Best held in May, June, July.
The months the weather, and the local rhythm, is kindest to a stay at The Essex Resort & Spa.
Check availability.
Choose a day from the calendar.
We hold dates in pencil. A first note comes back within two business days.
Things worth knowing.
Figures are estimates, modeled from regional rates and public sources, not a quote from the venue. Once the venue claims this page, their own rates take precedence.
Asked along the way.
How many guests can the venue hold?+
The resort can accommodate up to 350 guests standing, using its meeting and banquet event spaces.
Can we bring in our own caterer?+
No. Catering is handled in-house and external caterers are not allowed. Dietary needs can be accommodated.
What happens if it rains on our ceremony day?+
Outdoor ceremonies are offered with an indoor backup option, and the venue works both indoors and outdoors.
What is included in the wedding package?+
A private ceremony space for a 30-minute ceremony, ceremony chairs and necessary tables, full setup and breakdown of the ceremony site, a rehearsal directed by your dedicated Event Manager, a private event space for a 5-hour reception, reception tables and chairs, and your choice of white, ivory, or black table linens and linen napkins.
How much should we budget?+
We estimate around 125 to 210 USD per head, though you should confirm current pricing directly with the resort at +1 802-878-1100.
Others to weigh.
Hold dates at The Essex Resort & Spa.
A note to us with a rough season and guest count. We hold dates in pencil for three weeks before confirmation. A reply comes within two business days, from a person by name.