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, hosting 350 standing, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about US$24,000 (our estimate).
About 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 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.
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Capacity
- Standing reception
- 350 guests
Staying over
- Room types
- 22 listed
The ceremony
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yes
- Indoor option if it rains
- Yes
Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About US$24,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- US$120 to US$200 per headAisle estimate
- 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 Manager
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- BTV, 20 min by car
- Parking
- Yes
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Banquet room
- Indoors or out
- Both
- Setting
- Countryside, modern, elegantAisle estimate
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- Yes
- Outside caterers allowed
- No
- Dietary options
- Dietary needs accommodated
Venue highlights
- 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
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- BTV · about 20 min by carVenue website
Guests fly into BTV.
- Direct line
- (802) 878-1100
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
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.
Could this be your venue?
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.
Sources for individual venue facts
Standing reception: 350 guests
“Up to 350 guests”
Read the source for standing receptionRoom types: 22 listed
“Culinary King”
Read the source for room typesOutdoor ceremony: Yes
“Yes! As one of Vermont’s most versatile wedding venues, we offer both indoor and outdoor ceremony options.”
Read the source for outdoor ceremonyIndoor option if it rains: Yes
“Elegant indoor spaces are also available, providing a stunning alternative during colder months or in case of inclement weather.”
Read the source for indoor option if it rainsIn-house catering: Yes
“Our on-site culinary team creates wedding menus tailored to your vision.”
Read the source for in-house cateringOutside caterers allowed: No
“While outside caterers are not permitted, couples are welcome to bring in outside desserts for a fee.”
Read the source for outside caterers allowedDietary options: Dietary needs accommodated
“Every menu can be customized to reflect your style and accommodate dietary needs, making each meal a memorable part of your wedding experience.”
Read the source for dietary optionsIncluded: 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 Manager
“Our wedding venue fees are designed to provide the essentials for a smooth and memorable Vermont wedding experience.”
Read the source for includedNearest airport: BTV, 20 min by car
“BTV”
Read the source for nearest airportParking: Yes
“Yes! Complementary on-site parking is available for all wedding guests throughout the property.”
Read the source for parkingEvent spaces: Banquet room
“Meeting/banquet facilities”
Read the source for event spacesIndoors or out: Both
“Yes! As one of Vermont’s most versatile wedding venues, we offer both indoor and outdoor ceremony options.”
Read the source for indoors or out