Winter Weddings
Winter Weddings in New England
A winter wedding in New England wraps up the best features and feelings of the season. Sparkling snow and icicles light up the outdoors, while roaring fireplaces, candlelit tables and rooms, and sometimes the lingering holiday decorations brighten the indoors. New England’s mountain, countryside and seaside resorts and lodgings are ideal for a cozy winter wedding. Although winter weddings are becoming more popular, it is still an uncrowded season in most of New England. The bridal couple can get advice and direction from in-house planners at resorts, and guests can enjoy lush ballrooms and guest rooms, spa services, nice extras like horse-drawn sleigh rides in some places, and chef-inspired dining.
24 places to visit
The Griswold Inn
Gorgeous inn decks its halls to transform itself into a winter wedding wonderland
36 Main Street Essex, CT 06426 860-767-1776 No one quite decorates the halls like the Griswold Inn, which makes it the ideal location for your winter wedding. Imagine this glorious traditional inn, which first opened its doors in 1776, decked out in winter finery, its lovely rooms glowing with firelight, greenery on mantels and tables. Whether you are planning an intimate ceremony for a few friends and family members or a bigger celebration, there is a warm, inviting, cozy venue ready to host your big day. During the holidays, costumed wait staff, music and a Rockwellian vibe mean it really is a wedding wonderland. With customized plated dinners (that might feature a holiday bill of fare) and an experienced events staff, the inn is a delightful locale for your big day.
Steele Hill Resorts
Winter transforms lake and mountain resort into a fairy-tale setting for weddings
516 Steele Hill Road Sanbornton, NH 03269 603-524-0500 Winter has a special way of creating a fairy-tale atmosphere for weddings at the picturesque Steele Hill Resorts. Perched atop Steele Hill in the heart of the Lakes Region NH, the resort is a winter wonderland for wedding couples, some of whom choose to arrive in a horse-drawn sleigh – or pose for photos skating on the resort pond! The rustic Carriage House is a stunning venue for winter weddings, with its large fireplace, charming lanterns, exposed overhead beams and wooden flooring perfect for late-night dancing and windows looking out over snow-capped mountains and forests. With superior catering, a curated vendors’ list for photographers and other services and an experienced staff, Steele Hill has been hosting memorable weddings, large and small, for more than 40 years.
Visit our sister properties, Summit Resort, Center Harbor Inn.
Visit our sister properties, Summit Resort, Center Harbor Inn.
Mountain Top Resort
Resort on top of a mountain offers perfect venues with winter-wonderland views
195 Mountain Top Road Chittenden, VT 05737 802-483-2311 A wedding at a Vermont resort perched on top of a mountain, overlooking a lake and distant snow-capped peaks? Sounds perfect. At the Mountain Top Resort, your winter wedding will be lovely, whether it’s an intimate moment for just the two of you or a big celebration for friends and family that lasts for an entire weekend. Venues include a restaurant with a custom stone fireplace and wall of glass doors looking out to mountain and meadow views, a barn with rough-hewn beams and an open-air loft, a terrace with a handcrafted wooden arbor, and guest houses for private, intimate ceremonies and receptions. Dedicated wedding planners, luxury accommodations and activities from ice skating and sledding to snowshoeing and soaking in a hot tub make this resort an ideal winter wedding destination.
The Grafton Inn
Elegant inn, classic Vermont village create storybook setting for winter wedding
92 Main Street Grafton, VT 05146 802-843-2248 If you have dreamed of a storybook wedding, consider booking a winter wedding at the historic, elegant Grafton Inn. Grafton Village is worthy of a postcard every season of the year, but it is particularly magical in the winter. Have your ceremony in he village’s lovely white-steepled Community Church or Brick Meeting House or, at the inn, by the fireplace in the Homestead Room or Windham Parlor. Receptions in the Phelps Barn, lit with bistro string lights, are dramatic, as are gatherings in the more formal Tavern Dining Room. Planning and catering teams will see to it that your winter wedding sparkles, from your horse-drawn sleigh ride up to the inn to the raised champagne glasses sending you off at evening’s end.
Woodstock Inn & Resort
In the winter, this Vermont inn is a particularly warm, welcoming venue for weddings
Fourteen The Green Woodstock, VT 05091 802-457-1100 When your wedding guests arrive at the Woodstock Inn & Resort, they will know right away why you chose it for your winter nuptials. The elegant inn is particularly beautiful in the winter, amid the glittering snow of Vermont. Warm and welcoming, with exceptional planning and day-of service, the inn features a variety of stunning venues, including the Rockefeller Room with floor-to-ceiling glass French doors and views of the South Garden, the more intimate Garden Parlor; the Woodstock Ballroom, where guests can enjoy cocktails served from built-in marble bars in the foyer before entering through grand French doors, a ski lodge and historic barn. The culinary team specializes in memorable regional recipes from hors d’oeuvres to unbelievably luscious wedding cakes.
Woodstock Inn & Resort has been voted one of the Top 20 Resorts in New England in the 2025 Condé Nast Readers’ Choice Awards.
Cliff House
Dramatic and romantic, coastal Maine, and luxury resort, welcome winter wedding celebrants
591 Shore Road Cape Neddick, ME 03902 207-361-1000 Coastal Maine is cozy and romantic in the winter, making it ideal for wintertime destination weddings. At the luxurious Cliff House, perched atop Bald Head Cliff on Maine’s southern coast, start your wedding weekend with a bridal party spa session, followed by a rehearsal dinner at the signature The Tiller restaurant. The Atlantic Ballroom, with panoramic windows revealing the dramatic ocean below, is an elegant venue to host your reception for 75 to 150 guests. Expert catering and wedding specialists will ensure your big event is flawless and reflects coastal Maine, as well as your unique vision. Guests will love their spacious suites, with balconies and fireplaces and ocean views, as well as amenities including an indoor pool and hot tub, fitness center and spa.
Cliff House has been voted one of the Top 20 Resorts in New England in the 2025 Condé Nast Readers’ Choice Awards.
16 Bay View
Dramatic, romantic luxury hotel will make your winter wedding memorable
16 Bay View Street Camden, ME 04843 844-213-7990 Midcoast Maine is all about making memories in the winter: a perfect destination for your winter wedding. Dramatic and romantic, 16 Bay View, the luxury boutique hotel in the heart of downtown Camden, ME, just footsteps from the harbor, is ideal for celebrating your special day. Its cozy Vintage Room lobby bar and restaurant, with an inviting fireplace, is a classic venue for a small cocktail party, and the Curtis and Bok banquet rooms, which can be combined for larger receptions, are elegant locations for catered sit-down reception meals. Favorite ceremony sites in the area include the 19th-century Union Hall and Vesper Hill Children’s Chapel in Rockport, ME. The hotel’s experienced events team will ensure everything comes off exactly as you dreamed, including arranging rooms in the luxury hotel for overnight guests.
Visit our sister properties, Lord Camden Inn - Grand Harbor Inn - Rockport Harbor Hotel.
Visit our sister properties, Lord Camden Inn - Grand Harbor Inn - Rockport Harbor Hotel.
Salem Waterfront Hotel
Dazzle your guests with your wedding ceremony, reception, at warm, inviting waterfront hotel
225 Derby Street Salem, MA 01970 978-740-8788 Salem can be simply dazzling in the winter, and the Salem Waterfront Hotel & Suites offer wedding couples a warm, welcoming atmosphere for their winter nuptials. Exchange your vows in the inviting Compass Room or in a section of the impressive Maritime Ballroom with glittering crystal chandeliers. The ballroom can host up to 220 people for dining on seasonal menus and dancing into the night. The hotel, in the heart of historic and picturesque Pickering Wharf and a short walk to a downtown decked out in winter lights and greenery, offers a discounted block of guest rooms. Wedding planners will help with decor, entertainment, flowers and cuisine served plated, at stations or buffet-style. A preferred list of vendors and several wedding packages are also provided.
Ocean House Resort
Oceanside inn will help you make some magic with your picturesque winter wedding
1 Bluff Avenue Watch Hill, RI 02891 Every season is a magical one at the magnificent Ocean House, overlooking Block Island and beyond on Rhode Island’s coast. But winter, with glistening snow, strings of lights and the sun shining off the ocean is particularly lovely, making it ideal for picturesque weddings. Indoor venues at the historic inn include the Drawing Room with views of the croquet lawn and ocean, and the Seaside Ballroom, with grand floor-to-ceiling windows. A culinary team will tailor your rehearsal dinner, reception and farewell gathering to your specifications, and the inn’s event staff will see to every detail. Make it a winter weekend for your guests, who will love their room, suite or cottage accommodation, the spa, indoor lap pool and other amenities. Ocean House was recently named to Forbes Magazine's list of "Most Luxurious Hotels & Spas", and is one of the top 100 hotels in the world according to Travel + Leisure readers.
Visit our sister property, Weekapaug Inn.
Visit our sister property, Weekapaug Inn.
Ocean House and Weekapaug Inn have once again earned Five-Star recognition from the esteemed Forbes Travel Guide for 2026, and have been voted among the top hotels in the Condé Nast Readers’ Choice Awards.
Village By The Sea
Dramatic coastal location is even more breathtaking for winter weddings
1373 Post Road Wells, ME 04090 207-646-1100 Maine’s coast is always breathtaking, but it is even more dramatically beautiful in the winter, the perfect time for a sparkling wedding ceremony and reception at the Village by the Sea resort, nestled on the shore between Ogunquit and Kennebunkport. An experienced wedding planning staff will help you turn the resort’s elegant Maine Ballroom into a wonderland of shimmering crystal and winter greenery. Put together a seasonal menu with signature cocktails, and your winter wedding will truly shine. And your wedding consultant will be with you every step of the way, including on the big day. Most wedding packages include a complimentary wedding night room for the special couple. Ask about discounted rates for November-through-March weddings at this scenic resort.
Reluctant Panther Inn & Restaurant
Celebrate with a special sparkle at this luxury inn located in the heart of Manchester Village
39 West Road Manchester Village, VT 05254 802-362-2568 Vermont has a special glow in the winter, making it a classic location for winter weddings. And that sparkle is even more special at The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant, where intimate elopements, and weddings of up to 65 guests have a special feel in the winter, with lights glittering on the snow, the mountains in the distance. The luxury inn’s staff will help you customize your day to create lasting memories, from your rehearsal dinner to your after-party. Ceremony and reception venues in the inn are warm and cozy, dining is creative and locally sourced, and service is superb. Book the luxury inn’s entire 20 rooms and suites and you’ll feel like you are celebrating your wedding on a private estate in the heart of Manchester Village.
Eagle Mountain House & Golf Club
Romantic ambiance, stunning mountain views make this inn a must for your winter wedding
179 Carter Notch Road Jackson, NH 03846 603-383-9111 Sleigh rides, covered bridges, lights sparkling off newly fallen snow: Winter is especially romantic in the White Mountains, which is why couples choose the Eagle Mountain House & Golf Club for winter weddings. With snow-capped mountains as a dramatic backdrop, you can exchange your vows in one of the resort’s warm, inviting indoor venues and celebrate with a grand reception in the Carriage House. Originally built in 1920, the Carriage House features natural light and windows that showcase stunning mountain views. The inn’s experienced culinary and wedding planners will help ensure your big day is memorable, worry-free and exactly as you envisioned. Overnight guests will enjoy spacious rooms and suites with stunning views and easy access to hiking, snowshoeing and skiing trails as well as ski resorts.
Deerfield Inn
Winter weddings at picture-perfect historic inn are particularly romantic
81 Old Main Street Deerfield, MA 01342 413-774-5587 Like a fairy tale: That’s how guests at Deerfield Inn weddings have described ceremonies and receptions at the picture-perfect 1884 inn, which is even lovelier in the sparkling snow of winter. Exchange your vows in the charming Beehive Parlor, then have your reception in Champney’s restaurant and tavern, with seating for up to 50 guests. It’s a bright and elegant space, with period wallpaper, a cozy fireplace and gleaming chandeliers. Choose from menus that feature buffet and sit-down dinners with a selection of scrumptious entrees, including slow-roasted turkey, pork loin and salmon. The historic inn also offers special elopement packages, covering every detail from flowers and officiants to overnight accommodations, dinner for two and breakfast delivered to your room in the morning.
Woodstock Inn Brewery
Warm and cozy atmosphere makes this mountain inn classic winter wedding venue
135 Main Street North Woodstock, NH 03262 603-745-3951 Warm and cozy: That’s what wedding couples are seeking in a winter wedding venue. At the Woodstock Inn Brewery, they have indoor venues that are exactly that: warm, inviting, comfortable and just waiting for you and your guests. The inn has been hosting memorable family-style weddings at its picturesque North Woodstock, NH location for years, and have earned rave reviews both for the quality of service, excellence of the cuisine and the unique beauty of its venues. Have your rehearsal dinner, ceremony, reception and after-party in one location: No one has to leave early or miss a single moment! In the winter, it’s an especially nice location for destination weddings, offering over 40 distinctly styled rooms, some with gas fireplaces and whirlpool tubs. Skiing and other activities are practically at your doorstep.
Westbrook Inn B&B
Inn by the river a glittering, glamorous location for your winter wonderland wedding
976 Boston Post Road Westbrook, CT 06498 860-399-4777 Let this inviting riverfront inn’s impressive fieldstone fireplace be the focal point for your glittering winter wedding. Event specialists at the Westbrook Inn Bed and Breakfast will help you plan everything from your winter greenery decor to the sparkling crystal on your tables. Package possibilities include sit-down dinners, elegant tea events or cocktail party-style gatherings, and there are all-inclusive packages for elopements and micro-weddings. The inn hosts memorable intimate winter weddings and offers off-site event spaces for larger gatherings. Each wedding has a venue coordinator to make the day seamless. Reserve the 10 vintage rooms of the historic inn, built in 1876, and make it a destination wedding for guests who will love the gourmet breakfasts and relaxing atmosphere. Some rooms have gas fireplaces.
Check out our sister property, The Captain Stannard.
Stone Hill Inn
Winter weddings have a special glow at this lovely inn tucked into the Vermont woods
89 Houston Farm Road Stowe, VT 05672 802-253-6282 The inviting scent of pine trees, the warm glow of a fire, the sight of new-fallen snow: It’s what makes winter weddings at the Stone Hill Inn so romantic. The inn hosts weddings for up to 40 guests as well as micro-weddings and elopements, offering nine elegant rooms, with double-sided fireplaces, for the wedding couple and overnight guests. Exchange your vows by the warmth of a fireplace, with candles glowing, in the inn’s great room. Enjoy your reception dinner in a room with 40 windows and high ceilings. A variety of wedding packages include everything from a day-of coordinator and officiant to suggested caterers, florist and photographers. The inn’s winter activities on-site include tobogganing, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing on groomed trails.
Mountain Club on Loon
Is there a better place for your destination winter wedding than a resort at a ski mountain?
90 Loon Mountain Road Lincoln, NH 03251 800-229-7829 A winter wedding at Loon Mountain? What could be more magical? At the Mountain Club on Loon, at the base of the mountain, they specialize in romantic ceremonies and memorable receptions for weddings of all sizes, from more intimate gatherings of 50 to yes-the-whole-family-is-coming ceremonies for 150. At the rustic-elegant lodge, you can get married before a crackling fireplace, have cocktails, then celebrate in a post-and-beam banquet hall with large windows and that grand stone fireplace. The cuisine is first-class, prepared by acclaimed chefs, and a wedding coordinator is there to ensure everything goes exactly as planned. It’s a great place for a destination wedding, with skiing, snowboarding and other winter sports right at the doorstep of your guests’ spacious rooms or suites.
Saybrook Point Resort & Marina
Coastal resort a beautiful, and dramatic, location for your elegant winter nuptials
Two Bridge Street Old Saybrook, CT 06475 860-395-2000 Winter is a particularly lovely time on the coast of Connecticut, and an even lovelier time to have your wedding at the Saybrook Point Resort & Marina. The resort, located where Long Island Sound and the Connecticut River join, offers pristine water views, warm fireplaces and beautiful indoor options including the elegant Lighthouse Gallery, with abundant natural light, expansive windows and an impressive fireplace. Luxurious guesthouses are ideal for your wedding party and family members, and ask about honeymooning in the unique Lighthouse Suite. With award-winning chefs planning your custom menu and professional coordinators to help with all the details, you’ll be able to enjoy your big day. For select winter dates, the site fee is half off, and food and beverages are discounted 10 percent.
Named "One of the 15 most beautiful resorts in the US" by TripsToDiscover.com!
Named "One of the 15 most beautiful resorts in the US" by TripsToDiscover.com!
Saybrook Point Resort & Marina has been voted one of the Top 24 Hotels in the Northeast in the 2025 Condé Nast Readers’ Choice Awards.
Inn at Hastings Park
Winter wedding venues at luxury inn include a chic bistro – and an igloo wonderland
2027 Massachusetts Avenue Lexington, MA 02421 781-301-6660 Warm and welcoming, the Inn at Hastings Park has just the right romantic atmosphere to make your winter wedding sparkle. Experienced planners will help you choose the perfect wintertime decor for intimate gatherings in the Gallery or Artistry or for larger receptions in the stylish Town Meeting Bistro. Or, you might opt to celebrate in the INNgloo Wonderland, with its four glittering six-person igloos! Wherever you celebrate, the cuisine will be spectacular, from delicate passed hors d’oeuvres to sumptuous plated dinners. Winter would be perfect for a s’more station finale or an espresso martini bar. Comfortable accommodations at the Inn include suites with fireplaces, luxurious linens and beautifully crafted furniture. Barn suites, with fireside seating areas and some with deep soaking tubs, are ideal for the wedding couple.
The Inn at Hastings Park is an award-winning luxury hotel, recognized in Condé Nast Traveler's 2025 Readers' Choice Awards, honored with a MICHELIN One Key for the second consecutive year, and consistently rated Forbes Four-Star and AAA Four-Diamond. In 2026, it was named USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Award Winner for Best Boutique Hotel.
Bedford Village Inn
Elegant venues, outdoor heaters, fire pits & more at this top wedding venue
2 Olde Bedford Way Bedford, NH 03110 603-472-2001 The Bedford Village Inn in New Hampshire offers a luxurious setting for your winter wedding. Choose from stunning indoor venues, such as The Great Hall, which can accommodate up to 210 guests, or the intimate Grand Charolais Room with its private bar and beautiful garden views. Or, take advantage of the Inn’s beautiful outdoor venues and cozy up with outdoor patio heaters and fire pits. The Inn's 10-acre estate boasts picturesque landscaping and breathtaking views, perfect for photo backdrops. With a dedicated bridal team, award-winning cuisine, and luxurious accommodations for you and your guests, your celebration will be nothing short of extraordinary. Enjoy exclusive wedding packages, a complimentary post-wedding brunch, and discounted overnight room rates.
Captain Stannard
Cozy Coastal Charm for Your Intimate Winter Celebration
138 South Main Street Westbrook, CT 06498 860-399-4777 The Captain Stannard Inn in Westbrook, CT offers a warm, welcoming setting for winter weddings on the Connecticut shoreline. This historic 1872 inn features ten cozy guest rooms with plush robes, luxury linens, and upscale bath amenities—ideal for hosting close friends and family during a full wedding weekend. Say “I do” in front of the grand hearth fireplace or host an intimate reception in the spacious common room. Guests can unwind in reading nooks, gather for fireside games, or stroll just one block to the quiet winter beach. The inn offers customizable meals, activity coordination – think: wine tastings, yoga classes, and more – and exclusive use of the property. With its peaceful ambiance and personal, friendly atmosphere, it’s a perfect setting for a memorable winter celebration.
Check out our sister property, Westbrook Inn Bed and Breakfast.
Weekapaug Inn
An Enchanting Winter Wedding
25 Spray Rock Road Westerly, RI 02891 877-394-8902 Enjoy a magical winter wedding at Weekapaug Inn. The Inn offers 5 exquisite indoor venues and superior service from the very beginning stages of planning through the day-of celebration. Enjoy unobstructed views of Quonochontaug Pond and Block Island South from the warmth of the Sea Room, or overlook the pool area with an event in the Fenway Cottage venue. You and your guests will indulge in incredible food and beverages, and the Weekapaug Inn’s professional wedding team will execute your perfect celebration. Your winter wedding at Weekapaug Inn is sure to be one of the most memorable experiences of your life.
Visit our sister property, Ocean House Resort.
Ocean House and Weekapaug Inn have once again earned Five-Star recognition from the esteemed Forbes Travel Guide for 2026, and have been voted among the top hotels in the Condé Nast Readers’ Choice Awards.
Shelburne Springs
Celebrate Your Love in a Stunning Winter Setting
904 Mohawk Trail, Shelburne Falls, MA 01370 413-512-1454 Shelburne Springs is a stunning setting for a winter wedding in the Berkshires. This elegantly restored inn hosts intimate celebrations of up to 50 guests across beautifully appointed indoor and outdoor spaces — including a grand stone fireplace lounge, sun-filled enclosed porch, and a stone patio with fire pits overlooking snow-covered meadows. All seven designer suites keep your guests comfortable and close. Beyond the inn, the Berkshires offer world-class skiing at Berkshire East, snowshoeing, acclaimed dining, and cultural attractions like Mass MoCA. Flexible catering options and exclusive property access make Shelburne Springs a exceptional choice for a winter wedding.
Hammond Castle Museum
A Castle in Winter
80 Hesperus Avenue Gloucester, MA 01930 978-283-2080 Hammond Castle Museum is one of New England's most distinctive winter wedding venues. Perched on Gloucester's Atlantic coastline, the castle's gothic stone arches, soaring Great Hall, and dramatic Courtyard take on a special intimacy during the cooler months — fewer crowds, more flexibility, and a moody, romantic atmosphere that's hard to find anywhere else. Winter availability runs January through March, with expanded daytime hours and more scheduling options than the busy summer season allows. Whether you're planning an intimate elopement, a small ceremony with close family and friends, or a full evening reception, Hammond Castle's seaside setting makes for an unforgettable winter celebration.
