The Ultimate Guide to the Best Time of Year for a Wedding in Vermont

No matter how hard you look, you’ll be hard-pressed to find any part of this country, not to mention the world, that’s more photogenic than Vermont. 

Yes, we do live here and are strongly biased toward that opinion. 

But consider that we could, at any moment, choose to pack up and leave for somewhere else. 

We don’t do that because we genuinely do love this place so much. 

However, we’ve got four distinct seasons here in The Green Mountain State, and deciding which one of them is the best time of the year for a wedding in your case will depend on certain factors. 

As we go through each of the four seasons in this article, we’ll also explore some of those factors.

🌼 Spring (April – June)

When winter breaks, and the snows melt, out pop all the wildflowers and critters that have been hibernating. 

However, spring isn’t peak season in Vermont (more on that later). 

And because of that, spring tends not to be as crowded or competitive with reservations as that other season you’re probably thinking of right now. 

In addition to the availability, the explosion of life and greenery that occurs in springtime makes it a real contender for the title of the best time of the year for a wedding. 

You’ll get vibrant colors from all the seasonal plants and flowers, birds chirping, crystal clear waters, and all the rest of it. 

And while it’s true that you also get some of that during other times of the year, you’re probably not going to want to go kayaking on your wedding weekend or honeymoon during winter.

🐦 Summer (June – August)

The cute little birds and flowers are still out in summer. 

But what summer gives you that spring doesn’t is the longest and warmest days of the whole year. 

So, technically, you’ll have more daytime in which to put on your ceremony and any other events that you want to be part of your overall wedding experience. 

And that’s to say nothing of the absolutely spellbinding sunsets and sunrises we have. 

You also don’t need to worry about the muddy ground conditions that you might experience in springtime.

For local Vermonters, summer is actually peak time in a way. 

Sure, the season that follows is when we get the most tourists and visitors, but that means that a lot of us are working during that time. 

No, for us, summer is when we like to get in the majority of our hiking, water activities, relaxing, festivals, concerts, and general recreation and merry-making. 

It’s not only the kids getting out of school; we all try to take at least a little time to enjoy ourselves during the summer. 

And so should you!

🍁 Autumn (September to October)

This is the big time, the part of the year when everyone wants to be here.

And you may be thinking that we’ve left out November, but while November can arguably be considered part of the autumn season, the leaves have mostly all fallen by then. 

Since the leaves are largely what people come for in autumn, we’re calling it September to October.

Most people consider this to be the best time of the year for a wedding in Vermont because it is quite uniquely breathtaking.

That’s especially true for people from other parts of the country, such as Florida and California, who either don’t have autumn at all or don’t see such a dramatic change during that time of year. 

With all the stunning reds, golds, and oranges everywhere, you barely even need any decor or decorations for your wedding. 

The natural scenery by itself can be more than enough as a backdrop.

Pro Tip: Since this is the most popular season here, you’ll want to book your venue at least a year in advance.

❄️ Winter (December – March)

You don’t want to come unprepared, but if you’re appropriately dressed for it, winter can be positively enchanting. 

Imagine all the landscapes, evergreens, and mountain valleys that characterize the state during every other time of the year. 

Now, imagine that all of that is covered in a thick, ethereal white blanket of powdery snow. 

For as far as your eyes can see, it’s pure white snow and striking evergreens. 

At the risk of sounding cliché, Vermont is a genuine winter wonderland from December to March.

Oh, and by the way, if you really want to get the most out of this season, you might want to consider booking everything between January and February, since that’s when we usually get the most snow. 

If you’re already going to come here in winter anyway, you might as well come during the winteriest part of winter. 

Like autumn, though, peak snow time tends to be fairly competitive, what with all the ski resorts around. 

So, book early.

There Are No Wrong Answers

The best time of the year for a wedding in Vermont is really all year, because there is no time during the year when this isn’t the best place to be in America. 

Between the sweeping landscapes, small town vibes, general cleanliness, and friendly people, this place is just ideal. 

The only worry we have is that everyone else will eventually figure that out and swarm in here all at once. 

Don’t worry too much about that, though, as we only have so many venues and hotels. 

So, book yours now before they get swooped up by someone else. 🌲