Lenox A Wedding Tour in the Berkshires
THANK YOU
To our committee members, sponsors, and local businesses who made the 2013 Lenox Wedding Tour possible. Abbott's Limousine Apple Tree Inn Bake Me Pretty Bella Flora Berkshire Flowers Carolyn Valenti Flowers: Queen Anne's Lace CeCi New York Chocolate Springs CafĂŠ Christopher Duggan Photography Church on the Hill Classical Tents & Party Goods Cranwell Resort, Spa, & Golf Club Crocus Hale Flowers Dawn Carberry, Marketing Epic Filmmakers Eutopia Events John Seakwood Photography Gillooly & Co. Design Garden Gables Inn
Haven Cafe and Bakery Kemble Inn Lenox Chamber of Commerce Lenox Library Maria Zemantauski Michelle Girard Photography Rob Alberti Event Services Rookwood Inn Rosamund Trio Shakespeare & Company Stonover Farm Tara Consolati Marketing + PR The Knot The Lenox Club The Mount Town of Lenox Tricia McCormack Photography Ventfort Hall Wheatleigh
www.lenoxweddingtour.com Luxury weddings in the heart of one of the most beauitful places in New England
PH O T O G R A PH BY S CO T T B A R ROW PH O T O G R A PH Y COV E R PH O T O G R A PH BY T R I C I A M CCO R M AC K PH O T O G R A PH Y
WELCOME LETTER
The Berkshires, rich in history, outdoor activities, cultural events, and stunning natural beauty, is comprised of 32 cities and towns in Western Massachusetts: Adams, Alford, Becket, Cheshire, Clarksburg, Dalton, Egremont, Florida, Great Barrington, Hancock, Hinsdale, Lanesborough, Lee, Lenox, Monterey, Mt. Washington, New Ashford, New Marlborough, North Adams, Otis, Peru, Pittsfield, Richmond, Sandisfield, Savoy, Sheffield, Stockbridge, Tyringham, Washington, West Stockbridge, Williamstown, and Windsor. Lenox, dubbed "the inland Newport" in the 19th century, is a charming town tucked in a scenic area of the Berkshires. It is perhaps best known for Tanglewood, being the former residence of literary legend Edith Wharton, and the home to scores of Gilded Age mansions. Many of these mansions, or "Berkshire Cottages," have been maintained and restored and are host to many premier weddings and events. For this reason, Lenox is one of the most beautiful, year-round wedding destinations in the Northeast. See you in the Berkshires! The Lenox Wedding Tour Committee 1
WHAT'S INSIDE?
Cranwell Resort, Spa, & Golf Club An iconic Gilded Age Mansion open year-round. Located on 380 acres, high on a hilltop with spectacular views of the Berkshires.
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Built in the 1880's by the US Secretary of the State, The Kemble Inn's history spans three centuries with its historical architecture and modern features.
Wheatleigh Set atop a pastoral knoll in the heart of the Berkshires, Wheatleigh combines the grandeur of a historic mansion with the intimacy of a country cottage.
10 Eco-Friendly Weddings You might think planning an environmentallyfriendly wedding would be difficult, but there are many ways to help you pull off a "greener" event without sacrificing style.
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Sandra Costello Photography
Stylish weddings planned flawlessly • Destination Weddings • Full-Service Planning • Partial Planning • Day-of Coordination • Event Design & Styling • Custom Stationery
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Lighting Design, Consultation & Installation Portable Staging Pipe and Drape Custom Rigging Quiet Generators Special Effects Professional Event Staffing
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Cranwell Resort, Spa and Golf Club is your very own ‘Downton Abbey.’ With its iconic Gilded Age Mansion, this historic property is a complete wedding destination for up to 225 guests — perfect for your rehearsal dinner, wedding ceremony, reception, and brunch — with a spa and golf course on the grounds! High on a hilltop with spectacular views of the Berkshires, this 380-acre, year-round resort is located in the heart of the culturally-rich and scenic Berkshire Mountains of Western Massachusetts — just over two hours from either Boston or 6
New York City. It features a 3,000 squarefoot ballroom with marble dance floor and 16 foot windows, 114 distinctive guestrooms and suites, three award-winning restaurants, a 35,000 square-foot spa offering over 50 services (including special occasion finishing touches with a full-service salon), a heated indoor pool and a state-of-the-art fitness center, an 8-hole historic golf course, and 10 kilo-meters (6 miles) of groomed crosscountry skiing and snow shoeing trails. A complimentary wedding suite and the services of an experienced social consultant are part of every Cranwell wedding.
T R I C I A M CCO R M AC K PH O T O G R A PH Y; L E F T A N D T O P R I G H T. D E R E K FOW L E S PH O T O G R A PH Y; B O T T O M
Contact Person Danielle Mullen danielle@cranwell.com 413-697-1364
Types of Events Ceremonies, Receptions, Rehearsals, Showers, Other events
Onsite Caterer Yes
Indoor or Outdoor Events Indoor & Outdoor
Guest Capacity Indoor: 200 Outdoor: any size with tent rental
Overnight Accommodations Yes
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The Kemble Inn’s history spans three centuries, combining noteworthy historical architecture, modern designer class and capital-style contemporary American dining: the perfect venue for your wedding. Built in a walk-to-town location in the 1880’s by the family of then US Secretary of State Frederick Theodore Frelinghuysen, the new ownership on the inn since 2010 has extensively restored and renovated the mansion with contemporary furnishings and flair. Our spacious and welcoming public spaces include remarkable and memorable interior and exterior venues for your wedding. Chef Ron Reda, who led the culinary team at the Clinton White House in 8
this century, now heads the kitchen at Table Six Restaurant. The inn’s 13 guest rooms are all fitted with Ralph Lauren bedlinens, large Sony flat screen televisions, and free wi-fi. Most guest rooms are larger than 300 square feet. Half of the rooms have working fireplaces. For the lucky wedding couple there is a choice of two oversized suites with king size beds – one of which has a two person Jacuzzi bath beside a fireplace, the other boasts a two-person spa/steam walk-in shower. The inn serves an award-winning breakfast to all guests that has been recognized by the New York Times and the LA Times as the ‘best in the Berkshires.’
Contact Person Scott Shortt stay@kembleinn.com 413-637-4113
Types of Events Ceremonies, Receptions, Rehearsals, Showers, Other events
Onsite Caterer Yes
Indoor or Outdoor Events Indoor & Outdoor
Guest Capacity Outdoor: 175 guests, tented. Indoor: 100 guests
Overnight Accommodations Yes
Months Available Indoors: Year Round Outdoors: Mid April – Oct Exceptions: July & August
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Set atop a pastoral knoll in the heart of the Berkshires, Wheatleigh combines the grandeur of a historic mansion with the intimacy of a country cottage. This idyllic setting was the site of many grand parties and musical events during the Gilded Age, and is now available to an exclusive few for a fairy-tale wedding or the social event of a lifetime. Just two-and-a-half hours by car from New York and Boston, there is no more romantic wedding destination than Wheatleigh.
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Built as a “summer cottage” by Henry H. Cook in 1893 as a wedding gift for his daughter, Wheatleigh was designed by the renowned Boston architectural firm of Peabody and Stearns based on a 16th-century Florentine Palazzo. More than 150 artisans were brought from Italy to accomplish the intricate carvings on both the interior and exterior of the estate. Landscape architect Frederick Law Olmstead, best known for his design of Central Park in New York, was responsible for creating “Wheatleigh Park” on the surrounding acreage.
Contact Person Marc Wilhelm info@wheatleigh.com 413-367-0610
Types of Events Ceremonies, Receptions, Rehearsals, Showers, Other events
Onsite Caterer Yes
Indoor or Outdoor Events Indoor & Outdoor
Guest Capacity During summer: 150 guests. Other seasons: Please contact for info.
Overnight Accommodations Yes
Months Available Year Round
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LENOX CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Tricia McCormack Photography
lenox.org
A-� ENTERPRISES
YES WE CAN! We can provide high quality portable bathroom trailers for your wedding, concert or other outdoor event! We have three different trailer styles to choose from, attendant service available and we travel all over New England! Make A-1 your first pit stop!
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So many pieces work together to make an impeccable event: décor, food, entertainment, the list goes on. Times have changed, we have changed, and our planet has changed, but there are many resources out there to help you pull off a "greener" event without sacrificing style. PHOTOGRAPH BY MICHELLE GIRARD PHOTOGRAPHY • ST YLING & TEXT BY EUTOPIA EVENTS
Host your wedding ceremony and reception at the same location This cuts down on the amount of travel your guests will have to do from one location to another, reducing your carbon footprint. Invest in eco-invites You can greatly reduce the impact your stationery has on our planet by choosing 100% recycled paper and plantbased inks. You can also create a postcardstyle RSVP card, which uses less postage, and does not require an envelope, saving paper. Use locally grown, seasonal, or organic flowers Select flowers native to your area and choose blooms that are in season. You can also use flowers that are organic, which are not treated with harsh pesticides. Use soy or beeswax candles Soy and beeswax are both sustainable resources, and perfect alternatives to most candles you find on the market. Incorporate recycled objects into your décor Gather found objects such as glass bottles, wooden containers, dishware, even
rocks, to create unforgettable table settings, centerpieces, and other arrangements. Buy or borrow a used/vintage gown or suit Whether it be a consignment store find or a family heirloom, choosing secondhand attire is a great way to be green. You will conserve the many resources it takes to create, manufacture, and ship a wedding garment. Have your favors double as place cards Instead of making a million of those little table seating cards, use your favors! You can also choose favors that are green, such as flower bulbs or seeds, small plants, or fruit. Go local Anything that gets shipped in for your wedding adds to the energy used to produce or transport it. Talk to your venue or caterer about your options for locally sourced produce or meats in your area. Donate! In lieu of favors, donate to a charity instead. You can also consider donating your flowers to a local hospital, nursing home, or hospice (check with your local institute’s policies first and pre-arrange the drop off). 17
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SoMa
catering n foods to go n retail store
somacatering.com 2089 State Road n Richmond, Massachusetts / 413.698.3400
The ambiance, rich history and intimacy in a beautiful Gilded Age mansion built in 1893 create a truly unique setting for your wedding day.
Our dedicated staff work with planners to ensure a seamless and memorable experience while our caterers provide meals fit for royalty. There are so many lovely views you will not have to find another place for memorable photographs. We have it all. For more information contact us at 413-637-3206 or by e-mail at info@GildedAge.org 104 Walker Street, Lenox, MA 413-637-3206 GildedAge.org 19
Contact Person Apple Tree Inn 10 Richmond Mountain Rd. • P.O. Box 699 Lenox, MA 01240
Ashintully Gardens Sodom Road Tyringham, MA 01264
Bascom Lodge Summit of Mount Greylock Lanesborough, MA 01237
Belvoir Terrace 80 Cliffwood Street Lenox, MA 01240
Berkshire Museum 39 South Street Pittsfield, MA 01201
Blantyre 16 Blantyre Road Lenox, MA 01240
Bucksteep Manor 885 Washington Mountain Rd. Washington, MA 01223
Camp Lenox Route 8 Otis, MA 01253
Chesterwood 4 Williamsville Rd. • P.O. Box 827 Stockbridge, MA 01262
Cranwell Resort, Spa, & Golf Club 55 Lee Road Lenox, MA 01240
Crissey Farm 426 Stockbridge Road Great Barrington, MA 01230
Crowne Plaza Hotel 1 West Street Pittsfield, MA 01201
Dewey Hall 91 Main Street • P.O. Box 92 Sheffield, MA 01257
Dreamaway Lodge 1342 County Rd. Becket, MA 01223
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Types of Events
Onsite Caterer
Sharon Walker appletreeinn@roadrunner.com 413-637-1477
• Ceremony & Receptions • Rehearsal Dinners • Showers • Other Events
Yes
Colleen Henry naumkeag@ttor.org 413-298-3239 x3013
• Ceremony & Receptions • Rehearsal Dinners • Showers • Other Events
No
mail@bascomlodge.net 413-743-1591
• Ceremony & Receptions • Rehearsal Dinners • Showers • Other Events
Yes
Nancy Goldberg nancybelvoir@gmail.com 413-637-0555
• Ceremony & Receptions • Rehearsal Dinners • Showers • Other Events
Yes
Bill Blaauw wblaauw@berkshiremuseum.org 413-443-7171 x45
• Ceremony & Receptions • Rehearsal Dinners • Showers • Other Events
No
Trish events@blantyre.com 413-637-3556 x502
• Ceremony & Receptions • Rehearsal Dinners • Showers • Other Events
Yes
• Ceremony & Receptions • Rehearsal Dinners • Showers • Other Events
Yes
Rich or Stephanie Moss rich@camplenox.com 413-243-2223
• Ceremony & Receptions • Rehearsal Dinners • Showers • Other Events
Yes
Lisa Reynolds lreynolds@savingplaces.org 413-298-3579 x25210
• Ceremony & Receptions • Rehearsal Dinners
Danielle Mullen danielle@cranwell.com 413-637-1364
• Ceremony & Receptions • Rehearsal Dinners • Showers • Other Events
Yes
Gary H info@crisseyfarm.com 413-528-4844
• Ceremony & Receptions • Rehearsal Dinners • Showers • Other Events
Yes
Janet Brennan jbrennan@berkshirecrowne.com 413-499-2000
• Ceremony & Receptions • Rehearsal Dinners • Showers • Other Events
Yes
Todd Mack info@deweyhall.com 413-229-2357 or 413-229-7989
• Ceremony & Receptions • Rehearsal Dinners • Showers • Other Events
No
Deborah or Daniel Osman dreamawaylodge@aol.com 413-623-8725
• Ceremony & Receptions • Rehearsal Dinners • Showers • Other Events
Yes
innkeeper@bucksteepmanor.com 413-623-5535
No
Indoor or Outdoor Events
Guest Capacity
Overnight Accommodations
Months of the year available
Indoor/Outdoor
Indoor: 95 guests Outdoor: 200 guests, tented
Yes
Year Round Exceptions: July & August
Indoor/Outdoor
Indoor or Outdoor: 150 guests
No
May 1 – October 31
Indoor/Outdoor
Please contact for more information
Yes
Late May – Mid October
Indoor/Outdoor
150 guests
Yes
Beginning of June only Early September only
Indoor/Outdoor
Theater: 250 guests Crane Room: 150 guests seated 250 guests standing
No
Year Round
Indoor/Outdoor
100 guests
Yes
Year Round Exceptions: July & August
Indoor/Outdoor
Stone Chapel: 90 guests Reception: 75-200 guests
Yes
May – October
Indoor/Outdoor
Dining Hall: 450 guests
Yes
Late May – Early June Mid August - Mid September
Outdoor: 560 guests, tented
No
May – October
Indoor/Outdoor
Indoor: 200 guests Outdoor: any size, tent rental needed
Yes
Year Round
Indoor/Outdoor
50-200 guests
No
Year Round
Indoor/Outdoor
Ballroom: 450 in one room, 550 with adjoining room Various rooms: 1200 guests
Yes
Year Round
Indoor/Outdoor
Ceremony: 130 guests Main Hall: 75 seated, more guests with addition of a tent
No
Year Round
Indoor/Outdoor
Outdoor: 150 guests, tented Indoor: 80 guests seated Music Room: 120 guests seated
No
Year Round Exceptions: Jan 1 – Feb 13
Outdoor
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Elm Court Estate
310 Old Stockbridge Road Lenox, MA 01240
Garden Gables Inn 135 Main Street Lenox, MA 01240
Gateways Inn 51 Walker Street Lenox, MA 01240
Gedney Farm 34 Hartsville-New Marlboro Road New Marlborough, MA 01230
Hancock Shaker Village 1843 West Housatonic St. • P.O. Box 927 Pittsfield, MA 01201
Historic Merrell Inn
1565 Pleasant Street Lee, MA 01238
Inn at Richmond 802 State Road Richmond, MA 01254
Jacob's Pilliow 358 George Carter Road Becket, MA 01223
Jiminy Peak 37 Corey Road Hancock, MA 01237
Kemble Inn 2 Kemble Street Lenox, MA 01240
Lenox Library 18 Main Street Lenox, MA 01240
Looking Glass Gardens 19 Dodd Road Sandisfield, MA 01255
Mass Moca 87 Marshall Street North Adams, MA 01247
Naumkeag Museum & Gardens 1 Sergeant Street • P.O. Box 792 Stockbridge, MA 01262
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Contact Person
Types of Events
Onsite Caterer
weddings@elmcourt.com info@elmcourt.com 413-637-1133
• Ceremony & Receptions • Rehearsal Dinners • Showers • Other Events
No
413-637-0193 888-243-0193
• Ceremony & Receptions • Rehearsal Dinners • Showers • Other Events
Yes
Eiran and Michelle innkeeper@gatewaysinn.com 413-637-2532
• Ceremony & Receptions • Rehearsal Dinners • Showers • Other Events
Yes
Michael Smith msmith@gedneyfarm.com 413-229-3131
• Ceremony & Receptions • Rehearsal Dinners • Showers • Other Events
Yes
Elisa Haskins-Vaughan ehaskinsvaughan@ hancockshakervillage.org
Yes
413-443-0188 x275
• Ceremony & Receptions • Rehearsal Dinners • Showers • Other Events
George Crockett info@merrell-inn.com 413-243-1794
• Ceremony & Receptions • Rehearsal Dinners • Showers • Other Events
No
• Ceremony & Receptions • Rehearsal Dinners • Showers • Other Events
Yes
Mark D. Constable mconstable@jacobspillow.org 413.243.9919 x170
• Ceremony & Receptions • Rehearsal Dinners • Showers • Other Events
No
Tracy Grant tgrant@jiminy.com 413-738-5500 x3930
• Ceremony & Receptions • Rehearsal Dinners • Showers • Other Events
Yes
Scott Shortt stay@kembleinn.com 413-637-4113
• Ceremony & Receptions • Rehearsal Dinners • Showers • Other Events
Yes
Sharon shawkes@lenoxlib.org 413-637-0197
• Ceremony & Receptions • Rehearsal Dinners • Showers • Other Events
No
Zoe Nelson chuckwnelson@earthlink.net 413-258-3375
• Ceremony & Receptions • Rehearsal Dinners • Showers • Other Events
No
Rebecca Wehry rwehry@massmoca.org 413-664-4481 x8157
• Ceremony & Receptions • Rehearsal Dinners • Showers • Other Events
No
Colleen Henry chenry@ttor.org 413-298-3239 x3013
• Ceremony & Receptions • Rehearsal Dinners • Showers • Other Events
No
innkeepers@innatrichmond.com 413-698-2566
Indoor or Outdoor Events
Guest Capacity
Overnight Accommodations
Months of the year available
Indoor/Outdoor
Please contact for more information
Yes
Please contact for more information
Indoor/Outdoor
Outdoor: 150 guests, tented Indoor: 20-45 guests in dining room and enclosed porch
Yes
Please contact for more information
Indoor/Outdoor
Main Dining: 80 guests Rockwell Dining: 20 guests Terrace Room: 50 to 125 guests
Yes
Year Round
Indoor/Outdoor
150-250 guests
Yes
Year Round
Indoor/Outdoor
Tent Deck: 250 guests Outdoor Gardens: 200 guests Round Stone Barn: 200 guests
No
Outdoors: Mid May – Late October Indoors: Nov – March
Limited
Please contact for more information
Yes
Outdoors: May – October Indoors for 30 or less guests: Year Round
Outdoor
25-150 guests
Indoor/Outdoor
Yard: 125-150 guests, tented Library: 30 guests seated Barn/Game Room: 80-100 guests
Indoor/Outdoor
170 guests
Limited
Mid April – Mid May September – Mid October
Outdoor
300 guests
Yes
Mid April – End of October
Outdoor: 175 guests, tented Indoor: 100 guests
Yes
Indoors: Year Round Outdoors: Mid April – October Exceptions: July & August
Indoor
100 guests
No
Year Round
Outdoor
300 guests
No
June – October
Lobby & Courtyards: 200 guests Galleries: 500 Building 8: 120 Sol LeWitt: 50 seated, 140 ceremony Field: 600 guests, seasonal
No
Year Round, subject to performing arts calendar
200 guests
No
May – October Only 4 events allowed per year
Indoor/Outdoor
Indoor/Outdoor
Outdoor
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Contact Person Norman Rockwell Museum 9 Route 183 • P.O. Box 308 Stockbridge, MA 01262
Racebrook Lodge 864 South Undermountain Road Sheffield, MA 01257
Red Lion Inn 30 Main Street • P.O Box 954 Stockbridge, MA 01262
Rookwood Inn
11 Old Stockbridge Road Lenox, MA 01240
Santarella 75 Main Road Tyringham, MA 01238
Seven Hills 40 Plunkett Street Lenox, MA 01240
Shakespeare & Company 70 Kemble Street Lenox, MA 01240
Stonover Farm 169 Under Mountain Road Lenox, MA 01240
Tanglewood 297 West Street Lenox, MA 01240
The Lenox Club 111 Yokun Avenue Lenox, MA 01240
The Orchards Hotel 222 Adams Road Williamstown, MA 01267
The Mount 2 Plunkett Street Lenox, MA 01240
Ventfort Hall 104 Walker Street Lenox, MA 01240
Wheatleigh 11 Hawthorne Road • P.O. Box 824 Lenox, MA 01240
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Types of Events
Onsite Caterer
Linda Mulvey events@nrm.org 413-931-2266
• Ceremony & Receptions • Rehearsal Dinners • Showers • Other Events
No
Eve Vatt or John Powers rblodge@roadrunner.com 413-229-9019
• Ceremony & Receptions • Rehearsal Dinners • Reunions • Workshops
Yes
Denise Albert denise@redlioninn.com 413-298-1635
• Ceremony & Receptions • Rehearsal Dinners • Showers • Other Events
Yes
Amy Lindner-Lesser innkeeper@rookwoodinn.com 413-637-9750
• Ceremony & Receptions • Rehearsal Dinners • Showers • Other Events
Yes
Denise Hoefer denise@santarella.us 413-243-2819
• Ceremony & Receptions • Rehearsal Dinners • Showers • Other Events
No
Robin Gerson Wong robingersonwong@yahoo.com 413-637-0060
• Ceremony & Receptions • Rehearsal Dinners • Showers • Other Events
No
David Joseph groupsales2@shakespeare.org 413-637-1199
• Ceremony & Receptions • Rehearsal Dinners • Showers • Other Events
No
Tom or Sukie Werman stonoverfarm@aol.com 413-637-9100
• Ceremony & Receptions • Rehearsal Dinners
Stephen Ponchak & Nina Jung stephenp@gourmetcaterers.com 413-638-9242
• Ceremony & Receptions • Rehearsal Dinners • Other Events
No
Yes
Jamie Berg thelenoxclub@lenoxclub.com 413-637-0030
• Ceremony & Receptions • Rehearsal Dinners • Showers • Other Events
Yes
Janelle sales@orchardshotel.com 413-458-9611
• Ceremony & Receptions • Rehearsal Dinners • Showers • Other Events
Yes
Ross Jolly rjolly@edithwharton.org 413-551-5111
• Ceremony & Receptions • Rehearsal Dinners
Kameron or Beverly housemanager@gildedage.org 413-637-3206
• Ceremony & Receptions • Rehearsal Dinners • Showers • Other Events
No
Marc Wilhelm info@wheatleigh.com 413-367-0610
• Ceremony & Receptions • Rehearsal Dinners • Showers • Other Events
Yes
No
Indoor or Outdoor Events
Guest Capacity
Overnight Accommodations
Months of the year available
Indoor/Outdoor
Stockbridge Room: 75 guests Grounds: 350 guests, tented
No
May – October
Indoor/Outdoor
Barn: 100 guests Tent adjacent to barn: 50 guests
Yes
Year Round
Indoor/Outdoor
Seated: 80 guests With dance floor: 65 guests
Yes
Year Round
Indoor/Outdoor
Indoor: 35 guests Outdoor: contact for more info.
Yes
Please contact for more information
Indoor/Outdoor
Indoor: 80-100 guests Outdoor: 90-150 guests, tented
Yes
April – November
Indoor/Outdoor
Ballroom: 175 guests Outdoor: 300 guests, tented
Yes
Mid March – November Exceptions: July & August
Indoor/Outdoor
500 guests
No
Please contact for more information
Indoor/Outdoor
200 guests
Yes
June, September, Early October only
Indoor/Outdoor
Please contact for more information
No
Please contact for more information
Indoor/Outdoor
Seated: 125 guests Standing: 175 guests Grill Room: 30 guests
No
Year Round
Indoor/Outdoor
Ballroom: 120 guests Sawyer Room: 14 guests Baxter Room: 12 guests Chandler Room: 24 guests
Yes
Year Round
Indoor/Outdoor
Mansion: 120 guests Outdoor: 250 guests, tented
No
May – Mid July September – October
Indoor/Outdoor
Indoor: 150 guests Outdoor: no tents or music permitted
No
Year Round
Indoor/Outdoor
During summer: 150 guests Other seasons: Please contact
Yes
Year Round
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{BAKERIES AND CAKES}
Bake Me Pretty
Pittsfield/Lenox, MA Phone: 413-841-1688 bakemepretty.etsy.com • bakemepretty@gmail.com Sweet and Stylish Cookies, Cakes, and Confections. Specializing in decorated sugar cookies, gourmet whoopie pies, and other beautiful sweets. {CATERERS}
Haven Cafe and Bakery
8 Franklin Street • Lenox, MA 01240 325 Stockbridge Rd. • Great Barrington, MA 01230 Phone: 413-637-8948 or 413-528-5433 havencafebakery.com • havencafebakery@gmail.com
Offering high quality food and excellent service – from a cup of coffee, to a delicious breakfast, or a catered event for dozens of friends and family. We support local organic farmers and environmentally conscious distributors.
SoMa Catering
2089 State Road • Richmond, MA 01254 Phone: 413-854-1720 somacatering.com • loretta@somacatering.com
Even the smallest of parties deserves the very best catering. We have experience with both large and small events, whether you are hosting a family dinner, throwing an outdoor BBQ or planning a large-scale, elegant wedding. SEE AD ON PAGE 19 {FAVORS}
Chocolate Springs Café
55 Pittsfield Lenox Rd. Lenox, MA 01240 Phone: 413-637-9825 chocolatesprings.com • info@chocolatesprings.com
Chocolate Springs Café has become a special destination for locals and tourists alike. The serious hot chocolate and velvety mousse cakes are local favorites. Chocolates, truffles, and bon-bons make the perfect wedding favor. {FLORISTS}
Bella Flora Berkshires
Pittsfield and Great Barrington, MA Phone: 413-442-9912 x148 guidosfreshmarketplace.com
A full-service florist providing exquisite floral design and quality plants, located inside Guido's Fresh Marketplace in Pittsfield and Great Barrington, MA. Unique, stunning, and original floral creations.
Berkshire Flowers
910 South St. • Pittsfield, MA 01201 Phone: 413-499-4155 berkshireflowerco.com • berkshireflowerco@gmail.com
A family-owned business, that sells and delivers beautiful flowers brought in directly from NYC every week. Features local flowers (outdoor & greenhouse grown), furniture, pottery, dried flowers, and other odds and ends.
Crocus Hale Flowers
4 Hynes St. • Lenox, MA 01240 Phone: 413-822-7936 crocushale.com • crocushale@gmail.com
A boutique flower and event design company specializing in weddings in the Berkshires, New England, and New York with emphasis on local farm grown flowers, produce and wild-picked botanicals.
Gillooly & Co. Design
248 Hulett Rd. • Sheffield, MA 01257 Phone: 413-559-1193 or 413-329-2354 gilloolydesign.com • maryagillooly@gmail.com
Our reputation has been built on outstanding service, high standards, and the imaginative quality of our work.
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Our very personal and custom-based sense of design is what makes each event distinctive.
Queen Anne's Lace, Carolyn Valenti Flowers
Dalton, MA 01226 Phone: 413-684-3277 • carolynvalentiflowers.com carolyn.m.valenti@gmail.com
Queen Anne's Lace was born in 1992 as requests began for Carolyn to design wedding flowers. She now specializes in creating floral decorations for weddings and corporate events in the Berkshires. {HAIR, MAKEUP, & SPA}
Makeup Artistry by Liz
Northampton, MA Phone: 413.539-8035 bridalbyliz.com • liz@lizwashermakeup.com
Recognized for her natural touch and eye for color, Liz has been a fixture behind the scenes at shoots and events since 2005. Proficient at HD makeup application (including airbrush), her specialty is clean, featureenhancing, camera-ready makeup and grooming for print, video production, and weddings. SEE AD ON PAGE 12 {MARKETING}
Tara Consolati Marketing + PR
P.O. Box 252 • Otis, MA 01253 Phone: 413-281-7492 taraconsolati.com • tara@tconsolati.com
Our goal is to assist small business owners to enhance their visibility, build brand awareness, and ultimately be recognized as one of the best in their market. Styling and promoting the Berkshires as a luxury wedding market. {MUSICIANS, BANDS, AND DJS}
Maria Zemantauski
P.O. Box 654 • Troy, NY 12181 Phone: 518-221-7226• mariazemantauski.com maria@mariazemantauski.com
One of few heralded female flamenco-style guitarists, and one of even fewer female flamenco composers. She has performed in Spain, Italy and across the continental United States to great acclaim. Maria’s programs are a dynamic blend of artistic freedom, innovation and tradition.
Rob Alberti Event Services
1310 Russell Rd. • Westfield, MA 01085 Phone: 413-562-2632 robalberti.com • info@robalberti.com
Lighting, photo booths, and DJs. The entire Event Services Staff are members of The DJ Network; the largest MA/CT area association of professional entertainers.
The Rosamund Trio
437 East Allen St. • Hudson, NY 12534 Phone: 501-828-7513 • gwen@gwengould.com gwengould.com/ensembles/the-rosamund-trio
This versatile string trio performs music from classical to Broadway at weddings and special events. {PHOTOGRAPHERS}
Christopher Duggan Photography
850 7th Ave., Suite 1002 • New York, NY 10019 Phone: 347-762-3849 • christopherduggan.com studio@christopherduggan.com
A photography studio that supports wedding, event, and dance photography in New York, the Berkshires, and destinations anywhere.
Jocelyn Vassos: Love Bird Studio
Berkshires of Massachusetts Phone: 413.854.4805 • berkshirelovebird.com berkshirelovebird@gmail.com SEE AD ON PAGE 18
John Seakwood Photography
PO Box 126 • New Lebanon, NY 12125 Phone: 518-794-9622 or 888-461-1764 johnseakwood.com • john@johnseakwood.com
My purpose as a wedding photojournalist is to create a heartfelt record of a very special day, in a way that celebrates what is truly personal and unique about you. SEE AD ON PAGE 4
Leah Martin Photography
340 McKinstry Ave., Suite 400 • Chicopee, MA 01013 Phone: 413-595-1465 leahmartinphoto.com • leah@leahmartinphoto.com
Leah has been photographing professionally for over ten years. Our focus is on client experience and capturing your most memorable moments as unobtrusively as possible. SEE AD ON PAGE 16
Michelle Girard Photography
Northern Connecticut Phone: 646-895-0539 michellegirard.com • michelle@michellegirard.com
Her artistic approach fuses several elements, including an editorial fashion sense, a taste for distinctive colors and textures, a relaxed shooting approach, and a strong passion for capturing “real life” moments.
Tricia McCormack Photography
Berkshires of Massachusetts Phone: 413.358.8006 • triciamccormack.com tricia@triciamccormackphotography.com
My speciality is weddings and I feel incredibly lucky to have these elegant, historical, and unique wedding venues all around me. There is a special quality to weddings here that few other places can provide. {PLANNERS AND COORDINATORS}
Eutopia Events
P.O. Box 349 • Greenfield, MA 01032 Phone: 413.475.2282 or 508-735-1701 eutopiaevents.com • eutopiaevents@gmail.com
A full-service wedding and event planning and design company started by two friends with a flair for art and design and a passion for throwing amazing parties. Their attention to detail, style, and experience is highly sought after in and around New England. No event is the same, but they treat all with the same attention and care that your special event deserves. SEE AD ON PAGE 3
Lisa Light Ltd. & Destination Bride
P.O. Box 142, 39 Kinderhook St. • Chatham, NY 12037 Phone: 518-392-7766 or 212-986-6098 destinationbride.com • lisalight@destinationbride.com
the wedding business since 1984, and understand how we need to interact with your other service providers. High quality equipment, excellent service and flexible. SEE AD ON PAGE 29
Classical Tents and Party Goods
140 Crystal St. • Lenox Dale, MA 01242 Phone: 413-637-4215 or 800-70-TENTS classicaltents.com • kat@classicaltents.com
Established in 1986 as a high end, full service, rental company providing fine linens, silver service, clean white tents, and much more! We continue to provide stylish, quality products for events throughout the Berkshires and beyond.
Limelight Productions
471 Pleasant St. • Lee, MA 01238 Phone: 413-243-4950 • limelightproductions.com info@limelightproductions.com
Stage Lighting & Rigging Systems for Theatre, Film/ Video, Studio & Display. Stage Lighting: Rentals, Sales, Installation, Maintenance and Repair. SEE AD ON PAGE 5 {SITE SERVICES}
A-1 Enterprises
72 Fox Hill Rd. • Bernardston, MA 01337 Phone: 413-648-9825 a1-enterprises.net • a1-enterprises@verizon.net
High quality portable bathroom trailors for your wedding or outdoor event. Attendant service available. SEE AD ON PAGE 13
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CeCi New York
130 W 23rd St. • New York, NY 10011 Phone: 212-989-0695 cecinewyork.com • info@cecinewyork.com
Ceci New York is renowned worldwide for original and unchartered creative vision, skilled artistry, superior craftsmanship, and attentive customer service. The best parties in the world begin with a Ceci New York invitation.
Megan Chapin Calligraphy
Uxbridge, MA Phone: 508-641-5009 • meganchapin.com info@meganchapincalligraphy.com
Invite your guests the way you would want to be invited! A hand-lettered envelope is a perfect first impression to your wedding. Whether fun and funky or classic and traditional, hand-lettered calligraphy is personal and custom for you and your event. Megan has been lettering for over 20 years, serving nationwide.
Lisa Light, Ltd., is a full-service events and multi-media production company specializing in planning destination weddings and events worldwide and producing weddingrelated content for DestinationBride.com, magazines, books, DVDs, and television. SEE AD ON PAGE 12
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Over the past forty five years, Abbott’s has grown from one taxi to an ever expanding fleet of vehicles. Hard work, determination, and the customer’s needs are set high above all else.
Church on the Hill
55 Main St. • Lenox, MA 01240 Phone: 413-637-1001 churchonthehilllenox.org • ucclenox@verizon.net
A historic church built in 1805 and listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Open and Affirming, Progressive Christian, United Church of Christ. {RENTALS AND LIGHTING}
Abbott's Limousine and Livery Service
435 Greylock St. • Lee, MA 01238 Phone: 413-243-1645 or 800-551-5509 abbottslimo.com • info@abbottslimo.com
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Apple Tree Inn
10 Richmond Mountain Rd. • Lenox, MA 01240 Phone: 413-637-1477 appletree-inn.com • appletreeinn@roadrunner.com
CJC Event Lighting & Production
Twenty-two acres perched on a manicured hilltop with stunning views looking towards NY and CT. Inn has a large parlor with a fireplace, a tavern, a restaurant, and 13 country inn styled guest rooms, including 3 suites.
Specializing in lighting for Weddings. We have been in
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P.O. Box 651 • Lenox, MA 01240 Phone: 413-737-7555 cjceventlighting.com • jim@cjceventlighting.com
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Cranwell Resort, Spa, and Golf Club
Let us help you plan your next meeting, workshop, seminar or celebration at Shakespeare & Company. Cutting edge facilities on a beautifully serene rural campus—all at your doorstep.
An iconic Gilded Age Mansion open year-round. Located on 380 acres, high on a hilltop with spectacular views. No matter what season, the Cranwell Resort would be honored to host your wedding or other life celebration.
Stonover Farm
SEE ARTICLE ON PAGE 6
Situated on 10 beautiful acres with a duck pond. The hay barn can accommodate up to 200 guests for dinner and dancing. The 4-acre field is large enough for any size tent.
55 Lee Rd. • Lenox, MA 01240 Phone: 413-637-1364 or 800-272-6935 cranwell.com • info@cranwell.com
Garden Gables Inn
135 Main St. • Lenox, MA 01240 Phone: 413-637-0193 or 888-243-0193 gardengablesinn.com
The Inn’s lush, five-acre, storybook setting in the heart of Lenox is guaranteed to make your wedding, commitment ceremony, anniversary or other celebration a uniquely memorable occasion.
Jacob's Pillow Dance
358 George Carter Rd. • Becket, MA 01223 Phone: 413-243-9919 x175 jacobspillow.org • mconstable@jacobspillow.org
With gorgeous views and unique, intimate spaces for ceremonies and receptions (including an outdoor stage), Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival offers rustic elegance for your wedding.
Kemble Inn
2 Kemble St. • Lenox, MA 01240 Phone: 413-637-4113 or 800-353-4113 kembleinn.com • info@kembleinn.com
We host weddings small and large - from the intimate 25 person affair to outdoor tented celebrations with 175 guests. One of our favorite things is to help make memorable and unique weddings at this wonderful Berkshire “cottage”. SEE ARTICLE ON PAGE 8
The Lenox Club
111 Yokun Ave. • Lenox, MA 01240 Phone: 413-637-0030 lenoxclub.com • TheLenoxClub@LenoxClub.com
Generations of club members, friends, and family have chosen to mark the important events in their lives with gatherings at The Lenox Club. We welcome inquiries from non-members provided they are sponsored by a member of the Club.
The Mount: Edith Wharton's Home
2 Plunkett St. • Lenox, MA 01240 Phone: 413-551-5120 edithwharton.org • rjolly@edithwharton.org
Exchange vows and mingle with loved ones against the backdrop of The Mount’s colorful, award-winning formal gardens or the elegant interior of Edith Wharton’s historic mansion. Spanning nearly 50 acres, the gracious, spectacular estate is the perfect setting for an unforgettable wedding.
Ventfort Hall
104 Walker St. • Lenox, MA 01240 Phone: 413-637-3206 gildedage.org • events@gildedage.org
Lenox Library
A truly unique setting for your private event – a beautiful Gilded Age mansion built in 1893. Weddings, receptions, rehearsal dinners, parties, corporate meetings, Victorian Teas, etc. SEE AD ON PAGE 19
This prominent and historic building first built in 1815 as the County Courthouse has been the setting for many celebrations, dedications, memorials, family gatherings, weddings, and anniversaries. Whatever your occasion . . . celebrate it here, where history is made every day! SEE AD ON PAGE 4
Yankee Inn/Hampton Inn & Suites
Red Lion Inn
Conveniently located in the heart of the Berkshires, these neighboring properties will welcome your guests to a warm and comfortable stay. SEE AD ON BACK COVER
18 Main St. • Lenox, MA 01240 Phone: 413-637-2630 x115 lenoxlib.org • shawkes@lenoxlib.org
30 Main St. • Stockbridge, MA 01262 Phone: 413-298-5545 redlioninn.com • info@redlioninn.com
Imagine gathering with family and friends in a pictureperfect New England village to celebrate your most special occasion. The Red Lion Inn offers wedding couples and their guests warm hospitality and superb cuisine in historic surroundings that will make your wedding all the more memorable for everyone. SEE AD ON PAGE 14
Rookwood Inn
11 Old Stockbridge Rd. • Lenox, MA 01240 Phone: 413-637-9750 or 800-223-9750 rookwoodinn.com • innkeeper@rookwoodinn.com
The perfect setting for weddings, elopements and vow renewals. An intimate setting for 2 to 35 indoors, or more outdoors. Nineteen elegantly decorated bedrooms for you and your special guests.
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Shakespeare & Company
70 Kemble St. • Lenox, MA 01240 Phone: 413-637-1199 shakespeare.org • groupsales@shakespeare.org
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169 Under Mountain Rd. • Lenox, MA 01240 Phone: 413-637-9100 stonoverfarm.com • stonoverfarm@aol.com
461 Pittsfield Rd. • Lenox, MA 01240 445 Pittsfield Rd. • Lenox, MA 01240 Yankee: 413-499-3700 • Hampton: 413-499-1111 yankeeinn.com • reservations@yankeeinn.com berkshirehampton.com • reservations@toole.tc
Wheatleigh
11 Hawthorne Rd. • Lenox, MA 01240 Phone: 413-637-0610 wheatleigh.com • info@wheatleigh.com
An idyllic setting for any wedding. With a Florentine palazzo atop a knoll overlooking mountains and a lake, we offer exquisite cuisine and guest accommodations, along with 22 private acres and terraced lawns. SEE ARTICLE ON PAGE 10
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Epic Filmmakers
Amherst, MA 01002 Phone: 413-347-9667 epicfilmmakers.com • david@epicfilmmakers.com
We're a boutique wedding film studio that believes in visual storytelling and preserving life's most precious moments. Our team of filmmakers carefully craft each one of our films with the goal in mind of creating a piece of cinema that you'll love to watch over and over again.
www.cjceventlighting.com
Event Lighting and Production Services • Uplighting • Gobo Projection • Room Transformation • Pipe and Drape • Rental Furniture • Full Service A/V Jim Powers (413) 737-7555
jim@cjceventlighting.com
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