Elopement Wedding Guide

Elegant Elopes Hartness House Inn

30 Orchard Street

Springfield, Vermont

05156

802-885-2115

www.HartnessHouse.com/Elope

Congratulations

on your engagement The Elope Wedding - today’s smart choice Many couples today are choosing a destination Elope Wedding for so many personal reasons.

- Saving money for the important things in life;

- Keeping things relaxed and stress-free;

- No time or desire for extensive planning;

- Want to focus on “us” rather then “them”;

- Lifestyle, family, religous, personal reasons.

At the Hartness House we offer several All-Inclusive Elope wedding packages that include all the elements of a big wedding -- without the big wedding costs.

Still want friends and family to join you -- you can do it with our Elope Plus™ option.

All-Inclusive Elope Wedding Packages

We offer three All-inclusive Elope Wedding Packages that include all the elements of a traditional wedding without the hassle and bother. With one simple reservation, we organize your entire elope wedding that will include: ceremony location; the wedding officiant; bridal flowers and boutinniere; private photographer; champagne toast; wedding cake; on-site, private reception dinner; romantic champagne breakfast in bed; and honeymoon style accommodations.

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The Hartness House is centrally located in Vermont and easy to reach by car, train or airport.

Elope Plus™ You can include Family and Friends When you want to invite friends and family but want the simplicity of an elope wedding -- Elope Plus™ is the perfect solution.

Just pick the Elope Package you prefer and tell us how many guests you will invite.

We’ll organize your ceremony location and reception dinner to accommodate all your guests.

It that easy.

Small Weddings are simple The Hartness House can easily accommodate all your wedding guests.

Many couples choose Elope Plus™ and make their wedding a special weekend for their closest friends and family. Our economical room and dining prices are comfortable for everyone.

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onveniently located in New England’s beautiful Vermont Bed & Breakfast region, the Hartness House Inn is a national historic landmark and popular wedding destination.

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he Hartness House Inn is a favorite wedding destination site. Offering 40 rooms and suites, an international cuisine restaurant, a private spa, ballroom, an outdoor garden pavilion, wedding gardens, and a fieldstone chapel, on a 50 acre estate, the Hartness House is the perfect site to create your memorable wedding event.

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he Hartness House Inn is just 2 ½ hours from Boston, Albany, 4 ½ hours from NYC, and 3 hours from Montreal.

Vermont Bed & Breakfast style Each room and suite is individually decorated and furnished

The Main House is the Bed & Breakfast section of the Hartness House estate, It also houses the restaurant, tavern, Library, and ballroom.

wake-up service; color cable TV; and highspeed WiFi. A complimentary beverage and snack station is provided.

All Main House rooms feature private baths; individually controlled AC and heating; telephones with voice-mail and automated

All rooms come with a hot, hearty breakfast and newspaper each morning. Breakfast-inBed service is available.

Indoors or outdoors, we offer many picture perfect spots for your wedding pictures.

We offer three ceremony locations: the Library, the Wedding Gardens with pergola columns and fountain, and our Stone Chapel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can we stay longer?

Yes, we encourage our wedding couples to add an additional day to their stay for a special discounted rate of $99 per day.

Do we have to make any arrangements with the Justice of the Peace?

Not necessary as we handle all arrangements. Feel free to contact them if you have any questions or requests.

How do we get our Marriage License?

Marriage Licenses are issued by the Vermont Town Office - just minutes from the Hartness House. They are open Monday – Friday from 8am to 4pm. The license costs $45 and you need to bring your ID. Once the JP officiates your marriage, you will get your permanent mar-

riage license mailed to you by the Town Office. Or if you stay an extra day, the JP will pick it up and get it for you before you leave.

What does Photography Package include?

The Deluxe Photography Package includes two hours of photography time from ceremony to reception.

Your wedding images will be delivered the next day on a CD disk.

The Premium Photography Package includes everything in the Deluxe package plus: one framed wedding picture and a custom designed wedding photobook. The photobook is large square premium size and will be sent to you within 3 to 4 weeks.

What does Spa session include?

Our private spa, Avera, is just for couples. It has a whirlpool hot tub, a steam sauna, infrared sauna, sun tanning booth, heated massage table, fireplace and entertainment system. We provide a canape snack tray and champagne.

Additional spa and massage treatments can be reserved for additional cost.

What kind of wedding cake do we get?

The wedding cake is professionally prepared according to your preferences for cake type, frosting and filling. We size the cake to the number of guests.

We will try to accommodate custom colors. Yes, you can bring your wedding topper.

Call the Hartness House today at 802-885-2115

What kind of flowers do we get?

The bridal bouquet is professionally prepared with red roses, approximately 10� in diameter. The groom’s boutonniere is typically a rose in the same color. We will try to accommodate custom colors.

What kind of menu can we offer to our Elope Plus wedding guests?

We offer an extensive wedding reception menu that you can use to make your selection.

Also, our professional chef can accommodate any dietary requirements.

What would you recommend for the bride to do hair/nails?

We recommend a local beauty salon, Boccaccios, for expert facials, hairdressing, and nail treatments.

HARTNESS HOUSE INN 30 Orchard Street Springfield, Vermont 05156 Tel.: 802-885-2115 Email: HartnessHouse@vermontel.net www.HartnessHouse.com/elope