Information on elopements, elope weddings, wedding packages, and all-inclusive elope wedding packages from a popular Vermont wedding venue site. Description of elope wedding packages and Frequently Asked Questions.
2. 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.
3. 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.
5. An Elope Wedding
is easy to arrange at the Hartness House
The Hartness House
Marriage Licenses
We pride ourselves on making
Getting a marriage license in
your elope wedding as simple
Vermont is easy. The Spring-
to organize as possible. Our
field Town Office is just 5
all-inclusive elope wedding
minutes away. The procedure
packages include all the ele-
takes just 15 minutes. Just
ments of a traditional wedding
bring ID and the cost is $45
and we offer a variety of pack-
dollars. There are no blood
ages for all budgets.
tests and no waiting period.
The Hartness House is centrally
located in Vermont and easy to
reach by car, train or airport.
www.HartnessHouse.com/Elope Weddings
6. 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.
www.HartnessHouse.com/ Elope Plus
7. 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.
8.
9. Premiere Elope Destination
Hartness House Inn
Southern Vermont
C
onveniently located in New England’s beautiful Vermont
Bed & Breakfast region, the Hartness House Inn is a national historic landmark and popular wedding destination.
T
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.
T
he Hartness House Inn is just 2 ½ hours from Boston, Albany,
4 ½ hours from NYC, and 3 hours from Montreal.
10. Vermont Bed & Breakfast style
Each room and suite is individually decorated and furnished
11. 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.
12. 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
14. 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.
15. 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.
16. HARTNESS HOUSE INN
30 Orchard Street
Springfield, Vermont 05156
Tel.: 802-885-2115
Email: HartnessHouse@vermontel.net
www.HartnessHouse.com/elope