Vermont Elopement Package at an Affordable Price

Make your special time together an exceptional experience at Inn Victoria, a romantic, Vermont Bed and Breakfast.  Located in the Southern Vermont, Okemo Valley Green Mountains, Inn Victoria specializes in making your Elopement an Exceptional Experience at an affordable rate.  

Vermont Family Reunions at Inn Victoria

Inn Victoria, home of Southern Vermont Family Vacations, recently hosted a baby shower for a couple whose families flew in from California and New York City.  Here is a note they shared with us a few days later!

Dear Penny and Dan,

I've been meaning to write you to tell you what a fabulous weekend we had for my sister's baby shower at the beginning of March.  The party was fantastic and all the food delicious!  We all passed around the recipes that you shared with my aunt!  Can't wait to try the scones myself.  The venue was just right for an intimate and special baby shower.  It was just perfect!  Plus the mothers both LOVED their rooms and everything about staying with you for the weekend.  They were absolutely thrilled. The biggest compliments I heard from them was how much they really enjoyed the both of you. You were both so friendly and accommodating that you made it such a comfortable and enjoyable stay.  I'm really glad I decided to have my sister's baby shower with you.  Thank you so much, again!

And I'm thinking that someday when my husband and I need a night or two away, we'll be calling you for a get away weekend close to home!

Sincerely,  AH           


Penny and Dan Cote
Owners of Inn Victoria, a Chester Vermont Bed and Breakfast

Winter Wedding In Southern Vermont

Considering a winter wedding in Vermont?  Inn Victoria, Chester's Romantic Vermont Bed and Breakfast recently enjoyed the honor of hosting the perfect plan.  This beautiful Bride did it right!  Everything was to perfection:

• The longest limousine legally allowed on the road
• The beautiful winter cape over the wedding dress
• Color coordination for the wedding party was exquisite
• The Victoria Suite at Inn Victoria
• Reception at MacLaomaines Scottish Pub in Chester
• Two great photographers willing to go anywhere with the bride and take the shot
• A man who is willing to carry her over the threshold
• An intimate wedding with friends and family at a reasonable financial investment

    

Ahhh......caught red handed!  One of the small joys of engagements & weddings at Inn Victoria, is the opportunity to etch your names into the inside walls of your room closet.

Penny and Dan Cote
Owners of Inn Victoria, A Bed Breakfast Vermont Wedding

The Perfect Small Wedding at Inn Victoria, Vermont

Planning a Bed & Breakfast Vermont Wedding?  Want to make it an intimate event within a reasonable budget?  Consider working with the team at Inn Victoria, a Romantic Vermont Bed and Breakfast

Rob & Taylor posted this TripAdvisor rating a couple of days ago and really made the point for intimate weddings at Inn Victoria.  By the way, Rob and Taylor posted Inn Victoria's 300th Excellent TripAdvisor rating!

“The Perfect Small Wedding”

Reviewed January 29, 2012 NEW

After going to the Inn Victoria for a few years in a row to ski, it quickly became one of our favorite vacation spots. The Inn is so warm and inviting. Everything from the friendly hosts to the delicious food is perfect! We have always stayed in the Princess Victoria room and enjoyed every minute of it. It was always neat and clean, spacious and absolutely luxurious. The bathtub and fireplace was always something to look forward to after a day of skiing.
Naturally, we chose the Inn as the location for our wedding reception. Our family and friends stayed at the Inn for a long weekend while we were all completely spoiled by Penny, Dan and Jessica. Not only are they amazing hosts but blew us away with their wedding planning skills. Everything was so special, done exactly the way we like and Penny's cooking was outstanding! Being able to relax at my own wedding was very important to me and was a day I will never forget!
I would highly recommend the Inn Victoria as a place to go to ski, relax or to hold you next small event. Thank you Penny and Dan, we look forward to seeing you soon! - Rob and Taylor

Penny & Dan Cote
Owners of Inn Victoria, a Chester Vermont Bed and Breakfast

Vermont Weddings at Inn Victoria

The Okemo region's "Best Romantic Bed and Breakfast" as rated by Yankee Magazine, is recognized as Vermont's intimate wedding venue.  In the last few weeks, Inn Victoria has enjoyed the privilege of hosting a number of Vermont weddings.  Here are a few pictures of happy couples who have placed their trust in us.











The names have been left out of this blog to protect the guilty!  It is such a joy to support the linking of these precious lives.  Walking down this beautiful 160 year-old Victorian, mahogany staircase is a treasure.  Imagine doing so on your special day.

An elopement for two or a wedding with 25 witnesses; we plan around your needs, budget and design everything according to your dreams.  And when all is done you are welcome to make your mark inside one of our closet spaces, as is the young lady in the picture below. 

 We are in the process of creating an English garden in the back yard that will host events of 60-75 people.  It will be laid out with patio rocks shaped in twelve foot circles, each with their own eleven foot pagoda able to hold 10 people.  there will be lots of beautiful garden plantings, open sitting space and even a fire pit for those who wish to enjoy an evening campfire.  Stay in touch, we'll have more information and pictures this spring as the pagodas and plantings go in.

Penny & Dan Cote
Owners of Inn Victoria, a romantic Vermont bed and breakfast

Vermont Weddings at Inn Victoria, a Romantic Bed & Breakfast

Plan to hold your Vermont Wedding at Inn Victoria, a romantic Bed & Breakfast.  In 2009,  Inn Victoria was awarded Yankee Magazine's "Editors' Choice Best Romantic Bed & Breakfast".  Although, a very beautiful and romantic bed and breakfast, intimate weddings were not a part of the business plan at that time.  Since receiving this prestigious award, Inn Victoria set out to develop a niche for Intimate Vermont Weddings.

"We've hosted several intimate weddings since receiving this award and have indeed developed a very special reputation for Intimate Vermont Weddings" says Penny, owner of Inn Victoria.  "Our Romantic, 160 year old Victorian Bed and Breakfast is loved by many a bride because of its true Victorian charm, perfect bedding's, spacious / luxurious baths, and the quintessential Vermont village just a few footsteps out the front door.

March was a very special month at Inn Victoria; hosting two weddings in the parlor, and two engagements!  Take a look at these photos!.....oh, and don't forget to check out the Wedding section of the Web site.

Penny & Dan Cote
Owners of Inn Victoria, a Romantic, Southern Vermont Bed & Breakfast

Engagement at Inn Victoria in Chester, Vermont

We love it when couples make Inn Victoria their location of choice for very special events such as weddings or engagements.  Here is a great note placed on Tripadvisor from Julie about her surprise engagement!

With Julie's permission:
"Thanks to everyone at the Inn Victoria for keeping my engagement a secret - we had a wonderful time and will be returning regularly! Even though I called to confirm my (smaller) room the day before, the Inn did not tip me off that my boyfriend had upgraded our room, ordered flowers and champagne. It was great!

I could not have been more impressed by the home, the room (Prince Albert), our bathroom (which was awesome), and especially the homemade delicious breakfast and tea the next morning while watching the snow fall in beautiful Vermont - what a great time! "

Thank You Julie for the wonderful note.....see you soon!

Penny and Dan Cote
Owners, Inn Victoria, a romantic bed and breakfast in Vermont's Okemo Valley.

A Romantic Getaway Story of Love in Southern Okemo Valley, Vermont

A few days ago I posted a blog about Intimate Wedding Packages at Southern Vermont's Best Romantic Bed and Breakfast  (Editors Choice Award) as awarded by Yankee Magazine in 2009.  I was so caught up in the excitement of the March Intimate Weddings and engagements that I forgot to share a quick love story Inn Victoria seems to be blessed with.

You know how some B&B's are cursed with hauntings?  Inn Victoria seems to be blessed with Love in the air.  Since Penny and I have owned the Bed and Breakfast in Chester, VT. we have enjoyed the pleasure of hosting on average of one Intimate Wedding per month and on average of two engagements per month.  Approximately 20+ years ago when this beautiful Victorian building was converted into a Bed & Breakfast, a few brave lovers carved their names inside of a closet of one bedroom.  We found those carvings hidden inside & atop of the door frame, so that no one could see, and have since shown our guests.  Today the inside of the closet is filling with Lover's notes.  Take a look at the latest by Michael and Jessica.

Penny & Dan Cote
Owners, Inn Victoria, a Chester Vermont Romantic Bed and Breakfast

Romantic Bed and Breakfast in Okemo, Vermont

Love is in the air at Inn Victoria in Chester, Vermont. We hosted two Intimate Weddings in March, and on the last weekend of the month we enjoyed two engagements!....Wow, what celebrations Inn Victoria had this month!
Here is a look at the two Vermont Intimate Wedding Packages our two couples chose to celebrate their union.

1. KISS Package (Keep it Simple & Special)
• Two nights in a deluxe room of your choice
• We will make arrangements with local JP (JP fee not included)
• Assistance with license application.
• Flowers and chocolates in your room
• Wedding music
• Ceremony in the Victorian parlor decorated with fresh flowers
• Wedding cake and sparkling beverage toast (for two)
• Dinner for two at local restaurant or by Inn Victoria
• Elegant breakfast each morning
• Afternoon tea.
         Nov - June $800
         July - Oct $1000......JP and photos not included.

2. I did it MY way
• All of KISS... and
• Invite friends at the seasonal room rate (must book all 8 rooms)
• Do photos on site and off (call for photo packages at $200, $300 & $500)
• Dinner for all by Inn Victoria or catered by local chef
• Inn Victoria dedicates a person from our team to be the Wedding Coordinator ensuring all details are
      in place according to your desires

Photo’s of one engagement by Michael and Jessica:.....

Dan & Penny Cote

Owners, Inn Victoria, a Chester Vermont Bed and Breakfast in Southern, Okemo Vermont

Southern Vermont Weddings at Inn Victoria, a Chester Vermont Bed and Breakfast

Imagine your intimate Vermont Wedding at Inn Victoria in Chester Vermont.  Southern Vermont's Best rated Romantic Bed and breakfast is quickly becoming recognized as a great place for intimate weddings.  In the last year since we took over ownership of Inn Victoria, Penny and I have been very attentive to the special needs of our guests who want to marry..."its our duty to make it easier for them and provide them with a truly exceptional experience"; says Penny. 

In March alone we will host two intimate weddings at Inn Victoria and I promise to blog about them....but in the meantime take a look at some photos of recent engagements, link to our most sought after wedding package, ("I Did It My Way") and look into a small portion of our "closet of love"!  That's right, some love-birds have left behind a statement of love in hearts on the inside of the Princess Alice room.  There are many and they range back twenty years.

Penny & Dan Cote
Owners, Inn Victoria, a Chester Vermont Bed and Breakfast

Vermont Weddings and Romantic Elopements

 This lovely couple took the term: "Romantic Getaway" to a whole new level!  Helina and Adrian visited with us for a couple of days this weekend, each secretly creating their own set of surprises for the others enjoyment....ah, and what fun!

It all started when Helina called for the reservation; here desire was to have a series of clues posted around the inn for Adrian to find and solve riddles.  It was a blast to watch as he scrambled to find the next clue while each new guest walked in to watch in amazement at the fun we were all having.  In fact, some guests got into the action trying to participate!  The culmination was a chocolate lava cake with birthday candles on it for Adrian to enjoy, his favorite!  Penny made it special for him just minutes before he and Helina arrived....it was still warm!

Adrian was a very happy man!

Just as we think the story is finished and all ends well for the weekend, Adrian pulls his secret surprise from the hat; an engagement proposal!  Look at that ring!

Adrian woke Helina up out of bed at 4:30 in the morning to take a drive to the Weston Priory, watch the sun rise and make a formal proposal of marriage.  They arrived back at the inn at 6:30 am with these beautiful smiles!

This couple put a whole new spin to the Romantic Bed and Breakfast in Chester Vermont!!!

Dan and Penny Cote, Owners of Inn Victoria

A Chester Vermont, Bed and Breakfast

Vermont Weddings

Tis the season for Vermont Weddings, Romantic Getaways and Vermont Elopements.  In the last several weeks Inn Victoria, a Chester Vermont Bed and Breakfast has been blessed to have hosted several.  As you know our specialty is in hosting intimate gatherings ranging in size from two - thirty.  Although our sleeping arrangements limit us to 19, we do partner with other B&B's in the village within walking distance from our front door.

This week we hosted Matt & Liz.  They were a fun couple and they had a blast....so much so that while swimming at Buttermilk Falls just NW of Ludlow on Rt # 103, Matt lost his wedding ring in the falls.  Big time Bummer....for sure!  Matt was not shaken, he asked a nearby swimmer if he could borrow snorkel goggles...and wow!....Matt found the ring!  What a story!!  What are the odds of finding that ring?

Several weeks ago Diana and Tom asked us to host their private elopement in our parlor.  It was a fantastic time for all of us!  They had the the big Princess Victoria room and enjoyed local restaurants and sights while in Chester Vermont.

and the list could go on and on.......

Congratulations Diana & Tom!..........and the last photo below shows the famous ring....after it was plucked from the depths of Buttermilk falls.

Dan & Penny Cote
Owners of Inn Victoria, a Bed and Breakfast near Okemo Vermont

Intimate Weddings at Inn Victoria

We are receiving several requests to host weddings and family gatherings of an intimate nature; hosting up to 20 guests.  Group gatherings of this size for family events and Intimate weddings are growing in popularity these days, perhaps due to the economy or simply because people want to be more realistic.  I've been reading about this growing trend and from what I can find, Inn Victoria fits the Intimate Wedding niche perfectly!   Why?

We are in Southern Central Vermont, easily accessed within a few hours from major East coast cities from the South and Montreal & Quebec to the North.

We are knowledgeable and experienced at hosting these events

We have a servants heart....ensuring our guests of high quality service

Inn Victoria Chester Vermont is an amazing Victorian suited for Intimate weddings of 20 people

We are able to support inn chef food or catered chef food

And the list goes on......

We have partnered with Cindy Beaulieu Photography to provide high quality photos & a fun experience at an affordable price.  Below are two links to her photo library; one shows some of her work and the other shows some of the locations near Inn Victoria where pictures may be appealing.

enjoy!............look for more on Intimate weddings and Cindy Beaulieu Photography later..!!



http://gallery.me.com/cindybeaulieu#100098



http://gallery.me.com/cindybeaulieu#100043

Vermont Intimate Weddings & Gatherings

Penny and I just enjoyed a wonderful evening and morning with a couple in search of just the right place to host their wedding.  What brought them to us?....Vermont is the perfect natural wonder for vacationers and anyone who enjoys the out of doors, and of course, Inn Victoria Chester Vermont's Intimate Wedding packages.  Here is what we shared with them; please let us know what you think or how we can enhance this list!

Intimate Weddings

Inn Victoria is all about Romance.  Make your special time together an Exceptional Experience.  Simple or elegant, we will transform this beautiful, 150 year old Victorian into your personal palace.

1. KIS Package (Keep it Simple)

      Two nights in a deluxe room of your choice

      We will make arrangements with a lical JP (JP fee not included)

      Assistance with license application

      Flowers and chocolates in your room

      Wedding music

      Ceremony in the Victorian parlor decorated with fresh flowers

      Wedding cake and sparkling beverage toast (for two)

      Dinner for two at local restaurant or by Inn Victoria

      Elegant breakfast each morning

      Afternoon tea

                              Nov - June   $800

                              July - Oct  $1000     (JP & photos not included)

2.  I did it MY Way

     All of KIS

     Invite friends at the seasonal room rate

     Do photos on site and off (call for photo packages at $200, $300, & $500

     Dinner for all by Inn Victoria or catered by local Chef

     Tent on the lawn

3.  Elegant Package

     Includes the entire inn property with on site chef and any special 

     arrangements you desire.  This is a unique, "fully catered service 

     to your specifications".  Telephone for details.  May only be 

     booked by phone or in person.

So, tell us what you think?.....we have been working with Wedding USA to understand more about Intimate weddings, you can view their web site at   http://www.weddingusa.com/wedding_services/Vermont/Lodging/

      

A wedding at Inn Victoria Chester Vermont

In my last Blog I bragged about a wedding at the Inn Victoria in Chester Vermont....yes, our Inn!  But now that the pictures are ready to share with the world....I am really going to Brag...BIG TIME!

Look at these photos!   Cindy Beaulieu of Gorham, Maine did the photography at this wedding and I must say...BRAVO Cindy!  Nicely done!

Kirsten and Joe Mancini, newlyweds are now on their 9 day road trip to San Diego, CA for Joe's assignment with the US Navy as an officer.  On the way, their plans are to visit many sites, to include the Four Corners, Durango, and The Grand Canyon in Arizona.  We wish them the BEST!

Enjoy the Pic's.......We had so much fun with this, I think we'll rename the Inn as:   Vermont Weddings, or how about:  Weddings in Chester Vermont?  Or better yet:   Wedding packages in Vermont?

Ok, ok...I'll stick with Inn Victoria!  :)

Keep smiling