Inside Vermont’s Collaborative Wedding Planning Community

Couples often ask, “Why should I hire a planner for my Vermont destination wedding?” The answer begins with the place itself. Vermont invites people to slow down, savor the moment, and celebrate with intention. The wedding planners who work here embrace those same values. We don’t just plan weddings—we shape experiences rooted in care, creativity, and genuine connection.

Vermont planners work together in a way that surprises couples from larger markets. Instead of competing, we collaborate. We share weather updates before storm systems hit the mountains. We trade information about road closures, delivery timing, and transportation logistics. When one planner discovers a smarter way to run a tent layout or manage shuttles, the entire community learns from it. Couples feel the results immediately: smoother timelines, safer events, and celebrations that flow effortlessly.

This collaboration also fuels our creativity. We talk through design ideas, compare notes on emerging trends, and swap inspiration that helps each of us refine our craft. When a couple hires any Vermont planner, they gain access to the collective knowledge of an entire community—people who genuinely want to help each other create better weddings. That large knowledge pool elevates every aspect of a destination event, from conceptual design to guest experience.

We also support each other’s businesses. When a planner books out, they refer couples to someone whose style or approach better fits the couple’s needs. That openness ensures couples always land with the right planner—not just the available one. It strengthens trust across the industry and shows couples that planners here value fit, integrity, and long-term relationships.

Our collaboration extends to the vendors who power Vermont weddings. Planners set the tone for smooth communication, efficient timelines, and respectful teamwork. When we work together behind the scenes, florists, caterers, musicians, and rental teams can focus on what they do best. Couples enjoy a more polished event because every vendor receives clear direction and strong support from their planning team.

So, why should you hire a planner for your Vermont destination wedding? Because planners here don’t work alone. We work as a community.
We share knowledge that protects your investment.
We coordinate logistics that keep your guests comfortable.
We elevate design that makes your weekend unforgettable.
We create a “Vermont wedding experience” that feels thoughtful, intentional, and beautifully executed.

When you hire a Vermont planner, you don’t just gain one expert—you gain the strength, creativity, and collaboration of an entire region dedicated to your celebration.

Here are our favorite Vermont Wedding Planners

1. Assorted Artistries — As a full-service planning and design studio, Assorted Artistries blends artistic vision with strategic planning to create immersive, guest-forward wedding experiences. Our vast inventory of bespoke rentals allows couples to personalize every detail—from lounges to tabletop to custom installations—without needing multiple vendors. We handle the full design process in-house, which keeps timelines efficient and design cohesive. Couples work with a team that treats their wedding like a work of art, not just an event.
2. Jaclyn Watson Events — Known for luxury, deeply intentional celebrations, Jaclyn Watson Events crafts weddings rooted in personal storytelling and elevated design. Their team is highly connected with high-end creatives across New England, giving couples access to top-tier talent. Weddings are planned with meticulous detail and a strong focus on emotional resonance. Their signature is refined beauty paired with seamless execution.
3. Lindsey Leichthammer Events — Lindsey offers boutique-level planning and design with a hands-on, personalized approach. Her weddings are known for being fresh, stylish, and thoughtful, while still deeply rooted in the couple’s priorities. She’s excellent with budgets, vendor guidance, and timeline management. Couples who want a planner who is detail-focused but flexible tend to love working with her.
4. Harlow & Dahlia Events — Harlow & Dahlia is best known for tented weddings and private-estate events that require both creativity and logistical skill. Their planners are strong designers who bring mood boards, color palettes, and styling concepts to life with precision. They guide couples through vendors, budgets, and timelines with a calm, confident presence. The result is visually rich, thoughtfully produced weddings that feel both polished and personal.
5. Julie Olsen Events — Julie Olsen specializes in elevated, romantic weddings with a strong emphasis on detail and guest experience. Her style is soft, elegant, and timeless—perfect for couples who want something refined yet welcoming. Julie’s planning process is collaborative and transparent, giving couples confidence at every stage. She is known for her professionalism, her calm demeanor, and her ability to keep a wedding day running flawlessly.
6. Candice Grace Events — Candice Grace Events brings modern design and attentive planning to Vermont wedding weekends. Their work is clean, fresh, and design-forward, balancing creative inspiration with strong organizational systems. They focus heavily on guest flow, ensuring that events feel intuitive and enjoyable from beginning to end. Couples appreciate their high-energy, solutions-oriented approach.