The following directory lists local resources which you may wish to use in planning your wedding. Inclusion of this list does not necessarily mean that Bates Mansion is making a recommendation.
Balloons and Party Supplies
* The Party Store: 254 South Main Street, Rutland, VT (802) 773-3155
* The Party Store: 178 Washington Street, Claremont, NH (603) 543-1795
Beauty Salon
* Castle Hill Spa: 2910 Rte 103, Cavendish, VT (802) 226-7419
* First Impressions: 3 Elm Street, Woodstock, VT (802) 457-2305
Ceremony
Marriages in Vermont can be performed by a member of the Clergy, a Judge, Supreme Court Justice, Assistant Judge, or Justice of the Peace residing in Vermont and recognized by the state of Vermont. A Priest, Rabbi, or Minister from another state may perform the ceremony in Vermont. In order to do so they must file for a permit from the Probate Court in Windsor County. (Call for our Clergy & J.P referral list)
Flowers
* South Hill Farm: Ludlow, VT (802) 558-3794 or (802) 228-5432
* Hawley’s Florists: 29 Center Street, Rutland (800) 841-4601
* Lynda Dandaneau (802)436-1198
Horse and Buggy
* Hi-Lo Farm: Springfield, VT (802) 886-8441
* Riverside Farm: Springfield, VT (802) 885-4939
Inns and Lodging
(Call for information)
Marriage License
*Town of Cavendish
If both the bride and groom are Vermont residents, the marriage license can be obtained in either of your hometowns. If only one of you is a Vermont resident, you may purchase the license from the town of residence. Licenses obtained in this matter can be used anywhere in the state. If neither party is a Vermont resident, you will need to obtain a license from the Town Clerk in the county on which you will be married. The Town Office in Cavendish is located on the corner of Route 131 and High Street and is open from 9 am-noon and 1 pm-4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. While Vermont Law requires only one of you to be present, the Town Clerk may request that both of you appear in person to complete, sign and date your application. You may apply for the license one day before the ceremony and your license will be valid for 60 days from the date of issue. If divorced, a copy of the final divorce decree is required; if widowed, your spouse’s death certificate must be shown. The cost for the license is $23.
Men's Formal Wear
*JPM'S Tuxedo: 124 Washington Street, Claremont, NH (603) 543-1325
*College Formals: Colonial Plaza, West Lebanon, NH (603) 298-7868
Music
Booking Agent-Bands
*Annie, Plan B Productions: Springfield, VT (802) 886-4227
e-mail: planbpro@vermontel.net
DJ’S
*Top Hat Entertainment (802) 862-2011
*Lou’s Mobile Music (800) 639-1513
Transportation
*Another Way Out (802) 446-3341
*Grace Limo (800) 328-4544
Videographer
*Video Unlimited: Rutland, VT (802) 773-0908
Votive Candles
*L&R Woodcrafts: Len Lawson 297 Old Piper Road, Baltimore, VT (802) 263-5285
Photographer
(Call for our photographer list)