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Reception
$6,550 starting price
Ceremony
$1,500 starting price
Reception
$6,550 starting price
Ceremony
$1,500 starting price

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Basin Harbor is a resort, and wedding venue located in Vergennes, Vermont. Known for its lakeside ceremony sites, historic buildings, beautiful gardens, and mountain views, Basin Harbor offers the picture-perfect setting for your elopement, rehearsal dinner, ceremony, reception, or farewell brunch.

Facilities and Capacity

Basin Harbor Resort offers nine indoor and outdoor wedding spaces to suit groups of all sizes, from 30 to 300 guests. Whether you’re envisioning a relaxing lakeside gathering or a lavish ballroom reception, Basin Harbor has a space to suit your needs.

Accommodations

Basin Harbor offers 74 distinctive cottages ranging in size from studio to 3 bedroom, sleeping up to eight people. Each cottage features unique decor offering the feeling of a secluded summer home, while being just steps away from dining and outdoor activities.

Services Offered

When you book your event at Basin Harbor, you’ll enjoy the services of the resort’s on-site wedding planner. The resort also handles set up and clean up ensuring a stress-free celebration with friends and family. Wifi is available on-site, and the resort is pet friendly. Basin Harbor provides barware, flatware, china, glassware, tables and linens. Complete bar services are provided by the resort.

Cuisine

Chef Bonnivier specializes in fresh, local ingredients and is known for harmonizing unique ingredients and flavors. Chef Bonnivier has worked at some of the world’s finest restaurants. In true Vermont style, the resort’s menus change with New England’s seasons to fully utilize the freshest ingredients from local farmers. Chef Bonnivier and his team offer the following catering services:

  • Buffet
  • Cake
  • Cocktail reception
  • Dessert
  • Family-style meals
  • Hors d’oeuvres
  • Plated meals
  • Servers
  • Stations
  • Tastings

History

Built in 1886, Basin Harbor has served as a New England retreat for more than 130 years. It is part of the Historic Hotels of America National Trust for Historic Preservation.

Location

Basin Harbor sits on 700 acres and is surrounded by Lake Champlain and the Adirondack Mountains. Burlington International Airport is located only 24 miles away.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$6,550

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$6,550

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$1,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$1,500

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables
Transportation

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

15

Describe your venue:

Beach
Boat/Yacht
Garden
Historic Building
Hotel
Resort
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Outside Alcohol
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables
Tents
Tent Accessories

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

May
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4.9 out of 5 rating
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Basin Harbor receives glowing reviews for its exceptional staff, picturesque location, and diverse activities for guests, praised by multiple newlyweds who appreciated the flexibility, responsiveness, and attention to detail from Anne, Lauren, and the team. From coordinating a Sikh/Indian wedding with cultural customs to navigating pandemic challenges, Basin Harbor is commended for seamlessly executing weddings and providing a special, unforgettable experience with delicious food, beautiful settings, and attentive service, making it an ideal choice for a memorable celebration.

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Basin Harbor receives glowing reviews for its exceptional staff, picturesque location, and diverse activities for guests, praised by multiple newlyweds who appreciated the flexibility, responsiveness, and attention to detail from Anne, Lauren, and the team. From coordinating a Sikh/Indian wedding with cultural customs to navigating pandemic challenges, Basin Harbor is commended for seamlessly executing weddings and providing a special, unforgettable experience with delicious food, beautiful settings, and attentive service, making it an ideal choice for a memorable celebration.

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Charlie B. Sent on 01/22/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Basin Harbor September Wedding

We had a 215 person wedding at Basin Harbor and loved it. We worked primarily with Anne and she was great, very knowledgeable, flexible, attentive, and readily available. Jason in the golf shop was very helpful and accommodative in setting up tee times for members of the wedding party. The venue itself is incredible, so many of our guests have complimented it and raves about how much fun they had. There’s really something for everyone at BH. Not to mention the iconic setting at the harbor/lake with views of the Adirondack mountains. Highly recommend.
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Nathan R. Sent on 02/16/2024
5 out of 5 rating

New England Wedding? Look no further

My wedding at Basin Harbor was more spectacular than I ever could have imagined. The location and venue certainly checked all of the boxes, but what truly sets Basin Harbor apart from other resorts is the staff (big shout out to Lauren, Anne, the lodge, kitchen, maid, service and golf course staff who were all terrific). This is a true family first resort, so what better place to start a family at then Basin Harbor?

p.s. no chance our guests could have gotten bored at all over the weekend with endless activities to do from golf, tennis, boating outdoors to bingo, reading in the lodge, and the maritime museum indoors. Many of them chose to extend their visits for several days before or after the wedding weekend.
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Simran D. Sent on 02/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The wedding of my dreams

My husband and I each made three wedding wishes when we decided to have a wedding. All six wishes and ones we hadn’t even dreamt yet came true. Most of it had to do with the venue we chose and the incredible staff we had the honor of working with and celebrating our life event at Basin Harbor.

We brought a big, bright colorful Sikh/Indian wedding with all customs, traditions, food, and music, and BH went above and beyond to accommodate all the details that mattered so much to us. We were a new client profile - they knew it and we knew it and there was nothing but joy in the learning, creating and inventing that was needed to bring this to life.

We also chose BH because we wanted a place that was woven into our history and future chapters we have yet to write. This place will forever feel like home for us, and the team will forever feel like family.

We couldn’t be happier with our experience with BH and more grateful for this shared history!!!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner

Real Weddings

Cayleigh & Erik
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Andrea & Jason
147 photos · 09/29/2017

Professional Network & Endorsements

7 Endorsements
Pogo Photo Pogo Photo Wedding Photographers

We love Basin Harbor! Their expansive property has so many varied settings that no two weddings are alike; you could have an elegant tented affair or a casual lakeside party, or anything in between. The cabins set along the lake look rustic, but are delightfully modernized and comfortable; perfect for guests and prep spaces. We especially love the front lawn by the dining room that overlooks the harbor! Soaring trees and lovely evening light makes it the perfect spot for a cocktail hour.

Duback Photography Duback Photography Wedding Photographers

The Basin Harbor Club is one of the few gems in Vermont. It's truly unique. The staff is very professional, accommodating, and personable. The BHC provides a beautiful venue that has breathtaking views, numerous activities and great amenities for guests. I have enjoyed every minute at BHC and consider it one of the premier New England wedding venues.

Jeff Weeks Photography Jeff Weeks Photography Wedding Photographers

Natural beauty, comfortable elegance, and an absolute TOP NOTCH staff make this one of my favorite wedding venues in the whole state. Its location makes it a wonderful place to shoot, with golden light streaming through the trees, and reflecting off the shimmering harbor. I love BHC, and so will you!

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