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The Grafton Inn

Up to 150 guests
Ceremony/Reception
Outdoor/Indoor
Get Ready Rooms

Why couples loved this venue

  • Quality catering
  • Guests comfort
  • Amenities
Margaret
Sheila
Tiffany
Siu-Li
Danielle

Recommended by 100% of couples

About this venue

The Grafton Inn is a full-service wedding venue and the focal point of historic Grafton, Vermont. Known for its timeless village setting and beautiful surrounding mountains, Grafton is a top choice for couples dreaming of a naturally romantic, authentically Vermont wedding day.

Facilities and Capacity

From the classic White Church to a community garden or swimming pond, The Grafton Inn offers multiple indoor and outdoor ceremony settings for every season and aesthetic. The Phelps Barn, a carriage-house-turned-pub, is the go-to site for receptions, complete with bistro string lights, a dance floor, two bars, and a loft for a unique view of the celebrations.

  • Ceremony & Receptions
  • Can accommodate up to 150 guests

Accommodations

The Grafton Inn features 45 individually-decorated rooms in a combination of suites and guests houses, blending its historic atmosphere with modern amenities. During the wedding weekend, guests can indulge in inclusive amenities like morning coffee service, seasonal activities at the outdoor center, use of the fitness center, and daily afternoon refreshments in our main lobby.

Cuisine

Craving a wedding dinner that puts an emphasis on seasonal, farm-to-table ingredients? The Grafton Inn offers the convenience of in-house catering with options for buffet-style, stationed, or plated dinners. The talented team of chefs are happy to create a menu that compliments each couples taste, and gladly caters to dietary restrictions, providing vegan, no pork, organic, and vegetarian options. Bar service is also done in-house and can include a champagne toast, open bar, house beers and wine, signature drinks, and bartending service. Food and beverage items such as linens, barware, china, glassware and flatware are provided.

Services Offered

From the initial venue tour to the final touches on the big day, The Grafton Inn’s wedding team is there to assist couples every step of the way with planning, coordination, and beyond. In addition to weddings, the Inn’s multiple event spaces make it tailor-made for hosting rehearsal dinners, bridal showers, elopements, and engagement parties.

  • Tables
  • Chairs
  • Decor
  • Dance Floor
  • Budget analysis
  • Day-of coordination
  • Full and partial planning
  • Referrals
  • Timelines
  • To-do lists
  • Cake
  • Bridal suite
  • Set up
  • Lighting and sound
  • Clean up

Experience

  • 225 years in business

  • We speak English

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FAQ

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?

$12,000

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

$7,000

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

No

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

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

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$45

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

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Wine

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

7

Describe your venue:

Barn
Garden
Historic Building
Inn/B&B

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
Liability Insurance
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
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

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

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
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?

January
February
March
April
May
November
December

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The Grafton Inn is a picturesque, historic venue with cozy on-site lodging and a charming village backdrop. Couples praise the attentive, organized staff who handle details and last-minute changes effortlessly. The food and recommended vendors are frequently lauded, and guests describe the experience as stress-free, memorable, and worth revisiting.

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The Grafton Inn is a picturesque, historic venue with cozy on-site lodging and a charming village backdrop. Couples praise the attentive, organized staff who handle details and last-minute changes effortlessly. The food and recommended vendors are frequently lauded, and guests describe the experience as stress-free, memorable, and worth revisiting.

Weddingwire
5.0/5 236 reviews
Google
4.8/5 374 reviews
Margaret
Margaret Sent on 07/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Take over the town of Grafton for your perfect wedding weekend!

We cannot say enough wonderful things about Olivia, Roma, Angela and the entire team at the Grafton Inn. From the very beginning of the planning process to the final moments of our wedding weekend, everything was handled with such professionalism, warmth, and care.

As a pretty type A human (with equally type A friends and family!), I know I can be a lot to manage—but Olivia, Roma and Angela never once made us feel like we were too much. They were calm, kind, and incredibly organized. What really stood out was the team’s ability to strike the perfect balance: they gave us full creative control where it mattered most to us, while gently and expertly guiding us in areas that needed a professional hand. That balance created so much trust and allowed us to actually enjoy the process.

The weekend itself was seamless—every detail was executed beautifully. Our guests were blown away by the setting, the service, and how smoothly everything ran. We've received so many compliments, and we owe so much of that to the Grafton team. Being from Vermont, originally, this is a huge compliment.

Thank you for making our wedding not just stress-free, but joyful. Our dearest family and friends were able to take over a picturesque town and experience the wedding weekend of our dreams. We’re so grateful for the care you put into every step, and we can’t wait to come back to Grafton to celebrate future milestones! We truly have goosebumps writing this, we think about our wedding weekend everyday and hope other couples will see this and be fortunate enough to feel the same.

All our appreciation,
Maggie and Matt
L
Lucas Sent on 06/25/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Long Wedding Weekend!

We could not have asked for a more perfect wedding experience than what we had at the The Grafton Inn. From the moment we first visited, we fell in love with the beauty of the venue and the warmth of everyone on staff. We knew right away it was where we wanted to get married.

What truly made our experience exceptional was the incredible support, organization, and care from our event coordinators, Roma and Olivia, throughout the entire planning process and wedding weekend. They made what could have been a stressful experience feel seamless, enjoyable, and exciting.

Even when rain forced us to make the difficult last-minute decision to move our ceremony indoors, Roma and Olivia handled everything with such calmness and professionalism that the transition felt effortless. While it wasn’t what we originally envisioned, the indoor ceremony space was absolutely stunning and ended up feeling perfect for our day. Their experience and reassurance helped us stay present and enjoy every moment. We even got some amazing rain photos that we’ll treasure forever.

Roma and Olivia went above and beyond to make our wedding feel deeply personal, including accommodating meaningful touches like our unity tree ceremony. Every detail was handled with care, and we felt so supported the entire weekend.

Our wedding weekend at Grafton was truly one of the best weekends of our lives. We felt incredibly loved, celebrated, and cared for. If you’re looking for a beautiful venue with an exceptional team that genuinely cares about making your day special, we cannot recommend the Grafton Inn highly enough.
Sheila
Sheila Sent on 06/12/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Best day of our lives!

Making the decision to do our wedding at the Grafton Inn was easily one of the best decisions we could have made. Everything from the initial tour and booking to the day of was handled so perfectly by the venue, and Roma was such an absolute joy to work with throughout the whole process as our coordinator. The site was beautiful, and it was so special to have all our family and friends stay so close together for the full weekend. The staff were warm and welcoming the whole weekend, and the FOOD was also incredible! Absolutely everything exceeded our expectations and we’re looking forward to continuing to visit the Grafton Inn for years to come to remember our special day.
Tiffany
Tiffany Sent on 06/10/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The Most Perfect Day

We cannot say enough amazing things about our wonderful wedding weekend at the Grafton Inn! We stumbled upon the Grafton Inn while browsing venues online and were very impressed with their website and how quickly they responded to our email requesting more information on their packages. Once we spoke with Olivia and found out more about the venue we knew that this was the place that we wanted to get married. We had a small wedding in May and everyone at the Inn went above and beyond to make our day so special! Roma made sure that every detail was in place and that everything was seamless! Our guests had a lovely time and are still talking about how much fun they had and how great the service and food was. We are so thankful for everyone at the Inn and cannot wait to go back soon!
Siu-Li
Siu-Li Sent on 04/12/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The best not so secret elopement in New England

We knew we wanted an elopement sized wedding. It's a second marriage for both of us. Our love for New England historic inns, privacy, small towns, intimate settings, good food, fireplaces, and outdoor opportunities, led us to a small list which included the Grafton Inn. This was the only historic inn who clearly understood the elopement assignment (they have a separate web page for elopements!) and the need to be flexible. The staff is very professional, personable, connected, and have extensive experience with elopements and events of all sizes. The staff spent the perfect amount of time getting to know us, and then made all the plans and connections to ensure the event went perfectly. We didn't do a ton of interviews to hire a photographer, flowers, or our officiant because the Inn's recommendations were all spot on. We added two rooms to our elopement for our children. They stayed in the same part of the hotel but far enough away for us to all have privacy. Our wedding was a noon wedding, so we had breakfast, changed, and then took photos before the ceremony. After the toast, we changed into something more comfortable, had a sandwich at the local market and took a walk. The children left and my new husband and I spent two more glorious days at the inn. It was a reverse send off making the time from bye to unwind, near zero.

Sometimes one gives a special thanks to one or two members of the team, but in this case, I can wholeheartedly endorse ALL of the staff, vendors, and town staff who helped make our elopement perfect. We loved it so much, we made reservations to spend our one year anniversary here.
K
Kate Sent on 03/28/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Experience Wedding Magic at The Grafton Inn

Roma & Olivia at The Grafton Inn are thorough, professional, and committed to making your dreams a reality. All seasons are wedding season at the Inn, even winter! Our wedding was above expectations and a true January snowy wonderland. Guests will love the quiet tranquility and understated beauty of the town, and it will be an experience you won’t soon forget.
Danielle
Danielle Sent on 02/13/2026
5 out of 5 rating

DREAM WEDDING!!! A millions stars!!!

I honestly can't speak highly enough of this venue and all the staff that works there. Me and my husband decided to get married there in the Fall, October 4th 2025, because we wanted a beautiful little serene getaway that felt both peaceful and magical and the Grafton Inn is exactly that. I seriously can't express my gratitude enough for how amazing everything went that day, between the staff, the attention to detail, the thoughtful little details, and everything in between, it was seriously beyond perfect. My friends and family cannot stop talking about how amazing and beautiful that entire day was! Literally multiple people came up to me both during and after the wedding saying it was the best wedding they've ever been to. Every detail was thought of and executed by the amazing wedding team AKA Olvia and Roma, who took care of every detail and made sure I was extremely comfortable, cared after and happy! Another thing everyone kept noting is that it was the best wedding food anyone has ever tasted! I really can't praise this place enough, it was the best day of our lives and hands-down the best venue I could've ever possibly dreamed of. :)
J
Joanna Sent on 12/31/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Such a great wedding experience!

We had such a beautiful and magical wedding day and I don't think I have the words to express how much of a wonderful experience we had at the Grafton Inn. As soon as we visited the venue, we felt like it was meant to be. All of the spaces are beautiful, and we were lucky to be able to rent two of the houses so that we could get ready with our friends on the morning of the wedding. From the whole planning process to the actual day, we felt so supported and it honestly felt like we were planning this wedding with friends. Olivia and Roma were on top of everything, always offering the best advice and taking our needs to heart. They worked tirelessly to make sure we had the best day ever, and were helpful and kind. There is so much talent at the Grafton for events, as well as passion and joy for wedding planning. The whole team showcases an immense amount of enthusiasm for making sure that your big day is a special and joyful celebration. All of our guests came to us throughout the wedding and even months later and were blown away by the wedding experience. I wish we could relive our big day over and over again, but we were lucky to at least experience it once. The best decision we made was to get married at the Grafton Inn!
J
Julie Sent on 12/27/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Unforgettable Elopement at The Grafton Inn

The Grafton Inn was the perfect venue for our October elopement. We felt incredibly pampered and the entire experience was completely stress-free. Roma, our personal planner, went above and beyond to help us with our last-minute plans. She took care of everything, including the flowers, cake, photographer, and menu. Our accommodations were spectacular, featuring a cozy fireplace. And, the food was the absolute best we've had in Vermont! We can't wait to return and highly recommend The Grafton Inn, especially for LGBTQ+ couples.
Emily
Emily Sent on 12/14/2025
5 out of 5 rating

We ♥️ the Grafton Inn!

Getting married at the Grafton Inn was one of the best decisions we’ve ever made!! As soon as we saw the Inn and met the incredible staff, we knew we had found something very special. We wanted our guests to experience the joy of Vermont in the summer without having to travel for various events throughout the weekend, and that’s exactly what the Grafton Inn made possible. Our families and friends completely took over the town for the weekend, and the Inn staff and local businesses catered so well to everyone’s needs and made us all feel right at home!

The staff at the Grafton Inn are simply unmatched. Olivia and Roma had every single detail under control from start to finish, and their organizational skills along with their calm, strategic approach to everything tremendously reduced our stress and made the planning process so much more manageable than we thought it would be. Every single staff member that we interacted with was so friendly and knowledgeable, and we know that our weekend would not have been nearly as great without their help.

There is absolutely nothing we would change about our decision to get married at the Grafton Inn. The setting is beautiful, the food is spectacular, the staff is outstanding and their service is top notch. The general vibe at and around the Inn is so warm and welcoming, it makes you want to return as soon as you drive away – we’ve already booked our next stay and can’t wait to be back!

If you’re thinking about booking the Grafton Inn for your wedding, this is your sign to do it. You will be SO glad that you did!!!!
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The Grafton Inn offers the quintessential Vermont Inn Experience! It's location, architecture, menue, and most of all - it's superlative staff and management all combine to form the perfect venue for your get-away, stay & play Vermont wedding.

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The Grafton Inn is a favorite choice among many of my clients. It is the perfect location for a luxury destination wedding. Reflections I quite often hear from their guests are that everything about their experience from the moment of conception to the day of departure is of the utmost excellence. With five star restaurants, and stellar customer service. Many couples choose the Grafton Inn, as it offers an intimate family experience, and can accommodate their out of town guests in a unique community setting. With its on site housing tucked along the quaint streets of Grafton, everyone is close, lending itself to a charming experience for the wedding party and their families.

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The Grafton Inn frequently asked questions

The Grafton Inn includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The Grafton Inn includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at The Grafton Inn includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
The space offered by The Grafton Inn for wedding events is known for:
  • Barn
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
  • Inn/B&B
The Grafton Inn offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Grafton Inn offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Grafton Inn offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
The Grafton Inn offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
The Grafton Inn is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.

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