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Capitol Plaza is a hotel, conference center, and wedding venue located in Montpelier, Vermont. Since 1994, the property has hosted more than 500 elegant weddings. As an independent, family-owned hotel, Capitol Plaza is home to a staff focused on providing you with a smooth, successful event. Whether your event is for 20 people or 200 people, Capitol Plaza is here to make your wedding dreams come true.

Facilities and Capacity

Capitol Plaza offers three event spaces: The Governor’s Ballroom (which accommodates up to 250 guests), The Montpelier Room (which accommodates up to 150 guests), and The Ethan Allen Room (which accommodates up to 65 guests). If you’re interested in holding your ceremony in a vintage theatre, a maple farm, or an historic chapel, Capitol Plaza partners with several off-site ceremony venues.

Accommodations

Capitol Plaza Hotel and Conference Center is home to 60 guest rooms. Choose from Colonial inn-style rooms, traditional rooms, mini suites, or luxury suites. Capitol Plaza’s guest rooms are well-appointed, comfortable, and have everything you and your guests will need for business and leisure.

Services Offered

Whether you’re planning an intimate brunch reception or a large evening gala, Capitol Plaza has a wedding package to meet your needs. The hotel offers four distinctive packages. Open bars, cash bars, wine service, host kegs, bartenders, barware, and glassware are all provided in-house. Aisle runners, audio equipment, centerpieces, chair covers, dance floors, drapery, and furniture are also available for rental. Each wedding package includes the following:

  • Event planning
  • Set up
  • China
  • Tables
  • Chairs
  • Linens
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Clean up
  • Parking

Cuisine

Capitol Plaza is home to J. Morgan’s Steakhouse, an award-winning restaurant that specializes in steaks, seafood, and Sunday brunch. The highly-skilled culinary team even offers aged beef that’s hand-cut in house. The team will help you put together the perfect menu for your style and budget, whether it’s an elegant three-course dinner or a food-station reception. Each package includes a custom wedding cake. Capitol Plaza offers the following catering services:

  • Buffet
  • Cocktail reception
  • Dessert
  • Hors d’oeuvres
  • Plated meals
  • Servers
  • Stations

Location

Capitol Plaza is located in Montpelier, the capital of Vermont. It’s the smallest state capital in the US, but it’s home to unique attractions like the Ben & Jerry’s factory, Vermont Teddy Bear Factory, and the Grand View Winery. You’ll find abundant opportunities for skiing and hiking, too. The nearest major airport is located 39 miles away in Burlington.

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Frequently asked questions

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

No

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?

$500

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

$500

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
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?

$15

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

Bartender(s)

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Hotel
Restaurant

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

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

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations

What bar services do you provide?

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

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Furniture
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?

June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
May
November
December

Reviews of Capitol Plaza Hotel & Conference Center

Madison
Madison Sent on 12/04/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Hidden Gem Venue!

Choosing The Capitol Plaza Hotel as our venue was THE BEST decision we made. Not only is the venue beautiful, the wedding packages are so robust and customizable and the winning piece of the puzzle is Brian. With him quietly running the day of events made us so much more present in each moment!
Wendy
Wendy Sent on 10/24/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Easy wedding thanks to the Capitol Plaza

I was able to tell them what I wanted and they made it happen. It was a very easy and I actually got to enjoy my day. Absolutely recommend this. Having a wedding coordinator made this process so easy.
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Jennifer Sent on 12/19/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Everyone at Capitol Plaza was amazing! Brian made our day absolutely seamless and stress free. Every detail was taken care of for us. Robin and Anne were amazing, and made sure we had everything we needed and more. Our guests stayed at the hotel and were incredibly happy with the service.
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User2897717 Sent on 12/07/2016
5 out of 5 rating
The capital plaza was the most amazing wedding venue. We felt catered to and all our expectations were exceeded. The only thing I would recommend is have a different cake maker. The whole night went smooth and the event was flawless!! I recommend having your reception here Brian is the best!! It was so easy and I loved the time line to help keep me on task and to help me plan the wedding of my dreams!!! We did the around the world package and the food and presentation was beyond amazing. The hotel room was a huge plus and really helped us to get ready for the big day by allowing us to bring our things in before the wedding. By having the option of a complimentary hotel room I was able to get ready with no worries about anything! Definitely a must for any bride to check out!!!
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User2512608 Sent on 01/20/2016
5 out of 5 rating
My husband and I had our wedding reception at Capitol Plaza. Brian and Rylee could not have made our planning process more simple as we planned from 1000 miles away! They were both there for us whenever we had questions. Our wedding day was absolutely perfect... the food was amazing, and Rylee made sure everything went smoothly the day of. We didn't have to worry about anything, which was exactly we wanted! The price was excellent considering our cake and floral centerpieces were all included in the cost. I'd highly recommend the Capitol Plaza to anyone for any function -- the level of professionalism, experience, and helpfulness is top-notch!
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Danielle Sent on 11/09/2015
5 out of 5 rating
The whole team at the Capitol Plaza was fantastic! Our ceremony and reception could not have gone any smoother. If there were any hiccups we were unaware of them until the next day. There were no additional fees or venue costs. It was strictly based off the per person amount depending on menu choice. Brian Cain who has partial ownership in the Plaza also planned our wedding. After we left our first meeting with Brian we could not stop smiling. We knew we would have nothing to worry about and it was going to be the best experience. It truly was the best day thanks to Brian and the rest of the team at Capitol Plaza!
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User2377581 Sent on 10/20/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Made wedding planning easy! They were great.
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Marcia Sent on 09/29/2015
5 out of 5 rating
I live and work in Wisconsin, and our daughter, the bride, in Vermont. She wanted a fiery fall foliage wedding, and I wanted an all inclusive ceremony that was flexible and professional. Well, the bride got a GREEN Mountain wedding with very little fall color as the season was late this year. I got exactly what I wanted. We had some unique requests including a bagpiper for the music. They reserved a block of rooms and the accommodations were excellent. Brian met with us and guided us with a variety of options. I believe that he could have made anything happen to make this a most special occasion. I can't think of anything that could have been changed to make it better. The cake, center pieces for the tables, all linens and place settings were included. We forgot a few last minute items, and they were produced at the last minute with no folderol. What a wonderful day/event. You can't go wrong.
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Jennifer Sent on 09/24/2008
5 out of 5 rating
They did everything beautifully! Bill was great and so helpful! LOVE THEM!!
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Phil Sent on 09/10/2015
4.9 out of 5 rating
We had a fantastic experience with the Capitol Plaza for our wedding. We came down from Canada to get married in Montpelier, and were very happy with our decision to do so. Our guests loved the venue and felt very welcome at the hotel. The food was fantastic, definitely the best wedding meal that I've had to date. We skipped the chair covers (not a fan) and had lots of candles and candlesticks. We spent a bit of extra money to get some more extravagant centerpieces from Botanicas (the centerpieces included in the package), but the room looked reaaaaally good because of it. Since the room has a lot of burgundy, reds, and silver, we went with some colors that complemented them well.

Brian was very helpful throughout the wedding planning process. He made what could have been a very stressful few months of planning seem very manageable. The fact that Brian's help and advice was included with the wedding package was a huge bonus, as we would have paid a substantial amount of money to hire a separate wedding planner.

One of the best things about the Capitol Plaza is that everything is taken care of for you on the day of the wedding. We simply had to drop off our decorations in the morning, and everything was set up for us. We could relax and enjoy the day knowing that the setup and cleanup would be done. The entire event moved seamlessly, with Riley and Brian making sure things ran smoothly.

I will definitely be suggesting the Capitol Plaza to my friends so that I can go back as a guest!
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