The Equinox Golf Resort & Spa

As this was going to be a destination wedding for the majority of our guests, we wanted to make it as simple as possible by having all of our events at one location. The Equinox was the perfect venue to make this happen. We held our rehearsal dinner at the pond pavilion, welcome party on the rockwell patio, ceremony on the 1811 lawn, reception under the meadow house tent, after party in the rockwell ballroom, and brunch in the colonnade. The pond pavilion is a MUST — the view and sunset lighting made me feel like I was in a movie. For my welcome party, Ella (Equinox planner) provided us with fire pits to keep my guests warm as the sun set and a chill came through—they were also allowed to sit inside to warm up, where all of our food was stationed (my guests raved about this food). The 1811 lawn and tent gave our wedding the fairy tale touch we had imagined — I absolutely loved staying at the Meadow House with my bridesmaids, as it provided super easy access to the bathroom and to my closet mid-wedding. It's also quite expansive and charming.
What else can I say...the bartenders that worked our wedding weekend were so much fun— it genuinely looked like they were enjoying themselves the whole time!! The Equinox hosted an axe-throwing event on the day of my wedding for its guests, which was a bonus for my guests who partook (and not on my dime!). My golfer, spa-lover, and hiker guests had a blast during their down-time, and everyone got to experience the small-town sparkle of Manchester.
Ella is such a lovely person inside and out — she always made me feel special, and responded to all of my (many) emails almost immediately, every time. She also allowed my planner, Tara Pollio, take the reins as needed, and worked closely with her which was a relief (as I had quite a big wedding, and needed all the collaborators I could get).
While the weekend was not a cheap one, I wouldn't change a thing. My guests are still raving about the venue, as it ended up being a little vacation for them in addition to a celebration.

We truly cannot say enough incredible things about the Equinox Resort and the entire experience they created for our wedding weekend. From start to finish, it was nothing short of spectacular.

We hosted multiple events across several days, and every single one flowed seamlessly. The staff was beyond friendly, attentive, and accommodating. Our guests are still raving about the service, the food, and the overall atmosphere. The ambiance of the property is simply magical. Every corner of the resort felt like a postcard and gave us the most stunning photo opportunities we could have dreamed of.

A very special and heartfelt thank you to our venue coordinator, Ella (and Diane), who went so far above and beyond for us. Ella sat on countless Zoom calls walking through timelines, layouts, weather plans, and every tiny detail imaginable. She brought such positive, fun energy to the entire process and truly felt like part of our team, it felt like I was planning everything with my best friend. Her shared love of Vermont, skiing, and weddings made planning feel personal and joyful rather than transactional, truly!

One of the most meaningful touches was how thoughtfully she helped incorporate our dog, Ace, into the weekend. She made sure he was taken care of so he could be part of it all, and that meant more to us than we can ever put into words. It is those small, intentional details that made the entire weekend feel so special and so “us.”

Beyond the resort itself, the town of Manchester completely charmed our guests. From cozy restaurants to scenic views, everyone commented on how much there was to explore and how magical the setting felt.

The entire weekend truly went off without a hitch. It was, without question, the best weekend of our lives. Looking back, we are absolutely certain we could not have had our wedding anywhere else. The Equinox was the perfect place to celebrate, and we are forever grateful!

We got married at the Pond Pavilion at the Equinox last September, and we are still dreaming about that day. The whole experience from planning with Ella, seeing the venue a year in advanced, being surrounded by the green mountains the whole time, was perfect. Growing up in southern Vermont, the Equinox is known as a quintessential Vermont location, and getting married there was always my dream.
Thank you to everyone for making that come true and making me feel like a queen the whole time.

Our wedding at The Equinox was absolutely incredible. The venue itself is stunning—beautifully kept, welcoming, and the perfect backdrop for such an important day. But what truly made the experience exceptional was our coordinator, Ella.
From the beginning, Ella was organized, responsive, and genuinely invested in making our day unforgettable. She handled every detail with professionalism and warmth, always staying a step ahead and putting us completely at ease.
The reception was everything we hoped for and more. The space looked gorgeous, the transitions were seamless, and we were able to fully enjoy the night knowing everything was perfectly under control.
If you’re considering The Equinox for your wedding, we cannot recommend it enough. And if you have the chance to work with Ella, you will be in the best hands possible. She truly went above and beyond to make our day extraordinary.
Highly recommended! 💛

We hosted our daughter’s wedding at The Equinox this past weekend, and everything was truly perfect. From start to finish, the entire team exceeded every expectation—especially our wedding coordinator, Ella, who was absolutely amazing. She managed every detail with professionalism and care, responding promptly to every single email and phone call. She connected us with wonderful local vendors, offered thoughtful recommendations for food and bar services, and guided us through each step of the planning process.

On the day of the wedding, Ella and her staff were exceptional. Every small detail—from timing to décor to transitions—was flawlessly handled. Their presence throughout the day ensured everything moved smoothly, allowing us to simply enjoy the celebration without stress.

Our family spent the weekend at the resort, which made the experience even more special. The rooms were beautiful, the staff was warm and responsive, and the thoughtful touches—like complimentary wine throughout the day, and hot cider and apple cider donuts just minutes before the ceremony—made the weekend unforgettable.

I wholeheartedly recommend The Equinox for a wedding or special event. It was an extraordinary experience for our family, and we are so grateful for the care and hospitality we received.

Ella and her team at The Equinox are truly the best and made our wedding weekend a dream come true! From the very first time we toured the venue, we knew it was the right place for us to get married. Working with Ella to plan our wedding for October 2025 was so much fun! She has so many great ideas and is super personable - making the whole process so enjoyable. We felt such peace the weekend of our wedding knowing that Ella was handling everything seamlessly behind the scenes. All of our guests had such a blast and everyone working at The Equinox made them all feel at home. Ella is the BEST! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Working with Beth at the equinox was amazing! She and her team approach their job with such care and attentiveness that it allows you to relax knowing you're in good hands. Our day/weekend was better and more beautiful than we ever imagined and we were able to completely unplug. Our guests loved staying at the equinox, enjoying Manchester, and it was overall a beautiful wedding destination.

Getting married at the Equinox was an absolute dream come true, and our wedding weekend could not have gone nearly as well without the constant support of Beth and the Equinox team! Beth went absolutely above and beyond from the day we met her, and did everything with a smile on her face. Working with her felt so comfortable and like working with a friend. She answered all of our questions, and was so on top of everything that we knew we had nothing to stress over. When we had to pivot our ceremony and cocktail hour site due to weather, she made sure we had every possible option, solution, and support available to ensure we still had the wedding of our dreams. The weekend could not have happened as easily or as perfectly as it did without Beth and the rest of the Equinox team. She kept us laughing and calm from day one through the end and we cannot thank her enough. Truly the greatest wedding we could have ever imagined!!!!

Ella was absolutely fabulous and an asset to both our year and a half wedding planning process and the wedding day itself. We planned the entire wedding from Texas so it was reassuring to know things would run smoothly even if we were not able to be there in person for the majority of our planning process. Ella did not skip a beat. She answered every email promptly and I loved how organized she was. She is kind, hardworking and helped our visions come to fruition. We can't think her and the Equinox team enough!! We had the most magical week and it felt like a fairytale.

We got married at the Equinox Resort’s Pond Pavilion on 6/7. We are still in shock that we had our wedding at such a beautiful location! We found this venue on a weekend trip to Manchester (a location we visit frequently) after choosing a random hiking trail to go on with family. The hiking tail crossed paths with the pond, and as soon as we saw it we felt like we were in a movie scene!! A few years later when we were able to secure the venue for our wedding, we could not contain our excitement!

We worked with Ella throughout the planning process and day of, and she & her team helped us to coordinate every detail you can think of! She made sure all of our external vendors were taken care of, many of which were family/friends and new to working with the Equinox.

Ella and her staff made the day run so smoothly!! It felt like she did literally everything for us on the wedding day! Last minute collection of decor for the venue, making sure we drank enough water and ate food, organizing shuttle pickups for our guests, adjusting my dress and veil when needed, making sure the reception details were set, so many more things that we didn’t even notice! We also had rain in the morning of our wedding day, but she quickly changed everything over once the rains stopped so that we have our ceremony outside! She also gave us a small parting gift and note the next day.

We are so grateful for her help and expertise. She’s so talented at what she does!!

The bartenders, chef, servers, shuttle drivers, all other support staff were amazing! The food was so delicious, our guests are still talking about it. The drinks were top notch!

I would highly recommend having your wedding at the Equinox. It was magical. We want to relive the day over and over again!!