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Lauren Sent on 09/05/2022Wonderful experience with Hildene!
The views and appearance alone sold us on on this venue, but the easy to work with staff and attention to detail left us with no regrets! All of our guests are still talking about how beautiful the venue was and how nice and accommodating all the staff were. We did not have a wedding planner, and we did not need one at all thanks to Carmine, Sheila and Theresa. They were all so helpful throughout the entire planning process and helped me with any questions or troubleshooting along the way. We couldn't be happier we chose Hildene due to the killer Vermont views, excellent service, professionalism and kindness throughout the entire process! We had the best wedding we could have imagined, can't recommend Hildene enough! -
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Megan Sent on 06/17/2026Thank you, Hildene Team!
We got married at Hildene in June 2026.
Theresa and her team made our wedding an exceptional day! We had so much fun and everything was executed flawlessly.
Our guests have reached out to compliment us on having “the best wedding ever” and the Hildene team made that possible. Specifically, there was heavy emphasis on how organized everything was and the great level of service they provided to our guests’ experience.
Theresa, took amazing care of us throughout this entire planning process and it made us so comfortable and relaxed on our day because we knew she was on top of it.
So many of our guests went to check out the museum, Pullman car, and farm over the weekend and they all came back raving about how beautiful, fun, and informative everything is!
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Patrick Sent on 06/18/2025An Unforgettable Experience
Carmine and the entire Hildene team were a well oiled machine. The food, the drinks, the music, the view, all were superb. All of our needs were met the second they arose. Truly an unforgettable experience. I would recommend this venue to anyone looking for their dream wedding.
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Matt Sent on 04/19/2025Outstanding Venue with a great team!
Our experience at The Hildene was absolutely perfect—it’s truly an incredible place for a wedding. This classic venue is a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Vermont, offering stunning mountain views and beautifully manicured gardens that create a breathtaking backdrop for your special day. The staff, led by the amazing Carmine, went above and beyond on everything—from the early stages of planning all the way through to the big day. Their support, attention to detail, and genuine care made the entire process seamless. The Hildene blends timeless elegance with serene charm, making it an unforgettable setting to say “I do.” -
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Robin Sent on 01/09/2025Elegant venue in the majestic mountains of VT
Our daughter and son in law were married at Hildene in September 2024. We planned the wedding over a 2 1/2 year period throughout which we were consistently contacting Carmine the Private Functions Director with the most detailed questions as we went through our planning process. The level of responsiveness and professional guidance that we received was superb and I cannot emphasize how crucial this was to easing much of the stress that goes along with wedding planning.
We received so many compliments from family and friends with most stating that they have never seen such a beautiful wedding venue. From the ceremony overlooking the mountains, to the cocktail hour on the gorgeous patio adjacent to the spectacular gardens to the newly constructed Lincoln Hall - everything was simply fabulous! If you are looking for an elegant location in the beautiful mountains of Vermont, Hildene is definitely the place! -
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Mackenzie Sent on 11/22/2024BEST Wedding Venue and Coordinators
Getting married at Hildene was always a dream of mine and Carmine and Theresa made our wedding absolute perfection. They accommodated every request we had, were so flexible and communicative leading up to and on the day, and made the day more than we ever could have imagined. Not only does Hildene offer stunning views, but Carmine and Theresa offer peace of mind that every couple wants on their wedding day. Hildene is also unique in that they work with a specific florist and caterer. Not only were the florist, Lily of the Valley, and the caterer, Pangea, both amazing, but having these already selected removed two major items from our list, which was greatly appreciated. -
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Kelsey Sent on 11/12/2024Fairytale Wedding
Booking with Hildene for our wedding was the best decision we made. Not only is the venue utterly perfect and beautiful, but the team was incredible. Carmine and Theresa are the best duo you could ask for when planning your wedding. They were so kind to us and helped us through every part of the wedding planning journey. I cannot recommend Hildene more for your special day! -
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Alexa Sent on 11/08/2024Unbelievable! I could not have dreamed of a better experience for my wedding!
If I could give 100 stars I would! To start, Carmine and Theresa were exceptional. From the day I met with Carmine to leaving my wedding night, he held my hand through the whole process. He repeatedly told me that he was there to answer ANY questions, and it was so true. He helped me bring my vision to life on my wedding day and was so much fun to work with. On the day of the wedding Theresa was by my side holding the train to my dress, making sure I was drinking water, helping me with the timing of all events through the night. Truly can't put into words how amazing the team at the Hildene is.
In regards to the venue - all you have to do is take one step on the property to fall in love. My husband and I toured it in the middle of winter and loved it. We were able to see so many amazing pictures of weddings during the summer when everything is in bloom and it for sure was breathtaking during our day. The cocktail hour in the garden was such a dream - our guests were blown
Between Lily of the Valley Florist, Pangea Catering, and Carmine and Theresa, they are an extremely well oiled machine. It gave me such a good sense of confidence that they can handle every detail and I didn't need to worry.
Thank you to the entire team!!!! -
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Laura Sent on 11/02/2024
The best day of our lives!
I got married at the Hildene in July 2024, and it was truly the best day in all regards. The staff at the Hildene is beyond friendly and accommodating, all of the vendors they recommend are amazing, overall incredible service. Not to mention, the place is stunning and magical. The new Lincoln Hall was perfect for the reception. Not a thing went wrong the entire day, we would do it all over again! Thanks Carmine and Theresa! -
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Kristie Sent on 10/30/2024Every girls dream
Simply outstanding!
Words cannot express how amazing everything and everyone was.
They all truly go above and beyond to make your dreams come true,you don't even have to lift a finger -
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Ginny Sent on 08/31/2024Best of the Best!!
Our third child to get married, and as a parent and a retired wedding planner- there is truly none better than Hildene. Carmine, Theresa, Panagaea catering, Lily of the Valley florist and more- the experience and the actual event were simply the best! Our musicians were excellent as well, and of course, all the wedding party.
You will not go wrong, you will have the best event, and you will be surprised at the number of things this team goes above and beyond and you never even asked for these surprises! Thank you very much! -
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Sarah Sent on 07/27/2022Stunning Fairytale Venue
We were blown away by how on top of things Carmine and Sheila were! They made our day an absolute fairytale and the romance in the air was electric! The venue and views were stunning and our guests felt like absolute VIP’s! Cannot recommend them enough! -
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Rachel Sent on 06/28/2022Outstanding! A dream wedding!
My husband and I showed up unannounced to view the Hildene as a wedding venue. Shelia (one of the Hildene on site coordinators) had just left for the day, but one of the staff phoned her and she turned her car around and came back to give us a tour of the venue. This was the first moment my husband and I knew that the service at Hildene was going to be above and beyond.
Due to COVID my husband and I spent two years planning our day at Hildene and every time we had a question, an idea or just needed some guidance both Shelia and Carmine were there to help support and guide us to the vision of our day.
Fast forward to our wedding day EVERYTHING was taken care of. From an air conditioned bridal suite, cheese boards and drinks awaiting us, a private server for my husband and I, an onsite seamstress, golf carts to carry our guest that needed a little extra help, it all was though of and there was no request that was too much.
Can we talk about the FOOD!! Everyone raved about the food! During our tasting we were able to sample and choose all our drinks, signature cocktails, appetizers, meals, desserts, etc. We even were able to customize our meals!! Every guest I talked too was impressed with the food - "my steak, was like slicing into butter!"... "This was the best steak I have ever had in my life!" When I knew I had some picky eaters Pangea was not phased and happy to accommodate my requests. They even did our wedding cake which, you guessed it - amazing!!
The SERVICE!!! Watching the wait staff was like poetry in motion. Everyone ate at the same time, no one was waiting when meals came out. Everything was hot and delicious. Just absolutely above and beyond!
The FLOWERS!! OMG - Beautiful, amazing, words cannot describe how gorgeous they were, both in the gardens, in my bouquets, and in the tent!!
This venue is seriously a top notch experience! You will not regret for a second having your wedding at the Hildene. If I could give it 100 stars I would. I could go on and on and on about how wonderful my wedding was and it was because of the staff at Hildene. I would like to think the Lincoln Family would be proud of the loving and warm experience the staff creates in this family home every summer. -
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Carolyn Sent on 06/25/2022A venue that leaves your guests speechless with an event team that CANNOT be beat
The natural beauty of this venue was enough to leave me and my guests speechless. The Hildene somehow manages to seamlessly mix the quaint, unassuming beauty of Vermont with a Hollywood worthy, Great Gatsby garden party moment…..pictures really do not do the venue justice.
Even with such an incredible venue, what makes the Hildene a MUST for your wedding or event is the A-team behind the venue. I did not have a wedding planner, but Carmine, Sheila, and the rest of the Hildene event team made me feel like I sure did. Prior to the wedding, they helped me lay out every detail of the reception, coordinate with my vendors, and brainstorm ideas to surprise and delight my guests. Their partnership with other local vendors (Pangaea Catering, Lily of the Valley, and many more) truly pay off in the final execution.
I continue to receive messages from family and friends saying this is the best wedding, beginning to end that they have ever been to: best food, best view, best weather, etc.
My husband and I are so grateful for this unforgettable day, and cannot wait to come back and celebrate a future event with them!
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Amanda Sent on 09/27/2021
Everything you could ever want in a wedding venue
It's hard to find the words to describe our experience with Hildene. The venue itself is unmatched from the house to the gardens to the grounds, you're surrounded by history and the beauty of the Green Mountains. The team is truly unmatched. We visited and booked Hildene in February 2019 and since that day (and through a pandemic) Carmine and Sheila truly cared for us like their own family. They are so attentive, caring, helpful and knowledgeable. The vendor partners, Lily of the Valley Florist and Pangaea Catering are also run by incredibly kind and talented teams who make sure the flowers and food are perfect. Our wedding day was everything we hoped for and more thanks to the amazing team at Hildene. -
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Karin Sent on 09/18/2021Dream wedding venue
Our wedding this August at Hildene was an absolute dream. Stunning venue, Carmine and Sheila are top notch venue coordinators and the whole team at Hildene, Pangea and Lily of the Valley was fabulous. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and would whole heartedly recommend Hildene and their whole extended team to anyone looking to get married in Southern Vermont. Thank you, Carmine and Sheila!! -
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Allison Sent on 08/23/2021Best day of my life
In early March I drove up to Manchester to look for venues and came across the Hildene. Carmine met us at the property and gave us a private tour of the whole house and I was sold immediately. Might have helped he had the organ in the house play the classic wedding song you hear as you walk down the aisle but it was obsessed. As we got closer to the event carmine and his counter part sheila met with us regularly on zoom and we’re detrimental to calming our nerves as we got closer to the event. The day of the event they also had a full staff behind the scenes taking care of all the little details while sheila and carmine dealt with our venders and guests. Everything was PERFECT. I’m tearing up just thinking about the weekend and how amazing everything was. The venue is unreal and if you want a fairy tale wedding, have your wedding at the Hildene. -
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Christine Sent on 06/11/2021Amazing Venue - Magical Night
The Hildene was spectacular. Couldn't ask for a better venue. It was beautiful - Sheila, Carmine and staff were super flexible and easy going. Everything worked out really well and they do a great job working with the other vendors and managing the day!
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Jessica Sent on 09/16/2020Dream Venue
The bride here! My wedding was August 28th, 2020. I can not say enough amazing things not only about this venue but everyone involved with it. This year has been a rough one and trying to navigate how to plan a wedding and how to keep everyone safe was hard but with Carmine and Sheila (Hildene wedding coordinators) it was an amazing experience. They bent over backwards for myself and my family. There is nothing I could throw at them that they couldn't handle.
The venue: go and see it. Schedule time and ask for a tour from Carmine. I can guarantee once you step foot on the grounds there is no other place you would want to have a wedding. Especially during this pandemic it is so important to have plenty of room and have events outside, the Hildene checks all of these boxes. The gardens are meticulously kept and beyond fantastic. The tent is open on all sides and is HUGE.
The team at the Hildene has everything covered, they have vendors that they work with exclusively to make sure the quality is kept to a high standard. How many weddings do you go to that they take the food order at the table, cook it on site and have it be farm to table? The catering team (Pangea) and the florist (Lily of the Valley) are two of the most professional, easy going, and over the top amazing vendors I have ever worked with.
My wedding went off without a hitch. It was a beautiful day, we had many precautions but also had FUN. There is no place like the Hildene, I am so thankful for the team, especially Carmine and Sheila for making my dreams a reality. -
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Jim T. Sent on 10/30/2019The Hildene
My oldest daughter fell in love with the house and gardens at the Hildene. She and her husband are outdoor people who love everything about Vermont so it made sense to consider this Hildene Lincoln Family Home and its majestic splendor. I came into the relationship with measured expectations but Carmine, Sheila and the Catering staff exceeded them at every level. Can’t say enough about this beautiful Home of hospitality and can honestly say you won’t be disappointed if you agree to have Hildene to host your wedding event. -
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Matthew Sent on 10/28/2019
Absolutely Perfect Weekend
My wife and I were married the second weekend of October, and it was absolutely a perfect weekend. Aside from getting completely lucky on the weather, everything went not only as planned, but wound up being more beautiful and well done than we thought was going to happen. There wasn't a complaint or a suggestion from the 140+ guests as to Hildene - even the most jaded/wealthy were bowled over by the grounds, the house, and the reception. The tent was more beautiful than any "solid" venue I've been in, and the grounds were exactly what the day called for. Sheila and Carmine were very easy to work with, and a few "complications" with dates at the beginning of the process were ironed out quickly and with no fuss. We found them easy to work with, attentive, and on top of all of the details. They have an exclusive catering arrangement with a local restaurant, Pangaea, which had us a little concerned at first, but their cooking and service at the reception was quite frankly as perfect as one could hope for. There wasn't a detail missed! If you're looking for a Vermont semi-outdoors wedding, this is a top-tier, A+ choice. -
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Maggie Sent on 10/22/2019The most beautiful venue with the best team
I can't say enough nice things about the Hildene and their amazing team! Carmine and Sheila were so helpful to us throughout the wedding planning process - from answering questions on event insurance to helping us pick our food and drinks for the reception. They are experts at executing weddings and as a result our entire day went so smoothly. The home itself is beautiful and the gardens are impeccably kept - you couldn't ask for a better view for a ceremony/cocktail hour. All the vendors Carmine and Sheila recommended were professional and a joy to work with too. The Hildene is already a special spot for my husband's family since his cousin got married there and his grandparents celebrated their 50th anniversary there but Carmine/Sheila and their team made it even more special for us! -
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Mark Sent on 10/17/2019Amazing Service...Even to visiting vendors!!!
Exceptional Hospitality!!!!
While the grounds and view of the foliage in the mountains is absolutely spectacular, the real gem about Hildene Estate is the Top Notch hospitality that I experienced there.
As a wedding vendor, we know that the we are not the main focus of the day and have come to expect all of the attention, care and even smiles to be reserved for our newlyweds and their guests when working with wedding venues and day-of coordinators. This was not the case when I showed up at Hildene Estate. From the parking attendant who smiled and told me where I could load-in the band's equipment to having a warm green room for the band to relax in during break times, every single need that we had was met with grace and we are so happy to have had such an amazing experience.
While I can't remember everyone's name there that assisted us and this day so memorable for us, be on the lookout for Carmine, Nick, Julie, Parker and Bess....and if for some reason they're not around I am certain that you will be in the best of hands with whoever you will work with there!!!
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Ian O. Sent on 10/03/2019Incredible Venue backed by an amazing team
Can't say enough about the Hildene as a venue but also Sheila and Carmine as a team to help us prepare and guide us through our wedding day. The views during our ceremony and cocktail hour were why we picked the Hildene as our dream venue, and it was such a great experience to share with our friends and family (all of which are from out of town). Beyond that, however, Sheila and Carmine made sure that our big day went off without a hitch and addressed any needs we brought to their attention. They are a joy to work with and we couldn't recommend them enough! -
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Allie Sent on 07/24/2019WITHOUT A DOUBT, the best wedding decision we made was Hildene!
Where to begin- I worked for Hildene as a member of their waitstaff in college. Years later, I came back to the venue with my fiance and our families. From the moment we drove up the driveway, Hildene was the answer to all of our hopes and dreams. The largest reason Hildene was an easy decision for us was the level of confidence I had in the venues execution and to me, that is the most important factor. I remembered the detail and professionalism that went into every wedding I had worked so many years ago and it stuck with me all this time. Today, Carmine greets all his guests with a genuine smile and warm welcome each and every time. Truthfully, we began greeting Carmine with hugs every visit and my Mother and Grandmother still talk about everything he did to be of assistance in all capacities. Carmine went ABOVE and BEYOND to meet every need we requested from escorting my Grandmother in a wheelchair throughout our rehearsal walk through and the big day itself, answering all texts and emails promptly and with the utmost level of customer service. As a previous server for years, there is no comparable quality to top notch customer service across the board. Every single question or situation we asked of his team was well thought out and organized and even provided us with opportunities to improve our wedding in ways we had not considered. Carmine and his assistant, Shiela attended all floral meetings, was cc'd on all vendor requests and this provided our families with the confidence Hildene truly was no rookie, quite truthfully the opposite; they are wedding experts. Their suggestions and guidance from everything from cocktail table layouts, the flow of our ceremony, floral arrangements, escorting guests to dinner, managing our timeline and working with our photographer and videographer was seamless start to finish. There are not enough words of praise or gratitude we can express for Carmine and his team at Hildene. Our wedding was the most breathtaking sight myself and ALL of our guests had ever seen. We still cannot stop receiving reviews from our guests that span coast to coast about everything from the tent, to the level of service, the views, the gardens and the fluidity of our special day. The best decision we ever made was visiting Hildene years later and deciding that was the spot we must have our wedding. Do yourself a favor- meet Carmine and take in the venue for yourself. I promise you will not regret it. Thank you for everything Carmine and Hildene, we love you!! -
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Rebecca Sent on 07/16/2019fairy tale wedding
My husband and I got married at the Hildene in July and it was a a literal dream. It was more then we could have ever imagined. Everyone told us the venue was the best they had ever been too - the green mountains in the background, breathtaking gardens, tent, setting, everything was perfect. The setting really speaks for itself and you need little decorations for ceremony and tent. We met the Hildene's wedding coordinator Carmine in December - 18 months before we got married at the Hildene and we immediately knew that was where we were going to get married. Not only was the venue amazing in December (so we knew it would be even better in the summer) but Carmine was so helpful from the beginning, recommending vendors, providing advice on decorations he liked, suggesting timelines etc. and the day before the wedding he met us to take the decorations we had brought and set them up exactly how we imagined - even the morning of he met us to take some extra decorations to the tent for us. The Hildene and their team were perfect - you will have zero regrets choosing the Hildene as your wedding venue. -
Christina Sent on 10/07/2018We could not have found a more beautiful and perfect venue! We just had our wedding at Hildene on September 28th, 2018 and it was truly magical. The garden, surrounding views and of course the history of Hildene makes this venue one of a kind. The staff were friendly & professional. Carmine, our wedding director, went above and beyond to help make this day the best possible. Throughout the whole wedding planning process, he was incredibly responsive, helpful & professional in every way and it was such a joy working with him! - Nina & AJ
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Chris Sent on 10/04/2018Hildene - The Family Lincoln Family Home is an amazing historical venue with the best view of the Green Mountains. In addition, the staff at Hildene is very accommodating, creative and detailed. Our wedding was beautiful and seamless.
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Casey Sent on 09/11/2018Our wedding at Hildene was magical. From beginning to end, we felt supported by the event staff. We initially worked with Nicole and about a month before the wedding date were introduces to Sheila and Carmine, two of the most hard working, accommodating people I have ever met. They offered so much reassurance and guidance and pulled off what was a flawless wedding day. The Hildene grounds are breathtaking and a remarkable place to bring guests to showcase the breathtaking beauty of Southern VT. Throughout the day we had guests approaching us in awe saying over and over “this is the most beautiful place I’ve ever been”. Still 2 weeks later, we are getting feedback that “that was the most beautiful wedding we have ever been to”. Hildene as a location was exquisite, but moreover, Sheila, Carmine and their staff were a dream team that made the day so positive, easy, and special. I cannot give them enough stars.
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Cynthia Sent on 12/05/2017Nicole Brock was the wedding coordinator for my daughter’s wedding at the Hildene in late August. The event was perfect, absolutely flawless. The service, the food, the timing of events were all superbly executed. Both families as well as the guests are still raving about the event. Nicole was a joy to work with and has the perfect blend of friendliness and professionalism. The bride, groom, and both sets of parents all live in Florida and had NEVER been to the venue, so basically everything was done by Nicole via phone and texts. She really is a wonderful event planner and I highly recommend her!
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Jennifer Sent on 08/05/2022
Most beautiful venue with the best team!
We knew we wanted to get married at an estate venue in New England, and wanted to find an area that would be convenient for guests to find accommodation and things to do. Manchester is a beautiful, quintessential New England town, but Hildene was the best possible venue we could have chosen. Carmine and his team were responsive, helpful, accommodating, and empathetic throughout the experience. They were even able to organize a guided tour of the Hildene grounds for guests with family the morning of our wedding. They made us feel very supported throughout the planning process, and have plenty of staff onsite for the day of the wedding to make sure things would run smoothly. The promontory view is breathtaking and the property is so well maintained. Can't recommend them enough! -
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Dara Sent on 10/30/2019
The team at Hildene helped us create a MAGICAL wedding experience in one of the most romantic, historic and beautiful location!
This venue is classy and the real deal! our TWO wedding co-ordinaries were there through every step and were there night of as well! The food was gourmet, and the flowers were stunning! We were so pleased with the attention to detail, respect and level of service from the wedding co-ordinates Sheila and Carmine, and the professionalism of Nick and Nick from Pangea, the caterers and Peggys crew, the florist, they were ALL so talented and experienced and worked hard to please us which was so important having planned a wedding where the bride and groom live in Atlanta, and parents in Fairfield, CT and Grooms parents in Mass! Even the serving staff was exceptional, multiple guests commented on their service! One escorted my 85 year old parents to shuttle and then tracked me down to let me know they made it! The romantic garden ceremony photos blew us away! It was such a great weekend experience for our guests to peruse the Hildene and take advantage of hiking and shopping in Manchester and then to be treated to the most elegant wedding nestled in the beauty of Hildenes mountains and valleys was simply stunning! I highly recommend this unique and wonder-filled place! -
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Lori Sent on 10/08/2008Our summer wedding spot was beautiful. We were married at the promontory, overlooking the Manchester Valley. We walked up to the house for cocktail hour and then on to the reception under the stars. Sheila, the wedding coordinator, was a dream. She covered all the details in the process as we went along.
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