The Essex Resort & Spa Reviews

The Essex Resort & Spa

Essex Junction, VT

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Josette L. Sent on 08/08/2022

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10/10 Highly Recommend

I just got married at The Essex Inn and Spa on 8/6. It was an AMAZING wedding. I couldn’t have been happier with the outcome. I stayed in constant communication throughout the process with their event manager Emily. As I got closer to the wedding, I started working with the day of coordinator (Monique) who guided me every step of the way. She made sure that no detail was overlooked and made me feel confident going into my wedding day.

On Friday 8/5 we had our rehearsal and Monique did amazing dealing with our rowdy bridal party. Monique was patient and gave us enough practice rounds to make sure everyone knew what they should be doing. Monique didn’t miss any detail from how the bridal party was positioned, down to making sure all the guys had their hands the same way.

After rehearsal we had our rehearsal dinner in their backyard area. Out of all their options for rehearsal dinner packages, this turned out the best in my opinion. We had a buffet style dinner outside. They set up a bar outside just for our party. We opted to purchase drink tickets for our guests and then cash bar afterwards. The entire dinner was very relaxed and enjoyable. After dinner we could enjoy the backyard games, fire pit and goats.

On the actual wedding day.. minutes before the ceremony started, Monique came to me and let me know that rain was expected. I made the decision to move the ceremony inside. I’m glad we did, because it started down pouring minutes later. The staff at The Essex were SO quick in making the transition from outside to inside. My guests were amazed at how quick they were able to pull it off (like 5 minutes). As the bride, it was a little disappointing to not have the ceremony outside, but Monique and her staff made it a seamless transition that I didn’t feel one ounce of stress. The ceremony took place in the Atrium (where my reception was) and it was just as beautiful. They even brought in the arbor!

After the ceremony, The Essex staff had my entire reception area back to the way it was in another 5 minutes. By time I got back from family photos (which were quick btw), all of my guests were sitting and enjoying the cocktail hour.

The reception itself was flawlessly executed. I luckily picked vendors that have worked with The Essex and so the communication between everyone was on point. I also felt supported and never felt the need to watch the clock to make sure everything was happening when it should (I’m a project manager with a type A personality.. so that’s saying a lot).

For the food - we picked steak, salmon and a mushroom ravioli. We were able to taste all of the food during a private tasting months before our wedding. The chef brought in each entry separately followed by different cake options that we were able to mix and match. It was such a fun experience that my spouse and I were able to enjoy with our moms. We left the food tasting very full and excited to serve our guest the food on our wedding day.

Overall it was an amazing weekend! About 80% of our guests were from out of state, so it was nice that everyone could stay at the venue and not worry about driving after the reception.

Overall 10/10.

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Photography/Videography: Todd Stoilov - Still In Motion 10/10
DJ service: Top Hat Entertainment (Darren was our DJ - also 10/10)
Photo Booth: Top Hat Entertainment 10/10
Flowers: Flowers by Nicole (Nicole Nappi) 10/10
My Hair/Makeup (10/10): I worked through Amanda Hopcroft Hair and Makeup Artist. The actual artist who did my hair and makeup was Sarah Crowley from Finishing Touch VT.

I also worked with Amanda Hopcroft for bridal party hair/makeup. The actual artist were Jodi Anthes (independent through Amanda Hopcroft) and Rheanna Gaudette (Elan Hair Lounge)

Table cloths - The Linen Company

I just got married at The Essex Inn and Spa on 8/6. It was an AMAZING wedding. I couldn’t have been happier with the outcome. I stayed in constant communication throughout the process with their event manager Emily. As I got closer to the wedding, I started working with the day of coordinator (Monique) who guided me every step of the way. She made sure that no detail was overlooked and made me feel confident going into my wedding day.

On Friday 8/5 we had our rehearsal and Monique did amazing dealing with our rowdy bridal party. Monique was patient and gave us enough practice rounds to make sure everyone knew what they should be doing. Monique didn’t miss any detail from how the bridal party was positioned, down to making sure all the guys had their hands the same way.

After rehearsal we had our rehearsal dinner in their backyard area. Out of all their options for rehearsal dinner packages, this turned out the best in my opinion. We had a buffet style dinner outside. They set up a bar outside just for our party. We opted to purchase drink tickets for our guests and then cash bar afterwards. The entire dinner was very relaxed and enjoyable. After dinner we could enjoy the backyard games, fire pit and goats.

On the actual wedding day.. minutes before the ceremony started, Monique came to me and let me know that rain was expected. I made the decision to move the ceremony inside. I’m glad we did, because it started down pouring minutes later. The staff at The Essex were SO quick in making the transition from outside to inside. My guests were amazed at how quick they were able to pull it off (like 5 minutes). As the bride, it was a little disappointing to not have the ceremony outside, but Monique and her staff made it a seamless transition that I didn’t feel one ounce of stress. The ceremony took place in the Atrium (where my reception was) and it was just as beautiful. They even brought in the arbor!

After the ceremony, The Essex staff had my entire reception area back to the way it was in another 5 minutes. By time I got back from family photos (which were quick btw), all of my guests were sitting and enjoying the cocktail hour.

The reception itself was flawlessly executed. I luckily picked vendors that have worked with The Essex and so the communication between everyone was on point. I also felt supported and never felt the need to watch the clock to make sure everything was happening when it should (I’m a project manager with a type A personality.. so that’s saying a lot).

For the food - we picked steak, salmon and a mushroom ravioli. We were able to taste all of the food during a private tasting months before our wedding. The chef brought in each entry separately followed by different cake options that we were able to mix and match. It was such a fun experience that my spouse and I were able to enjoy with our moms. We left the food tasting very full and excited to serve our guest the food on our wedding day.

Overall it was an amazing weekend! About 80% of our guests were from out of state, so it was nice that everyone could stay at the venue and not worry about driving after the reception.

Overall 10/10.

VENDORS:

Photography/Videography: Todd Stoilov - Still In Motion 10/10
DJ service: Top Hat Entertainment (Darren was our DJ - also 10/10)
Photo Booth: Top Hat Entertainment 10/10
Flowers: Flowers by Nicole (Nicole Nappi) 10/10
My Hair/Makeup (10/10): I worked through Amanda Hopcroft Hair and Makeup Artist. The actual artist who did my hair and makeup was Sarah Crowley from Finishing Touch VT.

I also worked with Amanda Hopcroft for bridal party hair/makeup. The actual artist were Jodi Anthes (independent through Amanda Hopcroft) and Rheanna Gaudette (Elan Hair Lounge)

Table cloths - The Linen Company
Sara C. Sent on 12/15/2023

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Book your wedding here!!

Working with the Essex was wonderful start to finish. Rebekah made the process so easy and kept us on track. all of our guests kept telling us how nice the staff was, and how beautiful the resort is. Book your wedding here if you want a stress free event!

Working with the Essex was wonderful start to finish. Rebekah made the process so easy and kept us on track. all of our guests kept telling us how nice the staff was, and how beautiful the resort is. Book your wedding here if you want a stress free event!
Erica T. Sent on 10/25/2023

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Get married here!

We had the great fortune of being married at The Essex Resort and Spa. The venue had everything we could have ever wanted. Everything was on site which made planning less stressful. We could not have done it without the amazing staff at The Essex. We were lucky to start our process with Emily Ellis who showed us what The Essex has to offer and helped answer all of our questions. After we booked, each event planner at The Essex helped us make our day perfect. We were lucky enough to work directly with Rebekah Woodin who was AMAZING! Her professionalism, organization, and oversight made our day perfect and memorable. Rebekah was there to make sure everything went smoothly and it did!!! She helped us stay on track and reminded us to enjoy every second! The entire event staff were kind and professional. The food came out exactly when we wanted it and all plates were hot! We cannot recommend The Essex Resort and Spa enough!

We had the great fortune of being married at The Essex Resort and Spa. The venue had everything we could have ever wanted. Everything was on site which made planning less stressful. We could not have done it without the amazing staff at The Essex. We were lucky to start our process with Emily Ellis who showed us what The Essex has to offer and helped answer all of our questions. After we booked, each event planner at The Essex helped us make our day perfect. We were lucky enough to work directly with Rebekah Woodin who was AMAZING! Her professionalism, organization, and oversight made our day perfect and memorable. Rebekah was there to make sure everything went smoothly and it did!!! She helped us stay on track and reminded us to enjoy every second! The entire event staff were kind and professional. The food came out exactly when we wanted it and all plates were hot! We cannot recommend The Essex Resort and Spa enough!

Linnea J. Sent on 07/10/2023

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The PERFECT Garden Wedding

The Events Team at the Essex was extremely responsive and professional during our entire wedding planning process. Bekah, our day-of coordinator, was a rockstar in every way. She checked in with us throughout the planning process and gave us so much peace during the wedding day. She handled everything and made sure the day was flawless in our eyes.

Also, the food was some of the best food we've eaten at a wedding!

The Events Team at the Essex was extremely responsive and professional during our entire wedding planning process. Bekah, our day-of coordinator, was a rockstar in every way. She checked in with us throughout the planning process and gave us so much peace during the wedding day. She handled everything and made sure the day was flawless in our eyes.

Also, the food was some of the best food we've eaten at a wedding!
Benjamin N. Sent on 09/12/2022

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Fantastic venue, great team. Would highly recommend.

The Essex is a beautiful venue, and the team there was incredibly responsive and helpful every step of the way. One huge perk is the day of team that helps everything run smoothly. Would highly recommend The Essex to anyone!

The Essex is a beautiful venue, and the team there was incredibly responsive and helpful every step of the way. One huge perk is the day of team that helps everything run smoothly. Would highly recommend The Essex to anyone!
Bari R. Sent on 08/30/2023

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The essex was excellent

I don't know how to summarize my amazing wedding experience with The Essex. Everything was perfect. They were communicative, they were organized, they didn't miss a beat. When I was feeling stressed or overwhelmed, Colleen was there to help me every step. I would have my wedding there a million times again. My friends and family also had an amazing time at the venue and in the hotel. 10/10 amazing experience.

I don't know how to summarize my amazing wedding experience with The Essex. Everything was perfect. They were communicative, they were organized, they didn't miss a beat. When I was feeling stressed or overwhelmed, Colleen was there to help me every step. I would have my wedding there a million times again. My friends and family also had an amazing time at the venue and in the hotel. 10/10 amazing experience.
Aleta J. Sent on 08/22/2023

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definitely worth it

We chose the Essex Resort & Spa because of its location and value. Our venue coordinator Bekah, was an incredible bonus help in guiding our planning process and helping piece our wedding together. We had our ceremony outside on the East Lawn, a perfect outdoor garden location to get married. Our guests were raving about the other amenities, but especially how delicious the food was! Working with the Essex was simple and they were very responsive with all of our questions. Our day went incredibly smoothly thanks to Bekah's help in guiding our day along, and we would 110% recommend working with them to make other wedding dreams come true!

We chose the Essex Resort & Spa because of its location and value. Our venue coordinator Bekah, was an incredible bonus help in guiding our planning process and helping piece our wedding together. We had our ceremony outside on the East Lawn, a perfect outdoor garden location to get married. Our guests were raving about the other amenities, but especially how delicious the food was! Working with the Essex was simple and they were very responsive with all of our questions. Our day went incredibly smoothly thanks to Bekah's help in guiding our day along, and we would 110% recommend working with them to make other wedding dreams come true!
Drew H. Sent on 08/24/2023

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Excellent Venue & Excellent Food

The entire team at the Essex Resort & Spa was wonderful to work with. The place is absolutely beautiful and big enough to fit a lot of people. Plus, all the guests at our wedding raved to us about how good the appetizers and entrees were. On top of that, the people running the show over there were all perfectly lovely. Would highly recommend.

The entire team at the Essex Resort & Spa was wonderful to work with. The place is absolutely beautiful and big enough to fit a lot of people. Plus, all the guests at our wedding raved to us about how good the appetizers and entrees were. On top of that, the people running the show over there were all perfectly lovely. Would highly recommend.
Jake Sent on 06/04/2023

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Great experience

The Essex was great throughout the whole process. We worked with Colleen as our coordinator, literally she is a champ. She crushed everything and made it all so incredibly easy for us. Starting with the Grand Tasting thru the ceremony, nothing could have been smoother. The food was great, venue, bar, dance floor, etc. Would definitely recommend to anyone, especially if you get Colleen your wedding will go off perfect. I’m sure all the other coordinators are great too!

The Essex was great throughout the whole process. We worked with Colleen as our coordinator, literally she is a champ. She crushed everything and made it all so incredibly easy for us. Starting with the Grand Tasting thru the ceremony, nothing could have been smoother. The food was great, venue, bar, dance floor, etc. Would definitely recommend to anyone, especially if you get Colleen your wedding will go off perfect. I’m sure all the other coordinators are great too!
Emma B. Sent on 05/14/2023

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The Perfect Wedding Weekend at The Essex

We had our wedding at the Essex May 6th 2023 and it was the most perfect day!!! Our coordinator was Monique - who was fabulous! She stayed in constant communication with us leading up to the event, and during the weekend of. She promptly answered any questions or concerns we had. The day of went off without a hitch and we owe a lot of that to Monique's coordination! We did our rehearsal dinner and wedding at the Essex and the food at both was fantastic! For the rehearsal dinner we enjoyed the backyard BBQ menu and on our wedding day the lamb was everyone's favorite! Our wedding cake was also made by the Essex - it was gorgeous (exactly like the pictures I had shown for inspiration) and tasted amazing. We ended the night with some late night snacks which was a huge hit - the chicken sliders were bomb! On top of the food being delicious the service was also excellent. We had our ceremony outside on the green and the reception in the atrium. Both were lovely. The atrium is so beautiful that it hardly needs much for extra decor. Our rehearsal dinner was held in the ballroom (a last minute decision because the weather was slightly cold) but they still set up the lawn games and a bon-fire with smores materials for our guests. We are so happy we chose the Essex! It was the perfect place to host our wedding weekend

We had our wedding at the Essex May 6th 2023 and it was the most perfect day!!! Our coordinator was Monique - who was fabulous! She stayed in constant communication with us leading up to the event, and during the weekend of. She promptly answered any questions or concerns we had. The day of went off without a hitch and we owe a lot of that to Monique's coordination! We did our rehearsal dinner and wedding at the Essex and the food at both was fantastic! For the rehearsal dinner we enjoyed the backyard BBQ menu and on our wedding day the lamb was everyone's favorite! Our wedding cake was also made by the Essex - it was gorgeous (exactly like the pictures I had shown for inspiration) and tasted amazing. We ended the night with some late night snacks which was a huge hit - the chicken sliders were bomb! On top of the food being delicious the service was also excellent. We had our ceremony outside on the green and the reception in the atrium. Both were lovely. The atrium is so beautiful that it hardly needs much for extra decor. Our rehearsal dinner was held in the ballroom (a last minute decision because the weather was slightly cold) but they still set up the lawn games and a bon-fire with smores materials for our guests. We are so happy we chose the Essex! It was the perfect place to host our wedding weekend
Erin M. Sent on 05/12/2023

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Best night of our lives

We had our reception at The Ponds on Nov 19 2022. It was, hands down, the best night of our lives.

We hosted our Welcome Drinks party at The Essex on Friday as well as an "after party" in their tavern on Saturday, and a breakfast on Sunday.

The highlight of our Essex experience was Bekah. She was our venue coordinator and is a true rockstar. We cannot sing her praises enough! The Essex team is truly lucky to have her onboard.

The food was AMAZING!!! Better than we could have expected!! Order the beef en croute (mini beef wellingtons) for passed apps - we have guests who still talk about them!

Most of our guests stayed onsite at The Essex and it was overall extremely positive. There were a few comments made to us about the front desk staff not being up to the "luxury" advertised calibre, and we experienced this ourselves with some confusion over our welcome gift bags. We also experienced a theft from The Ponds venue. My sister's wallet as well as all the remaining favors + a few other items were stolen from the table we were told was safe to leave items for a pickup on Sunday morning. We were highly disappointed in The Essex's response and conflict resolution to this, but as we were their last wedding at The Ponds, we imagine it won't be an issue for future couples so we are not letting it impact the total star review. Overall, we would choose The Essex again.

We had our reception at The Ponds on Nov 19 2022. It was, hands down, the best night of our lives.

We hosted our Welcome Drinks party at The Essex on Friday as well as an "after party" in their tavern on Saturday, and a breakfast on Sunday.

The highlight of our Essex experience was Bekah. She was our venue coordinator and is a true rockstar. We cannot sing her praises enough! The Essex team is truly lucky to have her onboard.

The food was AMAZING!!! Better than we could have expected!! Order the beef en croute (mini beef wellingtons) for passed apps - we have guests who still talk about them!

Most of our guests stayed onsite at The Essex and it was overall extremely positive. There were a few comments made to us about the front desk staff not being up to the "luxury" advertised calibre, and we experienced this ourselves with some confusion over our welcome gift bags. We also experienced a theft from The Ponds venue. My sister's wallet as well as all the remaining favors + a few other items were stolen from the table we were told was safe to leave items for a pickup on Sunday morning. We were highly disappointed in The Essex's response and conflict resolution to this, but as we were their last wedding at The Ponds, we imagine it won't be an issue for future couples so we are not letting it impact the total star review. Overall, we would choose The Essex again.
James C. Sent on 10/28/2022

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Couldn't Recommend More!

The Essex was the perfect place for us to celebrate our wedding. The team there did an outstanding job not only helping us plan the big day, but execute it as well. I would recommend the venue, along with Colleen and her team, to anyone looking to get married in the VT area!

The Essex was the perfect place for us to celebrate our wedding. The team there did an outstanding job not only helping us plan the big day, but execute it as well. I would recommend the venue, along with Colleen and her team, to anyone looking to get married in the VT area!
Leslie M. Sent on 08/31/2022

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Perfect Wedding Weekend

We hosted a wedding weekend at The Essex. Friday night Welcome BBQ ending with s’mores, Saturday wedding reception at the Ponds and Garden Terrace Sunday brunch with bloody Mary’s and mimosas, it was all perfectly executed with the help of Bekah, our Essex event planner. The food was delicious and the various settings were beautiful! We were thrilled and can’t wait to get our professional photos back to relive every magical moment!

We hosted a wedding weekend at The Essex. Friday night Welcome BBQ ending with s’mores, Saturday wedding reception at the Ponds and Garden Terrace Sunday brunch with bloody Mary’s and mimosas, it was all perfectly executed with the help of Bekah, our Essex event planner. The food was delicious and the various settings were beautiful! We were thrilled and can’t wait to get our professional photos back to relive every magical moment!
Maddie S. Sent on 09/29/2022

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Wonderful Venue for Entire Wedding Weekend

The Essex was a wonderful place to get married. We hosted two events on the resort property, a welcome dinner in the backyard of the hotel and a brunch in the garden terrace. Both were great venues. The staff was very accommodating, and when there was rain on Friday causing the welcome dinner to be inside, they were quick to come up with alternatives, and went the extra mile by having some staff set-up a space outside for once the rain had cleared. We had our reception off site at the Ponds location, and it is an absolutely gorgeous late summer venue. The space is some distance from the hotel and you need to arrange your own transportation, but it is well worth it for the spectacular views and scenery. Our wedding coordinator, Bekah, deserves a special shout out. Prior to the weekend she was willing to meet with us whenever we needed clarification on questions, both in person and remotely. During the weekend, she stayed in constant communication and coordinated both with our vendors and us to make sure everything was perfect and running smoothly. She was essential in making it feel like our special weekend. Overall we were very happy with our experience getting married at the Essex, and we would definitely recommend.

The Essex was a wonderful place to get married. We hosted two events on the resort property, a welcome dinner in the backyard of the hotel and a brunch in the garden terrace. Both were great venues. The staff was very accommodating, and when there was rain on Friday causing the welcome dinner to be inside, they were quick to come up with alternatives, and went the extra mile by having some staff set-up a space outside for once the rain had cleared. We had our reception off site at the Ponds location, and it is an absolutely gorgeous late summer venue. The space is some distance from the hotel and you need to arrange your own transportation, but it is well worth it for the spectacular views and scenery. Our wedding coordinator, Bekah, deserves a special shout out. Prior to the weekend she was willing to meet with us whenever we needed clarification on questions, both in person and remotely. During the weekend, she stayed in constant communication and coordinated both with our vendors and us to make sure everything was perfect and running smoothly. She was essential in making it feel like our special weekend. Overall we were very happy with our experience getting married at the Essex, and we would definitely recommend.
Caroline M. Sent on 08/15/2022

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Amazing Wedding!

We just recently got married at the Ponds at Bolton Valley and it was incredible! The team at the Essex was fantastic and super helpful throughout the entire process! We loved our experience working with them and would highly recommend them to others!

We just recently got married at the Ponds at Bolton Valley and it was incredible! The team at the Essex was fantastic and super helpful throughout the entire process! We loved our experience working with them and would highly recommend them to others!

The Essex Resort & Spa's reply:

Thank you so much for the review Caroline! We are so pleased that your experience was an incredible one.
Jeffrey S. Sent on 05/23/2022

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Amazing place to get married!

I cannot say enough positive things about The Essex. The venue, hotel, and grounds are so incredibly beautiful. The staff was helpful and proactive starting from the day we put our deposit down. Bekah, our day-of coordinator was literally unbelievable, and we would not have had as great of a day without her expertise. The food was so good, and we were so happy that we chose this venue.

I cannot say enough positive things about The Essex. The venue, hotel, and grounds are so incredibly beautiful. The staff was helpful and proactive starting from the day we put our deposit down. Bekah, our day-of coordinator was literally unbelievable, and we would not have had as great of a day without her expertise. The food was so good, and we were so happy that we chose this venue.
Jennilee M. Sent on 01/14/2024

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Dream Wedding Day

I had reviewed MANY venues and nothing had the “it” factor quite like the Essex! As soon as I saw it online I knew we had to visit but was pretty sure it was the place to have our wedding. Once we visited and met the staff, we knew it was the place! The grounds are beautiful, the rooms clean and the resort breathtaking. We wanted a venue with accommodations onsite and the Essex did not disappoint. The entire staff was accommodating and friendly. Having multiple eatery options onsite and being close to downtown Burlington were key features for our guests! We loved the spa and pool to relax before our big day! Bekah was our coordinator and was so helpful while planning. On the day of, she was professional and helped make our dreams come true. She made sure we never had to stress! The food is incredible too! Our guests keep telling us after the wedding that they are planning to go back to spend more time there! Highly recommend the Essex for your wedding weekend!

I had reviewed MANY venues and nothing had the “it” factor quite like the Essex! As soon as I saw it online I knew we had to visit but was pretty sure it was the place to have our wedding. Once we visited and met the staff, we knew it was the place! The grounds are beautiful, the rooms clean and the resort breathtaking. We wanted a venue with accommodations onsite and the Essex did not disappoint. The entire staff was accommodating and friendly. Having multiple eatery options onsite and being close to downtown Burlington were key features for our guests! We loved the spa and pool to relax before our big day! Bekah was our coordinator and was so helpful while planning. On the day of, she was professional and helped make our dreams come true. She made sure we never had to stress! The food is incredible too! Our guests keep telling us after the wedding that they are planning to go back to spend more time there! Highly recommend the Essex for your wedding weekend!
Ilia G. Sent on 10/12/2020

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Fairytale Wedding

Even though we had to wear masks due to COVID-19, The Essex made everyone feel comfortable and safe. They were an absolute pleasure to work with and did everything within their power to make sure that my husband and I had the wedding we had always dreamed of. I would absolutely recommend this venue, Hannah is absolutely amazing as well!

Even though we had to wear masks due to COVID-19, The Essex made everyone feel comfortable and safe. They were an absolute pleasure to work with and did everything within their power to make sure that my husband and I had the wedding we had always dreamed of. I would absolutely recommend this venue, Hannah is absolutely amazing as well!
Diana S. Sent on 10/25/2019

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Dream-like and stress free!

Emily Ellis and Julia were amazing coordinators! The process of settling all the details was easy with them in our corner, and they really go above and beyond in every way to make sure you feel special, stress-free, and so helped with everything! They even helped me stuff welcome bags and set up the gardens for our rehearsal dinner cocktail hour since the weather was nice! The venue is beyond gorgeous. the gardens and grounds were immaculate which is saying a lot since we had our wedding later in the season after so many weddings all summer.. but you would never have known! Many guests told my husband and me that it was the most fun and beautiful wedding they have ever been to, and a lot of that is kudos to the venue for making it that way!

Emily Ellis and Julia were amazing coordinators! The process of settling all the details was easy with them in our corner, and they really go above and beyond in every way to make sure you feel special, stress-free, and so helped with everything! They even helped me stuff welcome bags and set up the gardens for our rehearsal dinner cocktail hour since the weather was nice! The venue is beyond gorgeous. the gardens and grounds were immaculate which is saying a lot since we had our wedding later in the season after so many weddings all summer.. but you would never have known! Many guests told my husband and me that it was the most fun and beautiful wedding they have ever been to, and a lot of that is kudos to the venue for making it that way!
Meg Sent on 11/02/2019

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The Essex Helped us plan our dream wedding!

We got engaged late in the season and only had a limited amount of time to plan our wedding, but the minute we saw the Essex, our decision was made and our stress went away. The atrium space is absolutely GORGEOUS, but still a blank canvas that you can show your own personality! Not to mention, it meant piece of mind in case of inclement weather for our fall wedding. Emily Ellis and her team were a dream to work with. They were always responsive and provided us with the guidance we needed to plan our dream wedding. The Essex supplies everything you can imagine from tables, chairs and linens to easels, table numbers, and a cake stand. The food was DELICIOUS (as was the cake, which was so beautiful and designed exactly as I had imagined). Everyone in the bridal party did hair and makeup onsite at the spa and they did a wonderful job. They helped us to make a schedule that wasn't rushed, and everyone looked amazing. The Essex also let us setup the day prior to the wedding and were available to assist with everything. Emily was our coordinator and day-of she made the day run SO smoothly. I didn't have to worry about a thing, and she was flexible in making adjustments as things changed. She also took amazing care of us - always offering to grab us something to eat or drink (and even suppling endless gluten free options to meet my dietary restrictions). Plus, the venue and grounds are absolutely gorgeous with many amazing spots for photo ops. Finally, it was amazing to be able to have all of our friends and family staying onsite in their very nice accommodations. We had the best day of our lives and thanks to the Essex it was stress-free and perfect. We would highly recommend this venue to anyone looking for a seamless, wonderful day!

We got engaged late in the season and only had a limited amount of time to plan our wedding, but the minute we saw the Essex, our decision was made and our stress went away. The atrium space is absolutely GORGEOUS, but still a blank canvas that you can show your own personality! Not to mention, it meant piece of mind in case of inclement weather for our fall wedding. Emily Ellis and her team were a dream to work with. They were always responsive and provided us with the guidance we needed to plan our dream wedding. The Essex supplies everything you can imagine from tables, chairs and linens to easels, table numbers, and a cake stand. The food was DELICIOUS (as was the cake, which was so beautiful and designed exactly as I had imagined). Everyone in the bridal party did hair and makeup onsite at the spa and they did a wonderful job. They helped us to make a schedule that wasn't rushed, and everyone looked amazing. The Essex also let us setup the day prior to the wedding and were available to assist with everything. Emily was our coordinator and day-of she made the day run SO smoothly. I didn't have to worry about a thing, and she was flexible in making adjustments as things changed. She also took amazing care of us - always offering to grab us something to eat or drink (and even suppling endless gluten free options to meet my dietary restrictions). Plus, the venue and grounds are absolutely gorgeous with many amazing spots for photo ops. Finally, it was amazing to be able to have all of our friends and family staying onsite in their very nice accommodations. We had the best day of our lives and thanks to the Essex it was stress-free and perfect. We would highly recommend this venue to anyone looking for a seamless, wonderful day!
Mary M. Sent on 12/02/2020

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Spectacular Wedding Weekend

I cannot say enough good things about The Essex! Our wedding in July went from 100 down to 23 people (due to the pandemic) and the staff did an incredible job accommodating the change and making the whole weekend perfect. Our coordinator Julia is an actual angel, and worked with the staff to make sure us and our guests had a great time, while remaining safe and adhering to guidelines. Every event, from the Rehearsal Dinner on Saturday, to the Wedding on Sunday, and the Farewell Brunch on Monday, was meticulously planned and went by without a hitch, thanks to the team there.

Us and our guests stayed at The Essex for the whole weekend, and the staff made sure we were taken care of the entire time. Julia and Amanda were at each event making sure things ran smoothly. Chef Dante led a super fun private cooking class for our wedding party. We rented out Junction and Chef Nicole made a world class dinner our guests are still talking about months later. And Aleksa, the hardest working waitress I’ve ever met, helped make sure our needs were always met, including helping the bridesmaids plan room service for a surprise bachelorette brunch.

If I wrote about every single incredible thing the team at The Essex did, this review would be pages long. They took away all the stress of planning a wedding during a pandemic, and I cannot thank them enough for that. Needless to say, I wholeheartedly recommend having your wedding there.

I cannot say enough good things about The Essex! Our wedding in July went from 100 down to 23 people (due to the pandemic) and the staff did an incredible job accommodating the change and making the whole weekend perfect. Our coordinator Julia is an actual angel, and worked with the staff to make sure us and our guests had a great time, while remaining safe and adhering to guidelines. Every event, from the Rehearsal Dinner on Saturday, to the Wedding on Sunday, and the Farewell Brunch on Monday, was meticulously planned and went by without a hitch, thanks to the team there.

Us and our guests stayed at The Essex for the whole weekend, and the staff made sure we were taken care of the entire time. Julia and Amanda were at each event making sure things ran smoothly. Chef Dante led a super fun private cooking class for our wedding party. We rented out Junction and Chef Nicole made a world class dinner our guests are still talking about months later. And Aleksa, the hardest working waitress I’ve ever met, helped make sure our needs were always met, including helping the bridesmaids plan room service for a surprise bachelorette brunch.

If I wrote about every single incredible thing the team at The Essex did, this review would be pages long. They took away all the stress of planning a wedding during a pandemic, and I cannot thank them enough for that. Needless to say, I wholeheartedly recommend having your wedding there.
Casey W. Sent on 03/03/2020

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A Perfect Weekend

Everything was amazing, our coordinator Julia was so friendly, responsive, flexible and fun to work with.

Sitting back looking at things there is nothing we would have hoped to have been different. This location is amazing!

Everything was amazing, our coordinator Julia was so friendly, responsive, flexible and fun to work with.

Sitting back looking at things there is nothing we would have hoped to have been different. This location is amazing!
Melinda Sent on 09/18/2019

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Had the best day

It was a great experience. They were extremely helpful in planning and with the music with my playlist.

It was a great experience. They were extremely helpful in planning and with the music with my playlist.
Caroline Sent on 07/29/2019

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Amazing place!

This review is for the Ponds at Bolton Valley. Our planners Julia Preston and Emily Ellis were the most incredible planners throughout the process and were amazing to work with. They answered every detailed question and request and threw in so many unique touches to make our day extra special (like a giant five tiered peanut butter cake for our dog)
The venue and grounds were beautiful! Loved the bridal suite at the Ponds for pre-ceremony to stay cool...
The food was incredible --our favorite was our Friday night welcome bbq with the best pulled pork, mac and cheese and potato salad!-- but everything throughout the weekend was so good.
Can't say enough good things about this place!

This review is for the Ponds at Bolton Valley. Our planners Julia Preston and Emily Ellis were the most incredible planners throughout the process and were amazing to work with. They answered every detailed question and request and threw in so many unique touches to make our day extra special (like a giant five tiered peanut butter cake for our dog)
The venue and grounds were beautiful! Loved the bridal suite at the Ponds for pre-ceremony to stay cool...
The food was incredible --our favorite was our Friday night welcome bbq with the best pulled pork, mac and cheese and potato salad!-- but everything throughout the weekend was so good.
Can't say enough good things about this place!
Mibi Sent on 07/23/2019

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Wonderful experience

The Essex was the perfect venue for us and I am so grateful to our wedding coordinator Arienne and the entire staff for making our day amazing! With The Essex providing the catering, wedding coordinator, equipment (i.e. tables, chairs, linens), much of the usual stress of planning a wedding was alleviated and everything ran so smoothly. In terms of the venue, the lawn and atrium are gorgeous spaces for the ceremony and reception, respectively. Our guests were largely from out of town and it was so convenient for all of them to be able to stay at the resort (which also provides courtesy transportation from the Burlington airport). Our wedding coordinator, Arienne, was incredibly responsive and helpful with inquiries and was organized, calm and flexible throughout the entire planning process and on the wedding day. The food and cake were so delicious and we had many guests with dietary restrictions for whom the chefs made several special plates. All of our guests were very complimentary of venue and services provided. I cannot say enough positive things about the Essex and highly recommend for a wonderful wedding experience.

The Essex was the perfect venue for us and I am so grateful to our wedding coordinator Arienne and the entire staff for making our day amazing! With The Essex providing the catering, wedding coordinator, equipment (i.e. tables, chairs, linens), much of the usual stress of planning a wedding was alleviated and everything ran so smoothly. In terms of the venue, the lawn and atrium are gorgeous spaces for the ceremony and reception, respectively. Our guests were largely from out of town and it was so convenient for all of them to be able to stay at the resort (which also provides courtesy transportation from the Burlington airport). Our wedding coordinator, Arienne, was incredibly responsive and helpful with inquiries and was organized, calm and flexible throughout the entire planning process and on the wedding day. The food and cake were so delicious and we had many guests with dietary restrictions for whom the chefs made several special plates. All of our guests were very complimentary of venue and services provided. I cannot say enough positive things about the Essex and highly recommend for a wonderful wedding experience.

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