Weddings and Civil Marriages

Set in Vermont’s Green Mountains, the Black Bear Inn offers a warm and stress-free experience for weddings and elopements. We specialize in ceremonies of 30 people or less; this allows us to focus our attention on you and your very special day. “Vermont Vows” Magazine describes the Black Bear Inn as “..the perfect location for the intimate wedding of your dreams”.

In warm months, ceremonies are held outdoors in our Garden Woods area, with the sounds of nature in the background. At the other times of the year, ceremonies are in front of the stone fireplace in our parlor, with a crackling fire as a backdrop.

All of our packages include a Vermont Marriage License, the wedding ceremony and Justice of the Peace services, two nights lodging, and meals for the couple. Choose a package below that fits your needs and budget, or let us help you to create a customized package. Also ask us about receptions and rehearsal dinners for groups of 30 or less.

Contact Jill, in order for her to assist you with your needs from scheduling to floral and travel arrangements. We will also assist you with Vermont’s seamless marriage license application process, which does not require birth certificates or that the couple apply in-person. We will simply send you a license application to fill out and return to our town office, and the license will be ready upon arrival. We will also schedule a local Justice of the Peace to officiate your ceremony.

Call Jill at 1-800-395-6335 or email at innkeepers@blackbearinn.travel

Wedding Packages

• Honeymoon Suite Package
• Complete Package
• Simple Package

Honeymoon Suite Package

• Two-night Lodging in our Coach House/Honeymoon Suite with full breakfasts and candle-lit dinner for two each night by Chef Brian O’Neil
• Private ceremony in our Garden Woods setting, or in our Parlor in front of a roaring fire
• Ceremony and State License Fee
• Wedding Cake & Champagne
• Passes to Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream Factory Tour, and Vermont Teddy Bear Factory Tour
• Vermont Teddy Honeymoon Bear
• Vermont Welcome Basket
• Sleigh ride or skiing included in winter, Lake Champlain Cruise or Shelburne Museum passes in summer/fall
• Coach House/Honeymoon Suite with Private Hot Tub and gas fireplace

Total Package Cost: $1043.00
(before tax and service charge; add $40/nite during foliage & holiday season)

Complete Ceremony Package for the Wedding Couple

All of the following are included in your Wedding/Civil Union Package For Two:

• Two-night Lodging in a Super Deluxe room with full breakfasts and candle-lit dinner for two each night by Chef Brian O’Neil
• Private ceremony in our Garden Woods setting, or in our Parlor in front of a roaring fire
• Ceremony and State License Fee
• Wedding Cake & Champagne
• Passes to Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream Factory Tour, and Vermont Teddy Bear Factory Tour
• Sleigh ride or skiing included in winter, Lake Champlain Cruise or Shelburne Museum passes in summer/fall
• Super Deluxe room with private Hot Tub and Vermont Firestove

Total Package Cost: $803.00
(before tax and service charge; add $40/nite during foliage & holiday season)

Simple Package

• Two-night lodging in a Standard room with full breakfasts each day
• Candlelit dinner for two one night by Chef Brian O’Neil
• Private ceremony in our Garden Woods setting, or in our Parlor in front of a roaring fire
• Ceremony and State License Fee

Total Package Cost: $501.00
(before tax and service charge; add $40/nite during foliage & holiday season)
(room upgrades are available by adding the nightly surcharge to this package price)