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Vermont Association of Wedding Professionals

The Vermont Association of Wedding Professionals is Vermont's only not-for-profit organization dedicated to the wedding industry. We are a community of over 150 wedding professionals, including photographers, planners, caterers, florists, venues, and more, united by a commitment to excellence, ethics, and the belief that Vermont is one of the best places in the world to get married.

VAWP strives to help couples find exceptional Vermont wedding vendors and to help wedding professionals build stronger, more successful businesses. Everything we do supports those two goals.

Vermont vendors know Vermont. They know the back roads to your barn venue, the way afternoon light hits the mountains, and which local farms can supply the freshest seasonal flowers. Working with VAWP members means working with people who are invested in making your Vermont wedding exactly what you pictured.

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Why Choose a VAWP Member for Your Vermont Wedding?

Trusted Professionals. Proven Standards. Exceptional Experiences.

Choosing the right wedding professionals isn’t just about style. It’s about trust, reliability, and experience. VAWP members have earned their place through a thorough vetting process and a commitment to high standards within the industry. When you choose a VAWP member, you’re choosing professionals who are respected by their peers and dedicated to delivering an exceptional experience from start to finish.

Vetted Professionals

Carefully selected for professionalism, experience, and proven quality.

Trusted Local Experts

Experienced professionals who know Vermont venues, vendors, and weddings.

Quality Service

Committed to reliability, clear communication, and high professional standards.

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Focused on creating memorable celebrations and an outstanding experience from start to finish.

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Where Vermont's Best Wedding Professionals Connect, Grow, and Lead

The Vermont Association of Wedding Professionals is Vermont's not-for-profit organization dedicated to serving, supporting, and celebrating the state's wedding industry. VAWP provides education, networking, and advocacy for wedding professionals across Vermont.

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Connecting Vermont wedding professionals through conferences and networking events.

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Ongoing seminars, workshops, and resources that help members grow their skills and businesses.

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A trusted network built on collaboration, mutual support, and shared standards of excellence.

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Representing Vermont's wedding industry to champion the interests of our members.

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It’s that human factor that elevates VAWP

One of the most impressive things about being a member of this organization has been getting to know our professional collaborators. VAWP members come together to discover more about one another and their businesses through networking events and educational conferences. It’s during these gatherings that we truly hear one another’s stories. It’s that human factor that elevates VAWP, allowing us to see exactly who the people in our industry are.

- Nancy Jeffries-Dwyer | N-Joy Weddings and Events

Build deep connections and maintain essential industry relationships

Peak Entertainment has been a member of VAWP since day one. The biggest benefit to our members comes from showing up, networking, and interacting with colleagues in an environment where we actually have time to talk, socialize, and catch up on life and family. It helps us build deep connections and maintain essential industry relationships. VAWP is a wonderful organization and incredibly beneficial for connecting Vermont's wedding community.

- Newton Wells | Peak Entertainment

VAWP made us realize we weren't in this alone

We’re a longtime member of the Vermont Association of Wedding Professionals. After 25 years in business, we thought we had hit our stride, until the pandemic hit. VAWP made us realize we weren't in this alone. We brought venue owners together and met weekly for over 150 Zoom hours to navigate it together.

- Lisa Gaujac | The Old Lantern Barn

VAWP turned sectors full of competitors into lifelong colleagues and friends

We’ve long supported VAWP’s mission of providing world-class wedding products and services to couples in Vermont. VAWP relentlessly fought for a voice and essential aid to sustain wedding professionals throughout the pandemic. Most importantly, VAWP turned sectors full of competitors into lifelong colleagues and friends.

- Kim Donahue | The Inn at Round Barn Farm

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Planning a Vermont wedding comes with unique opportunities and considerations. Explore helpful resources covering marriage license requirements, seasonal weather, destination wedding planning, trusted local vendors, and advice from professionals who know Vermont weddings best.

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Finding the right wedding professionals can make all the difference in your planning experience. Here, you’ll discover a curated directory of Vermont’s most trusted vendors, each one carefully vetted for their professionalism, quality, and reputation. Browse with confidence knowing every listing represents an experienced professional committed to helping you plan a successful Vermont wedding.

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From VT Digger. Several VAWP members quoted or referenced. Link in bio and our story.

From VT Digger. Several VAWP members quoted or referenced. Link in bio and our story.

Still buzzing from the May mixer energy! ✨ It was incredible seeing so many of our friends come together at @the_tillerman_vt . Gathering with fellow pros reminds us why we do what we do. Whether you were meeting new members or laughing with old friends, the connection was real. A huge shoutout to @sarahpeetphotography for capturing these moments. Tag yourself if you spot your smile in these photos! 👇

Still buzzing from the May mixer energy! ✨ It was incredible seeing so many of our friends come together at @the_tillerman_vt .

Gathering with fellow pros reminds us why we do what we do. Whether you were meeting new members or laughing with old friends, the connection was real.

A huge shoutout to @sarahpeetphotography for capturing these moments.

Tag yourself if you spot your smile in these photos! 👇

Looking back at a fantastic experience at the @vermonttourism Summit! 🏔️✨ A huge thank you to @killingtonmtn for being such incredible hosts, and to Delaney Event Management for flawlessly organizing an event that brings so many of our state's professionals together. We walked away feeling incredibly inspired and reminded of the bigger picture. A major takeaway from the summit’s sessions is just how deeply intertwined the wedding industry is with Vermont’s overall economic vitality, and how our work directly supports local communities across the state. Whether we are introducing couples to intimate boutique gems or iconic mountain resorts, wedding professionals are often the first point of contact for Vermont hospitality. Speaking of collaboration, we want to give another massive shoutout to the local experts who elevated the @vawpsocial booth and made the display look so incredibly polished and professional. It truly takes a village! Huge thanks to: 📸 these images and complimentary attendee headshots by @sixpencestudios 👰 The dreamiest bridal display by @veilmonte_bridal_showroom_new 💎 Beautiful textured linens by @linenshopvt 👔 Sharp styling by @mcneilandreedy 🧺 Curated Vermont goodies from @shelburnegift 🌸 Stunning florals by @floravitavt ✉️ Elegant stationery display by @rhdesignhouse 🍽️ Delicious treats from @letspretendcatering It was a joy to connect with local business owners and Vermont agencies. Thank you to everyone who stopped by! Here’s to a thriving, collaborative season ahead. 🥂📸 #VermontTourism #VAWP #VermontWeddings #VermontBusiness #tourismsummit

Looking back at a fantastic experience at the @vermonttourism Summit! 🏔️✨ A huge thank you to @killingtonmtn for being such incredible hosts, and to Delaney Event Management for flawlessly organizing an event that brings so many of our state's professionals together.

We walked away feeling incredibly inspired and reminded of the bigger picture. A major takeaway from the summit’s sessions is just how deeply intertwined the wedding industry is with Vermont’s overall economic vitality, and how our work directly supports local communities across the state. Whether we are introducing couples to intimate boutique gems or iconic mountain resorts, wedding professionals are often the first point of contact for Vermont hospitality.

Speaking of collaboration, we want to give another massive shoutout to the local experts who elevated the @vawpsocial booth and made the display look so incredibly polished and professional. It truly takes a village!

Huge thanks to:

📸 these images and complimentary attendee headshots by @sixpencestudios
👰 The dreamiest bridal display by @veilmonte_bridal_showroom_new
💎 Beautiful textured linens by @linenshopvt
👔 Sharp styling by @mcneilandreedy
🧺 Curated Vermont goodies from @shelburnegift
🌸 Stunning florals by @floravitavt
✉️ Elegant stationery display by @rhdesignhouse
🍽️ Delicious treats from @letspretendcatering

It was a joy to connect with local business owners and Vermont agencies. Thank you to everyone who stopped by!

Here’s to a thriving, collaborative season ahead. 🥂📸

#VermontTourism #VAWP #VermontWeddings #VermontBusiness #tourismsummit

Final call, Vermont wedding pros! 📢 Registration for our May Mixer is officially closing this Monday, May 11, at 12:00 PM. If you’ve been waiting to see how your schedule looks before committing, now is the time to snag your spot. We are so looking forward to a night of genuine connection at The Tillerman. Whether you’ve been a VAWP member for years or this is your very first time attending an industry event, please know there is a seat at the table for you. No cliques, no "insider" talk—just a community of professionals ready to support one another before the season hits high gear. The Details: 🗓️ Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026 🕔 Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM 📍 Location: The Tillerman, Bristol, VT 🎟️ Tickets: $25 for members / $35 for non-members Come as you are, bring your questions, and leave with new connections. We can't wait to see you there! 🔗 Link in bio to register before Monday’s deadline! #vawpsocial #vtweddings #vermontweddingpros #communityovercompetition #bristolvt #vawpmixer #finalcall #weddingindustry

Final call, Vermont wedding pros! 📢

Registration for our May Mixer is officially closing this Monday, May 11, at 12:00 PM. If you’ve been waiting to see how your schedule looks before committing, now is the time to snag your spot.

We are so looking forward to a night of genuine connection at The Tillerman. Whether you’ve been a VAWP member for years or this is your very first time attending an industry event, please know there is a seat at the table for you. No cliques, no "insider" talk—just a community of professionals ready to support one another before the season hits high gear.

The Details:

🗓️ Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
📍 Location: The Tillerman, Bristol, VT
🎟️ Tickets: $25 for members / $35 for non-members

Come as you are, bring your questions, and leave with new connections. We can't wait to see you there!

🔗 Link in bio to register before Monday’s deadline!

#vawpsocial #vtweddings #vermontweddingpros #communityovercompetition #bristolvt #vawpmixer #finalcall #weddingindustry

Spring Mixer at @the_tillerman_vt : 🗓️ Wednesday, May 13 📍 The Tillerman, Bristol 🕔 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Walking into a room full of professionals can feel a little like the first day of school—but we promise, there’s no “cool kids’ table” here. 🤝 The VAWP community is only as strong as its members. Whether you’ve been in the Vermont wedding industry for twenty years or twenty minutes, our May 13 mixer at @the_tillerman_vt is for you. We’re keeping things relaxed and low-pressure. No forced elevator pitches, just genuine people who want to see the Vermont wedding scene thrive. First time attending? Look for a board member. We’d love to introduce you to a few people to get the conversation started. 🔗 Links in bio to join the circle and to register for the mixer. 📸: @sixpencestudios #VAWP #VermontWeddings #InclusiveCommunity #bristolvt #WeddingProNetworking

Spring Mixer at @the_tillerman_vt :

🗓️ Wednesday, May 13
📍 The Tillerman, Bristol
🕔 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Walking into a room full of professionals can feel a little like the first day of school—but we promise, there’s no “cool kids’ table” here. 🤝

The VAWP community is only as strong as its members. Whether you’ve been in the Vermont wedding industry for twenty years or twenty minutes, our May 13 mixer at @the_tillerman_vt is for you.

We’re keeping things relaxed and low-pressure. No forced elevator pitches, just genuine people who want to see the Vermont wedding scene thrive.

First time attending? Look for a board member. We’d love to introduce you to a few people to get the conversation started.

🔗 Links in bio to join the circle and to register for the mixer.

📸: @sixpencestudios

#VAWP #VermontWeddings #InclusiveCommunity #bristolvt #WeddingProNetworking

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