A Quiet Wedding in the Green Mountains: Why Small Is the New Big

Tucked into the hills of southern Vermont, COHO Inn and Motor Lodge offers something that’s getting harder to find: space to breathe, time to connect, and a setting that’s naturally beautiful without needing a filter. If you’ve been dreaming of a wedding that’s personal, peaceful, and rooted in what really matters—this might just be your place.

Here’s why small, intimate weddings in the Green Mountains are having a big moment.

1. The Guest List Is Thoughtful, Not Obligatory

A smaller celebration means you can focus on the people who truly matter—no pressure to invite distant cousins or your coworker's plus-one. When the group is just the right size, conversations feel more meaningful, memories are deeper, and the entire experience feels less like a production and more like a celebration.

2. The Setting Does the Work

No need for elaborate decorations when nature is your backdrop. At COHO, we’re surrounded by forested hills, wide open skies, and the quiet charm of Weston village. Whether you gather under a canopy of trees, inside our historic inn, or next to a glowing fire pit, the vibe is rustic, relaxed, and undeniably Vermont.

3. Your Wedding Becomes a Whole Weekend

Instead of rushing through a one-day whirlwind, intimate weddings here often stretch into long, joyful weekends. Think: welcome drinks on the lawn, morning coffee in rocking chairs, a rehearsal dinner with local wine and fresh flowers, and plenty of time to connect with each guest.

4. You Can Actually Enjoy It

Fewer moving parts. Less stress. More space to be in the moment. Our goal is to take care of the details so you can focus on each other—and not your timeline. Want a quiet walk in the woods before your ceremony? A late brunch the morning after? You’ve got time.

5. Vermont Feels Like a World Away (Without Going Far)

Just a few hours from Boston or New York, our little corner of Vermont offers that “away from it all” feeling—without plane tickets or time zone changes. Whether your guests stay in our beautifully updated motor lodge rooms or one of the charming nearby inns, they’ll feel welcomed, rested, and maybe even a little enchanted.

Planning something special for next year? COHO is now booking small weddings, elopements, and weekend retreats for 2025 and beyond. Our guest rooms will be fully renovated by spring, and our summer weekends are filling fast.

Reach out to start the conversation—we’d love to help you create something beautiful.