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YOUR GUIDE TO PLANNING YOUR STOWE VERMONT ELOPEMENT
RAE ANN PHOTO | ELOPEMENT & WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER | NEW ENGLAND & BEYOND
Here is everything you need to know on how to elope in Stowe Vermont. Stowe is a gorgeous town in all seasons. It's such a popular place to visit in Vermont if you've never been. Just outside of town you'll find Smuggler's Notch State Park with so many fun, beautiful hikes to take and the long trail swirling in between the notch.
Below are some locations you'll find around just outside of town that are 1000% the best spots to elope in Stowe. You don't have to be a super great hiker to hike on any of these mountains or trails.
LOCATIONS TO ELOPE IN STOWE VERMONT:
1. Bingham Falls: One of the many waterfalls in Vermont. It's a mild trail with an easy start and then gets a little steep as you head into the falls.
0.5 mile out and back trail
2. Sterling Pond: While this takes about 2-3 hours to complete, the views are so worth it. Just off the long trail this trail takes you to the highest elevation alpine trout pond in Vermont. The views are stunning.
2.1 out and back trail with long trail access
3. Mount Mansfield: Although this mountain is the highest peak in Vermont and takes awhile to climb, you can take the Notch road up beginning in May all the way to mid October.
4. Stowe Gondola Skyride: No hiking involved, just a short gondola sky ride up midway to Mount Mansfield. There are hikes that you can take part of the way up to Mount Mansfield from this location.
Open: Saturday, June 17th, 2023 - Sunday, October 15th, 2023
Tickets are $38
5. Moss Glen Falls: This falls cascades a total of 125 feet through a gorge created by Moss Glen Brook.
0.25 miles out and back
6. Stowe Pinnacle: Stowe Pinnacle is a moderately difficult hike in Stowe Hollow.
2.6 mile hike out and back
8+ Hours of Coverage Example: Adventure Hiking Elopement Sterling Pond
*Coverage hours are based on a Summer sunset elopement
* Times will vary depending one season, month and day
9:00 am Meet at an Airbnb for a few getting ready photos + first look
10:00 am Breakfast at a local restaurant or cafe
11:30 am Meet at Sterling Pond trailhead
11:45 am Head up sterling pond trail
12 pm Midway break/snack
12:45 pm Arrive at Sterling Pond
1 pm Picnic lunch and vows on the pond
2 pm Cake + champagne pop
2-4:45 pm Couples portraits
5pm
4 Hours of Coverage Example: Bingham Falls
3:00pm Meet at an Airbnb for a few getting ready photos
3:45pm First look at falls
4:00pm Ceremony at falls
5:00pm Toast & sunset photos
7:00pm Hike back
Where to stay for your Stowe elopement
Steps to planning your Stowe, Vermont elopement:
Pick a date
Set a budget
Pick a location for your elopement
Lock in your photographer and other vendors ASAP
Make a checklist
Think about DIY
Get the marriage license first
Ready to start planning your Stowe, Vermont elopement? Let's do it!
Just head to my contact page and fill out a form or you can email me at raeannphoto056@gmail.com when you're ready to start planning. If you're planning for a weekday there's no rush but if you would like a weekend date, let me know ASAP!
