It's been nearly a year since my husband and I were married at the Equinox (yes, this is embarrassingly belated), and the only negative thing we have to say about the planning proc...ess was that it eventually had to come to an end. Every day, we look at each other and say how badly we wish we could go back to Vermont and do it all over again.
The resort itself, nestled right in the shadow of the mountains, is breathtaking. And from hiking, to outlet shopping, to fly-fishing and cheese tours, there really is something for everyone in Manchester. What makes this place so special, however, is the staff.
The minute we met Charlotte Callahan, the Equinox Wedding Coordinator, we knew we were in good hands. Charlotte's patience, enthusiasm, responsiveness, sense of humor, and knowledge of the industry are just a few of the things that make her a joy to work with. For nine months straight, Charlotte fielded our endless questions about anything and everything from vendors, to logistics, to decor, all with a smile on her face. She's a peach and a true professional, and we cannot thank her enough for all her guidance in making our night at the pond so perfect.
Another leading lady we were lucky enough to have in our corner was Ruth Whitelaw, the Equinox Director of Catering who was the day-of coordinator the night of our wedding. Like Charlotte, Ruth was nothing short of an all star. Want a table taken down? Ruth's already done it. Need batteries and a birthday candle? Ruth's already got some. Lost the father of the bride? Ruth's already found him. Ruth did everything in her power to make sure our big day went off without a hitch, and we couldn't be more grateful.
Additional shout outs to Kenny Valenzuela for all his hard work during our ceremony and reception, Nick Abraham for being so friendly and accommodating to all our guests at the front desk, Jody Hewes and Mimi Alford for all their help with our room block, Kim Albert for the endless laughs at our rehearsal dinner, and Jonathan Erthwhile for singlehandedly bringing all the leftover cupcakes, cookies, donuts, and Ben & Jerry's ice cream back to our suite for the after-party like some kind of superhuman dessert angel. Y'all are absolutely amazing.
I guess what I'm trying to say is if you can get married at the Equinox, do it. The resort's rich history, staggering views, and unparalleled service are truly second to none, and we are so thankful to have celebrated our special day there back in September. Book it- this will be the best decision you've ever made.