The Backyard at The Essex Resort & Spa

Welcome Dinner

The Farmhouse at The Essex Resort & Spa

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Reception

The Atrium at The Essex Resort & Spa

Farewell Brunch

Summer

Our Wedding

Our Story

Photos

Juliana Zeramby

Megan Arruda

Amy Tvenstrup

Zoe MacLaughlin

Rachel Madden

Alyssa St. Louis

Nolan Chadwick

Josh Oliveira

Nate Lacroix

Ian Tvenstrup

Wedding Party

Q + A

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The Essex Resort & Spa

We understand that not everyone may be able to join us for the entire weekend. There are several other lodging options within a short distance of the resort for those who cannot stay for two nights. Please reach out to us if you would like a recommendation!

Travel

We wanted to share some of our favorite places and things to do in the Burlington area with our friends and family.&nbsp;This list captures some of the reasons why we love Vermont.&nbsp;We hope you have the opportunity to enjoy too!&nbsp;

Places to Eat

Vermont Cookie LoveThis place has the best cookies and creemees!&nbsp;We visit every time we are in the area.&nbsp;Bianca’s favorite is a coffee creemee, while Brendan always gets a maple creemee.&nbsp;You can’t go wrong with any of their cookies. Burlington Bagel BakeryWe always stop here before we head back home for a good breakfast sandwich and iced coffee! The Skinny PancakeThis restaurant specializes in crepes and is right across from Waterfront Park and Lake Champlain. August First&nbsp;A yummy lunch spot for sandwiches and baked goods.&nbsp;They make all of their bread in-house and it’s delicious! Waterworks&nbsp;This restaurant has a beautiful view of the Winooski River with indoor and outdoor dining available.&nbsp;They also have a walk-up creemee window. Trattoria Delia&nbsp;This is our date night restaurant when we visit Burlington.&nbsp;We stumbled upon it on our first trip to Burlington after the restaurant we originally had reservations at unexpectedly closed early.&nbsp;However, we highly recommend making reservations as the restaurant is small.

Activities

Whistling Man Schooner Co.We love spending time on Lake Champlain and the best way to do that is on a sailboat.&nbsp;We got engaged aboard the Wild Rose.&nbsp;Reservations are required in advance. Red Rocks Park&nbsp;The park contains a few easy hiking trails with views of Lake Champlain. Mount PhiloFor those looking for something a little more adventurous, Mount Philo is a short drive from Burlington.&nbsp;We climbed to the top on our first trip to Vermont.&nbsp;The views of Lake Champlain and the Adirondacks make it worth the hike. Waterfront Park&nbsp;We enjoy spending time here on the swings and taking in the views of Lake Champlain.&nbsp;You can also bring a blanket and relax on the grass.&nbsp;You’re guaranteed several cute puppy sitings here. Shelburne Museum&nbsp;The museum contains both art and local history.&nbsp;There is also an antique pharmacy located on the property.&nbsp;Wear comfortable shoes and be prepared to walk both indoors and outside on the property. Church StreetSeveral shops and restaurants are located on Church Street in downtown Burlington.&nbsp;The street is only open to pedestrian traffic.&nbsp;We always spend an afternoon here looking around and checking out the Vermont Flannel Company store.

Things to Do

Registry

Bianca & Brendan

Bianca & Brendan

Wedding Party