The Perfect Killington Wedding Weekend

Make your celebration an unforgettable multi-day destination experience. Explore our curated 3-day timelines for a classic Vermont wedding weekend.

Friday

Welcome & Rehearsal Dinner

Welcome out-of-town guests to Vermont with local activities and a cozy welcome dinner:

  • Afternoon (2:00 PM): Early arrivals check into their mountainside lodges and explore the access road shops and trails.
  • Late Afternoon (4:30 PM): Ceremony rehearsal at the venue.
  • Evening (6:30 PM): Rehearsal Dinner at a cozy local inn (like the Red Clover Inn) followed by welcome drinks at a local tavern for all arriving guests.
Saturday

The Big Day & Local Activities

Allow guests to experience Killington's beauty in the morning before gathering for your celebration:

  • Morning (9:00 AM): Guests hike the scenic Bucklin Trail or ride the K-1 Express Gondola to the summit of Killington Peak for panoramic views.
  • Late Morning (11:30 AM): Light lunch at Liquid Art, or kayaking/paddleboarding at Kent Pond.
  • Afternoon (4:00 PM): Ceremony begins (e.g., lakeside at Mountain Meadows or in the mountain meadow at Mountain Top Resort).
  • Evening (5:00 PM - 11:00 PM): Cocktails, dinner, and dancing under the stars or in a historic timber-frame barn.
Sunday

Farewell Brunch & Departures

End the perfect weekend with a relaxed farewell meal before guests depart:

  • Morning (9:30 AM - 11:30 AM): Casual farewell brunch at the host lodge or a private breakfast at Liquid Art.
  • Afternoon (12:00 PM): Guests depart, or extend their stay for mountain biking at the Killington Bike Park.
Friday

Fireside Welcomes & Après-Ski

Kick off the winter wedding weekend with fireside drinks and slope-side style:

  • Afternoon (3:00 PM): Guests check in, get ski rentals sorted, and enjoy fireside hot cocoa at their lodging.
  • Late Afternoon (5:00 PM): Indoor ceremony run-through.
  • Evening (7:00 PM): Intimate rehearsal dinner at the Wobbly Barn Steakhouse, followed by a lively après-ski style welcome party with live music.
Saturday

Summit Runs & A Cozy Ceremony

Skiing, snowboarding, or relaxing by the fireplace before gathering for your vows:

  • Morning (8:30 AM - 12:30 PM): Morning ski runs at Killington Resort, or cozy snowshoeing through the woods.
  • Afternoon (4:30 PM): Gondola passenger transport starts to the summit for a winter wonderland ceremony at The Peak Lodge, or indoor vows by a stone fireplace.
  • Evening (6:00 PM - 11:30 PM): Soaring views, gourmet dining, and warm winter celebrations inside the summit lodge.
Sunday

Farewell Brunch & Slope-Side Runs

Wrap up the weekend with a warm breakfast and one last mountain run:

  • Morning (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM): Slope-side farewell breakfast at the Killington Grand Resort Hotel.
  • Afternoon (11:30 AM): Guests hit the slopes for a half-day of skiing or begin their travels home.