An Affair by the Lake

Historic Estate / Mansion in Addison, VT. Wedding venue pricing, packages and fees.

• Estimated cost: $4k–$9k est. rental for 120 guests
• Capacity: up to 200 guests
• Minimum: 9 guests
• Services: Venue rental only

An Affair by the Lake is a historic Victorian estate built in 1873, located on the shores of Lake Champlain in Addison, Vermont. The grounds feature 500 feet of private beach, a custom-built ceremony gazebo overlooking the Adirondack Mountains, and a 200-year-old cottonwood tree. Receptions for up to 200 seated guests are hosted under an outdoor lawn tent, with an original post-and-beam timberframe barn serving as a backdrop for photos. Inside, the house sleeps up to eight guests across three bedrooms and includes a Victorian-style parlor, a dining area, and multiple preparation rooms. Weekend packages provide exclusive use of the venue, two nights of lodging, planning and day-of coordination, setup and teardown of tables, chairs, and decor, and a light morning brunch, though no bar is provided and couples must hire a licensed outside caterer to work in outdoor cook tents.

Food

Catering is not provided by the venue. Couples must hire a licensed outside caterer (caterers must bring cook tents as there are no kitchen facilities for caterers).

Packages

• Wedding Weekend Package: Flat package rates range from $3,550 to $7,950 depending on guest count, day of week, and wedding type.
  Includes: Exclusive use of entire venue (house and grounds) for the weekend, 2 nights' lodging for up to 8 guests, Comprehensive planning & day-of coordination, Setup and teardown of tables, chairs, and decor, Light brunch for houseguests on the wedding morning

Taxes and fees

• VT Rooms Tax: 12%
• Booking Fee: $2,000

Good to know

• Couples must rent their own tent, tables, chairs, linens, and restroom trailer.
• No kitchen facilities are available for caterers; caterers must bring cook tents.
• All alcohol must be supplied and served by a licensed Vermont bar catering service.
• 12% VT rooms tax is extra.
• All guests not staying overnight must vacate the property by midnight.

Common questions

How much does a wedding at An Affair by the Lake cost?

Based on An Affair by the Lake's published pricing, renting the venue for 120 guests runs about $4,000–$9,000. It's a venue rental, so catering and bar are priced separately. Your actual quote will depend on date, season and final guest count.

How many guests can An Affair by the Lake hold?

An Affair by the Lake can host up to 200 guests seated. It has a minimum of 9 guests.

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