The Ponds at Bolton Valley
Hotel in Bolton, VT. Wedding venue pricing, packages and fees.
- Estimated cost: $28k–$38k est. total for 120 guests
- Capacity: up to 200 guests
- Services: Dinner
- Address: Bolton, VT
Located in Bolton, Vermont, The Ponds at Bolton Valley is a resort wedding venue situated alongside a spring-fed pond in the Green Mountains. The property features a timber-frame, post-and-beam lodge containing a bridal suite and a great room with a soaring stone fireplace and log mantel. For ceremonies and cocktail hours, the venue offers a ceremony lawn overlooking the water, as well as an outdoor porch and a dock. The main reception space can seat up to 200 guests for a seated dinner, with overnight accommodations available nearby at the resort's inn and condos. Plated, family, or buffet style dinner packages include a choice of two passed hors d'oeuvres, two stationary appetizer displays, a salad, rolls, three entrées, two sides, a sparkling wine toast, and a coffee and tea station.
Food
Plated, family, or buffet style dinner packages including choice of two passed hors d'oeuvres, two stationary appetizer displays, salad, rolls, three entrées (two proteins, one vegetarian), two sides, cake cutting, and coffee/tea station.
Packages
- Wedding Menu Package: $95-$125 — Based on package tier ($95, $110, or $125) which determines protein/entrée options.
Includes: Choice of two passed hors d'oeuvres, Choice of two stationary appetizer displays, Sparkling wine toast, Choice of salad and assorted dinner rolls with butter, Choice of 3 entrées (two proteins, one vegetarian) with two sides, Cake cutting and dessert set up, Coffee and tea station
Taxes and fees
- Gratuity: 20%
- Tax: Varies
- Bartender Fee: $100
Good to know
- Food & Beverage minimum of $15,000 required.
- Venue rental rates are for 2027 Saturdays; midweek (Mon-Thu) bookings receive a $3,000 discount.
- All food and beverage prices are subject to a 20% gratuity and state tax.
- Venue is available the last 2 Saturdays of March, May-October, the first Saturday of November, and the first 3 Saturdays of December.
Common questions
How much does a wedding at The Ponds at Bolton Valley cost?
Based on The Ponds at Bolton Valley's published pricing, a dinner reception for 120 guests comes to about $27,500–$38,000 in total, including the venue's own service charges, fees and tax. Your actual quote will depend on date, season, menu and final guest count.
How many guests can The Ponds at Bolton Valley hold?
The Ponds at Bolton Valley can host up to 200 guests seated.
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