The Wilburton
Historic Estate / Mansion in Manchester Village, VT. Wedding venue pricing, packages and fees.
- Estimated cost: $2k–$2k est. rental for 120 guests
- Capacity: up to 225 guests
- Services: Venue rental only
- Address: Manchester Village, Vermont
The Wilburton is a historic 30-acre estate located on a hilltop in Manchester Village, Vermont, overlooking the Battenkill Valley and the Green Mountains. Built in 1902 by Chicago industrialist Albert M. Gilbert, the English Tudor-style brick mansion is set on grounds featuring a grand marble staircase, an outdoor sculpture garden, and on-site lodging for 100 guests. Ceremonies are held on the lawn or at the marble hilltop overlook, and receptions for up to 225 seated guests are hosted under the Marble Terrace Pavilion—which features local Vermont white marble flooring—or within the mansion's Solarium, Billiard Room, and historic dining rooms. Wedding packages include a five-hour classic open bar, three passed hors d'oeuvres, a cheese and charcuterie board or display station, a plated dinner with two entrées and one vegetarian option, and complimentary cake cutting.
Food
Wedding package includes 3 passed hors d'oeuvres, a cheese & charcuterie board/station, and a plated dinner (salad, 2 entrées + 1 vegetarian option, bread, and cake cutting). Rehearsal dinner options range from $30-$95/pp.
Packages
- Classic Cocktail & Catering Package: Pricing not explicitly stated in brochure; contact venue for details.
Includes: Three Passed Hors d'Oeuvres, Cheese & Charcuterie Board or Display Station, 5-hour Classic Open Bar with Cocktails, Beer, Wine & Soft Drinks, Plated dinner service (Salad/Starter, 2 Entrées + 1 Vegetarian), Complimentary cake cutting
Taxes and fees
- Additional Guest Fee (over 200 guests): $25
- Mansion Billiard Room Bar After Party Room Fee (First Hour): $1000
- Mansion Billiard Room Bar After Party Room Fee (Second Hour): $800
- Bartender Fee: $75
- Bonfire Event (2 hours): $1600-$1800
- Bonfire Bar Minimum: $500
- Rehearsal Dinner Venue Fee (up to 50 guests): $1600
- Rehearsal Dinner Venue Fee (up to 100 guests): $2000
- Rehearsal Dinner Catering Minimum: $2500
Good to know
- Weekend receptions require a guaranteed 2-night rental (3 nights on holiday weekends) of 12 Mansion rooms plus at least 10 additional guest rooms.
- Summer weekend room rates for 2027 start at $285/night up to $415/night for suites.
- Maximum capacity is 225 guests, with an additional fee of $25 per person for guest counts over 200.
- Only one wedding is hosted per weekend, ensuring exclusive use of the 30-acre estate.
- Book a rehearsal dinner or bonfire, and a free one-hour afterparty is included (bar additional).
Common questions
How much does a wedding at The Wilburton cost?
Based on The Wilburton's published pricing, renting the venue for 120 guests runs about $1,500–$2,000. 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 The Wilburton hold?
The Wilburton can host up to 225 guests seated.
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