Basin Harbor Resort
Waterfront / Marina in Vergennes, VT. Wedding venue pricing, packages and fees.
- Estimated cost: $20k–$88k est. total for 120 guests
- Capacity: up to 300 guests
- Services: Dinner
- Address: 4800 Basin Harbor Road
Established in 1886 by Ardelia Beach as a working farm, Basin Harbor is a 700-acre waterfront resort on Lake Champlain located at 4800 Basin Harbor Road in Vergennes, Vermont. The resort offers nine indoor and outdoor event spaces, including the Town Hall with its high ceilings and chandeliers, the lakeside Lodge Lawn overlooking the harbor, and the Wedding Arch featuring a white marble aisle and handcrafted gazebo. For receptions, the venue seats up to 300 guests and provides packages that include tables, chairs, basic linens, a dance floor, a six-hour open bar, and on-site event planning and coordination. Multi-course dining options feature Vermont-sourced ingredients and include custom wedding cakes, butler-passed hors d'oeuvres, and carving stations. Overnight guests can stay in the resort's private cottages—many of which were built in the 1920s and 1930s—and access on-site amenities including an 18-hole golf course, pickleball courts, and a marina.
Food
Curated multi-course dining experience featuring Vermont-sourced ingredients. Options include butler-passed hors d'oeuvres, artisan cheese & charcuterie, plated salad/soup, carving/savory stations, plated or family-style dinner, and custom wedding cake.
Packages
- Wedding Package: $135-$280 — depending on package selection and season
Includes: Dedicated Basin Harbor Event Planner & Day-of on-site coordination, Curated multi-course dining experience (plated, stations, or family-style), Six-hour open bar (depending on package selection), Tables, chairs, basic linens, place settings, flatware, and dance floor, Celebration toast & custom wedding cake or alternate dessert
Taxes and fees
- Reception Venue Fee: $3,000-$15,000
Good to know
- Food and beverage minimums range widely from $10,000 to $70,000 depending on season and day of week.
- Ceremony fee starts at $1,250 for Monday–Thursday and $2,500 for peak weekends.
- For a 150–200 guest wedding with ceremony and reception, most celebrations range $70,000–$110,000.
Common questions
How much does a wedding at Basin Harbor Resort cost?
Based on Basin Harbor Resort's published pricing, a dinner reception for 120 guests comes to about $20,500–$87,500 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 Basin Harbor Resort hold?
Basin Harbor Resort can host up to 300 guests seated.
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