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The Ultimate Wedding Package

By Eric Hassler | February 21, 2017

Interested in a lakeside resort with numerous activities, food and beverages and amenities for the entire weekend to house all of your family and friends? The Ultimate Wedding Package by Basin Harbor Club & Resort in Lake Champlain, Vermont, is an amazing deal to accommodate your family and friends and to ensure a memorable experience for you and your guests.

Basin Harbor has 149 accommodations that can sleep up to 275 guests, while keeping everyone within walking distance of each other. The two-night minimum stay package has the special weekend entirely planned for you.

After checking in on Friday, you can gather your wedding party for the rehearsal followed by a private cocktail cruise aboard a 48-passenger cruise boat. Afterward, you can join the rest of your guests for a lakeside rehearsal dinner and a welcome party after dinner. While getting cozy with your loved ones, you can enjoy classic lawn games and a crackling bonfire.

Helping you find your peace of mind on your wedding day, you can enjoy a private yoga class on Saturday morning, followed by a buffet overlooking the lake. If you’re feeling extra adventurous, you can enjoy the 700-acre property by kayaking, fishing, biking, paddling or canoeing.

While you’re out enjoying yourself, the ceremony and reception are complete with live violin music, bouquets, floral centerpieces, a four-hour unlimited premium bar and a live band to reflect your musical taste. Dinner will be served with the wedding cake of your choice and topped off with a fireworks show!

As your magical weekend comes to an end on Sunday, enjoy a jazz brunch with live music, mimosa bar and freshly baked pastries. As a gift to the newlyweds, Basin Harbor offers a complimentary night to celebrate your first anniversary.

With a minimum of 125 room reservations, The Ultimate Wedding Package rates start at $208,000 USD. If interested in planning your wedding in good company of all your friends and family, visit basinharbor.com to view everything this package has to offer.

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