08.31.13
Start here What started out as an educational trip to exotic Egypt turned into romance on the Nile. During walks through the Valley of the Kings and inside the Pyramid of Khafre, we fell in love. Three years later, with a truly magical proposal, we decided to commit ourselves to a lifetime of happiness.
The Proposal...
well, the gist of it anywayWhat started out as a fancy dinner to celebrate our one-year anniversary of living together turned into a beautiful beginning of the next chapter of our lives. Coincidentally (or perhaps not) our roomie-versary landed on our 1000th day of dating. A fact that only one of us was aware of. After dinner, a jar was unwrapped containing 1000 lovingly counted Skittles. A trip down memory lane with mementoes from every date was followed by a swoon worthy love letter.
And then, it happened. Hidden in plain site was a box containing a pyramid trinket box. Inside that pyramid, surrounded by pink satin was THE ring. After many tears and kisses later, we were engaged!
The Venue
it's going to be a hoot!
The Ceremony
Please join us on Saturday, August 31, 2013 at 4:30pm outside of a quaint New England farmhouse, across the gorgeous Quechee Club grounds. The ceremony will be held right on Lake Pinneo, nested in the beautiful rolling hills of Vermont.
Looking for directions?
593 Murphy Road, Quechee, VT 05059
The Reception
Our reception is going to be an elegant yet comfortable affair inside the Quechee Club. We will have a cocktail hour at 5:00pm with hors d'oeuvres on the enclosed deck and then dinner will be served at 6:00pm in the main dining room. We hope you'll join us on the dance floor after, but if spectating is more your style, there is a cozy fireplace to relax by.
Lodging
come on – stay the night!
This area of Vermont is a major tourist destination. As a result, hotels in the area can be a bit pricy. Our wedding falls on the long Labor Day weekend, which might make booking farther in advance a smart idea.
For your convenience, we've made arrangements with the Quality Inn (adjacent to the Quechee Gorge) and reserved some rooms at the group rate. This is the closest hotel to the Quechee Club, breakfast is included, and we plan to offer a free shuttle service to/from the venue for the guests who stay there.
- Quality Inn at Quechee Gorge – $119/night – 5 mins away
» Call (802) 295-7600; mention "Adams' Wedding" for best rate.
Some other hotels to consider:
- Super 8 Motel in White River Junction – $85/night – 15 mins away
- Baymont Inn West Lebanon – $93/night – 15 mins away
- White River Inn & Suites – $94/night – 13 mins away
- Comfort Inn White River Junction – $119/night – 14 mins away
- Fireside Inn & Suites West Lebanon – $139/night – 14 mins away
- Holiday Inn White River Junction – $163/night – 13 mins away
Attractions
things to do while you're here
King Arthur Flour
With a bakery, café, baking education center, and baker's store – King Arthur Flour is a true baker's mecca.
VINS Nature Center
View hawks, eagles, owls, and other fascinating types of birds up close at the Vermont Institute of Natural Science.
Billings Farm & Museum
Explore one of the finest operating dairy farms and a museum of Vermont's rural past – your gateway to Vermont's rural heritage.
Enfield Shaker Museum
The largest Shaker dwelling house ever constructed and home to a collection of Shaker furniture, tools, clothing, photographs and agricultural implements.
Quechee Gorge
This stop has something for everyone. Not interested in hiking? You can walk across the bridge and look down into the Gorge.
Simon Pearce
This lovely combination glass making production workshop, gallery, retail store and restaurant provides something for everyone.
Hood Museum of Art
With about 65,000 objects in its care, the collections are among the oldest and largest of any college or university in the country.
Montshire Museum of Science
The Montshire Museum of Science is a hands-on museum with more than 125 exhibits relating to the natural and physical sciences, ecology, and technology.
Dining
places to grab a bite
Molly's
Molly's has a wide variety of appetizers, brick oven pizzas, pastas, burgers, salads, seafood, $2 margaritas and much more.
Jesse's
Enjoy warm hospitality in a relaxed log-cabin atmosphere. The menu features steaks, fresh seafood, burgers, flatbreads, and a salad bar.
Salt Hill Pub
Stop by the pub for an inspired blend of honest Irish-American comfort food, perfect pints, good humor and live music.
Yama
Yama has been in operation since the winter of 1995 and constantly pushing new heights in the art of Japanese cuisines.
Lui Lui's
An award winning Wood Fired Brick Oven Pizza and Pasta restaurant serving classic homemade Italian Food.
Canoe Club
Fresh local and regional food and beverage within a broad price range, complemented by distinctive, yet unobtrusive entertainment.
Stella's Kitchen
a place for everyone who enjoys and appreciates high-quality, value-priced provisions, and cooking.
Chain Restaurants
If you're not feeling as adventurous... we also have Margarita's, 99, Applebee's, Chili's, Friendly's and Weathervane.
Registries
the greatest gift of all is your presence on our wedding day!
