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The Lilac Inn
4.7 ★★★★★ 112 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Brandon, Vermont
Georgian Revival-style mansion with 9 elegant rooms, plus a gourmet breakfast & landscaped gardens.
Plan your tour
- Capacity hosts up to 200 guests, per the venue's own info
- Pets pet-friendly comes up in reviews — ask about having your dog in the ceremony
- Phone (802) 247-5463
- Website lilacinn.com — most venues book tours right on their site
The setting
“Zach and the rest of the staff ran out with towels and push brooms so that we could have the outdoor ceremony we wanted.”
Amenities couples mention
“Zach and the rest of the staff ran out with towels and push brooms so that we could have the outdoor ceremony we wanted.”
“We also decided to get our First Look photos done here in the back gardens where there's a pond and beautiful gardens.”
“They are dog friendly so our dogs were part of the ceremony.”
What couples say again and again
“Finally, the inn is a beautiful, quirky place with a lovely ballroom where we had our first dance, and the breakfast for our wedding party and family was delightful!”
“Betsy (works the front desk/reception/wedding coordination) was INCREDIBLE from beginning to end and Shelly (the owner) was so accommodating and gracious!”
“Everyone who works here is kind and professional and they all worked so hard to make sure our few days there went smoothly and beautifully.”
“The day of the wedding it was raining and it stopped less than a hour before our ceremony.”
“The rooms were beautiful and the food was excellent.”
From the reviews
We were really charmed by the Lilac Inn for so many reasons. We had never been to Brandon,VT and fate put us there this NY Eve. The town itself is so quaint with some great restaurants right on the main road.
My husband and I knew we wanted to elope in Vermont and probably researched dozens of resorts and inns throughout the state. No one was able to compete with the Lilac as it relates to providing a personal touch, a beautiful venue, full support throughout the planning process and an overall dream experience.
As recent guests at a wedding at the Lilac Inn, we cannot say enough good things about this spot! The Inn is beautiful and works so well for a celebration with its various rooms and configurations. The grounds are perfect for gathering people and the owners are seriously welcoming.
My husband and I were married at the Lilac Inn on July 13th 2019 and we are beyond thankful and happy to have chosen this beautiful venue. I know that we will still be reminiscing about our wedding weekend there for decades to come. Shelly and Doug who are the innkeepers are amazing hosts!
Getting married at The Lilac Inn
The Lilac Inn comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth it. First, see the garden at the time of day and season you'd actually get married — a garden that glows at golden hour in June can look very different at noon in March, so ask what's in bloom for your date and walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move, and does it hold everyone?), shade and bugs for a summer afternoon, the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular garden dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
Corporate events & private parties at The Lilac Inn
Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at The Lilac Inn — garden venues often have real weekday availability since weddings claim the weekends. A quick call answers the three things that matter: weekday and off-season rates, whether the space works for your headcount and A/V needs, and what catering is allowed. If your event lands on a Friday or Saturday in wedding season, ask early.
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