Menu
It’s often only once you get engaged that you begin to understand the massive undertaking that is planning a wedding. Even if you plan on keeping things small, it’s easy to get overwhelmed with all the moving parts, from the dress to the venue to the guest list to the flower arrangements. There are many New Hampshire wedding venues to choose from, but how will you know which one is right for you?
After taking a deep, slow breath, the best place to start is deciding on a theme for your wedding. Regardless of how overtly “themed” you want your wedding to be, having an idea of what you want your wedding to look and feel like gives you a roadmap for the rest of your wedding planning.
The natural next question is, how do you come up with a good wedding theme? We have good news for you – there are a few simple steps that you can follow right now to decide on the perfect wedding theme for you and your partner.
Where to start? Think about the history of your relationship. For example, you could look at how you met your partner or review any pivotal moments or events in your relationship story. Going through photographs and talking about it together can help you pick up any meaningful patterns. Are you a travel powerhouse? Did you first bond over a shared favorite book or movie? Do you have a favorite date-night spot or shared activity? Asking questions like these will help you narrow down some shared elements that you feel represent your relationship.
Next, think about and discuss your personal style. Some love the extravagant, over-the-top look, while some are modern and minimalist at heart. Getting clear on your style and preferences can help you choose what personal elements you’d like to incorporate into your big day.
Your location sets the scene for your wedding. Step one will help you decide where you want your wedding to be, but other factors are at play, too. If a destination wedding is what you’re after, the Bedford Village Inn specializes in hosting unforgettable weddings with versatile accommodation, and different room and style options to suit your look and feel. Feel free to chat with our team for recommendations or take a virtual tour of our Bedford Village Inn wedding venue options online to get inspired.
At every great wedding, function and aesthetics work hand in hand. Take the time to research what the seasons are like at your destination, and pick a date accordingly. After all, your location is going to look different in different seasons. Bedford, for example, is known for our warm, wet summers and snowy winters, but the absolute highlight has to be fall, when that sensational New England fall foliage comes out.
Apart from the beautiful weather, the versatile wedding venues in NH give you opportunities for just about every type of wedding, from stunning riverfront or lakeside beach weddings to opulent country estates and rustic barns to fairy tale forests. Knowing which type of wedding you want – start with the question of outdoor or indoor, and work down from there – will also guide your timing. At the Bedford Village Inn, we cater for both indoor and outdoor ceremonies, making for a great choice no matter the time of year.
Now that you have a clear idea of what you want, it’s time to pull all your inspiration together in one place. This will help you stay true to your theme even when it feels like decisions are flying at you from all directions. You can include everything from your dress to the kind of flowers you want on your ceremony arch. Add your dream New Hampshire wedding venue and decor ideas that fit with your personal theme and show your ideal color scheme.
With the heart of your theme and your location in mind, draw ideas from wherever you find them. Social media and magazines are full of wedding content for just this moment. Put everything that resonates into a folder or on a Pinterest board, then set aside some time to go through it with your fiancé(e) and winnow it down to include only the things that resonate, appeal to your sense of style, and that you just plain love.
At the Bedford Village Inn, we treat every wedding like it’s the only wedding. There’s a reason we’re known as one of the top New Hampshire wedding venues. We bring our years of experience and knowledge to your wedding team, giving you the peace of mind that your special day will go as planned while making your wildest wedding dreams come true. Browse our website to see our wedding venues and full range of wedding services, or contact our team to set up a meeting and get all your questions answered.
We wish you luck on your wedding planning adventure!
Join the I Prefer Rewards Program
BEDFORD VILLAGE INN IS A distinguished MEMBER OF THE preferred HOTELS & RESORTS LIFESTYLE BRAND – I PREFER MEMBERS GET INSTANT BENEFITS
© 2024 BEDFORD VILLAGE INN, 2 OLDE BEDFORD WAY, BEDFORD, NH 03110 LOCAL : 603-472-2001 TOLL FREE : 1.800.852.1166
$110++ Per Adult
Crispy Capers, Dill, Shallot, Pumpernickel Crostini, Lemon
Truffle Dijon Aioli, Pickled Shallot, Cornichons, Herbs, Potato Gaufrettes
Chef’s Selection, Local Honey, Fig Jam, Apple, Walnuts, Crostini
New Hampshire Oysters, Herb Butter, House Sourdough Crumbs
Mascarpone, Crispy Prosciutto, Sage
Crème Fraîche, Pancetta Breadcrumbs
Jasper Hill Cheddar Cheese Crumbles, House Bacon Lardon, Brioche Croutons, Sherry Vinaigrette
Fennel, Winter Citrus, Toasted Almonds, Strawberry Vinaigrette
Potato Gratin, Asparagus, Truffle Butter, Black Pepper Crispy Onions, Red Wine Demi-Glace
Potato Rosti, North Country Bacon, Braised Escarole, Cipollini Onion Jam
Creamy Polenta, Haricots Verts, Apple, Cider Jus
Herbed Anson Mills Carolina Gold Rice, Garlic Savoy Spinach, Tomato Water, Confit Tomato, Basil
Ricotta Cavatelli, Dunk’s Mushrooms, Pearl Onion, Roasted Cauliflower, Red Wine Gastrique
Eggplant, Zucchini, Tomato, Béchamel, Parmesan, Arugula, Basil
Orange Curd, White Chocolate Mousse
House Brioche, Toffee Caramel, Chantilly, Candied Walnuts
Champagne Berries, Lemon Shortbread
Pomegranate Seeds, Edible Flowers
Chocolate Choux, Traditional Filling, Chocolate Sauce, Chantilly
$125++ Per Adult
$75++ Per Child (10 & Under)
House Made Sourdough, Truffle Oil, Herbs, Frisée
Roasted Tomato Pesto, Basil
Fingerling Potato, Pickled Peppers, Castelvetrano Olives, Basil Aioli, Arugula
Spiced Pecans, Herb Mascarpone
Pickled Shallot, House Dijon, Pumpernickel Crostini, Micro Greens
Gruyère, Focaccia Croutons, Chive
Cherry Tomato, Shaved Pecorino Pepato, Herbed Focaccia Croutons, Lemon Peppercorn Dressing
Poached Pear, Buttermilk Blue Cheese Crumble, Black Pepper Walnuts, Red Wine Vinaigrette
Horseradish Pommes Purée, Broccolini, Watercress, Red Wine Demi-Glace, Herb Butter
Bourbon Glaze, Sweet Potato Purée, Ham Hock Braised Collard Greens
Lemon & Herb Carolina Gold Rice, Asparagus, Sun-Dried Tomato Butter
Fontina Polenta, Dunk’s Mushrooms, Haricots Verts, Port Wine Jus, Crispy Onion
Dunk’s Mushrooms, Butternut Squash, Escarole, Toasted Hazelnuts, Tarragon Butter
Jumbo Shrimp, New Bedford Sea Scallops, Maine Dutch Style Mussels, Whitefish, Tomato Saffron Broth, Shaved Fennel Salad
$125++ Per Adult
$75++ Per Child (12 & Under)
Lemon Basil Mignonette, Apple
Grilled Focaccia, Fig Jam, Walnuts, Mizuna, Balsamic Reduction, Basil
Chervil Oil, Curry Yogurt
Pork Dashi Broth, Pickled Carrot, Shiitake Mushrooms, Scallion
Brown Butter, Cider, Fennel & Apple, Crispy Benton’s Ham
Bacon Wrapped Pork Pâté, Sourdough, Pickled Shallots, Herbs, House Dijon, Cherry Gastrique
Red Watercress, Radicchio, Spinach, Roasted Squash, Local Beets, Walnuts, Cider Vinaigrette
Cherry Tomato, Cucumber, Pickled Red Onion, Cornbread Crumbs, Chervil Yogurt
Free Range Turkey, Sausage Stuffing, Cranberry Sauce, Mashed Yukon Gold Potatoes, Butternut Squash, Giblet Gravy
Mashed Yukon Gold Potatoes, Asparagus, Herbed Truffle Butter, Red Wine Demi-Glace, Watercress
Herb Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Garlic Haricots Verts, Puttanesca Sauce
Brown Butter Sweet Potato Purée, Braised Swiss Chard, Root Vegetable Chips, Cider Jus
Quinoa, Root Vegetable, Kale Chips, Pomegranate Gastrique
Herbed Anson Mills Carolina Gold Rice, Ratatouille Vegetable, Red Pepper Coulis
Maple Anglaise, Chantilly, Candied Pecans
Chantilly, Feuilletine Crunch
Cream Cheese Mousse, Toasted Pumpkin Seeds, Caramel Sauce
Spiced Apples, Oat Crumble, Caramel Sauce, Chantilly
Candied Citrus, Micro Mint
$79++ for Adults and $42++ for Children 12 and Under
Chive Oil, Crème Fraîche, Chervil
Traditional Recipe, Chives
Arugula, Red Watercress, Crumbled Buttermilk Blue Cheese, Black Pepper Walnuts, Lemon Honey Vinaigrette
Herbed Ricotta, Arugula Pesto, Crispy Pancetta, Basil
Roasted Garlic Pommes Purée, Spring Asparagus, Watercress, Crispy Onion, Red Wine Demi-Glace
Spring Pea Purée, Potato Latkes, Herb Roasted Baby Carrots, Tarragon Cream
Green Bean Casserole, Potato Gratin, Golden Raisin Sauce, Herb & Cheddar Biscuit
Anson Mills Creamy Polenta, Dunk’s Mushrooms, English Peas, Mint Gremolata, Celery Leaves
Cornbread & Andouille Stuffing, Dried Cranberry, Scallions, Haricot Verts, Glace de Poulet
Eggplant Caponata, Red Pepper Coulis, Asparagus, Kalamata Olives, Toasted Almonds
Brown Butter Cream Cheese Frosting, Caramel Sauce, Candied Carrot
Lemon Curd Cookie, Chantilly
Blood Orange Marmalade, Mascarpone Filling, Hot Fudge
Raspberry Mousse, Raspberries, Chocolate Curls
Brown Butter Oat Topping, Cardamom Anglaise, Chantilly