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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!
Bacon Bits, Scallion
Cabbage, Potatoes, Turnips, Carrots, Grain Mustard
Chocolate Sauce, Mint Chocolate Shortbread Cookie, Chantilly Cream
Cherry Gastrique, Sourdough
Tomato Jam
Granny Smith Mignonette
Truffle Dijon Aioli, Caviar
Shaved Fennel and Herb Salad, Citrus, Pickled Fresno Chile, Bagel Crisp, Everything Crème Fraîche
Pairing: La Mére Marianne Culinary Ale
Miso Sweet Potato Purée, Maitake Mushroom, Charred Red Cabbage, Toasted Sesame, Yuzu Honey Glaze
Pairing: Glory not the Prey New England IPA
Pommes Aligot, Glazed Carrot, Farm Radish, Parsnip Chips, Bordelaise Sauce
Pairing: Burn the Ships Cherrywood Smoked IPA
Chocolate Cake, Chocolate Malt Mousse, Vanilla Bean Anglaise, Lace Cookie
Pairing: Man of Talent Milk Stout
House Made Giardiniera, Whole Grain Mustard, Crostini
Parmesan Black Pepper Vinaigrette, Garlic Bread Crumb
Apple, Pumpkin Seed, Aged Balsamic, Crostini
Aged Carnaroli Rice, Parmesan Fonduta, Oregano, Olive Oil
Pecorino Romano, Black Pepper
Spicy Italian Sausage, Tomato Cream Sauce, Garlic, Chive, Pecorino Savello
Rock Shrimp, Chili, Parsley, Lemon, Pangrattato
Creamy Polenta, Roasted Carrot, Gremolata, Beef Jus
Truffle Butter, Fontina, Basil, Parmesan
Sponge Cake, Cocoa, Mascarpone, Cocoa Crumble
Chef’s Selection, Vanilla Pizzelle
Blood Orange, Almond, Chantilly Cream
Served with Endless Smoked Paprika Fries
Grilled Prime Burger, Smoked Pulled Pork, Bacon, Cheddar, Tempura Onion Rings, Carolina BBQ Sauce, Pickles, Onion Roll
Grilled Prime Burger, Smoked Brisket, Bourbon BBQ, Coleslaw, Grilled Sourdough
Grilled Prime Sliders, Andouille, Smoked Gouda, Whole Grain Mustard Aioli, Bread & Butter Pickles, Herbed Slider Buns
Served with Endless Home Fry Spiced Fries
Grilled Prime Burger, Vermont Cheddar, Canadian Bacon, North Country Bacon, Fried Farm Egg, Croissant
Grilled Prime Burger, Vermont Cheddar, Peppers & Onions, Sunny Side-Up Farm Egg, Chorizo Hollandaise, Cilantro, English Muffin
Grilled Prime Burger, Scrambled Egg, Cheddar Cheese, Sausage Gravy, Cheddar Herb Biscuits
Served with Endless Togarashi Fries
Ground Duck Patty, Sriracha Aioli, Korean BBQ Sauce, Grilled Pork Belly, Pickled Vegetables, Baby Spinach, Sunny Side-Up Farm Egg, Red Curry Sesame Bun
Togarashi Spiced Prime Burger, Pepper Jack Cheese, Kimchi Mayonnaise, Japanese BBQ, Crispy Wontons, Asian Slaw, Sesame Seed Roll
Grilled Pork Sliders, Cucumber, Pickled Carrot & Daikon, Sesame Mayonnaise, Mint, Cilantro, Sourdough Buns
Served with Endless Salted Fries
Two 4 Oz Prime Smash Burgers, Vermont Cheddar, Onion, Lettuce, Pickles, Special Sauce, Sesame Seed Bun
Grilled Prime Burger, Roast Beef, Vermont Cheddar, Caramelized Onion, Au Jus, Kaiser Bun
N’Duja & Prime Beef Patties, House Mozzarella, Pizza Sauce, Parmesan, Basil, Garlic & Italian Herb Buns
$45++ for Children (12 and under)
Melon, Berries, Apple
Carrot, Celery, Bell Pepper, Buttermilk Dressing
Roasted Potatoes, Haricots Verts, Demi-Glace
French Fries, Honey Mustard
Rigatoni, Mornay Sauce
Vanilla Bean Soil, Chocolate Sauce
Chocolate Sauce, Cherry, Whipped Cream
$45++ for Children 12 and Under
Melon, Berries, Apple
Traditional Recipe, Chives
Roasted Fingerling Potato, Spring Asparagus, Demi-Glace
French Fries, Honey Mustard
Rigatoni, Mornay Sauce
Potato Gratin, Green Beans, Herb Biscuit
Peanut Butter & Jelly Thumbprint Cookie, Raspberry Cookie
Vanilla Ice Cream, Chocolate Sauce
$79++ for Adults
Cornbread Crumb, Green Onion
Crispy Prosciutto, Lemon Herbed Ricotta
Dunk’s Mushrooms, Black Garlic Butter, Pecorino Tartufo
Lemon Honey Vinaigrette, Fresh Strawberry, Toasted Almond Granola
Crème Fraîche & Caramelized Onion Pommes Purée, Haricots Verts, Watercress, Red Wine Demi-Glace
Count Neck Clams, Maine Mussels, Shrimp, Gulf of Maine Hake, Heron Pond Farm Potato, Tomato & Fennel Broth, Grilled Sourdough, Red Pepper Rouille
Green Lentils, Roasted Fennel, Vadouvan Spiced Crispy Onion, Curry Yogurt Sauce, Golden Raisins
Pan Roasted Breast, Crispy Duck Rillette, Wild Rice & Dunk’s Mushroom Pilaf, Salsify Purée, Root Vegetable Chips
Zucchini, Roasted Red Pepper, Eggplant, Spinach, Béchamel Sauce, Roasted Tomato & Arugula Salad
Pommes Parisian, Honey Glazed Baby Carrots, Chervil Yogurt Sauce
Irish Cream Butter Cream, Caramel Sauce, Chocolate Shavings
Mint Chocolate Shortbread, Chantilly Cream
Prosecco Gelle, Fresh Fruit
Vanilla Bean Soil, Chocolate Sauce
Vanilla Custard, Strawberry, Kiwi, Pineapple, Mango Fluid Gel
$129++
Cornichon, House Made Dijon, Pickled Shallot, Truffled Potato Gaufrettes
$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
$85++ for Adults
Orange & Cardamom Crème Fraîche
Traditional Recipe, Chives
Parmesan Peppercorn Dressing, Shaved Parmesan, Herbed Focaccia Crumb, White Anchovy, Lemon
Cipollini Onion, English Peas, Spring Asparagus, Fava Beans, Pecorino Pepato
Herb Roasted Fingerling Potato, Spring Asparagus, Watercress, Crispy Onion, Red Wine Demi-Glace
Potato Rösti Cake, Roasted Parsnips, Swiss Chard, Charred Scallion Salsa Verde
Herbed Spätzle, Shaved Brussels Sprouts, Roasted Chestnuts, House Bacon, Cider Braise
Green Bean Casserole, Potato Gratin, Golden Raisin Sauce, Herb & Cheddar Biscuit
Vanilla Bean Pommes Purée, Haricots Verts, Pomegranate Glace de Poulet
Jeweled Couscous, Roasted Red Pepper, Asparagus, Red Onion Soubise, Miso Glaze, Toasted Pine Nuts
Lemon Sponge, Whipped Mascarpone Filling, Lemon Curd, Candied Blueberries
Tropical Fruit, Micro Mint
Peanut Butter & Jelly Thumbprint Cookie, Raspberry Cookie
Phyllo Dough, Mixed Nut Filling, Honey Cinnamon Anglaise, Chantilly Cream
Gin Pearls, Candied Lime