My fiance and I are recently engaged and planning a winter wedding Dec '15-Jan '16.
We both love the snow and have been looking in the North Conway/White Mountains/Sunday River, ME areas
We want to stay away from hotel ballroom and country clubs but a lot of rustic/barn venues aren't heated and close in October. Our budget is $10-15k so venues that are BYOB or who's site fees include lodging are a huge bonus. We'll be doing LOTS of DIY to keep costs down (invitations, centerpieces, decorations, etc). We really want to have a big party/ski weekend with our favorite people. Guest list will be 100, tops, hopefully closer to 80.
A few places we're considering so far are:
Whitney's Inn, Jackson, NH
Glen House or Skiesta House, Newry, ME
Hardy Farm, Fryeburg, ME
Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield, ME
Does anyone have personal experience planning a winter wedding at one of these venues, or any other suggestions?
Thanks!