Vermont COVID Guidelines for Weddings as of April 19, 2021

STATE GUIDELINES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME.
FOR THE MOST UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT HTTPS://ACCD.VERMONT.GOV.
THIS PAGE IS NOT INTENDED TO BE THE MOST UP-TO-DATE OR COMPLETE SUMMARY
OF GUIDELINES PERTAINING TO WEDDINGS AND EVENTS.

BARS

Prior to May 1, 2021, beverages can be served to guests at the table by the waitstaff. It's best to check with your vendors for specific guidance.

bUFFETS

As of May 1, 2021, buffets are permitted.

COCKTAIL HOUR

After May 1, 2021, standing cocktail hours are permitted. Stationery and passed appetizers are permitted.

DANCE FLOOR

Dance floors are permitted in Vermont, however all social distancing guidelines are strongly encouraged and guests must wear masks while on the dance floor through July 4, 2021.

GUEST COUNT

As of May 1, 2021:

  • Indoor Gatherings: Any number of unvaccinated people + 1 unvaccinated person per 100 square feet, up to 150 unvaccinated people.
  • Outdoor Gatherings: Any number of vaccinated people + up to 300 unvaccinated people.
  • Masks & social distancing is required.

As of June 1, 2021:

  • Indoor Gatherings: Any number of unvaccinated people + 1 unvaccinated person per 50 square feet, up to 300 unvaccinated people.
  • Outdoor Gatherings: Any number of vaccinated people + up to 900 unvaccinated people.
  • Masks & social distancing is required.

As of July 4, 2021:

  • No gathering size restrictions.
  • Masks & social distancing is encouraged.

Event staff and vendors do not count to the maximum count. Children are considered unvaccinated guests.

Special thank you to Riverside Farm for collaborating with us on compiling these guidelines.

STATE GUIDELINES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME.
FOR THE MOST UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT HTTPS://ACCD.VERMONT.GOV.
THIS PAGE IS NOT INTENDED TO BE THE MOST UP-TO-DATE OR COMPLETE SUMMARY
OF GUIDELINES PERTAINING TO WEDDINGS AND EVENTS.

MASKS

All people are required to wear masks or cloth facial coverings over their nose and mouth any time they are in public spaces, indoors or outdoors, where they come in contact with others from outside their households, especially in congregate settings, and where it is not possible to maintain a physical distance of at least six feet.

MUSIC

No specific guidelines pertaining to musicians/performances at events. Check with your venue for guidelines specific to their space.

SEATING

Seating must be available for all guests and seating must allow for physical distancing of at least six feet between seated dining parties.

TENTS

Tented events likely qualify as an outdoor event.

VENUES

All businesses, venues and vendors alike, must follow Vermont's mandatory health & safety requirements prior to reopening.

 

Special thank you to Riverside Farm for collaborating with us on compiling these guidelines.

STATE GUIDELINES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME.
FOR THE MOST UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT HTTPS://ACCD.VERMONT.GOV.
THIS PAGE IS NOT INTENDED TO BE THE MOST UP-TO-DATE OR COMPLETE SUMMARY
OF GUIDELINES PERTAINING TO WEDDINGS AND EVENTS.