The Vermont Weddings

Gift Guide

Shop our handpicked collection of Vermont gift ideas for any occasion.

Check out our curated Vermont-made gifts for any recipient you may want to buy a gift for, from couples getting married to wedding favors…even ideas for your furry friends. You can click to each maker’s website to buy from them directly. Also, shopping our guide supports local Vermont businesses!

Whenever you shop local, a small business owner does a happy dance.

When you buy from a local business, your neighbors (the people behind that business) benefit! Small businesses make up a large, important part of the Vermont economy and choosing to buy from them is a tangible way you can support our community.

What’s inside the Vermont gift guide?

Gift ideas for everyone on your list – all from local, Vermont businesses. Many of the featured businesses identify with at least one of the following: women-owned; minority owned; eco-conscious; certified-organic; family-owned.

To help you get started, we’ve organized gifts by common recipients. Of course, you can mix and match these ideas to best fit your crew, but we hope our selections will help get you started!

How we organized the made in Vermont gifts:

Gifts for couples getting married

If you’re shopping for a unique wedding present or engagement gift this is the place to start!

Gifts for your wedding party

Start here if you’re shopping for bridesmaids gifts and groomsmen gifts that will show your crew how much you care!

Vermont wedding favors

These small gifts will give your guests a taste of Vermont and show you appreciate their support! These favors are great for weddings, bridal showers, baby showers, engagement parties and more.

Gifts for parents

Check out this category if you’re looking for special presents for your parents for your wedding, the holidays, or another special occasion.

Gifts for kids & babies

This category is designed for your littlest loves. Start here for inspiration for kids’ gifts and baby shower gifts.

Gifts for pets & other occasions

We know you love your pets, so we’ve included ideas to spoil them! And, this category includes some of our favorite “everyday” gift ideas for occasions like housewarmings, a thank you present, a host gift, etc.

“I already have three things in my shopping cart. This makes it so easy to shop small and help out small businesses who deserve it!”

C, VT Bride

Our ad is working! It's going to be a busy spring and summer and we are SO excited."

J, VT Maker

"Not only did I learn about some new brands, but it also reminded me of some really great Vermont brands that I’ve seen in passing…Now I know of some people I could gift them to, based on your suggestions.”

E, VT Bride

Thank You Notes

If you’re on the receiving end of one of these great gifts, don’t forget to send a thank you note! To make the process easier, follow our tried-and-true formula for writing your thank you notes.

Frequently asked questions

How do I sign up for your gift guide?

We love meeting new Vermont businesses! If you have a gift idea for the Gift Guide, please contact us to tell our team a bit more about your business.

How do I buy from the guide?

Click each category to view our curated gift ideas. You can click on each gift link to go directly to the maker’s website and buy! Please note that Vermont Weddings cannot guarantee inventory or availability; contact each maker directly if you have questions.

What makes this gift guide special?

We’ve never seen another gift guide quite like this one!

For one: everyone featured is a Vermont business, so it’s truly a celebration of our state.

We also handpicked gifts for any wedding gift-giving coming your way. You’ll find suggestions for couples getting married, bridesmaid gift ideas, groomsmen gift ideas, gift ideas for parents of the couple, and unique wedding favor ideas. Of course, you can mix and match these ideas to best fit your crew, but these selections will help get you started.

There are also a variety of styles and price points represented. There’s something for everyone!

Do you make money from my purchases in the guide?

Overall, no. We do have affiliate programs with a few, select businesses. Those program are disclosed on each gift page!

How do I add these gifts to my registry?

If you’re using this guide to build your own wedding registry, we recommend using a site like Zola, so you can add gifts from any website. Don’t forget to download the free gift tracker to keep track of all those sweet gifts!

Is shopping local more expensive?

This is a common misconception and one we’re excited to tackle. Yes, some of the gifts included in the gift guide are splurge-worthy gifts, because they are handcrafted or one-of-a-kind. But buying local isn’t always more expensive, especially when you consider the quality. Browse the gifts and you’ll see what we mean! We included a range of price points in the guide to fit most budgets.

And – there’s the double bonus of the real impact supporting a small business.