Inn at Baldwin Creek Wedding in Bristol, Vermont
Venue: The Inn at Baldwin Creek, Bristol, VT
Date: August 22nd, 2015
Couple: Anna & Gabriel
Anna & Gabriel’s Inn at Baldwin Creek wedding was the perfect expression of a Vermont summer celebration: relaxed, scenic, warm, joyful, and built entirely around great food, great people, and a dance floor that absolutely rocked. With no formalities, no staged intros, and no special dances, the night flowed with an organic, homegrown energy that fit Bristol’s countryside setting beautifully.
A Vermont Setting with Rustic Charm
The Inn at Baldwin Creek is one of Vermont’s hidden gems—tucked among rolling hills, gardens, and historic barns. The band arrived early in the afternoon, loading in at noon, setting up by 2:00, and completing soundcheck at 2:30. Vermont’s slower pace and big skies made the setup process feel peaceful, and the venue team, led by coordinator Laura Mack, kept the day running smoothly.
The reception barn—where the dance party would later erupt—offered the perfect mix of rustic character and modern comfort, ideal for a lively East Coast Soul performance.
Ceremony on the Lawn
The ceremony took place outside near the reception tent, surrounded by trees and mountain air. Anna & Gabriel opted not to involve the band for ceremony sound or performance, keeping things simple and heartfelt with their own selected arrangements.
The energy from the ceremony carried effortlessly into the rest of the evening.
Cocktail Hour on the Lawn & Patio
From 4:30 to 6:00, guests enjoyed cocktail hour on the patio and lawn adjacent to the tent and barn. East Coast Soul provided a guitar/sax duo performing upbeat, eclectic jazz and soul-inspired selections—laid-back and fun, with enough groove to foreshadow what was coming later.
The setting couldn’t have been more Vermont: wide-open lawns, a warm summer breeze, and clusters of guests scattered between the barn, the tent, and the garden paths.
Dinner Beneath the Tent
Dinner ran from 6:15 to 7:15 inside the tent, where guests shared farm-to-table dishes that the Inn at Baldwin Creek is known for. During this hour, the band enjoyed vendor meals alongside guests, getting ready to launch the full dance set.
Toasts began at 7:15, delivered by Anna’s father (Ugo), Gabriel’s father (Alfonso), and Anna’s sister (Sara). ECS provided a microphone setup accessible from the tent’s dining area, ensuring every toast carried clearly across the space.
Per the couple’s wishes, the band was asked to kick off the performance immediately after the final toast—no downtime, no transition music. Straight into party mode.
