Dartmouth and Lake Sunapee is probably most famous for the Dartmouth Hitchcock Hospital, which you hopefully will have no cause to visit during your stay. Focus your attentions instead on the cozy bed & breakfast towns and the world’s longest covered bridge in Cornish. If you’re feeling adventurous, explore Ruggles Mine for more rocks to grace your fingers.
The Inn at Danbury received some fame during a stint on ABC’s Wife Swap in 2008, but this rustic inn gets the whole family involved and presents an old-world charm like none other in the state. With authentic German food (and wardrobe), you’re inn for a Deutsch treat for sure. Or rent the entirety of the White Goose Inn in Orford, where you’ll find rooms decked in rich floral wallpaper, planked floors, and period furniture that might be reminiscent of a stay at grandma’s house. The Candlelite Inn in Bradford features award-winning, Victorian charm and grace, but you really can’t go wrong with any of the of the many unique choices in this area. No two inns are the same, so plan a trip and test them all to find your fancy. Below are links to more great venues for wedding receptions and honeymoons in the Dartmouth/Lake Sunapee area of New Hampshire:
The Hanover Inn at Dartmouth College
In keeping with the homey feel of grandma’s kitchen, wrap your guests in that classic grace with warm peach and orange tones. Antique (or antique-looking) doilies provide an elegant base for a bud vase. Using mismatched, but similar pieces on each table will give your settings a quirky charm. Vintage white, ceramic vases (ones with a bumpy texture are especially pretty) need not be the same height, width, or size, so long as their style coordinates. The same goes for the underlying doilies, mix it up for a homespun feel. Use small frames or pressed-flower cards for table numbers and hand-stamp your invitations. A subtle black and white theme running through the orange hues will give you a modern pop.
