Planning perspective
What to consider before reaching out
A strong first conversation is about fit, not just availability. Share your date, approximate guest count, location, and the feeling you want the day to have. Ask what is included, what typically changes the final quote, and what decisions need to be made earliest.
For a hair & beauty partner, confirm how communication works, who will be present on the day, and how the team handles changes. Pricing was not included in the supplied research, so request a current, itemized proposal directly from the business.
In their clients’ words
What people say on Google
Emily Parker
3 years ago
Frances and Anna-Marie were the hair stylists for my wedding in Manchester, VT last month and styled my bridal party and our moms as well. We all absolutely loved how our hair turned out! Both Frances and Anna-Marie were wonderful, friendly, professional, and exactly the kind of calm energy you want to have around you on your wedding day. Can't recommend highly enough!
JT Goulet
5 years ago
Frances did an amazing job with my hair for my wedding! She also did hair for my maid of honor and my mother, we were all very happy with the results! I was able to do a trial a couple months before, she really listened to my requests and tried a couple options. The trial made the day of go super smoothly. She was very flexible given the difficult times which I really appreciated (she did things like coming in a half hour earlier than planned to help move things along since we did everything at the salon). Her salon was very clean and we felt safe the entire time. I would recommend her to anyone needing wedding hair in the Manchester, VT area!
Diana Bernal-Silva
10 years ago
Frances was absolutely amazing! I recently had my wedding in Manchester and Frances and Anna Maria did the hair and makeup for myself and my bridal party. Not only did everyone turn out beautifully, the experience itself was even better then I could have hoped for. They were both extremely accommodating and so nice that it was such a relaxing fun morning! I couldn't have asked for two better people to help me get ready for my special day. I would recommend the Hair Retreat to everyone!
Sarah Donaldson
3 years ago
I have been going to the Hair Retreat for over 20 years. The women are knowledgeable, professional, and incredibly nice. I love how they make suggestions and talk to you about your hair and what they think would work well.
Norma Jean
3 years ago
This place was awesome I love my haircut. I forgot her name who did it but she was super nice and did a great job!
Reviews from Google. Read all of them on Google.
Getting here
How far is this from home?
Pick the city you and most of your guests will be driving from and we will estimate the trip.
An estimate for planning, not live traffic. Leafy weekends in October always take longer.
For your guests
Lovely places to stay nearby
The Equinox, Manchester
Grand resort with the room count a big guest list needs.
Kimpton Taconic, Manchester
Porch-front rooms in the middle of the village.
The Grafton Inn
A storybook village inn for a smaller group.
Three stops worth the detour
Somewhere pretty for photographs, and somewhere warm for a good cup of coffee.
Hildene gardens, Manchester
Formal gardens and mountain views behind the Lincoln estate.
Hogback Mountain overlook, Marlboro
The hundred-mile view on Route 9.
Mocha Joe's Cafe, Brattleboro
Downtown roaster beloved by everyone local.
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Editorial note: this profile is based only on the vendor research supplied to New England Celebrations. It is not a paid endorsement, interview, or first-person testimonial. Pricing and availability are on request.