are getting married!

Join us in celebrating our love as we embark on this insane journey of adulthood.

August 29, 2026 | 4:00 PM

Alec & Gabe

Heart Song
188 Pastures Lane
Dorset, VT 05251

Wedding Location

Travel Information

We hope you can join us this summer in beautiful Dorset, Vermont for our celebration. It’s a very popular time in the Green Mountain State so if you plan on attending our nuptials, we encourage you to take advantage of one of the diverse lodging options that have been secured in neighboring Manchester, Vermont. All rooms are first come, first served and require a two night stay.

Hotel

HAMPTON INN & SUITES MANCHESTER

4519 Main Street, Manchester, VT 05255

(802) 362-4000

Click the hotel name above and book with code KF6, or call and mention the Kriguer/Friedman Wedding Room Block to get discounted rate of $289/night plus tax. The phone line may default to corporate, so check with the representative to make sure it's the Manchester location.

• Free hot breakfast, fitness center, heated pool, hot tub and WiFi
• Walking distance to shops and dining
• Dog friendly (additional charge)
• Lost Marble Brewery on premises

Motel

CASABLANCA MOTEL

5927 Main Street, Manchester, VT 05255

(802) 362-2145

Call and mention Alec Friedman/Gabe Kriguer to get discounted rate of $169/night plus tax.

• Individual retro cabins 1 mile from downtown
• Dog friendly (no additional charge as long as you mention dog when making reservation)

Motel

THE MANCHESTER VIEW

77 High Meadow Way, Manchester, VT 05255

(802) 362-2739

Call and mention Kriguer/Friedman Wedding Room Block; standard rooms being held for $145/night plus tax.

• Free continental breakfast, pools and WiFi
• Charming, cozy vibe on scenic hillside 1-1/2 miles from downtown

Flying In & Driving?

The nearest airport is Albany International in Albany, NY — approximately a 1.5-hour drive from the wedding location.

DORSET MARBLE QUARRY

Route 30, Dorset, VT

$15/car

Go cliff diving or just cool off in one of Vermont’s best swimming holes!

HILDENE, THE LINCOLN FAMILY HOME

Route 7A, Manchester Center, VT

$25/person

A must for history buffs! This stunning 412-acre estate features an historic Georgian revival home, formal gardens, dairy farm and 1903 Pullman railcar.

MOUNT EQUINOX SKYLINE DRIVE

Route 7A, Arlington, VT

$25 for car and driver; $5/passenger additional

Take a scenic drive to the summit of Mount Equinox, the highest peak in the Taconic Range.

PICKLEBALL

Dana Thompson Memorial Park

Route 30, Manchester, VT

Bring your paddle for open play every morning at 9:00.

HIKE

Historic Marble Rail Trail (Easy)

Parking: North Road, Manchester VT

Mostly flat 5 mile out and back walking trail along former historic railbed.

Gilbert’s Lookout & Owl’s Head (Moderate)

Parking: Raptor Lane, Dorset, VT

Stunning viewpoints and a unique quarry on this 4 mile out and back trail.

Mount Equinox (Strenuous)

Trailhead: Red Gate on West Union Street near Equinox Hotel, Manchester Village, VT

A steep climb to the summit of Mount Equinox with panoramic views of the Green, White, Adirondack and Berkshire mountains. 5-6 miles round trip.

DORSET FARMERS MARKET

Sunday 10am - 2 pm

Across the street from H.N. Williams Store

Route 30, Dorset, VT

Not to be missed! And make sure to visit the general store, established in 1840, where treasures abound!

Recommended Activities

Registry

Check back for a registry soon!