$32,100 starting price
201-250 guest capacity
This venue can host up to 250 guests
About this vendor
Breathtaking Natural Beauty for Your Special Day.
Our ceremony sites at Mountain Top Resort offer unrivaled backdrops and views - year-round. Set amidst the Green Mountains of Vermont, overlooking meadows, a sparkling lake, and a beautiful mountain range; here you will find the rustic elegance of a classic mountain lodge surrounded by nature. Regardless of the season, Mountain Top offers one of Vermont's most spectacular views.
In summer & fall, hold your ceremony on 'The Knoll', featuring our rustic wooden arbor, hand-crafted wooden benches, 'peek-a-boo' reveal barn doors, local flora and fauna, and a sweeping view overlooking the entire resort, lake, and mountains. In winter & spring your terrace ceremony offers seasonal comfort on our slate patio, accented by our wooden arbor, outdoor heaters and meadow, lake and mountain views as your backdrop. Additional ceremony sites include our private beach and the event barn Loft - both with amazing views. Intimate weddings are also offered at our guest houses in stylish great rooms or set amidst landscaped lawns and woods. Work with our in-house florist & designer to create the perfect look for your personal flowers and ceremony accents - regardless of the location. With luxurious on-site accommodations, wedding salon, catering and year-round activities - whether it's just the 2 of you, or 200 of your friends and family, Mountain Top offers a wide variety of choices and impeccable service for your dream day.
Pricing details
Starting prices
Reception:
$2,500
Ceremony:
$750
Bar services:
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Catering:
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Starting prices don't include service fees, taxes, gratuity, and rental fees. Guest count and seasonality may also affect prices. Peak season for this venue is Jun-Oct.
Amenities + details
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Covered Outdoors Space
Ceremony Types
- Civil Union
- Commitment Ceremony
- Interfaith Ceremony
- Non-Religious Ceremony
- Religious Ceremony
- Second Wedding
Guest Capacity
- Up to 250
Settings
- Backyard
- Barn
- Beach
- Waterfront
- Garden
- Hotel
Venue Service Offerings
- Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
Awards and Affiliations
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out of 5.0126 reviews
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This place is well run, organized, and so beautiful. Having a coordinator to work with helped immensely and made for a seamless wedding experience. Being able to stay on site along with most of the guests was amazing and allowed us to enjoy more time with our friends and family. All the activities and amenities available make this place a notch above your average wedding venue. The food is excellent and the in-house florist does an incredible job! Definitely recommend Mountain Top for a wedding or just a weekend getaway.
When we started looking for a wedding venue, we knew Vermont was the place we wanted to get married, as we met at UVM and both of our families live close by. The problem was.. we lived in San Diego. We saw about 7 venues in VT and from the moment we saw MTR we knew it was something special. It had exactly what we wanted - a modern rustic yet cohesive feel so all of our friends and family could stay on-site together, activities on the lake or land, and an amazing outdoor ceremony site (not to mention the beautiful cocktail hour space and barn for the reception). They also provide coordinators - shout out to Miranda (could not have done this without her help... more on her later) - florists on site, amazing catering... and they clearly know what they're doing. Despite multiple weddings per week (sometimes even multiple in one day!), the Mountain Top staff stays positive, calm, collected, and makes sure everything runs smoothly and perfectly. Everyone told me to expect at least one thing to go wrong during my wedding, so I had braced myself. But not a single thing went wrong (unheard of) the entire weekend of our wedding, and it was absolutely amazing.
Miranda - Keith and I both said this to you multiple times during the weekend, and I'll say it again - YOU ARE INCREDIBLE and Mountain Top is SO lucky to have you!
Not only are we now best friends but Miranda just made the planning process so fun, stress-free, and amazing for us. On arrival, we unloaded multiple boxes of props/picture frames/small details etc, and Miranda took them all from us, remembered every single item without question and where to put them, and made the whole process so seamless for us. She helped us with any problem, big or small, that came up throughout the weekend, knew the timing of the entire welcome party/ceremony/cocktail hour/reception/after party off the top of her head, helped us stay on schedule, and made sure everything was perfect.
I can't recommend Mountain Top Resort enough if you're planning your wedding in Vermont! Thank you again for EVERYTHING. It was magical (can't wait to come back and visit for our anniversary).
It was clear that everyone we interacted with at Mountain Top was invested in making our wedding perfect!
And it was. Having someone dedicated to interacting with us and walking us through the vast majority of the planning process was super helpful. Then having someone the day of the wedding (really the few days leading up to it) available to support was priceless. Our day of coordinator also ensured we built in some personal moments throughout the day, which were priceless on a day that flies by so quickly. The catering team executed our menu perfectly. Our guests couldn’t stop talking about the views and the food!
The whole team also coordinated seamlessly with our other vendors, ensuring a smooth day from start to finish.
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From the very beginning, we always knew that we wanted to get married in Vermont. After visiting Mountain Top Resort, we instantly knew that it was the place. From the breathtaking views of the mountains to the all-on-property experience with amazing food options, Mountain Top was the hands-down best choice!
Since our first introduction to Khele and the whole Mountain Top staff, they provided a truly magical experience. To say that we were blessed and could not have done it without Miranda and Zoey (our coordinators) would be a complete understatement. Throughout the whole process, it was extremely comforting and reassuring to know that Miranda and Zoey were just a phone call or email away. They were both extremely helpful, professional, and knowledgeable. From the start they were there to answer our many questions that arise from planning a winter destination wedding, provide guidance on different options, kept us on track for all our important deadlines, brought all our visions to reality on our special day, and so much more than we could list.
As many people would say, we are huge “foodies”. When asked about weddings, most people would say the thing they remembered most was whether the food was good. In the case of Mountain Top (in addition to the all-on-property experience and breathtaking mountain view mentioned before), the food is certainly memorable. Whether it was the rehearsal dinner, hors d’oeuvres at cocktail hour, meals at the reception, or late-night snacks, every item of food was phenomenal. Words just simply could not do justice to describe how incredible the food tasted. Our friends and family are still ranting and raving about the food!
Gayle and her staff at Meadow’s Edge Floral are incredible and would whole-heartedly recommend them for your floral / décor. We could not thank them enough for all the décor (greenery / bouquets / boutonnieres / ice luminaries / table centerpieces and everything in between). Every detail from rehearsal dinner to the reception was truly spectacular and transformed the spaces into something more than we could have ever imagined! All the small special touches made it that much more enchanting.
Mountain Top was everything a couple could wish for in a wedding venue and more. We will continue to recommend it to family / friends and plan to visit again soon!
Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts for making our dream wedding a reality!
I cannot recommend Mountain Top Resort highly enough as a wedding venue. No matter the season, the property is absolutely stunning, providing a perfect Vermont backdrop. But what truly sets this venue apart is the incredible team. They consistently go above and beyond to ensure that every couple has the best experience possible.
As a vendor (wedding photographer) who has had the pleasure of working at Mountain Top on numerous occasions, I can honestly say that the staff feels like family. They treat everyone, from the couples to the vendors, with the utmost respect and care. It's clear that their main goal is to make every event not just successful, but truly memorable for all who visit.
If you're looking for a venue that combines breathtaking beauty with a warm, welcoming atmosphere and a team that will do everything in their power to make your day special, look no further than Mountain Top Resort.
My husband and I had the most perfect wedding at the Mountain top. From the first time we visited we fell in love. Every single person working there did the best to make our day perfect. Elizabeth and Bella worked closely with us all day to make the dream of an outdoor ceremony come true despite the unpredictable weather! We could not be more thankful to both of them and we are so happy we went with the mountain top for our big day.
My husband and I got engaged in Vermont in October 2022. We’re from the Boston area but Vermont has always held a special place in our hearts and when we started looking at venues, we knew we wanted to get married there. We set up site visits at three wonderful venues in December 2022 with MTI being our last stop. As soon as we finished the tour of the venue and sat down for dinner in their tavern to discuss our options, we knew we found our wedding venue. It had the mountains, a lake, and was dog friendly! Khele was wonderful in providing us available dates for a fall wedding and gave us ideas outside of the months we originally requested. When we decided we wanted to get married in 2023 he provided a few dates in November. We agreed on Friday the 17th.
The tasting event we attended in April was amazing. It really gave us a full understanding of our offerings, showed all the delicious food options, and gave us a chance to meet many of the vendors we had booked for our day. We did have some bumps during planning with changes in wedding coordinator but ultimately Miranda did an amazing job getting everything finalized for Zoey to pick-up day of. Zoey was amazing and stayed in communication with us the week leading up to and through to the day after our wedding. She was very easy going and made everything feel so simple. She really let me relax and stay present on my wedding day.
A bonus to getting married at MTI is the on-site floral department, Meadows Edge Floral. Gayle was amazing to work with and easy to communicate with. She was open to ideas but also knew how to run with the direction we gave her. She made our November wedding come alive with beautiful greenery and made me the most beautiful (and shockingly light) bouquet! It was so great having a built-in vendor that knew the venue so well and who did a great job stretching a floral budget as much as possible!
Having said all that getting married at MTI was the best decision for us, from the wonderful
location hidden in the Green Mountains, to the cohesiveness and seamless teamwork between
the vendors and venue. We’re still getting compliments from our guests that it was one of the best weddings that they have ever attended!
Response from the Vendor on 01/15/2024
Hi Victoria,
Thank you so much for your kind words regarding your stay and wedding with us here at Mountain Top Resort! We strive to continue to improve our services and are so happy to hear that we have met the mark in every avenue. It is als...
o great to hear that our staff, coordinators, and our floral team here were also every bit of stellar - something we love to hear! Thank you again for the lovely review - and we hope to see you here for your anniversary this fall!
Wedding Date: November 19, 2023
Guest Count: 40
LGBTQ
My wife and I found Mountain Top separate from each other - absolute kismet! We visited in August 2022, as they have a deal where you get a free night's stay if you do a venue tour. Highly recommend!
The package includes a coordinator for the months leading up to the wedding, a day-of/weekend-of coordinator, and an EPIC tasting with other couples in your season! It was so nice to have everything on site - from lodging to catering to stylists to the florist, the weekend was seamless.
Max, our coordinator leading up to the wedding, was very responsive and helpful. Zoey, our weekend-of coordinator, was ON IT and kept everything running on time and communicated to all necessary parties.
Late November is off-season, weather-wise. We made a last-minute choice to move the ceremony indoors, and Zoey/Gayle made it gorgeous. For an intimately sized wedding, the venue didn't feel empty. Our guests loved having warm beverages to enjoy during the ceremony and s'mores by the fire at night.
Mountain Top provides great details on its website which gave us the peace of mind we needed to book a venue from far away. This is a magical location even without snow or colorful leaves or sunshine. Off-season weddings often get a bad rap, but there's no such thing as an off-day at Mountain Top. Looking forward to spending our anniversaries at this beautiful oasis.
As soon we first visited the mountain top, we knew we had to get married there. It is incredibly beautiful, comfortable, rustic yet elegant place. Our wedding day went without any issues with great thanks to our coordinator Elizabeth. The food was amazing and all of the staff were so accommodating.
Magical doesn’t even begin to describe our day. 2023 has been a year where rain is inevitable and Mountain Top didn’t miss a beat at helping us to navigate the day! Like most couples, we wanted to get married on the Knoll, but mother nature had another idea. We had our ceremony up in the loft and if you let it, it will be a magical moment. The lights were dimmed and it created such a romantic and wonderful experience – not to mention we had 100 happy and warm guests ready to party with us after! Although the actual ceremony was inside, we were delivered some amazing outdoor moments, including moody fall photos during our first look and glowing mountains at cocktail hour!
The staff at Mountain Top is out of this world! Miranda was our coordinator and she took our ideas for the big day and made them a reality. She checked in on us all day. The weather was all over the place and she helped us make all the right decisions for us and our guests. Her expertise and reasoning was a great resource and we can’t thank her enough! With her guidance we felt comfortable making some of the “tough” decisions the day presented us with – i.e. making the rain call. Miranda may have started out as a stranger to us, but by the time we ended the planning process she was our friend!
Don’t hesitate to book at Mountain Top. It is easily one of the best spots you could have to marry your person. The food, vendors, planners, event staff and accommodations are everything and more! Everyone will help to make your day perfectly your own and you’ll have memories to last you a lifetime!
Do not hesitate to book MTI for your wedding, this was probably the best decision we ever made for our wedding! We live near Boston, MA but I grew up skiing almost every weekend in winter in VT so the nostalgia of the area initially drew us there. I discovered MTI through The Knot, and it was the first and only venue we actually visited. As soon as we toured it and saw it in person it was a done deal- the property is absolutely STUNNING. We decided on July 2023, as we were leaning towards as summer wedding anyways but they have so many activities there we love in the summer months. They also have so many amenities including onsite restaurant and bar, shuttle service around the property, pool/hot tub, kayaking/paddle boarding, hiking trails, and more. The day before our wedding we had a huge game of disc golf which was so fun and one of our favorite moments of the weekend. We loved the everything happens on property (rehearsal, ceremony, cocktail hour, reception, after party) so once you get there there is no travel involved. Were hoping to get married outside on the beautiful knoll, but had to move inside due to rain, but that is part of why we picked MTI- the inside location for ceremonies is also beautiful. We booked their Mountain Aire guest house and The Treehouse for ourselves and our entire wedding party to stay at for the weekend which was so fun, we love that they have guest houses and cabins in addition to the main hotel- many of our guests stayed in houses in addition to the hotel. We also loved that the cabins are dog friendly as we wanted our dog Bailey to be in the wedding and she was able to stay with my parents in a cabin. Miranda was our wedding coordinator and we cannot say enough great things about her- she was so professional, knowledgeable, timely, and kind. She is just the best and made our entire weekend run so smoothly. The entire staff at MTI is lovely and made us feel so incredibly special all weekend long. They went above and beyond to make sure we were happy and quickly solved any issues that came up. The food is absolutely delicious, so many of our guests complimented us on it and several who had the salmon we chose said it was the best salmon they ever had. We highly recommend booking your wedding here and making a vacation out of it because they have so much to offer, it's beautiful in all seasons, and you really cannot go wrong here. We love it here and can't wait to return for years to come to celebrate anniversaries/birthdays/ or just for fun!!
We had our wedding Mountain Top Inn & Resort in August, and this was the best decision we made. We wanted everyone on site to enjoy the entire weekend with us and fall in love with Vermont just like we did. Our guests were in awe of how beautiful the property was and loved how many activities they could do during their stay. The event staff was fantastic and helped make our day go by smoothly. There were a few hiccups with a change in our coordinator, but it all worked out. Would highly recommend having your wedding there! We can't wait to go back to celebrate our anniversary every summer.
MTI was the perfect place to get married! We got married October 4, and all of our guests (many of whom are well traveled) said they've never been to a place like this... we truly believe it's magical. Even though we had a smaller wedding (~$20,000 and 40 people) on a Wednesday to cut out their venue fee, every single one of the staff at MTI made us feel like our day was special and we never would have known how many weddings they do. They're a wedding factor in the best way - everything was personalized and met us where we wanted for some DIY stuff, but there were no hiccups because they're so used to throwing amazing weddings. Our coordinator, Rachel, always made sure we had the information we needed, and our day-of coordinator Zoey was professional and made sure everything stayed right on track. We plan to go back soon (as do many of our guests)!
On the surface, Mountain Top is gorgeous and easily one of the most stunning spots in Vermont. But if you are looking for the warmth, kindness, and empathy that Vermont is famous for on your wedding day, you will not find it here.
I would describe my partner and I as the kind of people who would rather sit in a restaurant alone for three hours rather than complain/risk hurting a server's feelings for not greeting us. Total pushovers. But once we got notified of our fourth "new" wedding coordinator, even we started getting worried. With the general madness and super low probability that there was something wrong with coordinators one through three, we hired an outside coordinator for extra support who suggested we work directly with upper management. We found the common denominator: the higher-up event management at Mountain Top is kind of terrible.
We totally understand that Mountain Top has a lot of weddings and is desirable, but boy does upper management rub it in. In every step of the process, they treat you like they are doing you a massive favor. They could care less about giving you autonomy, listening to what you want, or god-forbid apologizing for anything. We thought it was bad over Zoom/emails/phone calls, but that was nothing compared to actually getting on property on the eve of our wedding day. Bluntly telling us that we would have to get married inside the Loft due to weather, they sat in silence while I just cried into my sister's shirt. No apologies or reassurance, I have genuinely had complete strangers offer more empathy than these people. It wasn't even the fact that the only part of the whole day we wanted was not being included, but that they really just wanted me to get out of their office/stop wasting any more of their time.
Not getting married outside was heartbreaking, but nothing compared to the devastation of seeing how much mental, physical, and financial work my parents put in for this to not even get so much as a smile from upper management. Even though I knew they were just as sad as I was, they put on a brave face to provide my partner and I the reassurance, advocacy, and empathy we desperately needed to get through the weekend. Growing up with absolutely nothing as the child of Mexican immigrants, I know my sunflower of a dad just wanted us to have everything on this day. I am ugly sobbing writing this review just thinking about how bad I feel knowing he spent close to $100k to be treated with such indifference and heartlessness.
We know our guests had a great time, never knowing anything was wrong due to our INCREDIBLE vendors. We owe every bright and happy memory to their tireless efforts, even in light of Mountain Top treating them like second-class guests.
I am only writing this review to hopefully save some other couples from a bad experience. I genuinely want nothing more than for this to be the best day for couples, especially given how financially draining weddings can be. No one deserves to be treated with such disregard and coldness, especially not a day that should be filled with love and joy. The higher-ups would have totally ruined our day if it hadn't been for our lovely biological, chosen, and vendor family. I hope that all Vermont couples have a better experience than us, whether it be at this venue or another <3
Response from the Vendor on 10/26/2023
Hi Elizabeth,
We appreciate every one of these reviews, whether they are overwhelmingly positive, or show that we've missed the mark. We take every bit of feedback and advice into consideration as we work hard to ensure the perfect day for ev...
ery wedding couple and guest we have on property. This review does weigh heavy on us, knowing that we received a glowing thank you note stating how smooth the day went, and the appreciation of the workarounds that we did make.
We agree that there truly is no better view than the one we have here at Mountain Top and that the Knoll truly does exemplify this. There is nothing more important to us than ensuring that couples that do book weddings with us have than having the best experience. One of the hardest things we've faced in this past year is delivering the news of rain in the forecast, an unfortunately common event this summer/fall. Because of this, we do create weather-based plans for all of our weddings in the event of these instances – it is standard procedure on our end to ensure that there is no stress for these last-minute conversations on the day of your wedding.
Obviously, this is upsetting for any couple, and we always want to be sensitive in these cases. Receiving support from your family at that moment and offering to revisit the conversation on a rain call is the best we could offer at that time. It is always our intention to provide our couples with the support that they need and deserve, and we apologize that we may have fallen short in your time of need.
On your wedding day, we received 1.41 inches of rain – which was forecasted with a 100% chance of the day before – and instead of our initial suggestion of the loft as you mentioned, we did our best to provide an outdoor ceremony experience - in a location that we have never used before, for your wedding. To make this happen, we called in extra staff for set up and included staff up to and including our General Manager.
We are aware that one dietary restriction was not accommodated in vendor meals. It is always our intention to take great care of vendors when they come to our venue - and in fact, do our absolute best to treat them like any other guest of our resort - the Food and Beverage team can quickly rectify these situations when they come to our attention, and if we had been aware prior to dinner service, this could have been accommodated right away.
We strive to provide the best service and experience possible for every couple - but know that we may not always succeed. We do hope that your day did and does come with good memories that will lead you into this new phase of life with your partner.
I will not be able to fit all the AMAZING things I have to say about Mountain Top here. I am convinced this is the best wedding venue in the world, and our guests and family absolutely agreed. To have every aspect thoughtfully considered and on-site was so perfect. It was beautiful, stunning, and so many guests have reached out to tell us how flawless of a day it was, how stunning Mountain Top is, and how good the food was. We loved being able to stay on-site, and to have the rehearsal dinner, welcome party, ceremony, reception, and after party all in the same place was just so seamless. Our wedding was nothing short of perfect - the staff there put so much hard work and thoughtfulness into our wedding. Particularly Miranda, who covered everything down to the last detail and remembered every last thing for the wedding (too much to name!). The bartenders and shuttle drivers were also awesome - the bartenders even saved some of my favorite drinks for me once they ran out and had them behind the bar when I stopped by! The florals done by Gayle were jaw-droppingly beautiful and the tasting event was a highlight of wedding planning! Mountain Top provided more than I could have ever imagined for our wedding and we will remember their helpfulness, the effort put in by all the staff, the attention to detail, and Mountain Top's beauty for the rest of our lives.
Five stars simply is no enough to capture the experience we had planning our wedding with Mountain Top Resort. The day was nearly two years in the making and it went off perfectly thanks to the INCREDIBLE staff. Literally everyone we worked with was not only extremely professional, but so kind and thoughtful. We never felt like we were "just another wedding" - we were intentionally looked after with grace and care.
What I reflect on the most is just how fun and thoughtful the whole planning experience was with Mountain Top. You get to attend a big tasting event with different vendors, which was so helpful for us. You get assigned a coordinator to guide you throughout your entire planning process and is there on the day with you, which is INCREDIBLE. Shout out specifically to Max, our coordinator, who CRUSHED it. We had a few different coordinators cycle in and out during our planning process and they never missed a beat, especially Max. He was beyond willing to figure anything out for us, jump in, and just absolutely rose to the occasion and then some.
The venue of course is stunning and the food was delicious. They were so accommodating to those in our group with dietary restrictions, which meant the world to us. We even changed the sides for some of our dishes, which they were happy to do. You can really make your wedding custom to you, which is incredible.
When planning a wedding at mountain top, it can seem very overwhelming with all of the events you could host, houses to rent, vendors, etc. and I never felt that way due to the excellent staff. They really go above and beyond to make sure everything is organized and on time, which, as a type-a bride, I was so grateful for. The venue really flexes to your planning style, so they are happy to be as hands-on or hands-off as you would like them to be, which I appreciated!
All in all, I truly couldn't recommend Mountain Top more. Our day, quite simply, was perfect thanks to the incredible team here. Not only will you have an amazing wedding, but you'll make great friends along the way.
Mountain Top Resort is not conducive to anyone with mobility issues, requiring one to climb stairs or walk on uneven terrain for every aspect, whether it is to access dining, the pool and spa, or reaching the majority of the property. Our party rented a property home, Wintergreen while attending a recent wedding. While it was clean, the property is very tired looking and outdated with all but one bedroom with twin beds either up or downstairs.
Response from the Vendor on 09/27/2023
Hi Susan, thank you for candidly reviewing your most recent stay with us. We appreciate all feedback and understand that we are not always perfect, and there's always room for us to learn and grow from. We are sorry to hear that your stay with ...
us was less than perfect, especially regarding accessibility. We try our best to accommodate any accessibility issues you may need, such as rooms on the ground floor, parking right next to the restaurant, and our pool/spa area for easy entry without taking the stairs. We try our best to make these spaces known for convenience but understand we may have missed the mark this time around in sharing that information. I would love to connect more about your stay regarding the property you were in, as well as your concerns with accessibility for those with mobility issues so we can best address them moving forward. If you can send us a message on our contact form, I can be sure to reach out!
Our daughters wedding at Mountain Top couldn't have been more perfect. The location, the service, quality of food and entire experience was amazing! Our wedding planner Miranda was outstanding and helped us every step of the way making the process easy. We knew we were in good hands throughout! Highly recommend hosting your special day at Mountain Top
An absolute stunning venue! We had our wedding this past Memorial Day weekend at Mountain Top Inn. It was honestly a dream come true. We had our bridal parties and families stay in the houses on the property (the ladies lavished in The Jewel, which is a must have for any wedding day!), which made everything so convenient. The rehearsal dinner and welcome party down at the Pavilion at the Lake was such a unique private event. But nothing can top our ceremony. We were blessed with blue skies and temperatures in the mid 70’s. The view for all our guests was not only of a gorgeous flowering arbor, bride and groom, and bridal party, but also the green grass of the knoll, the blue from the lake down below, the green from the mountains in the background, and the blue from the spotless skies. It was truly a dream setting. Our guests all wanted a piece of the scenery…we couldn’t get them to leave the location after the ceremony for cocktail hour! The reception down at the barn was just as jaw dropping. The rustic feel off the wooden beams across the ceiling, and openness of the dance floor created an atmosphere for such special, touching moments and supreme celebration.
The Mountain Top team does have some areas where they can improve, however. Their communication and their documentation is not at the level one would expect it to be. Over the year of preparation, we had to work hard to pull emails from our coordinator and florist (we chose to use Meadow’s Edge right on site). We had a coordinator change just a few months before our wedding. But numerous times documentation as well as the coordinator didn’t have answers for the real details in the decisions. Often times we were told different things by different people by different documents. These comments aren’t intended to scare anyone looking forward to getting married here, but should be used as preparation. Our wedding day was perfect, but we would certainly recommend being very meticulous and document everything. Make sure you really comb through all the documents carefully as you make your decisions and really think about all the little details. Have as many meetings as you need to make sure you understand everything, and have everything written in email. Again, this isn’t intended to scare anyone, just a heads up. One thing is for sure…things will run smoothly, we are confident of that. The day-of execution of the venue is truly top notch.
We are overjoyed with the perfect wedding we had at Mountain Top. Our friends and families cannot stop talking about the weekend, especially the food! The food was delicious, from the passed hors’devours to the entrees. The portion sizes were impressive, and each table was served their sit down meals all together. We can’t tell you how many people have gone out of their way to tell us that this was the most beautiful and best wedding they have ever been to. We love Mountain Top and we can’t wait to come back and visit.
We had our wedding at Mountain Top and it was amazing!! they were so accommodating the day of and found solutions to all the little things that came up (wedding was supposed to be outside and then -40F weather blew through and the reception venue lost heat) and yet it all went off with out a hitch. Our Coordinator was phenomenal we felt well taken care of. the views are amazing and having everyone stay on property made the whole weekend feel like one continuous party. we cant recommend them enough
My now husband and I were set on planning a rustic yet elegant Winter wedding in 2023. We began the venue search in January 2022 across Vermont, New Hampshire, and even parts of Massachusetts (our home state) and found a few venues that seemed like they would work. Before ever even making it up to visit The Mountain Top Inn we originally began the contracting process with a different VT venue (slightly closer to MA) and the experience was a nightmare. They had a poorly written contract with contradicting clauses, they were inflexible to customize aspects of their menus/bar packages/more, and the staff was a nightmare to work with. In early April 2022, without entering into contract, we went our separate ways feeling really discouraged and turned off by the entire wedding industry. My now husband headed up the venue search again and brought me a handful of options-- The Mountain Top Inn was one of them.
From the moment we first spoke with Khele the Mountain Top Inn was different. People were kind, the views were immaculate, and the possibility of us having the wedding of our dreams began to re-materialize. The experience was like night and day. From our initial tour, to helping us arrange a visit with our parents for the tasting, to helping customize every inch of our wedding the staff at the Mountain Top Inn were the type of team you dream of getting to work with for your wedding.
Our chief concern about the Mountain Top Inn was how many weddings they do a year -- we didn't want to feel like our wedding was just another event being turned out of a machine. While the Mountain Top Inn is certainly a well-oiled machine our wedding was completely us -- there was opportunity to customize at every step. The events team are all truly experts in their craft and because of their team the process of planning the event was nearly as much fun as actually hosting it in March 2023. Chelsea did an excellent job caring for us and our event for nearly a year as a wedding coordinator. She helped us think through big and small decisions, helped us stay on track, and gave us really great advice.
The week of our wedding the photographer we hired called us to let us know that she tested positive with COVID and would be unable to make our wedding. We were devastated. We called our day-of-coordinator, Jen, who offered to help us hit the ground running to source a new photographer in a week. Which is unheard of. Thankfully the photographer had a back up option for us, but Jen's can-do attitude was the perfect antidote for the stress of what could have been. We even had guests ask us if she was for hire for their upcoming weddings due to the flawless job she did at our event.
We truly can't say enough positive things about our experience working with The Mountain Top Inn-- if you are considering this venue for your wedding I can't recommend them highly enough. If I could give more than 5 stars above I would.
If you're looking for a wedding venue that has: stunning spaces inside and out, a team that does an immaculate job, and amazing lodging accommodations for your guests, then book Mountain Top NOW! It is by far the best decision we made in our wedding planning process. Reminiscing on our 11/4/22 wedding, here are some highlights:
Our wedding guests could not stop raving about the venue. Many, many guests told us it west the most beautiful venue they've ever been to. We loved how beautiful Mountain Top is inside and out, down to every single house and cabin and inn room on the property.
Many of our guests could stay on the property, which we LOVED. My college friends had their own house, my husband's cousins had their own houses, the bridal party had their own houses, etc. It was SO convenient, everything is right there, and it gives you a destination wedding type feel, which we really wanted. There are even shuttles to bring your guests around the property all weekend. Additionally, if some people don't want to stay on the property (or if it books up) we definitely recommend using the Best Western Rutland and Tri State Transportation to get your guests to the venue, about a 15 minute drive.
The food was awesome! It had been so good at the food tasting that we worried there was no way it would measure up on wedding day, but it did. Many of our guests raved about the food, and the venue was very accommodating with allergies and preferences.
Gayle, who is the florist that you have the option to book through the venue, is amazingly talented and also affordable. Communication with her can be delayed as she does handle many weddings, but if you continue to reach out she will happily help you. I wasn't overly worried about florals so this didn't bother me, but I know it can be tough for some. That weekend, though, Gayle and her team did just an impeccable job, and I didn't have to worry about a thing in terms of set up and clean up.
Lastly, the entire MTI staff is UNREAL. We worked with Chelsea for the majority of our wedding planning time, and I always felt supported and prepared by working with her. Even leading up to the final crunch time, I never doubted MTI's ability to pull my dream wedding off seamlessly, and they did. Seriously, nothing went wrong the entire weekend, from the rehearsal to welcome party to wedding to day after brunch. The team works so hard to make your dreams come true. Even the bartending staff - my guests could not stop raving about them. Ian & Heather were the BEST!
I could truly go on and on and on. Getting married at Mountain Top exceeded all of our wildest wedding dreams and far surpassed any hope and expectation. We can't wait to celebrate anniversaries here for years to come.
Wow, where to start? First, the headline: Mountaintop Inn and Resort staff are artists and their medium: Weddings.
A big part of both our choice of Mountain Top and our satisfaction with that decision was just how incredible everyone is at creating unforgettable events there. Straight up magic, I tell you.
From the very beginning, Khele thoughtfully answered the many questions that arose from considering an out-of-state, destination wedding and was immensely helpful.
Once we moved on to the planning phase, we couldn’t have asked for a better Coordinator than Cassie! Through all of the easy and not-so-easy decisions, Cassie was endlessly understanding and kind. She kept us on track and made sure we met all of the important timeline milestones. There were so many aspects that we just weren’t sure about that she was willing to walk us through and we so appreciated that - having someone calm and assured by our side for all of the uncertainties. In fact, we felt like Cassie was our co-creator in the end, one for whom we will be forever grateful. From the rehearsal through each hour of our big day, she had everything transitioning smoothly and we ended up feeling like we had extra time at different stages! We had time to soak everything in, just the two of us, in the gazebo after the ceremony and Cassie made it possible for us to fulfill the hope we had mentioned of having a chance to enjoy the hors d’oeuvres we’d picked out (and that had our stomachs rumbling in anticipation).
Every item of food was delectable - the passed hors d’oeuvres, entrées, and even the salad we chose were all, impossibly, melt-in-your-mouth-level delicious. Our friends and family have since raved about their food journeys and each of us send our compliments to the chef!
The staff even went out of their way to make sure a meal was delivered to a family member who ended up feeling ill and was unable to partake in the festivities. We didn’t have to ask - they just took care of it. It’s those little details that set Mountain Top apart from other venues. All of those special touches made it that much more enchanting. Everything turned out above and beyond what we’d hoped for and that’s maybe the best compliment we could offer - that Mountain Top gave us our dream wedding.
To Gayle, our many thanks for the gorgeous decor and greenery. From my wildflower bouquet to the tabletop centerpieces, your skill at your craft was plain to see and it all came together beautifully!
Oh, and the backdrop? Breathtaking. The mountains, hills, and reservoir are unbelievably picturesque. Like an elixir for the eyes, it’s the kind of view that makes everything that came before seem like a warm up for the real thing. Spectacular!
Mountain Top was everything a couple could wish for in a wedding venue and yet so much more - if you’re looking for amazing views, brilliant staff, and an unbelievable experience, this is the venue or getaway for you! We will be recommending it to family and friends for years to come (and plan to make it a regular vacation destination!). There’s just nothing like it. Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts for making every one of our hopes for our wedding a reality!!
We can't say enough amazing things about Mountain Top Inn. From before we signed the contract through after our wedding, the team was extremely attentive and accommodating. The venue itself and unique onsite housing (mix of guest homes and lodge rooms) really made for such a special experience for our guests. There are plenty of onsite activities available as well which really impressed our guests. Such an unforgettable weekend and experience. We love Mountain Top Inn - thank you!!
Mountain Top Inn and Resort has perfected the art of weddings! From our initial contact with the Resort to set up a tour through our Farewell Breakfast the day after our wedding, we had nothing but positive and exceptional experiences. Our wedding planner (Chelsea) and day-of coordinator (Rachel) helped us through every aspect of planning our wedding and ensured that we had a perfect day. I highly recommend Mountain Top as your wedding venue!
We had a lovely wedding! Mountain Top Inn is just gorgeous. I refer to it as a wedding factory or a college campus for weddings, but in the best way possible. This is because they have pretty much everything you need right at the site which is perfect. All of the guest houses/lodge rooms are comfortable and nice! The food was absolutely delicious ( I even had a few of my guests who are chef's, raving about it) and overall between the ceremony at the knoll, to cocktail hour at the tavern area, to the reception in the barn, everything flowed smoothly! I cannot speak highly enough about the florist either, all of the bouquets and boutineers were just stunning and everything that I had dreamed of. Finally, Cassie, SHE IS WONDERFUL!!! Cassie was my coordinator through the venue and I was even lucky enough to have her as my 'day of' coordinator because of how busy the venue was! She made the whole day run so smoothly and truly just helped me keep my head on my shoulders throughout everything!! I seriously recommend getting married here!!!
MTIR enabled me and my husband to have the wedding of our dreams. Everyone was so kind and pleasant to work with.
Chelsea was our planner and she was extremely responsive and always had great suggestions for venues and anything else we needed along the way.
Rachel was our day of coordinator and she made everything run smoothly the entire weekend. We would have been lost without her.
All the other staff at MTIR was so kind! We felt right at home. Our favorite server, Ryan, was able to work with us all weekend! It was great!
The venue itself is beautiful beyond words. Pictures don’t do it justice. I genuinely could not recommend having a wedding weekend here more.
My husband and I toured Mountaintop Inn as a possible wedding venue. We fell in love with the scenic views and romantic feel. While we ultimately decided on a different venue, we liked everything that Mountaintop Inn had to offer. Because of Covid, we made the difficult decision to postpone our wedding, but we decided to elope on our original wedding date. Luckily, Mountaintop Inn offered an elopement package! Our coordinator, Carly, was incredibly helpful and made sure that every detail was exactly how we envisioned it. The flowers from Gayle at Meadow’s Edge Floral Design (Mountaintop’s in-house florist) were beautiful—they were exactly what we wanted! If you’re considering booking a wedding or elopement at Mountaintop Inn, you won’t be disappointed!
Where do I begin? We got married at Mountain Top Inn & Resort on 7/16/2022 and it was truly the best day of our lives. But lets back up- we booked the day TWO YEARS prior and despite being two years out- we were immediately connected to a planner. Our planner Chelsea was with us from day one and was always so communicative, patient and supportive. One of our favorite things about getting married at Mountain Top was having a excuse to visit the beautiful place numerous times over the planning process. We've stayed in the Inn, the cabins and houses on the property- all of which are clean, comfortable and beautiful! The wedding weekend was truly a dream- we had over 100 guests staying on property and everyone had the time of their lives. The rehearsal dinner down at the lake was picturesque, well run and food was delicious. The photo-ops are gorgeous and the vibes are casual yet elevated - a chic Vermont summer camp dream! Saturday, our wedding day was even better. Everything was setup exactly as discussed, everything ran on time thanks to our incredible day-of coordinator Rachel, the food was amazing. I could go on and on! Truly not one thing went wrong- all expectations were exceeded and now we get to have Mountain Top as our special place forever. Our guests can not stop saying that it was the best wedding they've ever been to. The VIEWS cannot be beat and the way MTI runs a event is the perfect mix of elegant, casual and comfortable. 11/10 would recommend! Thank you Chelsea, Rachel, Jay (beverage manager) and all the other INCREDIBLY kind MTI staff that made our weekend so special.
Wow, getting married at the Mountain Top Inn & Resort was the best decision I ever made (outside of marrying my fiancé of course!)
My entire planning process from start to finish was phenomenal. Leading up to the event (3 years in the making thanks to Covid) I had the pleasure of working with Chelsea who answered my many MANY emails and they worked with me on so many concerns I had as well as all the constant changes that kept popping up.
Day of, Morgan was an absolute DREAM to work with. I had 0 concerns about anything going askew. Morgan and the team were always 5 steps ahead taking care of everything. Literally nothing went wrong, this venue is a well oiled machine and really knows how to put on an event. All our friends and family can not stop raving about everything, from the food, to the views, the barn, the rooms/houses and most importantly the staff.
Gayle really is a master when it comes to flowers and decor, I truly was a magical day and worth the 3 year wait to host my wedding at the Mountain Top.
I truly can’t say enough, this place is 10/10 do yourself a favor and get married here! It will be everything you dreamt of and more.
My husband and I got married at the Mountain Top Inn in October 2021 and it was beyond PERFECT!! We really cannot comment enough about this venue and the people that were involved! It was truly the best decision we made to get married there! The grounds, the foliage, the customer service, the activities, the food....all of it was beyond our expectations! They have perfected how to do weddings to achieve the fairy tale that all of us brides want for our special day and special weekend! We initially worked with Khele Sparks, who was incredible! We then worked with Chelsea Howe, who we cannot give enough accolades to. She answered every single email immediately and without any evidence of frustration!!! We felt so at ease with her guidance! It is certainly an overwhelming process and Chelsea really made us feel taken care of! The entire staff really worked so well together in making our wedding so seamless and so well executed!! We still get comments from our guests that this was one of the best weddings they have ever been to! And the team at Mountain Top Inn is the reason for that!! My husband and I are just so sad that it is over!! We will go back every year to celebrate our anniversary for sure!! Best decision ever!!!
My husband and I got married at the Mountain Top Inn in January 2022 and it was PERFECT. The entire weekend was perfectly timed, planned and executed by the entire staff. They work together seamlessly to make it a perfect event. The food and drinks are incredible and the venue is just so cozy and beautiful so that your guests are able to enjoy many meals and activities throughout the weekend.
I worked with Cassie leading up to the day and Carly was our day of coordinator and I cannot say enough positive things about both of them. Cassie dealt with my 1000+ emails asking a million questions and my constant obsessing over every detail. She also was so on top of everything in reminding me if I was forgetting something/leaving anything out. If any issue ever did arise, she always had a solution.
We also worked with Carly as our day-of coordinator and she is a gem. She is the sweetest, always smiling and always calm. She had incredible attention to detail when working with the in-house florist, Gayle, to ensure everything looked exactly how we envisioned. I was able to completely relax and enjoy my wedding weekend without any stress of things going according to plan because I knew Carly was on top of it all.
The Mountain Top Inn exceeded our expectations in every possible way and gave us the most perfect and memorable wedding weekend.
My husband and I got married at the Mountain Top over Labor Day Weekend, and it was the venue and wedding of our dreams!! We knew we wanted to get married in my home state of Vermont, but with most of our guests traveling from out of town we needed a destination that could provide a full weekend escape, with everyone able to stay on property. The Mountain Top checked every box. Our friends and family had the time of their lives and took full advantage of all the fun things to do (swimming, boating, hiking, horseback riding, clay bird shooting), and we were able to plan the PERFECT celebration. This was almost entirely thanks to Cassie – my wedding planning soulmate who spent three years (since we had to postpone due to COVID) answering my emails and phone calls and texts, reworking timelines and checklists, coming up with incredible ideas, and making it all happen seamlessly! She is an absolute DREAM and helped bring every last vision and detail to life! From our rehearsal dinner by the lake, to a huge welcome party, to bridal party and family members getting ready in nearly every house, to an absolutely incredible mountain top ceremony, to a cocktail hour by the pool (complete with a rainbow!), to a party in the barn that had our guests dancing nonstop, to an after party in the tavern, to brunch the next morning – the staff did not miss a beat. The food was AMAZING (seriously so many compliments), the bartenders and servers were on top of it, the shuttle drivers got everyone where they needed to go with a smile, and the entire crew knew every detail of our wedding plans and ensured it all ran SO smoothly. We were a big group and had a lot of special touches and requests, and every single detail was looked after. We can't thank the entire team enough. The venue and views speak for themselves – it is the people that truly take this place from "incredible" to "nowhere else in the world compares."
We also worked with Gayle at Meadow's Edge Floral on all of our floral design – she is sooo lovely and talented! It was so helpful to work with someone (especially when you're planning from out of state) who is on-site and knows every last inch of the property. She went above and beyond for us, and entertained all of my wild requests – from wrapping all of the trees by the lake in twinkle lights for our rehearsal dinner, to covering the entire aisle with white pedals for a "snowy" effect in the summer, to floating a canoe filled with flowers in the pool at cocktail hour, to wrapping every single column and bar in greenery for the reception! We spent hours on the phone dreaming up fun touches, and she is so creative and knowledgeable. She and her team knocked it out of the park – walking into the barn and seeing our vision brought to life on the night of our wedding truly took my breath away.
Long story short: Booking the Mountain Top (and Meadow's Edge!) for your wedding will be the best decision you make. The ease of allowing all your guests to stay on property, coupled with the breathtaking views and Vermont scenery, plus the staff and their expertise and dedication to giving you the perfect celebration, all add up to an incredibly memorable and perfect start to married life. We will be coming back for our anniversary every year!!
We worked with the Cassie and Morgan for our 2021 Halloween wedding and my whole wedding party can't stop raving about them and the incredible venue! Cassie, Morgan, and the Mountain Top staff made the entire process so easy- even with so many last minute changes. They were so flexible to our needs as a couple and our guests' needs. We had a few minor bumps on the wedding day and Morgan handled everything with a smile and grace! On top of the amazing staff, the venue is absolutely stunning. Gayle and the Meadow's Edge Floral Design team spent so much time with us to pick out each floral arrangement and the final product took my breath away. The team at Mountain Top truly wants you to have the most magical day. We can't recommend them enough!!
If you’re looking for romance, nature, chic barn and elegant floral design, all-in-one event weekend, excellent staff, food, and drinks, and the best wedding coordinators, you have to see Mountain Top. They were incredible with re-planning our COVID wedding, and our wedding coordinator Carly Ward went above and beyond making everything absolutely perfect. When the girls bridal party van got stuck in the mud on the damp Knoll, we didn’t even know! No panicking at all. She had an escape plan in play already, and even told me she would have carried me out of the mud if she had to! This is just one example of how amazing Carly is. The team at MTI is truly fantastic and our wedding weekend was an actual dream come true! It was the most beautiful wedding my husband and I had ever seen—the venue and the views! We also go stay at the inn for special getaway weekends, which is an added bonus. 100/10 recommend.
My husband and I just got married here earlier this month and it was AMAZING!! We had another venue and postponed from 2020. We learned earlier this year that our original venue was not anticipating being able to do weddings this year so we were scrambling. We ended up here with a Monday wedding and it was such a blessing in disguise. This wedding was everything we dreamed of and more. For starters, the venue and hotel is absolutely gorgeous. Food delicious and staff amazing.
We were lucky enough to work with Cassie through most of our planning. She was so gracious, professional and helpful. She answered our 1,000 questions promptly, provided guidance, options and offered to look into some of our ideas that they hadn't done before. She ensured we were in touch with a linen company etc. We then got assigned Penny and Heather for our day of coordinators and they were fantastic. They took care of every detail and prioritized making my husband and I relax and enjoy our day. We knew that they had it covered. It was such a relief. We cannot wait to go back for future anniversaries and hopefully friends' weddings one day. Although our wedding was on a Monday, they never made us feel that we were any less important. And our guests certainly partied like it was a weekend. We haven't stopped getting compliments on how wonderful, fun and beautiful the wedding day was. We also worked with Gayle from their on site florist, Meadows Edge, and wow! Knowing that she works with this venue all the time was such a relief. And her work is beautiful! We loved the Jackson Vine greenery over the dance floor, drapes at the dance floor corners and simple greenery on our farm tables. She worked with us to create a centerpiece that we had seen on Pinterest. And our bouquets were stunning! Definitely recommend her! A few recommendations I would make to future brides are: 1) Figure out lodging with your families and wedding guests asap. We only set aside the homes we knew that we wanted as well as each set of parents. From there we communicated with our wedding parties and close friends and family what was available and to book asap if they wanted to stay on site. We then let all other guests figure it out. We did not set up a room block. 2) Brent at Tri State Transportation was fantastic and knows MTI well. He shuttled our remaining guests from the Best Western 3) Don't be afraid to advocate for what you envision for your timeline. Our team worked with us to make sure everything flowed exactly how we wanted. Ask any questions you have about process or timeline up front so that on wedding day you don't need to think about it 4) If you have specific wants and desires for your floral, speak up and send pictures. Have a call with Gayle. She was very receptive and paid attention to the details
We had the best wedding ever at The Mountain Top Inn this past August. The venue was absolutely beautiful, the staff was amazing, and our wedding coordinators (Chelsea and Heather) were so helpful and responsive. Everyone involved in our day made it stress free and we were able to enjoy ourselves all weekend! I could not recommend this venue enough!
My daughter and new son, were married at Mountain Top on Friday, August 6th, and I cannot say enough about how absolutely incredibly perfect everything was! From the minute we arrived, the lodging, we stayed in Grand Vista which was amazing....the entire venue from wedding site to the beach for rehearsal dinner/welcome party, cocktails on the patio, the barn, and even the after party; the food at both rehearsal and the wedding, the assistance from all staff, front desk, wedding planner, day of event coordinator, shuttle drivers, wait staff, bartenders, everyone....I could go on and on. The awesome service was noted by many. Many of our guests said it was the best wedding they had ever been to! The newlyweds have said it was more than they ever could have imagined! I cannot thank you enough for ensuring that their day was everything we could have hoped for and even more!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! Mountain Top Inn is truly a "Hidden Gem" in Vermont!!!
Booking our wedding at Mountain Top Inn was one of the best decisions in the planning process we made! It is such a gorgeous location (no matter the weather or season, this place is seriously beautiful) but it's made all the more perfect by the dedication of the entire team at the resort. They made the wedding planning process so easy and were very accommodating with our requests and questions from start to finish.
Cassie and Emily are absolute stars. Everything on the wedding day ran smoothly and looked absolutely gorgeous. We keep hearing from our guests that this was the best wedding they have ever been to. The whole day is filled with such fun memories, we couldn't ask for more.
We highly recommend Mountain Top for any future brides!
The best place in the world!! Everything about our wedding was absolutely perfect, all because of Mountain Top Inn! They are so accommodating and friendly and made the wedding planning process so easy. Our wedding coordinators Carly and Cassie were absolutely incredibly! They made the day go so smoothly and I cannot thank them enough for all they did for us! The resort is just breathtaking and every meal we had was delicious! We cannot wait to come back to celebrate our anniversary every year!
Honestly all of our expectations were blown out of the water by the Mountain Top and we don’t have anything negative to say!
We had to postpone because of Covid at it was so easy and as stress free as possible. We were kept in the loop every step on the way and even though things constantly changed we always knew what was happening and we were able to have reasonable expectations because of the constant and clear communication.
They took a lot of stress out of the planning process and helped us stay on track every step of the way.
As for the day of, I could not have asked for a better experience. Our coordinator was so on top of everything and made the day run so smoothly. All the staff, we’re always kind, caring and considerate. Throughout the day we felt that we were being heard and respected (no matter how weird the question or comment).
We are so grateful for everyone at the Mountain Top and would recommend it as a location to anyone and everyone!
The team here goes above and beyond. Their vendor recommendations, specifically for dessert and DJ, are A+. Cassie and Emily are a dream team and the views are unreal.
Mountain Top Inn was unbelievable experience and everything we could have asked for in a wedding. Huge shout outs to CASSIE AND EMILY for helping throughout the whole process. We highly recommend them as well as Mountain TOP for all your wedding needs!!!
Our elopement was so special. The scenery was stunning, the food was great, and Heather our wedding coordinator made everything so easy. We had a beautiful room and great support when the wedding day arrived. Everything was perfect! The Mountain Top Inn recommended Greg Trulson to perform the ceremony and he was great as well. We want to come back for our anniversary. Thanks again to Mountain Top Inn.
We cannot recommend the Mountain Top Inn & Resort enough! Planning for my daughter's wedding started in June 2019 and we planned for an August 2020 wedding. As you might guess, it was postponed due to the pandemic and rescheduled for June 6, 2021. Our wedding coordinator, Chelsea, was amazing. She stayed in contact with us through all the various options we had to work through to have the event eventually happen. We would give them 5 stars just for the support they gave to us during that difficult time. They were even very flexible in allowing us to cancel with no penalty if hit wasn't going to work out- but my daughter was determined to have her party! When we finally got to the wedding celebration weekend (my daughter and her husband got married in 8/20 in front of 11 people)- everything was absolutely perfect. From the lodging to the activities onsite to the wedding events, everything went better than any of us dreamed. Chelsea worked with Carly (our onsite coordinator for the weekend) to finish the weekend planning and Carly was so easy to work with- she guided us through all of the events and activities and if there were any issues- we had no idea they happened!! We all relaxed and had the best wedding celebration ever!! The barn venue was magical. The florist on-site (Meadows Edge) was absolutely the best and we really felt like they cared about everything we were planning. We also used the dj that normally does their events (Top Hat) and Mark was so enthusiastic and helpful. We can't wait to see the pictures from Beach Photography who does a lot of weddings there. The resort made it so easy to plan a wedding there- they either provided the services directly or had a team of referrals that were tried and true. Planning a destination wedding is very challenging, and Chelsea and Carly really made it as easy on us as possible. Thank you so much to everyone at the Mountain Top Inn & Resort- you came through an unbelievably challenging time with flying colors, and we wish you so much luck and success with your future business. Too bad we couldn't afford to do another wedding celebration next year! We'd do it there in a heartbeat. All of our guests said this was one of the best- if not the best- weddings they had ever attended.
Let me start off by saying MTI as a venue is absolutely stunning. Our guests were blown away by the beauty, the house we rented was gorgeous, they handled my food allergy needs flawlessly, and our day of coordinator Heather was very nice. Other than that our wedding and wedding planning was pretty rocky so much so that we had to hire an outside wedding planner because we did not trust our wedding would turn out the way we wanted it to be.
There were a lot of miscommunications from the very beginning from the sales team telling us a date was available (then the manager calling me frantically to tell me it was not) to the wedding planning team not understanding how we wanted our bar structured (prepay a certain dollar amount and bill on consumption) to the florist randomly calling my mother (we have no clue how she got her phone number) to talk about our floral needs. It was all extremely stressful and chaotic.
On the day of our wedding we hired the horse carriage as our exit. The carriage dropped us off at the Main Inn as all our guest were at the knoll waiting for us to take photos even though the horse was supposed to drop us back off at the knoll. As a result we got next to no photos with the horse (and a very disappointed flower girl) and we had to get into our privately hired wedding planner's car to be driven back up to the knoll. When Heather and our privately hired wedding coordinator went to go talk to the horse person they were told the horse doesn't like doing the carriage and he wouldn't be coming back out. The florist for Mountain Top got our floral completely wrong (despite us sending a photo that we wanted replicated) and our privately hired wedding planner had to physically bring all the bouquets and corsages back down to their studio to have it redone hours before our wedding.
Again MTI is stunning, we loved the venue, Heather was great, and I didn't get sick from my severe food allergy but had we not hired an outside wedding planner I have no clue how our day would have turned out.
It's a very beautiful setting. And I need to thank MTI for working with us to postpone during the pandemic. It was a very smooth experience working with Chelsea and Carly.
However the breakfast that we paid for the guests the day after our wedding, it was advertised from 8am to 10am, but when I arrived at 8:10am, there were still empty areas of the table where there is a tag says "fruits", but no fruit to be found. I had to go out of the room and let the staff know about the lack of fruit at the very beginning of breakfast. And then around 9:45, still 15 minutes left to our paid breakfast, the staff started to take food and etc away from our part of the room to the main breakfast room. On top of that, after 2 of my guests sat down, 1 staff came around to their table to ask them "what do you want to drink?" My guests asked if there is cappuccino. But the staff didn't inform them there is extra charge for those. They were surprised with a bill when the staff came back with their drinks.
As you can see from the photos, Mountain Top is an incredible place for your wedding, but their service, support, and professionalism in delivering our perfect wedding are far more amazing. As if planning a wedding isn't hard enough, doing so during a pandemic with state and federal guidelines changing every month made things that much crazier, but Mountain Top's staff were with us every step of the way to ensure our wedding and all the events around it (fishing, lawn games, rehearsal dinner by the beach, frisbee golf, clay pigeon shooting, etc.) were complete successes! When we couldn't make their scheduled tasting dates, they arranged a private one instead! Chelsea was super fast and thorough in answering our endless emails with numerous planning questions for months. Gayle in the floral department was so easy to work with leading up to our big weekend, and when we got to see her arrangements and creativity on our actual weekend, we were blown away. As our event got close, Carly took over for Chelsea seamlessly. Once we arrived, Carly was a ROCK STAR for the 5 days we were there. She was on top of everything and when surprises arose (as they do in all weddings), she kept us calm, quickly resolved the issues, and ensured our experience, and that of our guests, were never impacted. Beyond these superb ladies, the rest of Mountain Top's staff were also very kind, polite, and professional. All of the ammenities and activites are a blast. The setting cannot be beat. All of the various room and house options for lodging are amazing. I could go on and on and on. They gave us the best day of our lives for our wedding and we feel so happy and blessed that we chose Mountain Top.
I am so happy we chose the Mountain Top for our wedding day. Even when we had to make last minute changes because of the craziness of 2020, our coordinator, Chelsea, helped us navigate through the modifications and made our day picture perfect. The entire staff is accommodating, communicated promptly and clearly, and we’re overall so pleasant to work with. I had a million and one questions and Chelsea answered each of them with patience and professionalism. They were transparent from the beginning about cost, food options, the execution of the day, and all as covid-19 began to change details, Chelsea kept us informed every step of the way. If you’re looking for a venue that will take away the stress of planning a wedding, the MTI is it.
If I could give this place and Carly (our wedding coordinator) 10 stars I would.
To say they are accommodating is an understatement. My husband and I had to rethink our wedding due to COVID restrictions and decided on a very small intimate elopement with 25 people.
From the moment I spoke with Carly she completely got my vision and was able to work with us, our budget, and COVID guidelines.
We were married on site and had dinner in the restaurant. The food was amazing. The service was top notch and if we needed ANYTHING Carly was on it right away.
Our guests raved about how safe they felt and how nice it was to enjoy a wedding with everything going on.
From our room, to the wedding, to the food we had an amazing weekend we will never forget.
Thank you Carly for being superwoman! She set up all our decor and it was out of this world!
We can’t wait to celebrate every upcoming milestone we have at MTI!
Hi! We were married at MTI on 8/17/20 and had a wonderful experience. Our review had to be shortened due to character limits... so we’ll try to pack in as much as possible. Bottom line, our wedding was amazing - even during a pandemic.
After inquiring online, we were sent a complimentary overnight in their best suite! We visited in Feb ‘19 and instantly fell in Iove. It is.. stunning. The venue size is expansive yet quaint - never feeling crowded. The vibe is authentic Vermont. After one overnight, dinner, a massage, and a tour.. we knew this was it. Because we were so at ease, we turned a quick visit into a romantic getaway.
After locking in our June ‘20 date, we began working with Cassie. She is the best! Proactive, professional, and friendly. We planned a Knoll/Barn wedding and a welcome party. Our biggest draw to MTI was that everything was on-site. We could host a wedding weekend without leaving the property – maximizing time with guests.
The January ‘20 Tasting event was amazing. The food, vendors, and decor options helped us visualize our day. Our vendors were The Linen Shop, Dorset Bakery, Meadows Edge Floral, Prime Salon, Silver Arrow Band (we cancelled due to Covid) and Sam Bufalo Photography. All talented ladies we highly recommend.
When Covid hit in March, MTI acted quickly to develop a backup plan. We moved our date to August ’20 and drastically decreased our guest list. MTI was great - never swaying us but arming us with info and support. We went from 120 to 15 guests: immediate family only. Our reception shifted from The Barn to The Jewel.
On the wedding morning, the guys went skeet shooting while the girls went on a boat tour. It was easy to plan an activity before getting ready. Before our ceremony, it started to rain so Cassie leapt into action with backup options. As we decided whether or not to brave the rain, the shuttle picked up our guests with umbrellas. When the sun peeked out, we decided to head to The Knoll. Cassie radioed the MTI staff and they ran out to the wood benches with squeegees and towels! We were so impressed with their flexibility and attentiveness. Even with 15 guests and a blue tooth radio - the ceremony was seamless.. made more memorable and symbolic by the sun that followed the rain.
The reception kicked off at the Jewel. The 1st floor had been transformed into our venue! The deck was our app station/dance floor. The dining room was our bar/dinner buffet, and in the living room sat a 16’ long dining table. The staff was amazing at flipping the space - all done contact-less. We enjoyed cocktail hour outside while the chef finalized the dinner buffet inside. Once ready, the staff left and we ventured in. The food... was incredible. Alone with family – the evening felt safe, relaxed, and intimate. While dancing outside that night, the staff came back to flip the space and clean (in record time). The night ended downstairs, lounging and playing pool. A day we will cherish forever. We even stayed another night (our 4th) to kick off our honeymoon.
MTI will forever be special to us. We plan to visit for years to come. Even though we drastically changed our event size, MTI never made us feel like it was less important. The staff went above and beyond to make our day perfect. If you are considering this as your wedding venue, we highly recommend it. Thanks to everyone at MTI, especially Cassie. Your talent and kindness brought our day to fruition. We’ll cherish these memories for a lifetime.
This is the most beautiful venue i have ever seen. Amazing views, amazing accommodations, lots to do and amazing food. You really can't beat it. The wedding planners were amazing, and they bent over backwards to make sure our wedding day went perfectly!
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Mountain Top Inn deserves the long, detailed review I tried to write twice now, but the site has thwarted my efforts, so I'll have to sum it up for the time being....
5 out of 5 stars for sure - Perfect Vermont Wedding Venue.
We used them for ceremony and reception. The Knoll was picturesque Vermont - overlooking mountains and a beautiful little lake. The barn was great for the reception - offered a wonderful backdrop that you could either dress "up" for elegance, "down" for cute rustic vibes, or a mix of both.
We got married on a Monday (my grandparent's wedding anniversary), so it fit into our budget - site fees were waived and we got a larger discount on housing and food. The guests didn't even mind a Monday wedding like we thought they might, so if you LOVE this venue but are on a tight budget, I would suggest a weekday wedding so you don't have to compromise location.
The "day-of" coordinator that is included is PRICELESS. I put it in quotes because Kelsey, our coordinator, went well beyond day-of. She made herself available for questions and guidance the full year and a half leading up to the day, and when we got there for the rehearsal, took everything into her hands. We dropped of all DIY/bought items (even a couple that still required some assembly) and that was it - on the actual wedding day, my husband and I had little to nothing to worry about - we showed up and everything was ready for us! Afterwards, they broke everything down, cleaned up, and left anything we might want to take home (flowers, extra desserts, everything we provided) in an easy pick up spot.
High praise and recommendations for Mountain Top. If you still need convincing though, reach out for more info from them and they will likely offer a free night stay with your tour so you can see for yourself. That night stay is what sold us (wake up to see the sun rise over the lake, if you like that kind of thing), and we are SO thankful we went to check it out.
From the moment we got engaged I had dreamed of getting married at the Mountain Top Inn. We had planned on a destination wedding that was small (only 30 guests) and this was the perfect place to make my dream wedding come true. It was an amazing weekend! Cassie (our coordinator) was very attentive to any questions I had along the way and brought everything together at the end. The weather was not really cooperating, but we still managed to carry out our outdoor ceremony on The Knoll, with horse/carriage ride, family pictures in the Barn, reception on the beach at the Lakeside Pavilion. I wanted to give my guests the full experience of the property. My kids loved it there. The staff are so friendly, kind and go above and beyond to make everyone happy. The food is AMAZING!! The views are AMAZING!! I can't say enough about this place. I would recommend MTI to anyone looking to get married in VT. We will definitely go back often for anniversaries.
From the moment my fiance and I stepped on the property to see if it would be a good site to host our Oct. wedding, we fell in love with Mountain Top. From the incredible landscape, the view from the outdoor ceremony site, the amenable staff, the rustic reception venue...it was everything we imagined and more. We were planning our wedding from Florida, and Cassie (our wedding planner at Mountain Top) made this a breeze. All of our guests couldn't stop commenting on what a wonderful experience they'd had. We had an absolutely perfect wedding day and we can't wait to come back to celebrate our anniversary here as well!
Mountain Top Inn & Resort was my dream wedding location. And on the day of my wedding I was not disappointed. Everything about the venue was absolutely amazing and went perfectly. The food was delicious, the flowers looked incredible and the ceremony up on the knoll was breathtaking. The fact that everything was on site (rehearsal, ceremony, reception) was a huge benefit and made it so easy for guests. The only negative thing was the lack of clarity around pricing for lodging. What was shown on the website ended up being considerably less than what we ended up having to pay. I would encourage anyone considering booking rooms to get an exact quote for price of rooms as it seems that prices fluctuate considerably based on season and day of the week. However, everything else was so incredible it makes up for confusion around price of rooms ten-fold, which is why I still rated Mountain Top Inn & Resort 5 stars. It is such a special place that I would highly recommend to anyone looking to get married in Vermont.