Mountain Top Resort

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Reception

After Party

THANK YOU Party

Our Wedding

Coming off the wakes of Covid 2020, Phil and Danielle were headed for a year that changed everything. After a year of a self-proclaimed strict no dating policy, Phil hopped on the dating app Hinge. Danielle, who had had no success on the dating apps yet, also decided she would give Hinge "one last chance" before swearing off the apps again. We matched on the app and started talking. In both of our profiles we listed music as a major part of our lives and started chatting about that topic. Danielle asked Phil for some song suggestions and he gave a Teskey Brothers song for her to listen to, amongst others. After a few nerve-racking days of waiting to hear back from Danielle, Phil received a message that stated she had loved the songs Phil suggested and asked him out on a date. We met at Publico in Southie Boston and the date lasted 8 hours! For the second date, Phil invited Danielle over on his 30th birthday (without her knowing it was his birthday). When she found out, she brought a cupcake and candle to their 3rd date. Phil took Danielle to meet his Friend Parents, Aaron "Big Cat" Murray and his wife Caitlin. They went out to a bar, where Danielle came out of left field with impressive axe throwing skills, beating everyone. Then they won a game of Fowling (Combining bowling and football) in an epic fashion due to an amazing throw by Phil for the win, Danielle jumping into Phil's arms in celebration. When they sat down for dinner that night, everyone had forgotten napkins, without anyone asking she just jumped up and got the napkins. It was at that moment when Phil knew she was a keeper. Not three months later Danielle took a leap of faith when she decided to meet Phil for a hike in New Hampshire. Phil was in the middle of cross country car-camping road trip with his dog Atlas from Maine to visit family in Indiana. During the casual 8.5 hour hike including scrambles, Danielle nearly watched Atlas and Phil slip 4400 feet off a mountain. They had gotten off trail and could not locate trail markers. Atlas chose the path for us when he jumped down a rock face pulling Phil down from behind and they both started to slide off the cliff. Phil grabbed Atlas, put him under his arm and used his leg to slow the fall finding a crack in the rock face to grab hold of. Hearts were racing until we reached the bottom, never being so happy to see flat ground. From then on, we knew life would always be exciting and that we could get though anything together. We have continued our adventures and have only gotten stronger through every major life event. We like to say we're Sur-Thrivin' through life because we're always aiming to Thrive but somedays we are just Surviving. It helps us laugh through times that don’t always go to plan. We've frolicked all over the world and country including Portugal, Ireland, St. Maarten, Utah, San Diego, Colorado, New England (mostly for other friends and families weddings). We moved into our first home in Roslindale (gutting and renovating it together, with a lot of help from Danielle’s Dad Mark). We've had many cooking/dance parties and created countless memories along the way. We’re looking forward to all the adventures ahead as husband and wife!&nbsp;

Forever you and me

Our Story

Photos

Aaron "Big Cat" Murray

Kelsey "Kelso" Grindle

Othello "Olie" Wood

Tim Ball

Josh Trout

Ben Miller

Nicole Monfils

Ali Cannon

Danielle Miller

Amy Norton

Sam Sollecito

Rebecca Kordon

Wedding Party

Q + A

If possible we recommend staying at the resort! To get discounted room rates please call and book through the resort and mention the Monfils/Wood wedding! Resort amenities include but are not limited to: Free shuttles around the resort to the different houses, the lake/beach, activities, etcBeach access with Kayaks, Canoes, PaddleboardsHeated PoolPickleballDisc GolfHorseback ridingClay Pigeon Shooting&amp; More ! There are hotel style rooms, houses and cabins on the property available to book. See website for more details (some are already reserved for other weddings - check availability). Discounted rates are for hotel style rooms only - there are no discounted rates for houses/cabin. Please book as soon as possible ! There are several other weddings and limited number of rooms on the resort.

Best Western is another option about a 15 minute drive from the Resort where the Ceremony and Reception will be. To get the discounted rate page; please copy the URL below into your search bar. The link below unfortunately isn't working if you just click in it just brings you to the Best Western site. If you copy and paste the URL below you should see options for "Wedding Promo 3" with discounted rates! Apologies for any confusion- feel free to let us know if you have any issues getting the 15% discount. https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotel-rooms.46005.html?promoCode=Wedding15

Best Western Inn & Suites Rutland-Killington

Travel

Driving from Indiana to Vermont

If driving from Indiana to Vermont. This is another beautiful state park I have visited multiple times. The picture above is a sunset from here. This is a peninsula out in Lake Erie with some beautiful walking paths and fishing available on site. You can drive and park here, walk the beaches and swim during appropriate seasons.

Presque Isle State Park

If driving from Indiana to Vermont, I strongly recommend taking the GPS route north next to the great lakes and taking a pit stop at Niagara falls/Horseshoe falls. Take the maiden of the mist out into the water but don't forget your poncho! If you have a passport, bring it and visit the Canadian side of the falls where you can ride a Ferris wheel overlooking the beautiful scenery. Niagara and Horseshoe falls are lit up at night with American and Canadian national colors. There are a few casinos in the area if that is your thing. If you sign up for emails/ free membership card you will be given discounted hotel rates and a free buffet meal.

Niagara Falls

I can recommend many waterfall based hikes around the Upstate NY and Finger lakes area. Please look at this website or message Phil if interested.

Finger lakes, NY

This is a beautiful waterfall in Ithaca, NY in the finger lakes. No hike required. you park and walk right up to this falls. In the summer, this is also a natural swimming hole with lifeguards. Ithaca Beer Co is nearby which is a cool brewery with a large outdoor space and food.

Lower Falls, Enfield Glen

At or Near the Wedding Venue

Things to do at Mountain Top Resort

Local Attractions

Brewery 30 minutes away from Mountain top resort on a river with great food and beer.

Long Trail Brewing Company

I recommend Lye Brook Falls Trail about an hour south from Mountain Top Resort

Green Mountain National Forest

https://www.benjerry.com/about-us/factory-tours#jump-95ab68cb-85f7-42b5-9a8e-052cdf1ba9f9 Go to the flavor graveyard to see all the "deceased" flavors no longer available for purchase. Take a factory tour and get a scoop of ice cream directly from the source!

Ben & Jerry's Flavor Graveyard

Burlington, VT (things to do)

Beach, swimming, grill, volleyball and paddleboard rentals for Lake Champlain!

Burlington Surf Club (WND & WVS)

Biking/walking trail that goes out onto lake Champlain. Amazing views that is kid and dog friendly. Multiple bike shops in the city to rent bikes, hybrid bikes and E-bikes

Lake Champlain Causeway

Red Rocks Park

Amazing pizza, brick alley seating, live music

American Flatbread Burlington

amazing sandwich shop in Burlington, recommend the Jamaican jerk chicken sandwich

August First

There are lots of great breweries (5+) in Burlington but Switchback ale is probably my favorite beer in the area.

Danielle & Phillip

Danielle & Phillip

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