Wedding Weekend Schedule

Southside Steakhouse Gold Room Cocktail Hour & Dinner

5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Cocktail Attire: Cocktail dresses, LBDs, dressy jumpsuits, jackets and slacks.

If you are coming from Mountain Top and would like to arrange for a taxi to take you to/ from the restaurant, we have been told by the venue there aren't any Uber/ Lyft's in the area and that you'll want to rely on a local taxi. We arranged for a deal with Tri-State Transportation taxi service for set rates of $20 for up to 4 people in a car to and from the Southside Steakhouse to Mountain Top as well as from hotels to Mountain Top. You'll need to call ahead at least 1 hour (802-855-3130)to reserve a pick up for the cab both to and from. We will be in the Gold Ball Room to the right as you walk in, and the maitre d’ will show you to the room. We kindly ask that you allow 20-25 minutes of driving time if coming from the Mountain Top Inn & Resort. The restaurant is located near the center of Rutland. We look forward to seeing you! (meal preferences sent in invitations)

Cocktail Hour

3:15 pm - 5:00 pm

Black-Tie Optional: Tuxes and suits welcomed along with formal gowns and formal dress suits.

Cocktail Hour will take place in the tavern along with the dining room. The bride and groom will return from taking their photos during the cocktail hour and the wedding coordinator will assist in directing families to take formal pictures outside with the mountain backdrop. Members of the bride and groom's family will miss only a few minutes of the cocktail hour for pictures.

The Reception

5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Black-Tie Optional: Both tuxes and suits are welcomed along with formal gowns, formal dress suits, etc.

Reception is in barn behind the main inn. We will conclude with a sparkler send-off! Parking is available in lot across from entrance as you drive in. For those staying on-site in one of the houses, we have Mountain Top complimentary shuttles available to transport guests. They'll be available after the reception & late night tavern celebration. If you need a shuttle & don't see it you can call the main line at Mountain Top. We kindly ask that no guests walk after dark to or from their house to the Inn or around the property. The Vermont mountains can be quite dark & you may not have phone reception. The temps will be cold, dipping below 30's at night. If shuttles see you walking they may stop to assist you to your destination on site. For those staying off-site, you may leave your car in the lot at the main inn if you would prefer to take a taxi (and taxi back to pick it up the next day). See the FAQ's section or next section for After party to read more about available taxi info.

The Tavern After Party

Sun, Nov 3, 2019, 10:00 pm - Mon, Nov 4, 2019, 12:00 am

Cocktail Attire: Wear cocktail dresses, LBDs, dressy jumpsuits, and dark jackets and slacks.

After our reception, we will have karaoke set up in the tavern as well as late night savory bites and night-caps. Karaoke is from 10 until 11 pm, but guests are welcome to stay as late as they like (even if the bride and groom have retired to their suite). Karaoke requests will be first come. If you are staying in a Mountain Top house, the shuttles will be available to still drive you to your house when the evening is over. If you are staying off-site, we recommend setting up a pick-up from a local taxi at least one hour before your'd like to depart, to drive you back to your hotel in Rutland. We were told that Uber and LYFT will most likely NOT be available as there aren't any in the area. We set up a deal with a local taxi company called Tri-State Transportation, their number is 802-855-3130. Our guests will have a special flat rate of $20 from Mountain Top to local hotels in Rutland for cars of up to 4 people each ride. Just let them know you are with the Messer-Kassner wedding.