Waterloo Village Reviews

Waterloo Village is unlike any other venue you will find in NJ. The rustic Pavilion and Meeting House are beautiful spaces for- the cocktail hour and reception. We loved the long farm tables in the Meeting House. The grounds themselves offer so many ceremony locations as well as countless photo opportunities to capture your day. We have only had our tasting so far but everything JAM offered was delicious making us even more excited for our wedding day.

I am getting married at Waterloo Village Historic Site in Stanhope, NJ on July 18, 2025. Waterloo Village is a historic site that was renovated for weddings by Jeffrey A. Miller Catering Company. My fiancé and I toured over twenty venues all across the Hudson Valley and decided on Waterloo Village because of the beautiful ceremony sites and farm-to-table food. The JAM Catering team are so professional and take great pride in their services. We are so excited to get married at Waterloo Village!

Waterloo Village is a truly magical venue, and we couldn’t be happier with our experience there. We first visited for a wedding and were immediately captivated by the rustic charm and historic atmosphere. After seeing how seamlessly everything ran that day, we knew it was the perfect place for our own wedding. The staff at Waterloo Village is outstanding—extremely friendly, helpful, and refreshingly low-pressure. They genuinely focus on making your day special without pushing you to spend beyond your budget. Their professionalism and warmth made the planning process enjoyable and stress-free. One of the highlights is their catering partner, JAM. Their commitment to farm-to-table dining is evident in every dish. Many of the ingredients are sourced fresh, some even from their urban garden, which adds a special touch. The food is not only fresh but absolutely delicious. If you’re looking for a beautiful venue with incredible staff and top-notch food, Waterloo Village is a fantastic choice!

Waterloo village is absolutely stunning and has so much history to it as well, which I really liked for my wedding. It has a rustic vibe to it and it’s perfect for having my wedding there! The food is phenomenal and my event planner is absolutely awesome! Helps me (all the time) with any little thing I ask for. I’m getting super excited for my big day! I know the staff is going to make it perfect for me!

Just had our Final Walkthrough meeting with Christine and we both left feeling so relieved! She has taken us through each to-do list item step by step, which really helps calm the one-month-to-go panic. In talking to the JAM and Waterloo staff, it is so apparent that they hold a deep love for the venue, enjoy meeting with couples, and strive to make their visions come to life. Very excited for the crisp natural autumnal setting, the food (!!), the gorgeous pictures, and of course - to marry my guy!

My fiancee and I can’t wait for the big day at Waterloo Villiage, the grounds and spaces are exactly what me and my fiancee were looking for, and they are stunning. We did our tasting for the wedding and all the food was scrumptious, fresh, and classy. The cakes were amazing, my fiancee and I wanted them all for the wedding haha! Everyone has been super nice and easy to work with!

Easy breezy wonderful service and amazing attention to detail with everything wedding planning related! Can’t wait for the big day, the grounds and spaces are all beautiful and exactly what me and my fiancee were looking for. Everyone has been extremely easy to work with and they’ve really helped us through the stress of planing our perfect day!

Our wedding is coming up in November and our planning process has been so easy because of the Waterloo & JAM staff. They include so much in their packages and it has truly made wedding planning so much easier. The planner we are working with is responsive and helpful.

Waterloo Village has already exceeded our expectations. The barn-style venue is absolutely stunning and perfect for the rustic yet elegant wedding we envisioned. The planning process has been incredibly smooth, thanks to our amazing coordinator who has been incredibly helpful and attentive. We’re especially excited about the food and cake, which are included and have received fantastic reviews. We’re counting down the days until our big day this October!

Can’t wait to get married here. The venue is beautiful and everyone has been very helpful.

When we were first looking at venues, Waterloo immediately caught our eye. We booked a tour with the intention of “just looking”, and before we even left we knew this was the venue for us. Diane and Carolyn have been so amazing and attentive and have made the entire planning process a breeze. The venue itself is beautiful, and has a multitude of inclusions and rental decor which are all amazing. From the signature cocktails to the fresh farm to table food, we are so so excited to get married here in October 2024. Highly recommend!!!

Our experience so far with Waterloo Village has been great. Christine, our planner, has been great to work with and the guidance has made the planning process stress free and easy.

I am a September 2024 bride, of course my wedding has not even occured yet and I am so grateful I chose Jam Catering and Waterloo Village. The tastings blew my mind. I am a picky eater but tried everything at the tasting. To my shock even food I would otherwise not touch was all amazing!!!! There wasnt a single item I didnt love. Wedding food typically is sub par, even ones ive gone to that cost double mine does and the food at Jam is from a whole new bracket. I cant wait to have all my guests actually enjoy and love every food they offer. Words cannot describe the quality of food, staff and planning. I recommend Jam and Waterloo to any bride looking for a venue, nothing compares.

We're thrilled to share that our wedding at Waterloo Village in June 2024 is coming together beautifully, and we couldn't be happier with our choice! Diane and Carolynn have been absolutely fantastic in assisting us with planning our Garden Party-themed celebration. Their expertise and support have truly been invaluable in bringing our vision to life. We highly recommend Waterloo Village to any couples looking for a magical wedding experience.

We had our wedding at Waterloo over the summer and it was a fairytale! Everything was exactly how I had envisioned thanks to our planner Carolyn. The photos do not do the venue justice. The surrounding grounds are stunning in full bloom. The bridal suite was beautifully decorated and tranquil while we were getting ready. Diane and Carolyn were wonderful to work with and I always enjoyed seeing them at the open houses and throughout the planning process. I can't recommend them enough. So many of our guests said it was by far the best food they have ever had. JAM Catering was fantastic! The service was also top of the line as well. I wish I could do it all over again.

When my partner Rebecca and I were looking for a wedding venue we happened to stumble upon Waterloo Village. The venue is really special and the team at JAM have made it so. Its pretty cool that they have Alpacas as well! We cannot wait for our big day to celebrate it at a great venue.

Although my wedding at Waterloo is still in the planning stage, I am already overwhelmed by the incredible service and attention to detail provided by their exceptional team. Having attended a wedding at the venue, the staff not only recognized me and my fiance (they didn't even know we would be there!) but went out of their way to check in a few times to see if we had any questions throughout the night, which is a testament to how caring and invested they are in their couples.

From the initial planning discussions, every interaction with the JAM Catering team has been amazing. Their responsiveness, helpfulness, and genuine enthusiasm for creating the perfect day have made the planning process much less stressful. What's even more reassuring is that all of my vendors have expressed how wonderful they are to work with. The food at the wedding and at the group tasting was so delicious. I'm sure my wedding day will be nothing short of spectacular, thanks to the incredible team at JAM.

We are absolutely thrilled about our upcoming wedding at Waterloo Village, and here's why: Culinary Delight: From the moment we tasted their farm-to-table menu, we were blown away by the incredible flavors and the impeccable quality of ingredients. Booking Waterloo without prior knowledge of their cuisine turned out to be a delightful surprise. With a diverse array of menu options, cake flavors, and hors d'oeuvres, they truly cater to every palate. Inclusive Offerings: Waterloo Village goes above and beyond with its inclusions. From the elegantly adorned tables to the picturesque getting ready areas, card box, seating chart, ceremony chairs, every detail is thoughtfully provided. The venue's scenic beauty serves as the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable celebration. Quirky Charm: What truly sets Waterloo apart for us, are their alpacas. The opportunity to stroll into cocktail hour accompanied by these adorable animals added a unique touch to our wedding. It's an experience we couldn't find anywhere else, and the fact that it's included at no extra charge is simply remarkable. Stunning Location: With its blend of vintage buildings, historic charm, and natural beauty, Waterloo Village offers an abundance of photo opportunities. Whether against the backdrop of the canal, the incredible fireplaces, the farmland, or the gardens, every corner of this location exudes timeless beauty. Exemplary Service: From our initial inquiries to the tasting session, the communication and professionalism of Waterloo's coordinators and staff have been exceptional. Their prompt responses and friendly demeanor have instilled us with confidence that our special day is in capable hands. In essence, Waterloo Village encapsulates everything we envisioned for our wedding: exquisite cuisine, inclusive amenities, unique experiences, breathtaking surroundings, and top-notch service. Once we tour Waterloo, we were set and couldn't be more excited to celebrate the beginning of our marriage in such a magical setting.

My fiancé and I had our group tasting at Waterloo about two weeks and the food was absolutely amazing! The grazing stations and Butlered Hors D'oeuvres were delicious! The signature drinks were great too!

We can't wait to have our wedding at Waterloo! I have lived nearby my whole life and it has always been a dream. Diane met with us initially and figured out a plan to make our budget work. Everyone is helpful and accomodating, and Jeffrey Miller himself was at our tasting! They have allowed us to customize our big day to fit our needs, the food was delicious, and there is no place as beautiful as Waterloo.

Our experience so far with Waterloo Village and their staff has been amazing. From the moment we walked onto the property at Waterloo, we knew it was going to be our wedding venue! Between the beautiful farm, the adorable animals (love the alpacas), the gorgeous canal and historic homes, and the venue itself, we made our venue decision very quick! We got to see all of the ceremony spots which were all beautiful in their own unique way, but since our wedding is in summer we fell in love with their Secret Garden location. It is tucked away in the trees and just gives very magical vibes. So we are super excited!

Once we picked Waterloo as our venue, it only got better from there. Everyone has been extremely friendly and helpful. We brought our families to the open house and both sets of parents could not believe how incredible the food was! JAM catering does an amazing job of make fresh food that is sustainable and mostly grown by them (AMAZING)!
At our tasting, it was incredible how organized and friendly all of the staff were. We cannot wait for our wedding at Waterloo Village!

They say that your wedding day is the best day of your life and thanks to Waterloo Village Weddings ours really was! Everything about our experience with JAM and Waterloo Village Weddings was absolutely perfect. What drew us to this venue initially (aside from the idyllic location) was that they are a one-stop shop. Not having to coordinate with a venue, a caterer, a cake maker, a decorations rental and all of the other things you find out you need when planning a wedding made the experience so easy. It was so easy to pick our menus and really customize them to what we wanted. The rentable decor available was perfect for the look we were wanting and really created the rustic, country wedding of our dreams. And Christine and her team coordinated every detail with our outside vendors, as well.
The team at Waterloo really know what they are doing and the pride they take in making your day perfect shows in so many ways. On our wedding day, it was windy and we were faced with the tough decision to move our ceremony inside. Christine (our Waterloo Coordinator) pulled together the most beautiful indoor ceremony for us. We were married in the Mule Barn which was just absolutely stunning. And the best part was we didn’t have to do anything! Christine and her team coordinated with our vendors and let them know of the new plan before I could even type a text message. Throughout the whole day, the entire staff made sure my wife and I always had full drinks and were eating the amazing food they had prepared for us. Our guests could not stop raving about the food! Honestly, it was so good! When it came to the end of the night, they already had all of our personal items packed up neatly and even broke down our chuppah and put it back in the rental truck for us. The team was incredible and really made it so that we could just enjoy the day and our guests.
I could go on forever about how amazing Christine and her team at Waterloo Village, JAM, and just the whole experience was but just know that you will NOT regret having your wedding here. For the money you are paying you really get so MUCH MORE with JAM and Waterloo Village events! Hands down the best venue and catering company in Northern New Jersey.

Waterloo Village and JAM Catering provided an exceptional wedding experience for us from start to finish. The picturesque setting of Waterloo Village added a magical touch to the celebration. The staff's professionalism and attention to detail were evident throughout (Thanks Tessa!), ensuring a seamless event. The catering by JAM was not only delicious but also beautifully presented, leaving a lasting impression on our guests. The combination of the historic venue, impeccable service, and everything included made our special day truly stress free and unforgettable. Highly recommend for couples seeking a venue with unmatched rustic charm.

We couldn't be more excited about our upcoming wedding at Waterloo Village. The entire team, especially Christine, have been helpful throughout the entire process. We especially enjoyed our group tasting, which gave us a great chance to sample the great food and many desserts. It's also been nice taking advantage of their open houses, which really gave us a chance to get a feel for the space and what the day would be like. Very happy with our decision to go with Waterloo!