Waterville Valley Resort Reviews
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4.9 out of 5 rating
4.9 out of 5 rating
99 reviews
97% recommend it
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Petra Sent on 07/29/2016As soon as I visited Waterville Valley Resort, I knew I would never see another venue to top it. Not only was the location beyond beautiful , but the service was great as well. Jackie was always so responsive and quick to answer any questions I had. She made the entire planning process so stress-free, and was always so personal rather than treating me like just another bride. On the day of the wedding, a light rain storm came in about 30 minutes before my ceremony, leaving me the tough decision of having to move it inside or keep it outside at Osceola Arbor. Having my heart set on Osceola Arbor, I decided to keep it outside. Shortly after making my decision and proceeding to finish my hair & makeup, I noticed that the rain began to come down even harder. I quickly called Jackie and she worked with her team to get the room inside completely ready, and to direct my guests to the right spot. On a stressful moment, she kept calm and was completely supportive, ready to work under any condition I chose to follow through with. Following the ceremony and photos, the reception seemed to fly by as my husband and I were being pulled back and forth between guests to say hello. While we were kept busy by friends and family, Jackie was there to ensure the timeline of the night was followed, taking care of every need that we couldn't attend to. Along with Jackie's continuous help, her and her team also made the reception tent look absolutely beautiful. I still have family & friends telling me how gorgeous it all looked. Overall, I am more than happy that we chose Waterville as our wedding venue. From the amazing views, to the service and support of the entire staff, Waterville Valley Resort truly made our wedding the memorable day that it was. -
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Mariah M. Sent on 11/06/2024Highly Recommend
We had an amazing experience at Waterville for our wedding! The venue itself was absolutely gorgeous – the mountain top was the most perfect backdrop for our ceremony and the Freestyle Lounge was beautifully set up and was spacious with a large dance floor and a big outdoor deck that was perfect for both the cocktail hour and reception.
Bri, Jen, and Tonya were fantastic and went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly. They took care of it all – from handling last minute needs and ensuring the other vendors were set up for success, to helping with things like my dress bustle, executing a few surprises I had planned throughout the night, and coordinating a specific custom ceremony recessional song and walk at the last minute (thank you, Bri!). They were incredibly accommodating, patient, and dedicated to making the night absolutely perfect. We didn’t have a wedding coordinator and were initially a bit nervous due to recent reviews and knowing that venue coordinators and wedding coordinators typically handle different responsibilities. But they far exceeded our expectations and we really can’t thank them enough. They even allowed us to come in a day early to decorate, which was actually a lot of fun with Tonya and her team. Then the next morning, they had everything neatly organized for easy pickup.
A special shoutout to Tonya – she is a total rockstar and was there for us both days from 7am until late at night! Every employee we encountered throughout the weekend was wonderful – from the welcome bonfire crew, the Golden Eagle Lodge front desk team & housekeepers, to the Valley Chop House owner and bartenders (we highly recommend Chop House for an afterparty), and the chairlift crew! One of the chairlift guys even sang a beautiful congratulatory song as he helped us on the chair on the way down, which my husband said was one of the most memorable parts of the night lol.
Having worked in hospitality for over a decade and helped with many weddings in the past, my standards were high. Waterville exceeded them in every way possible and we can’t thank the team enough for making our wedding day so special. We highly recommend this venue to anyone looking for a stunning, Hallmark movie-like setting and a dedicated team to bring their vision to life! -
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Victoria M. Sent on 12/02/2022Dream Wedding Achieved!
I had been visiting WV since I was a girl and always dreamed about getting married there. My dreams came true on 11.11.22. Who could pass up those numbers and such a beautiful place. Everyone involved in our big day was amazing. Erica the wedding coordinator for Waterville Valley Resort knows what she is doing! She was such a big help and had all the answers and solutions to our questions. We communicated mostly via email because I live 3 hours away from WV and Erica made the long distance wedding planning process a breeze. I would highly recommend WV for your wedding. The guarantee they have what you are looking for, and if not it's the perfect place and opportunity to DIY!Waterville Valley Resort's reply:
Cheers to a very lucky wedding anniversary! We adored your details and were very touched by your butterflies! -
Erin P. Sent on 11/25/2022
October Wedding 10/8/22
Waterville Valley was the best venue for our wedding! We had perfect foliage for the weekend! The views from our ceremony at Osceola Arbor were beautiful! It was a great location in the mountains for all of our friends and family to gather and celebrate for the weekend. Erica and her team made sure everything ran so smoothly the day of and I didn’t have to handle a thing! Everyone raved about the food and the dinner service was so fast and efficient. I would recommend Waterville Valley to anyone that wants a mountain weddingWaterville Valley Resort's reply:
Congratulations to you and Kam!! Thank you for your review - we will absolutely share your remarks with the Chef! -
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Logan S. Sent on 01/31/2023A full review you must read about weddings at WV
There is not enough space to write the amazing things I have to say about this special place - I highlight the good, the bad, the experience, and everything in between - please read my full review of my October wedding at Waterville Valley here:
https://wokq.com/a-full-review-of-my-waterville-valley-wedding-in-the-white-mountains-of-new-hampshire/
Erica was amazing and there is not a better place for your wedding - I promise. -
Ashley O. Sent on 12/04/2022
Can we do it all over again?
My husband and I are avid skiers and happened to look into Waterville to see if they did weddings, and they sure did! After getting an amazing tour from Erica, and getting every detail and piece of information we could of wanted, we said yes! We committed to Waterville a little over a year before our date and can say every step of the planning process was so easy and stress free thanks to Erica. She was able to answer any question we had through out the planning process even through the week of our wedding. When we arrived for our big wedding extravaganza we were welcomed with open arms from all of the Waterville staff, from the tasting, the rehearsal dinner, the bonfire (which was SO fun, our guests are still raving about it), to the moment we said i do,the reception, and the after party. Everyone was so nice and everything went PERFECTLY! Our vendors also enjoyed their time at Waterville, and had an effortless time with the set up and break down. The food at our reception was absolutely delicious, and the options were abundant! Our guests had a blast from the time they arrived until they left, and had everything they needed within the town center. The views are absolutely stunning, and the little town of Waterville is so cozy like something out of a magazine. We also included our dog in our wedding who was welcomed throughout the town! If you’re considering a ski or mountain wedding, Waterville Valley Resort should be a top pick! Erica and the staff think of everything from start to finish and you will not be disappointed!Waterville Valley Resort's reply:
You two are beautiful together! It was such a pleasure working with you from tour to wedding day! Wishing you all the happiness! -
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Rachael G. Sent on 07/22/2022Beautiful, affordable wedding weekend in the mountains
Waterville Valley made our weekend "destination" wedding dreams come true! We wanted a venue with onsite accommodations so that all our guests from Massachusetts could spend the weekend with us. WV checked all our boxes: tons of hotel options, after-party options at local pubs, a casual but classy vibe, good bathroom availability (not porter potties, important to keep in mind for a tent wedding) and budget-friendly. The welcome campfire on Friday night and the after-party on Saturday night were really nice touches & allowed us to spend quality time with our guests. The newly updated bridal suite for getting ready in is beautiful and we got mimosas & food all morning/afternoon. The Osceola Arbor is breathtaking with the mountains and pond as a backdrop, and the Garden Tent (which they just added string lights & drapery to) is gorgeous and complete with lawn space with lawn games, a fire pit, and plenty of privacy. All of our guests were raving about how beautiful it was up there, how good the food was (and the drinks), and how we could walk everywhere! Erica, our onsite coordinator, was an absolute pleasure to work with and answered all my (many, many) questions in the year leading up to our day. She was so helpful and sweet and I always felt at ease knowing she was putting it all together. Our wedding weekend in the mountains was absolutely perfect and I couldn't imagine having had our wedding anywhere else! We can't wait to come back.Waterville Valley Resort's reply:
Congratulations to you and Ciro! Thank you so much for entrusting our team with your special day! Cheers to celebrating life's adventures together! -
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Kinsley D. Sent on 11/14/2021They made our dream wedding a reality
My husband and I got married at WVR on 10.16.21. I don't think there are enough words to express how magical the day was. The very affordable venue is everything we could have ever imagined and more. We did our first look pictures on the top of Mt. Snow, our ceremony at the osceola arbor, and our reception at the tent. The back drop for all of our sites were breathe taking and people (a month later) continue to comment and reach out on how perfect our special day was. If you are considering this venue look no further. Erica and her team will ensure your day goes off without a hitch. She was responsive and on top of every little detail, including a potential rain day plan (thank god it wasn't needed!) Her team were the nicest and most accommodating people I have ever met. They walked me through each step of my day, the tasting was perfect and answered all of my thousands of questions. I can not say enough good things about Waterville. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making our dream wedding come true. -
Julia E. Sent on 12/05/2021
Bride/Groom
We cannot say enough good things about our wedding! We had the most magical day at Waterville. From the chairlift ride for the first look to dancing under the tent we had an amazing day! Erica and Taylor were great and made sure that our day went smoothly- we didn’t worry about a thing! Our guests enjoyed the fact that they could stay in the valley and walk to the wedding! We highly recommend getting married at this amazing spot!! -
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Sharon Sent on 11/19/2021
Wonderful Venue
We couldn't have been happier with our venue. The venue itself is stunning. Everyone from event staff to hotel staff was just wonderful. Erica was fantastic, she answered all of our questions promptly and tailored our event to our specific needs. She even helped us quickly when our first DJ canceled last minute. We wanted for nothing. We had an incredibly memorable experience for our wedding. So many of our guests fell in love with the venue and want to come back. We look forward to returning to Waterville for many years to come.Waterville Valley Resort's reply:
We are so happy that picked WV to celebrate your wedding! We really admire all your hard work in creating such a memorable weekend! -
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Sarah T. Sent on 12/19/2021
WV is for Lovers
As second home owners in the valley we always knew when we got married we wanted it to be at the top of the mountain. On September 11, 2021 Erika, Abby, Taylor and the whole crew put together the most perfect day for us. Our ceremony was at My. Tecumseh summit and our reception was at the Freestyle Lounge. I wish that I could post picture reviews because words are not enough to describe the perfection of our day. We were able to have a welcome campfire after our rehearsal dinner by Corcoran Pond and we had a farewell brunch at the Freestyle Lounge the day after. There were some staff turnovers in the month before our wedding that initially really stressed us out. We were worried that all the details and planning we had already sorted out would need to be reviewed or that things would get forgotten but that couldn’t be further from the truth. We met the staff the week of our wedding and by the end I felt like they were family. Erica really organized everything she was so detail oriented and really eased our minds. Abby and Taylor really went so far above and beyond the entire weekend. The chairlift staff were incredibly cool and respectful of our guests. They even made my 96 year old grandmother feel very safe and secure. If I had to give you our top 3 favorite moments they would be: 1. The Food - at the tasting in April the food was fine, it was just the standard wedding food no good not bad just standard. BUT at our wedding everyone was raving about the food and it was soooooo good!!! You always hear about how the bride and groom don’t eat, I ate my entire plate of ratatouille and I wanted more. Get the ratatouille- trust me! 2. The transformation of the Freestyle Lounge. Just everything was so perfect and exactly as I’d envisioned. 3. The ceremony at the top - we got married in heaven it was like we were sitting at the top of the world. If you are looking for the perfect place to marry your best friend surrounded by all the people you love then this is the place. Park your car and get lost in the mountains. Can’t thank everyone at WV enough for making our dreams come true. Erica, Abby and Taylor are the dream team!!!! P.S. Book this venue and don’t forget to order the ratatouille!!!Waterville Valley Resort's reply:
LOVE your pictures!! Thank you for all your kind words. -
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Cammie B. Sent on 01/19/2022Our Dream Wedding Came True
Waterville Valley is such a magical place for a wedding. Our dream was to have a mountain view wedding and a place where our family and friends could enjoy the area for the weekend. We loved that there were so many different types of accommodations for everyone, so many activities for families all within walking distance and you are in the beautiful White Mountains with a panoramic view. We decided to have our wedding on a holiday weekend which was perfect for us because it gave us a chance to spend more time with our family and friends. Waterville Valley offers so many activities for not only your guests but also for the wedding. We started our weekend with a friendly golf tournament, the golf club helped us organize, while the guys golfed the ladies either went for a hike or sunbathed by the lake. Then it was off to rehearsal and a delicious rehearsal dinner put on by Waterville Valley but there are many other options right in town if you wanted something different. After the rehearsal with our wedding party we had a Welcome Camp Fire put on by Waterville Valley where we were able to BYOB and had smores for everyone. The Camp Fire was so cute, very spacious and they took care of everything. For our wedding day, Erica, the wedding coordinator, made the day such a breeze. She really understood what we wanted and was on top of everything. She was so wonderful to work with, very professional, very knowledgeable, and worked with me and our venders to make our wedding dreams come true. Waterville Valley is such an incredible place, we can't wait to come back year after year and relive our magical weekend.Waterville Valley Resort's reply:
Thank you for sharing your friends and family with us for the special weekend! We loved all your personal touches from your favorite coffee as favors to Disney's closing theme park as the last song! -
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Katie A. Sent on 08/30/2021Summer camp wedding weekend!
I cannot say enough good things about Waterville Valley! It was the perfect location for our wedding. We wanted a fun, outdoor wedding where guests could have a fun time and it delivered above and beyond expectations! We had a welcome campfire with the Next Level Food Truck which was a great start to the weekend. The Next Level Food Truck has the best food and we brought fun lawn games. It was so hot, we all went swimming in the lake after the fire
The wedding itself was the best day ever! It was so fun to take the trolley to the ceremony location. The ceremony backdrop is so beautiful. The food is also WONDERFUL! Everyone was raving about the weekend and I would 100% recommend this venue to anyone. Erica, the wedding coordinator, was amazing to work with and was so helpful! If in doubt, just book it!!Waterville Valley Resort's reply:
Thank you so much for your kind words! We had a blast planning your wedding and the Food Truck rehearsal dinner debut. Wishing you and Adam a lifetime of love and happiness! -
Rachel H. Sent on 11/21/2021
Perfect Wedding in the Mountains
My husband and I got married in Waterville Valley in August of 2021. We fell in love with the charm of the town nestled in the beautiful White Mountains. We put our initial deposit down in January of 2020 (right before COVID). We went through 3 coordinators in the 20 months of wedding planning. In the end, Erica came to the rescue and did a wonderful job taking over the last month. We are so thankful for her hard work and attention to detail along with extreme patience as a COVID bride. Our wedding was absolutely perfect! We would recommend Waterville Valley to anyone looking to celebrate their wedding in a uniquely beautiful location.Waterville Valley Resort's reply:
Thank you so much for your kinds words! Your pictures are stunning!! -
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Daneé R. Sent on 12/28/2019A wonderful experience!
Jackie Adams is an absolute treasure. We had our wedding at Waterville this past May, and I couldn't imagine working with anyone else. She is a real professional, she KNOWS what she's doing and makes you feel so special and at ease. She and her team at Waterville made our day completely perfect. -
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Laura O. Sent on 09/19/2020Highly recommend !
Working with Chrystina and Conrad throughout the pandemic was like a relief! They were so accommodating and made everything work to make sure every single guest at our wedding was comfortable. Chrystina was professional and friendly and did everything to make sure our weekend was completely stress free ! I could not thank her enough. The food was also fantastic! Highly recommend this venue! -
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Jillian P. Sent on 08/19/2021Amazing Location for a Local Destination Wedding
We loved our wedding at Waterville Valley! Everything you need is in one spot - we were looking for a venue where guests could drive to, park their cars, and never have to get back in until it was time to go home - Waterville is it! Guests made a weekend of it, and had SO much fun.
The team was incredibly patient and helpful to me during the wedding planning process, and especially during the rescheduling/ unknown of wedding planning in a pandemic. They works with me to reschedule, watch state guidelines, and help make sure that I could still have the wedding I was dreaming of. The Waterville Vally Resort staff made sure all of my guests were safe, while still able to have an amazing time amid the pandemic in August 2020. Everyone was safe, healthy, and said it was weekend away they needed.
The food was also excellent. We still have guests who tell us how good their meal was. Chrystina took special care to set up all of my decor and detail touches, and the tent looked amazing. We can't wait to go back to celebrate our anniversary for years to come!
It also DOWN POURED during our ceremony. We wanted to try to fit it in before the rain. The Waterville team was ready (they were watching the radar) - they had adorable clear umbrellas that they handed out to each of our guests and bridal party, so everyone was able to stay (mostly) dry during the rain - which quickly passed once our ceremony was over.Waterville Valley Resort's reply:
Thank you so much for your raving review!! We enjoyed coordinating your special day and hope to see you soon! It was a beautiful wedding to remember for years to come! -
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Danielle V. Sent on 10/25/2020Highly Recommend!
Our daughter, and now son-in-law were married at Waterville Valley Resort earlier this month and I have to say it was everything we, and they could have hoped it would be. From the wedding coordinators, to the food, the covid restrictions which kept us all safe, rainy weather (which turned to sunshine after the wedding), their staff's ideas/suggestions/recommendations/flexibility were perfect! The bonfire the night before the wedding was supervised by WV staff, which left us enjoying the fire, the smores, and our first evening with family/friends outdoors. The accommodations and lodging were fantastic! The outdoor activities at WV Resort were enjoyed by all during our down time! You made it a wedding weekend to remember and for that we thank you from the bottom of our hearts! -
Grace B. Sent on 12/24/2019
Perfect Weekend
We had an amazing wedding weekend at Waterville Valley Resort. Jackie was amazing throughout the entire process from the initial tour to clean up the morning after. The weekend was entirely stress free for me. We had an after party at Legends which was so convenient and had great pizza. Our guests loved the food and the close proximity of everything within Waterville Valley. We couldn’t have asked for anything better and will be back every year to celebrate our anniversary. -
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Amanda B. Sent on 12/27/2019Most incredible Fall wedding
If looking for a wedding venue look no further. We had the most incredible wedding at Waterville Valley this past October. At Waterville Valley you can have a wedding that is truly unique to you. With having so much flexibility we had a wedding that fit our personalities and far exceeded anything we ever could have dreamed of. What we especially loved is that at Waterville you have an entire weekend to celebrate and make memories rather than just one day. Jackie and Christyna made everything about the day effortless so we were able to simply enjoy ourselves and our time with our friends and family. We continue to get so many compliments from our guests on how beautiful and fun our wedding was! -
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Caitlin Sent on 12/20/2019More than we ever dreamed!
My husband and I got married on Oct 4th 2019 at Waterville. This was the beat day of our lives and we have Jackie and Waterville to thank. They made our dream wedding come true. For 2 years Jackie worked with me every step of the way and on our day her and the team did such an amazing job our day was flawless and even when there were hiccups we had no idea because she took care of them so quickly! The food and ambiance was amazing and the whole team went a above and beyond for such a good price. I would highly recommend them to anyone having a wedding, the views are breathtaking, so many activities for guests and well you will have the best day of your life like we did! -
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