waterville valley ski resort weddings

(Photos at the end)

You may or may not know that in October 2022 I got married to my wonderful wife, the new Missy Sherwood, at Waterville Valley Ski Resort in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.

After the wedding I wanted to do a full review, because it went off without a hitch and was perfect from planning to execution. I knew a review box would not be enough space to share my opinions: the good, the bad, any and every detail that surprised us on the journey.

So here are my thoughts regarding the venue.

Location:

We chose Waterville Valley for a few specific reasons. We love the White Mountains. We knew we wanted a mountain type backdrop; we knew we wanted to be in the place we fell in love with each other (the national forest).

This place is SO easy to get to. Up  93 – exit – drive 10 more miles ommn another road – then you are there. THAT IS IT. Easy directions for elders. It was GORGEOUS in the fall. Pictures of our October 7th views below.

Activities:

Knowing that we wanted to be in the White Mountains, we scheduled four wedding venue meetings in one weekend. Our first stop was Waterville. Location, like I said, was perfect. What I did not know was how much there was to do.

My wife and I are doers. We like to do activities. We go camping, hike, swim, play, bike, etc. This place ticked EVERY box.

On site there was mountain bike trails, two disc golf courses, a golf course, an ice skating rink, an escape room, numerous bars and restaurants, shops, a pond to take out paddle boards, kayaks, canoes, etc., and access to their fitness center that had numerous pools, hot tubs, steam rooms, saunas, and more.

The place was LOADED with activities for all ages and abilities. We stayed three nights but we could have been entertained for three weeks.

Wedding coordinator:

One of the BEST things about Waterville Valley Weddings is the one on one help and flexibility. the first day, after a tour, we sat down with Erica Sullivan, Wedding Sales Manager, and one of the wedding coordinators at WV.

I do not even know where to begin with Erica. First of all, I will say it is SO GREAT having one person in charge of your entire day. All coordinators help you from your first meeting until the time you exit the property after your wedding weekend.

Erica was dealing with a groomzilla, a bride, two mother in laws, and many more people that wanted a say in this wedding. The woman was incredible. She was strategic, communicative, and very hands on.

She did everything from constant…