Waterville Valley Resort
Hotel in Waterville Valley, NH. Wedding venue pricing, packages and fees.
- Estimated cost: $20k–$27k est. total for 120 guests
- Capacity: up to 250 guests
- Minimum: 50 guests
- Services: Dinner
- Address: Waterville Valley Resort
Located in the White Mountain National Forest, Waterville Valley Resort was founded as a ski resort in 1966 by Olympic skier Tom Corcoran. Outdoor ceremonies can be held at the summit of Mount Tecumseh, which is accessible to guests by chairlift, or at the Osceola Arbor, a wooden arbor situated in an open field of birch trees next to Corcoran Pond. For receptions, the resort features the Freestyle Lounge at the mountain base, which includes an outdoor deck with firepits, and the Garden Terrace Tent, which seats up to 250 guests for a seated reception. Base dinner packages offer plated or buffet options with a choice of two Valley or White Mountain entrées, one vegetarian entrée, and one salad selection, served with fresh baked bread rolls, chef's choice starch, and seasonal vegetables. Dessert is not provided by the venue, bar services are excluded from base packages, and guest lodging is available within the resort village at properties such as the Golden Eagle Lodge and Black Bear Lodge.
Food
Plated or buffet dinner options with choice of two entrees, one vegetarian entree, and one salad. Dessert is not provided by the venue (outside vendors allowed).
Packages
- Dinner Reception: $75-$85 — Based on menu selection (The Valley at $75/pp or The White Mountain at $85/pp). Venue rental packages are separate.
Includes: Choice of two Valley or White Mountain Entrées, Choice of one Vegetarian Entrée, Choice of one Salad Selection, Fresh baked bread rolls, chef's choice starch, and seasonal vegetables
Taxes and fees
- Valley Package Venue Rental: $5,000
- Garden Terrace Package Venue Rental: $7,500
- Freestyle Mountain Package Venue Rental: $9,500
- Rehearsal Dinner Site Fee: $750
- Carving Station Attendant Fee: $75
- Brunch Bottle Service Set-up Fee: $100
- Cake Cutting Fee: $220
- Getting Ready Suite (Hideaway or True Grit): $500
- Morning VIP Package: $31
- Welcome Campfire at Osceola Arbor: $500
- Farewell brunch: $37
Good to know
- All events must conclude by 10:00pm (receptions cannot be extended).
- Waterville Valley Resort does not offer catered desserts; outside licensed dessert vendors are allowed on site (unlicensed bakers require a waiver).
- Shots and martinis are prohibited; no outside alcohol is permitted.
- Two-night stay minimum for lodging blocks (three-night minimum on holiday weekends).
- No consumption bar offered; all hosted bars must choose one of the packages.
Common questions
How much does a wedding at Waterville Valley Resort cost?
Based on Waterville Valley Resort's published pricing, a dinner reception for 120 guests comes to about $20,000–$27,000 in total, including the venue's own service charges, fees and tax. Your actual quote will depend on date, season, menu and final guest count.
How many guests can Waterville Valley Resort hold?
Waterville Valley Resort can host up to 250 guests seated. It has a minimum of 50 guests.
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