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The Wildwood Barn & Cottage

The Wildwood Barn & Cottage

Waterloo, WI
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    Nickolas Sent on 09/30/2023
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    Amazing, perfect, beautiful, breathtaking

    From the minute we toured the venue to the night our wedding ended, Tifany and Nate were amazing. They were very quick to communicate and answer any questions we had throughout the whole process. They were amazing on the day of the wedding. They were right there on the grounds getting things setup, answering any other questions I had, just having conversations throughout the morning, making sure everything was ready for our big day. We had so many compliments on how beautiful the venue is which speaks volumes about the owners and how well the maintain the grounds. 100 percent recommend!
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    Samantha G. Sent on 09/11/2023
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    Love the owners and the vendor wholeheartedly

    Absolutely loved working with Nate and Tiffany, every aspect of the process with them was seem less and they were beyond helpful around every turn. I couldn’t have asked for better people to work with and the venue is SO gorgeous and perfect. Seriously cannot say enough positive things about these guys. Highly highly recommend!!!
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    Amanda S. Sent on 09/13/2023
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    Truly Special, Beautiful, Rustic, Unique Venue with the best hosts!

    I can't say enough good things about this venue!! First off the hosts, Tifany and Nate went above and beyond for our special day. From the moment we booked with them, Tifany was always available to answer all the questions I had big or small. Then Nate gave us two tours of the space and also helped with the day of set up and clean up. Besides the hosts being amazing, their space is truly so special. I've never seen something quite like it. Cute, charming, unique, rustic are just a few words to describe this wonderful venue. You can tell how much the hosts care about their space but also how much they truly care about you as a couple.
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    Constance K. Sent on 08/28/2023
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    Amazing day

    We highly recommend Wildwood for your big day! Nate & Tiffany are amazing and so accommodating throughout the day, we can’t thank them enough!
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    Eliza N. Sent on 08/29/2023
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    Highly Recommend Wildwood!

    Wildwood was wonderful! From the first day we went to look at the venue, we instantly fell in love with the space and loved how everything could be held outside, from the ceremony, to dancing. The venue is absolutely beautiful and we got so many comments about it. The owners were so helpful in answering all of my questions, on top of communication, helpful in coordinating and communicating with our vendors when they arrived, and even in setting up the day of. Nate and Tifany were absolutely lovely to work with and we could not have been more happy with our wedding day at their venue. Their property is absolutely stunning for photos and we highly recommend Wildwood Barn & Cottage!!! Thank you so much for making our wedding day perfect!!! ❤️
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    Rachelle W. Sent on 07/24/2023
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    Perfect Venue

    Wildwood Barn & Cottage was the perfect place for my partner and I to celebrate our wedding. We chose to rent for the entire weekend and we’re so glad that we did. The price is very reasonable when you take into account all that you will get from renting at Wildwood. Nate and Tifany, the owners, were incredible. So helpful and kind. We had storms and rain throughout the wedding day and Nate worked with us the entire time to ensure that the weather didn’t impede on our celebration. Looking back, dancing in the barn as thunder and rain was falling on the beautiful property was one of the highlights to our wedding. The cottage was so charming and comfy for our stay. The property is beyond beautiful; guests were constantly coming up to us to say it’s the best wedding venue they have ever been to. It is full of antiques and charming design, which made it super easy as we did not have to bring much to decorate the spaces. This place is 10/10. Book here! You won’t regret it.
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    Matt B. Sent on 06/19/2023
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    10/10 perfect

    There was no stone left unturned... i opted for the whole weekend, all of friday, all of saturday, and sunday until 3pm. We had a blast all 3 days. The venue owners share their cell numbers with you and are very responsive. Nate handles everything the day of, and is very accomodating. 1000% recommend
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    Tasha J. Sent on 10/24/2022
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    Perfection!

    They were so helpful and sweet I couldnt have asked for a better venue and people to work with
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    Veronica K. Sent on 10/27/2022
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    A Perfect Weekend!

    The Wildwood Barn was absolutely perfect! Nate & Tifany are wonderful and extremely accommodating for whatever you need. We were able to have our engagement photo session on site to allow our photographer to get a feel for the venue for day of. My favorite perk was being able to book the whole weekend of the wedding, this allowed my husband and I to use the onsite cottage for lodging on Friday and Saturday night. On the day of, everything went so smoothly. Nate was on site all day and available for any needs and questions our vendors had, including if we needed to make a weather call for our ceremony set up. We were able to bring in as much of our own decorations as we wanted, my husband and I didn't feel too much extra was necessary as we loved the natural look and character of the grounds.
    They also have a horseshoe pit, corn hole boards, as well as a bonfire pit that Nate sets up for s'mores later on in the night.
    The Wildwood is perfect for the couple looking for a rustic, open plan, and weather flexible venue.
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    Taylor B. Sent on 09/25/2022
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    Phenomenal experience

    My husband and I could not have been more pleased with our experience at Wildwood Barn and Cottage. From the beginning of our planning process they were incredibly helpful with any questions and had a fast response time. They were also accommodating to requests we had and gave us plenty of freedom to be creative with the space. We got several of our vendors off of their recommendations list and they were all amazing as well! We got so many compliments by our guests about how beautiful and unique the venue was.
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    Emma L. Sent on 06/11/2022
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    Amazing elegant vintage experience

    Nate and Tifany we’re amazing! We can not say enough how easy going they were, and how they responded quickly to all my questions.

    Not only were they great, the entire venue is beautiful. The groomsmen garage was a perfect touch for the guys to get dressed as well as the cottage for the girls.

    Nate made sure to make the rainy day transition beautifully! He made sure everything was how I had envisioned. From setting up the outside ceremony area to moving into the barn for the dance he really took the time to make sure it ran smoothly.

    The venue itself was gorgeous and made for great photo opportunities.

    I would recommend The Wildwood Barn and Cottage to anyone wanting an elegant vintage barn/outside setting. I am so happy we booked with them and hope to attend more weddings there in the future!!

    Emma and Joey
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    Jacob A. Sent on 10/18/2021
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    This place is a must to see. You will not be disappointed.

    This place is gorgeous. It is the perfect place to have a wedding. Everything all in one place. It's a photographers dream. The owners Nate and Tiffany are an absolute treat to work with. The entire experience was wonderful. The cottage for the girl's was perfect. The groom's garage was a hit for the men. The guests had such a fun time and it's nice they don't have to travel. You can't imagine the views they are stunning. We we were beyond pleased with the entire day.
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    Alee T. Sent on 11/04/2021
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    Best Outdoor Wedding Venue

    The Wildwood Barn and Cottage is a DREAM outdoor wedding venue!! I fell in love the moment we took our first tour. It is definitely a sight to see for yourself on how amazingly beautiful the venue is! Words cannot describe and pictures cannot do justice on how gorgeous Wildwood Barn and Cottage is. The venue has a charming characteristic with antique decorations all around. There are so many different areas guests can enjoy and games to entertain themselves with as they wait during the cocktail hours. I have to mention that the bathroom smells amazing, the bathroom!!
    Tiffany and Nate are absolutely amazing to work with! They are quick to reply to my endless questions during the wedding planning process and right before the wedding day. They made sure my wedding ran smoothly even with the unexpected early morning rain shower which changed the ceremony plans and transporting so many pumpkins outside to inside for the aisle. Tiffany and Nate has such a positive vibe and want to accommodate the bride and groom. Such as, the enjoyable the golf cart rides, which helps limit walking in heels (thank goodness!), to take pictures in many breathtaking locations around the venue!
    I had all of my guests expressed how beautiful the venue is and how welcoming Tiffany and Nate are as they arrive to the venue. Everything was perfect and I wouldn’t want to have my wedding anywhere else. I love their wedding tradition to plant a tree on their farmstead to honor our marriage. It just made everything so much more special.
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    Allie M. Sent on 10/18/2021
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    Best Wedding Venue

    There are no words to describe how much we loved having our wedding at The Wildwood Barn & Cottage. The venue is absolutely stunning: rustic and charming with indoor and/or outdoor options to fit your preference and the weather. We received so many compliments from our guests about the venue. The owners, Nate and Tifany, were truly the best to work with. Not only were they responsive to questions and communication, but they were so incredibly kind throughout the wedding planning process. We would have our wedding over here over and over again!
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    Mackenzie J. Sent on 09/28/2021
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    Absolutely Perfect!

    I don’t think I can put into words just how beautiful this place is. It’s spacious but still feels intimate and has its own unique charm. As soon as we walked through the entrance I knew this was where I was going to get married. I pictured everything right away and what I loved most was that I just had to bring some flowers and table decor. It’s perfect as is though. This venue gave us the freedom to choose our own vendors. They do offer a list of preferred vendors they work with but you are in no way obligated to use them. Also, THE PRICE! We had a pretty strict budget to stick to so when we found out the tables, linens and chairs were provided I was sold! I didn’t think it could get better, then we started working with Nate and Tifany.

    Nate and Tifany were so helpful through the craziness of planning a wedding. They answered questions quickly and gave their recommendations when asked for / needed. Nate helped so much with set-up the morning of our wedding. I had him moving barrels around for our s’mores and flower arrangements. He was also there later in the afternoon to direct the vendors on where to go and assisted them with anything they needed. This allowed us to relax and just enjoy the day. I decided to use Tifany for my and my bridal party’s hair & makeup and let me tell you, she is AMAZING! These two are just the sweetest, most genuine and down to earth couple and we really really enjoyed working with them!

    Our wedding day was everything we could have dreamed of and more. Just absolutely perfect!

    Nate and Tifany, thank you so much for everything you did & continue to do for your couples. You guys did such an amazing job with this venue! I can’t wait to visit and see where our tree is planted and relive that unforgettable day!

    I highly recommend The Wildwood Barn & Cottage!
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    Patricia D. Sent on 09/20/2021
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    Amazing location!!

    We had the luxury of getting married at the Wildwood Barn and Cottage venue. I cannot express enough how much we loved this venue. The venue itself is large and allowed for adequate spacing for the comfort level of our guests. It is simply and incredibly beautiful location as well. On top of the spacing, much of what we would have had rented was included with the venue. Something that stood out even more, was the exceptional service of the venue owners, Nate and Tifany. They were attentive, gave quick responses, and overall helped our day go as smoothly as possible. Our day was incredible with their helping hands. This place is as amazing as it looks and I would definitely recommend it to anyone who asks!
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    Kim W. Sent on 09/04/2021
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    Wedding Venue of the Year!

    The venue is beautiful. My daughter got married in August 2021, everything was green and lush. I would think the other seasons that we have here in Wisconsin, would be just as beautiful. Nate and family are super easy to work with, caring, and helpful. They pay attention to the details so you can enjoy the festivities.
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    Brittany A. Sent on 08/10/2021
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    Truly a gem of a venue!

    The Wildwood Barn & Cottage is such a charming venue and perfect for an outdoor wedding (with great back-up options for indoors too)! The owners were quick to respond and easy to work with, helping us create the atmosphere we dreamed of. The venue made decorating very easy on us as it was amply supplied with decor, signs, linens, wine, barrels and just about everything you need for a rustic wedding. We would highly recommend this venue to all friends and family and couples getting ready to start their lives together!
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    Rachel F. Sent on 10/31/2021
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    Beautiful wedding venue

    We loved having our wedding at Wildwood Barn! The location is beautiful and the owners (Tifany and Nate) are just the nicest people. They were both so willing to help with all the details. Tifany also did my hair/makeup and it turned out exactly like I wanted. We definitely recommend this venue!
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    Shanda S. Sent on 07/12/2021
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    The Wildwood Barn & cottage

    Nate and Tifany are wonderful people who made our big day special and worry free. The Wildwood barn & cottage is an enchanting and magical place to say I do and start your forever life. The property has a myriad of beautiful photo opportunities and places for your guests to venture and enjoy their time.
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    Jacob B. Sent on 08/19/2021
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    An Amazing Night Thanks to an Amazing Venue

    If you are looking for an enchanting outdoor wedding reception venue with as little hassle as possible, look no further! Our experience at the Wildwood Barn and Cottage was simply amazing. Truly one of the best nights of our lives.

    The space is great. It is the perfect blend of a large and small venue; something new around every corner, but not so big as to get lost or feel lonely. There is plenty of space to set up your own decorations or just enjoy the rustic ambiance that comes with the venue. They have plenty of unique places to take photos, lots of green space, modern amenities, and just interesting places to see and hang out with people. We especially loved the outdoor dance floor! It really was something that we had never thought of but now, we couldn’t imagine it any other way! It’s really just a fun place to be. Never felt like there was a dull moment.

    What really impressed us were the owners. We were so impressed by their genuine kindness and concern for us throughout the whole process and especially the weekend of our wedding. We appreciated their no-nonsense, all-inclusive pricing. They helped provide all the extra things that other venues will charge you extra for like tables, linens, chairs, etc. They were also very prompt and professional in their responses to our many questions, always responding within the day. They have a great list of vendors to consult; each one we chose from the list was great to work with and helped make our day fantastic. They both seemed so willing to help us with whatever questions or troubles came our way. I felt like we were in good hands through the entire process.

    We would highly recommend you check them out! Our day was as close to perfect as it could be, and we owe a lot of it to the Wildwood Barn and Cottage!
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    Nathaniel W. Sent on 06/30/2021
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    The Wildwood Barn and Cottage

    Honestly? The Wildwood Barn and Cottage was amazing. They’re a smaller operation — just a husband-wife duo with family help — and some portions of the venue continue to improve as their popularity grows (they just built amazing new air-conditioned bathrooms, for instance, and I’m sure more stuff like that is on the way.)

    That being said, even with small improvement possible here and there, the venue was absolutely spectacular. The property was beautiful, there were many gathering places like a room with a pool table and an area of barrel-tables set up around a fire, so that people could wander around to different locations. The tent was huge and spacious even though we were one of their biggest weddings.

    On top of that, Tifany and Nate, the husband-wife duo, were extraordinarily responsive and helpful. She handled all communications and she was always to call and/or email to give extra help, clear up concerns, and bring up possible plans for the venue. Nate helped set up and take down the day off, as well as gave tours of the property, and his help was so appreciated. A freak storm happened during our dinner from 5-6:30 only, and then cleared off, and he ran around and set up flaps on the tent to keep rain from coming in and then took them off as soon as the rain went away. He also helped with some of our disabled relatives and was just so kind and willing to do whatever we needed.

    Our experience with the Wildwood was unmatched. They’re truly an amazing place we’d highly recommend for a mostly outdoor wedding!
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    Megan O. Sent on 06/09/2021
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    The perfect venue!

    We had our wedding at The Wildwood Barn on May 15th, 2021 and it was absolutely perfect! My sister liked the venue so much she is getting married there in 2023! Our guests also LOVED the venue - it's so unique with all the buildings spread out and it’s rustic charm. We received so many compliments. The owners, Tifany and Nate, are so sweet and helpful -they definitely want to make sure your day is perfect. They are also very prompt with answering any questions you may have via email. The cottage is adorable and quaint- perfect for the girls to get ready in the morning. The two bars were great for a wedding size of 140, and being able to bring your own booze was a huge perk (and $ saver!!). We were able to utilize the beautiful outdoor ceremony space, but you can set up the barn for your ceremony if need be! If your wedding calls for cold weather at night (or even during the day) there are large heaters for both the reception tent and the barn. You can bring your own indoor space heaters for the groomsman garage, boxcar bar and downstairs bar to keep them warm too. There is even space in the boxcar bar to set up a photobooth! The grounds are so beautiful, there are so many great places to take pictures, including the large field, fountain and by the barn. Our photographer was amazed at the different shots she was able to get during the day and at night. Did I mention that it is also an easy shuttle ride to Sun Prairie for those that drank a little too much!? We can't say enough great things about this venue and can't wait to be back in 2023!!

    The Wildwood Barn & Cottage's reply:

    Thank you for sharing your experience and you were all such a fun group! We loved working with you both and are so excited to see everyone again for 2023!!
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    Kaity C. Sent on 10/27/2020
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    The most perfect venue for our boho wedding

    I truly cannot say enough good things about The Wildwood Barn & Cottage. Covid made our original wedding plans completely fall through and it was really disheartening. Our date of October 17th was our 5 year anniversary and it was very important to us that we got married on that day. I knew the moment I walked onto the property that we had to get married there. We were going for a boho style wedding and this venue fit that vision a tee. Their attention to detail is impeccable. Nate walked us through the venue and was very thorough. After booking the next day, Nate and Tifany helped us every step of the way. They took so much stress off of our shoulders after what had been a many months of disappointments. Tifany wrote up an entire wedding day timeline for us to ensure that everything ran smoothly. Also, she even does makeup onsite and did mine and all my bridesmaids makeup and we were all incredibly impressed with her work. Nate was so helpful with setting up and made sure everything was in order by the time of the ceremony. The added bonus is being able to stay at the cottage the night of the wedding. It was so convenient and it's just a beautiful place to stay. I don't have a single negative thing to say about this amazing venue. I would highly recommend The Wildwood Barn & Cottage for your special day.
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