Big Cedar

Our wedding at Integrity Hills was a dream come true. Our venue coordinator, Julia, was absolutely outstanding! She is everything we could want and more. Her communication, patience, and vision were lifesaving during our planning. The venue itself is stunning, clean, and has everything you need for the BEST wedding. The staff went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect for our guest. The food was incredible, and the mixologists behind the bar were top-notch! This venue is quite literally the whole package!

Big Cedar is a dream location for a wedding! My husband and I had our 40th anniversary vow renewal ceremony at the chapel there and it was absolute perfection! The views are spectacular! Julia Wolz was a delight to work with! The entire experience exceeded our expectations!

Wonderful wedding venue! Everyone was so helpful in the process and they handled so much it made planning a wedding in 3 months so much easier! I could not recommend it enough!

We had the most incredible experience at Big Cedar’s Integrity Hills for our wedding. The venue itself is breathtaking – the perfect blend of natural beauty and elegant charm. Every corner of the property offered stunning backdrops for photos, and our guests couldn’t stop raving about how gorgeous it was. A special shoutout to Julia, who went above and beyond to make our day seamless. Her organization, responsiveness, and attention to detail took so much of the stress off our shoulders. From the planning stages to the actual wedding day, Julia was a rockstar, ensuring everything went smoothly and that we could just enjoy the moment. If you're considering Big Cedar for your wedding, do it! It’s a truly magical place, and the staff, especially Julia, will ensure your day is nothing short of perfect. Highly recommend!

Big Cedar Lodge was everything we could have dreamed of for our wedding. We held our ceremony at the Chapel of the Ozarks at Top of the Rock and our reception in the Event Room wine cellar, and the entire day was absolutely perfect. Our event coordinator, Julia, was incredible to work with. She guided us through the planning process with such care and attention to detail, meeting with us on-site a few times to make sure everything was exactly how we envisioned it. On the wedding day, she was a true rockstar, making sure every moment was seamless. The entire Big Cedar staff was amazing—professional, friendly, and so organized. They made the whole experience effortless. We received many compliments from our guests about the venue, the food, the drinks, and the overall atmosphere. We couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful or memorable celebration.

Came here literally already having made the decision that I wanted this to be our wedding venue. I have never been unsold on something faster than I was today. 😭 Another woman expressed the same sentiment below: Venue: A+, Staff: F-…. Was spoken AT for nearly 90 min. Our coordinator never asked us a single question about what we wanted our wedding to be like, and she bulldozed straight through her presentation, never failing to mention the limits of their service and every little add on that comes for an extra cost. Which, for this place I could have been sold on a $40k+ wedding, but left not caring to spend anything at all. Our tour was hosted by Erin. She covered all her bases as though she had somewhere else she’s rather be, complete with condescending responses to our very reasonable questions. This woman belongs in another industry. I’ve been bummed all day, afterwards.

Ellie made our wedding so smooth and easy! She answered every question I had right away and was beyond helpful. She was on top of everything the day of and I can't thank her enough for all of her help making the day easy and relaxing for us!

Big Cedar Lodge was the perfect location for our wedding weekend. Our coordinator, Ellie, was incredible during the planning process. We had to postpone our original date due to Covid, but she was so patient and flexible and everything worked out perfectly. She was amazing on our wedding day as well and ensured everything went smoothly. She even went above and beyond to ensure my grandmother got to the ceremony and reception safely. We had the most amazing weekend and can’t recommend Big Cedar enough.

I will whole heartedly say that this was my dream venue. I wanted nothing else but to start the rest of my life here. The venue, just absolutely breathtaking. The view, I couldn’t ask for better. The staff, incredibly disappointing. They had no idea of what my budget was, which was hearty, but they seemed to assume it was small, and treated me poorly for it. I was spoken at, not to. The tour both the coordinator and assistant coordinator seemed put out and quick to get me in and out. It was not only myself, but the people who viewed the property with my got the same impression. I chose not to have my dream venue solely because of the staff. I hope my review helps the staff has a better heart and mission moving forward. Best of luck brides and hope it is a better experience for you!

Our wedding was truly magical! It could not have been more perfect. Esther made things so easy for us, especially since we planned a long-distance wedding in just three months! We used a photographer, bakery, florist, and dj from their list of preferred vendors and everything went very smoothly. Our guests had a fabulous time, and raved about how classy everything was. Such a special place!

The venue could not be more impressive! Our daughter got married at Integrity Hills surrounded by beautiful landscaping with an incredible view of the lake. Guests came from all parts of the country and were in awe of the property. The planning process was smooth. We appreciated working with wedding professionals. While there, the Big Cedar staff was very friendly and helpful. Highly recommend!

Our daughter’s wedding was at Integrity Hills. It was everything they hoped it would be and more! Erin guided us through the planning and answered all of our questions up to the day before,I can’t say enough how amazing she is! Allison was our rehearsal and day of coordinator, she was amazing as well. The bridal cottage was perfect for the bride to get ready in. The ceremony was in the Chapel and was beautiful, the view overlooking the lake is breathtaking! Then the stone path takes you to the Stables where we had the cocktail hour and reception. Everything in there was beautiful! The staff was excellent, the food was out of this world! None of the staff missed anything, everything was taken care of ! The flowers and decor were gorgeous(Artistry in Bloom) The cakes and carmel apples were delicious too ( Sugar Leaf Bakery) We can’t thank them enough for helping make this day perfect!

We were married at the Garden Chapel with a reception following the ceremony in the Cedar Creek Patio and Room. Our wedding at Big Cedar couldn't have been more special. Attention to every detail was given and not a thing went wrong on our special day! Our guests loved the venue and the food. I'd recommend Big Cedar to anyone thinking of a destination wedding. Esther took care of details for me when I live 12 hours away. A great big thank you to Big Cedar!!

My daughters wedding and reception were held at Integrity Hills. We couldn’t have found a more perfect location for what our family and friends described as a fairytale wedding. Everything from our coordinator to the service to the food was amazing. And the icing on the cake was the breathtaking view and sunset. Magnificent!!!

We couldn't have been more pleased with our experience at Big Cedar! Our daughter and now son-in-law were married at Integrity Hills Chapel with the reception at the Stables. Our wedding coordinator was Alison Pettit. She was absolutely amazing!! She went above and beyond to help with every detail. We met with her several times and had many phone conversations in which she always took time to answer all my many questions. She made us feel very special as if our wedding was the only one she was planning. The Chapel overlooking the lake was so beautiful and The Stables reception area was perfect. The vendors we used from the preferred vendor list were magnificent and super easy to work with. Big Cedar did an excellent job on the food. From the welcome dinner Friday night to the bunch for the bridesmaids and the dinner for the reception, the food was delicious and beautifully presented. Also the servers were top notch. My husband and I would definitely recommend having your wedding at Big Cedar, it was such a wonderful experience and was the wedding our daughter had always dreamed of!!! Truly a fairytale wedding!!!! ,

The BEST wedding experience - and much more adorable than you would think! We initially wanted to book an elopement package but as family/friends got involved we changed to a full blown wedding... with 3 weeks notice! Erin was wonderful in helping us get everything set. We got married at the Garden Chapel - it was absolutely stunning (honestly, if you party is small enough - I recommend it more then the chapel at Top of the Rock.) it’s at all white inside & so perfect for a quaint wedding. Erin helped my father decorate the inside of the chapel, we were able to get Spa Appointments for everyone the day of (JJ, Kate, Michaela, Kelsey & one more whose name I forgot - are fantastic!!) Kate did my wedding hair and it was STUNNING! We did a private dining experience at Arnies Barn after and it was just perfect. The staff, location, service - all perfect! So so happy we chose to have our wedding here.

We could not be more pleased with Our venue at Big Cedar, Integrity Hills. The service throughout the wedding planning process was excellent. All of our concerns and request were addressed immediately. Many of our guest told us that the food was the best food they had ever had at a wedding. And the beauty of the venue is unbelievable. Our pictures look like a Hallmark Wedding. Our wedding coordinator, Alison Pettit, went above and beyond to meet our needs. The service staff were all very professional, kind and helpful.

We had Erin as our wedding coordinator at Big Cedar and she was an absolute gem to work with. My now husband and I lived up in Chicago when we started our wedding planning so we opted to go with most of our vendors from the preferred vendor list that Big Cedar provided - pro tip that list is amazing. We hired the dream team, but Erin really made everything come together. I didn't feel the need to hire an additional day of coordinator because she was so proactive and communicative through out the whole process, and I didn't miss the extra hand at all. The best part of the whole process (other than actually getting married) was definitely the food tasting. The food was obviously amazing, but this was the first time we got to interact with more than just Erin and the team that helped us through that process was so kind and informative. It was great foreshadow to what our wedding weekend was going to look like. My husband is also a huge fan of creme burles and the chef and team was able to make sure we had mini ones to share with all our guests on wedding day in addition to our cake! In addition to our wedding we hosted a Friday welcome cocktail hour and a Sunday brunch that also had AMAZING food, and again impeccable service. Every staff member we interacted with the entire weekend was so kind and always had a smile and went the extra mile to make every detail absolutely perfect. Our ceremony and reception were at Integrity Hills - the initial plan was an outdoor wedding but the weather Gods were not on our side so we made a last minute switch to the Chapel here. I was initially devastated but with Erin and the dream team everything still felt as perfect as could be. Erin made sure during dinner we got plates full of all the amazing options we picked, and also hand delivered us a piece of cake and our adorable creme burles (without her we definitely would have gone hungry). The staff as always was friendly and willing to go above and beyond to make us feel like it was the fairy tale day we dreamed of. Everything I described is definitely a 5 star review, but I have to go with 4. Not because of the wedding and event planning/catering team but because of the group guest services group and how the two don't really communicate. When booking our room block we had countless miss-communications with that team and when it came to wedding weekend our families were spread across the property despite having booked the block over a year in advance and requesting we be as close as possible. I understand that there are back end processes, and there were other weddings that weekend. The lack of communication that team had with us and their inability to accommodate some of our needs (or even let us know that they were unable to accommodate) cast a small shadow of annoyance throughout the planning process.

We had our wedding ceremony at the Chapel of the Ozarks at the Top of the Rock followed by our reception at The Worman House at Big Cedar Lodge in December of 2018. We are still gushing over how amazing our big day was! We could never thank Big Cedar Lodge and Erin Schroeter enough for making our wedding dreams come to life. The entire day went off without a hitch because of the careful attention the Big Cedar team put into every detail. Thank you for helping us create memories we will cherish for forever!

Our wedding took place at Integrity Hills with the reception in The Stables. The venue is absolutely beautiful and completely secluded. From the beginning, Alison was our wedding coordinator, and she was terrific to work with! We only visited the venue twice, once for an initial visit and a second time for planning purposes. The second visit was not necessarily needed; I just wanted to see it again! The whole planning process was very smooth, which flowed into a very smooth day of the wedding. Alison was so helpful and made sure everyone knew what they were doing, and when they were doing it. The food was delicious and their menu gives a variety of options. Overall, I would not have changed a thing from the venue to the wedding coordinator! We had a fantastic experience, and our guests did too! We are so thankful to Big Cedar and Alison for our unforgettable day.

I have been going here since I was 2. Of course it was the place I had to get married. But they totally screw you if you have a reception. If you have a reception there after 5pm you have to have a $75 minimum per person for food. There is no opt out of it or anything you have to have that. When you book the venue you only get it for 2 hours instead of the whole day. Everyone knows this place is amazing and beautiful and everyone should want to get married here, but if you're not WEALTHY don't do it. It will put you in debt. It's outrageous.

The property is beautiful and magnificent! We have never been disappointed whenever we have gone there. it is where we got engaged so of course we had to get married there!

We just went to check it out it was amazing.

Absolutely the perfect venue for our wedding! The Garden Chapel was beautiful and the view could not be any better. Planning the event was seamless. Everything was perfectly planned better than I could have imagined with no stress. Our reception was also perfect at the Osage restaurant. Overall amazing service and a perfect day!

Our ceremony was held at Integrity Hills Chapel followed by a cocktail hour on the lawn with our reception inside the Stables. The chapel is something out of a movie & the view over the lake was breathtaking. We couldn't have asked for a more beautiful weekend weather wise which boded well for our fireworks , as well as the use of the two fireplaces inside the stables & the fire pits that we placed around the patio. The food was amazing & the bar service top-notch. Most all of our guests at some point throughout the evening mentioned it being the best wedding they had ever been too & it's still talked about to this day. We lived in St. Louis so all of our 150 guests traveled from out of town which made Big Cedar Lodge a great place to host the Friday night before the wedding as guests arrived. We, along with our guests, enjoyed lake views & drinks around the fire pits at Top Of The Rock followed by live music at Buzzard Bar. The day of the wedding many of our guests booked a cave tour while the groomsmen played golf & the bridesmaids got ready in our cabin. The beauty of having our wedding at Integrity Hills was even the guests staying at the nearby La Quinta were able to enjoy the accommodations of Big Cedar property while they were in town. We owe so much success of the wedding to our coordinator Julia. She helped make everything leading up to the wedding & the wedding itself as stress free as an out of town wedding can be. She answered any & all of my questions from the day we booked never making us feel like a burden; she literally was there for us every step of the way. We truly could not have dreamed of a more magical wedding day & look forward to celebrating our anniversaries there in the years to come.

After touring Big Cedar we couldn't imagine having our wedding anywhere else! Erin (our big cedar wedding coordinator) was incredible. She worked with me to help me pull it all Together and it was a dream come true. We had people come in from 15 different states, most stayed at big Cesar in falls lodge with us or in valley view next door. Our wedding was October 14th and today is October 31st and I still getting texts and calls about how much fun our wedding was! That says a lot - thank you Erin and big cedar Team for giving us the best wedding weekend we could have ever dreamed of.

We had our reception at the worman house. It was just beautiful and the perfect setting over looking the lake. The buffet room being located just off from where everyone was sitting worked out really well. Everything was great!

We got married and had our reception at the Worman Patio/room. Big Cedar went above and beyond to accommodate my celiac disease. Their service is top notch and the food was amazing. Our wedding coordinator, Alison was outstanding. She handled all the details and kept us on task and helped wherever it was needed. Our day was perfect thanks to the staff at Big Cedar!

Can you believe we started planning our elopement the Tuesday before our Wedding? Courtney and Julia at Big Cedar Lodge Events helped plan my "Friday at 5" wedding and it would not have been as wonderful without them. It truly was stress free. Flowers were beautiful. Cake was delicious. Food was wonderful, too! Views were amazing. My husband and I were able to enjoy our special day without worry. Thank you, Big Cedar! Happy Happy Married Couple - Looking forward to making many more memories at Big Cedar!