$1,800 starting price
51-100 guest capacity
This venue can host up to 100 guests
About this vendor
Beautiful affordable lakefront wedding venue in Central Virginia. Surrounded by nature and privacy, this serene venue is located off the beaten path, but still only 10 minutes to many conveniences, restaurants, and accommodations. Over 12 years of experience hosting hundreds of weddings. Family-owned and operated, we are committed to making your wedding day everything you’ve hoped for.
About the facility:
-Beautiful ceremony area with dock overlooking the lake and tiered seating levels with wooden benches, so everyone can get a good view of the ceremony.
-Sound system/wireless mics for the ceremony available
-Rustic open-air pavilion/covered outdoor reception area with crystal chandelier and commerical-grade string lighting
-Tables and chairs included*
-Climate controlled bathrooms (2) and one (1) dressing room
-Fire pit area
Amenities + details
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Wireless Internet
Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Ceremony Types
- Civil Union
- Commitment Ceremony
- Elopement
- Interfaith Ceremony
- Non-Religious Ceremony
- Religious Ceremony
Guest Capacity
- Up to 100
Settings
- Barn
- Farm & Ranch
- Beach
- Waterfront
- Trees
Venue Service Offerings
- Planning
- Wedding Design
- Rentals & Equipment
Awards and Affiliations
Reviews
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4.9
out of 5.025 reviews
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Working with Joanna was so easy! Anything we needed she had the answers for. We were originally getting married in Sept but with having deployment we had to switch our date she made this as stress free and easy as possible!
This venue is a beautiful place not only for weddings but for other events as well.
This venue is AMAZING! From the beginning Joanna was very helpful and created beautiful flower displays that were more than I expected. The day was PERFECT!
Joanna is a quick responder. No questions went unanswered. She adds the extra special to your special day
Joanna is the best! Thank you so much for letting us use your venue. It was great, beautiful and everything we wanted it to be. The planning process and setting up was easy because of all her help and advice to make it less stressful. All the improvements and planting flowers made the venue even more breathe taken. We loved it!
Working with Joanna at CBLP was great, from start to finish. It's evident that she's a hard working and down-to-earth person, and was so incredibly helpful and kind during our planning process. She went above and beyond to offer advice, provide vendor recommendations, or jump right in and help us with anything we needed. The venue was simple but beautiful, and was exactly the kind of place we were looking for. Joanna even let us fish on our wedding day haha! She was great to work with and the venue was very reasonably priced. We also used her service to rent all bouquets, centerpieces, arbor florals, aisle décor, and other floral arrangements. Everything she put together for us was stunning, and being able to rent it was such a nice option to have. My husband and I would 100% recommend this venue and owner to anyone looking for a beautiful little outdoor spot to get married.
Absolutely amazing! Very communicative, clean, organized, informative overall 10/10
My husband and I were initially scheduled to get married in September of 2020, but we ended up postponing due to COVID until October of 2021. From contract signing through postponement and leading up to the final day, Joanna was a dream to work with. I was planning the wedding from New York, so I was really scared about all the details and worried because I wasn't able to come see things in person. The whole time Joanna was super helpful and made sure we had all the information we needed to have a wonderful day.
The venue is absolutely gorgeous, no matter which season. We had our wedding right as the leaves were at peak foliage and it was beautiful. It was a little chilly the day of, but we were able to have the propane heaters running underneath the pavilion and all the guests had a great time. The sound system is really good, and it's so convenient to have the ceremony and reception in one place.
The only caveat is that the pavilion is kind of isolated from anything else to do on the weekends except maybe some walking and hiking. However, this is compensated for in the price. You will be hard pressed to find a better financial deal with the offerings and capacity of the Lake Pavilion. GREAT if you are on a budget, and in my opinion you don't lose out on anything by picking this venue over something more expensive.
Thanks Joanna, for everything!
Our June wedding was perfect! What really sets this place apart is the quality of the people running it. Where else will you find the owners personally taking the time to brush away stray cobwebs? The beauty of this venue, the ability to have the ceremony and reception in the same place, and the kind attention to detail of the staff really made our special day amazing. The lake is gorgeous, the pavilion is lovely, and there was everything we needed. Our guests all complimented everything extensively. Plus, the pricing was very affordable, coordinating everything was easy, and Joanna was so helpful. If you’re considering having your wedding here, DO IT!!! You won’t regret it.
Extremely nice venue that accommodated all of the needs of the small, sweet wedding my cousin desired. It was a beautiful and special ceremony. Thank you Joanna! It was all so very lovely!
Our July 31st wedding and everything leading up to it was wonderful. The venue is gorgeous on its own so there's little to do other than make it your own. There's photo opportunities from any angle due to the beautiful landscaping and interior decor. Joanna is very responsive and provides great advice and communication.
Very accommodating and the venue itself was simply beautiful!
Joanna and her team were amazing!! They truly kept this Covid bride sane! They were flexible and available to help in any way they could! The venue was breath takingly beautiful, it truly is a diamond in the ruff!
There is no cell reception (or limited) at the venue and it made it very easy to not get distracted from the busy everyday life! I loved it! My guests were engaging and danced more than I could've imagined. We were immersed in the wonderful evening! I appreciate all of Joanna hard work for making the venue beautiful! She was updating me every step of the way (in the event of rain), for rain they had beautiful tent walls they could put up, in the event of cold weather they had 5-6 giant beautiful silver heaters! The day was so amazing! 10 / 10 would recommend.
We finally were able to celebrate our married at Carolyn Baldwin Lake Pavilion in April. Joanna was so wonderful in planning and helping us reschedule our wedding due to Covid. She provided a lot of helpful information that made our day run smoothly. We could not have asked for a better venue! The venue is breathtaking. It was absolutely beyond anything I had envisioned. I would recommend this venue to any couple that looking for an oasis to celebrate their day!
The venue was gorgeous and Joanna was great to work with.
Joanna was so helpful with EVERYTHING even the last minute things I wanted done. She responded quickly when I needed her and had all the answers to every question I had. I would definitely recommend this place. It was beautiful!
This venue is absolutely beautiful! It was the first and only venue we looked at (that’s how wonderful it is!) Joanna is the owner and she was so helpful. We needed to change our date and she said no problem. She also was our photographer and we get compliments all the time on the photos. Our guest are still talking about our wedding almost 2 years later. If we could get married again every year there, we would! You can’t go wrong
Our whole experience was out of this world fabulous! Joanna was so wonderful to work with! Not only did I get a beautiful venue, I also got a sound board with lots of wedding experience to help make my wedding day perfect! She gave us seating plan options (had it setup the night before) and was super flexible the entire time. I would also like to mention that Joanna was my photographer and did all of our floral arrangements too.
The venue is set up with ample parking, a a cute little bridal suite, a mini kitchen(very helpful for the caters), wonderful restrooms and of course the gorgeous pavilion with the lake and ceremony space right behind it. Also, all the extras that she has avalivle are nice too. It is like a one stop shop for wedding awesomeness! I would 100% recommend this venue and urge you to check it out!
My wife and I had our wedding here in August of 2018 and couldn’t have found a better venue. Joanna was beyond helpful and an all around joy to work with. She was able to point us in the right direction for flowers, caterers, dj’s and photographers (she was ours). I highly recommend this place as your wedding venue.
I have been DJ'ing (DJ Baddog) at The Carolyn Baldwin Lake Pavilion for right many years now and Joanna Baldwin is great to work with! She has a great place set up to meet your wedding needs whether you are a Bride and Groom or a vendor. Joanna can help plan, photograph or decorate for your wedding. Joanna can supply you with a total wedding package if need. Plenty of parking. Check it out here> https://www.facebook.com/CarolynBaldwinLakePavilion/
This venue was the ideal backdrop for an unforgettable outdoor celebration weekend. The location layout is versatile enough for creating a personalized event while remaining affordable. Coordinating with Joanna is a stress-reducing experience. I highly recommend destination location Carolyn Baldwin Lake Pavilion in quaint Farmville, VA, and suggest renting the Lake House as a bonus to the get away.
Carolyn Baldwin Lake Pavilion is the perfect place to get married. Joanna is so accommodating and willing to work with whatever vision you have in mind. Amazing venue for an amazing price! We could not have asked for a better place to tie the knot! The lake house is also a nice little touch. Fully stocked with everything you need and in such a pretty location. I would recommend this venue to any bride!
My daughter, Chelsea and her newlywed husband, Todd, had the most beautiful wedding ceremony at The Carolyn Baldwin Lake Pavilion! The setting for the ceremony and reception was perfect for the bride and groom and their 80 guests of family and friends. JoAnna was most helpful in providing guidance and support for our wedding preparations. The weather was perfect for an Autumn wedding, as the colorful leaves provided a great background and reflected on the lake. Everyone was relaxed, comfortable and had a great time! Also, the atmosphere was so kid-friendly and the children had fun, along with the adults.
Such a great venue for our fishing themed wedding. All of our guests still comment on how beautiful the location and venue were. Joanna was super helpful in making sure we had everything we needed. They were also super wonderful about pricing especially since we had it on a monday. I would definitely recommend this location for any couple!
We were so very pleased about this venue. It was romantic with a lake and dock and covered pavilion where we had the reception. we had 160 guest, mostly doctors and other professionals who praised the whole atmosphere and friendliness of the. Owner who was so helpful in helping plan, suggesting decor and takIng videos. she was there for planning , rehearsal and setting up the sound system and the wedding. we never felt abandoned. we were also given freedom to set up a few days before and could clean up the day after which was such a blessing as we were all so emotionally spent after the wedding. one woman fromD. Came to me and said she has been to 20 vip weddings, but this was the best ever!
The venue was absolutely beautiful and fairly priced. The family that owns it was incredibly sweet and helped us with so much. The family continues to make upgrades and changes, which is great!
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196 Cooks Road, Farmville, VA
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