The Cedar Bend

r Bend for our 3/11/23 wedding. Kara was super responsive and helpful from day one. Even after we had to reschedule our original date 9/24/22. We chose the Peace of Mind package as we didn't want to have to handle the day of setup and coordination. Kara helped us with everything from beginning to end!! We had floral and vases from the florist but used all the other linens and decor that the Cedar Bend had available. We corresponded via email several times and had a final planning meeting the week before. Day of Kara setup decor, kept up with the timeline, vendors, checked on us, and made the end of night breakdown extremely easy as everything was packed up and we just took our stuff home. Rob was our officiant and did a wonderful job with the ceremony and mingling with guests. Kara, Rob, and the serving staff treated us and our guests like family. We could not have even imagined a better venue, team, or day! Our wedding ceremony and reception will forever be an unforgettable experience. We continue to talk about how great it all turned out and would consider the Cedar Bend again for any future events!!

ity to create your dream vision. I absolutely loved the barn and rustic vibe but wanted to make it more modern. Kara listened every step of the way and made that happen. She was very helpful and insightful in all the days leading up to our wedding. The venue was perfect for rehearsal and when our big day came we were so happy we chose this venue. It might not look like the fancy venues you see around town, but the people that work there feel like home. It was the perfect spot for our intimate wedding with friends and family. You cannot beat the price and all that is included. We are so thankful for Kara and her team for making our dream wedding a reality. This place has so much potential and we would do it all over again.

o awesome. We couldn't have asked for a better venue!

ding planning and the event went 100% smoothly and was EASY! We had a micro wedding of ~30 and the venue was absolutely perfect for this, but also could easily accomondate much, much more! I don't have a single negative thing I could see about the venue or the experience. It was perfect and majestic!!!

ed my questions and helped out with my crazy requests. We got married on memorial day weekend, and I was so shocked at how NOT stressed out my wedding day was. Kara handled EVERYTHING. from decor and planning meetings to weeks before, to rehearsal, to set up and break down, to timeline management during the event, she was on top of everything. I am so lucky to have met her and to have found this beautiful venue. Also, the staff that The Cedar Bend has are so kind and experienced, everything ran so smoothly. Also, for the price, this place is a hidden gem, you won't find anywhere else like this in Austin. If you're thinking about The Cedar Bend for your wedding or event, do it! You won't regret it at all. I couldn't have asked for a better day. Thank you Cedar Bend team!

ed many times, and when the old manager let us know the venue was changing hands, we immediately panicked. Kara let us call her that same night (as soon as we were given her contact) and assured us that our experience would be everything we were promised before, and more. She took great care of us throughout the whole 2 years that we waited to have our wedding. We used a friend as our day of coordinator, but Kara was still amazing in helping us figure things out, and taking care of the place on the day of. Our coordinator (who is a professional) was obsessed with Kara and how awesome she was, as were we. She is always a smiling, calming presence! On our wedding day, she was always a step ahead of things. She made sure my girls and I had everything we needed in the bridal suite, and really just made everything so smooth. She ensured we ate early and always had a drink in hand. The venue itself is very special. The areas surrounding Austin are full of cookie cutter venues (which we definitely visited in our search), but this place has a magic to it - and all of our guests felt it. All in all, we would highly recommend choosing The Cedar Bend as your wedding venue.

There is plenty of shade, covered areas, and umbrellas, even when it is hot (it was 95 degrees on our wedding day). The lawn games were really popular with the kids and the adults. The owners are easy to work with and super helpful -- they made sure everything ran smoothly and was perfect. The venue is so beautiful and well decorated that we didn't even bring extra decor for our 60-person wedding -- just some flowers in vases that we hung from shepherd's hooks down the aisle and then transferred to the tables. Highly recommend!

ing The Cedar Bend for my wedding venue. The coordinator, Kara, is a dream. She's such a sweetheart and has so much knowledge about what works and what doesn't. Plus, she managed my family kindly and efficiently (a task, to be sure). The amenities at this venue made everything easy and straightforward. I used bits and pieces of their decor and my own, and I'm super happy with how it turned out. While this is a barn-style venue, the 1970s style of it means that you can easily style your event to be whatever you want--we went for a whimsical, garden party theme, and I think it comes through and is even enhanced by the vintage vibes of the venue. I'm obsessed with cottage core and that's part of the inspiration for our decor. Other things of note: the add-ons (like the coffee bar) are so helpful and fairly priced. Plus, thanks to the overall feel of this place, my photographers caught some amazing, unique shots.

hat are perfect for photos and enjoying the day. While it's mostly outdoors, the grounds are well maintained and treated so there are no issues with bugs. Kara was our coordinator, and we loved working with her. She was always quick to respond to our questions and was very helpful during our on-site planning sessions. On the day of our wedding, everything went smoothly. Kara did a great job laying out the decor, directing our vendors, and keeping us on schedule without making us feel stressed. She made sure we had what we needed throughout the day and was always asking what she could do to help. The bar service, also handled by The Cedar Bend was also great. We highly recommend The Cedar Bend and strongly feel they are a great value for all that they offer.

planning process. One of our favorite details was the moss growing on the tree we had the ceremony under, so Kara made sure that the moss was watered the week prior to be at its most vibrant for our wedding. She really went above and beyond to help give us the perfect wedding day.

un to talk to, responsive and patient in answering all my questions (and didn't spam my inbox, unlike some other venues we initially considered), had an intuitive ability to anticipate our day-of needs, and ultimately was understanding and kind even after we decided to cancel. The venue is also beautiful and professionally maintained, and the prices were very reasonable for the space/services provided - we were sorry to have to cancel! We can't recommend The Cedar Bend highly enough!

two corsages and Kara jumped into action and made two just in time for the ceremony. While there were some hiccups, the team at Cedar Bend worked hard to make sure the day wasn’t disrupted. They were very easy to work with and everything went smoothly. I think we were the first wedding party ever to start the ceremony exactly on time. Cedar Bend will be my recommendation to everyone looking to have a perfect wedding!

ing. Their whole staff was absolutely amazing. The venue itself is so gorgeous, there were so many places to get great pictures taken and the dance floor was the perfect size for our guests. All of our guests loved the venue and they were all raving about the great stare and beautiful scenery. I highly recommend this venue to anyone who is looking for an intimate venue and to feel taken care of and heard. We loved working with this vendor and everything they had to offer. Our wedding day was perfect and a huge part of that was due to Kara and her wonderful staff.

take care of it. She made me feel like family. The venue was absolutely beautiful. The grounds of the venue make you feel like your in your own little country bubble. The wedding was everything I could of dreamed off and more. The staff was amazing and made sure our guests were happy and taken care of. I would highly recommend booking Cedar Bend events for your wedding! They will make you feel like a princess.

helped up more than we could of wished for. Highly highly recommend we have had lots of family members wanting to rent this venue.

d most of that I was able to get through the venue as well. Pricing is extremely reasonable, and I felt like we were completely taken care of. Elizabeth is friendly, helpful, and prompt to respond to any questions that we had about the space or any vendor inquiries. Even as the day turned into night, the venue was still gorgeous and adorned in fairy lights and lanterns. We got so many compliments on the lovely venue.

a Church Ceremony you gotta drive allll the way out). The architecture and historic home are perfect for a bride who doesn't want to have to do much more decorating than the venue already supplies and the outdoor scenery provides. On a bummer note, it was freakishly cold and raining (I mean it's Texas, usually the AC is blasting until mid-January), and the venue is an outdoor space. The staff did their best to help keep the guests warm with heaters and tents and giant blinds (which unfortunately blocked the cozy tree vibes). Another down note, you have to pay for the heaters individually (which adds up).

suite is charming and there was a nice giant bathroom for the ladies to get ready in, This venue was everything I could hope for and more. Thank y'all so much for all of your help!

ing! she was always quick to respond to any of my emails. Our guest absolutely loved the venue. Overall it was such a great experience booking our weeding here, we could not have asked for a better venue! Thank you again Liz for all your help.

ned with how it would all tie together. The day of, even I was amazed at how well everything looked. Elizabeth was so accommodating and responsive to any small question I had. I didn't expect to see her much during the wedding, but she was out there making sure everything was going smoothly. All of our guests continued to complement how nice the area was, and even though a summer wedding in Texas sounds scary the weather was perfect. I will recommend this venue, and their team for any event. Thanks again Elizabeth for being so wonderful!!

stin area that did not sacrifice quality!

o get married. There was an 80% chance of thunderstorms leading up to our day, and the owners were prompt to give me a call and discuss rain plans if the rain actually happened. (it IS Texas after all.... you never know). Ultimately, it ended up not raining which was fantastic, BUT the staff was on stand by the entire day ready to move tables and chairs if needed had the rain actually been a thing. The entire staff was friendly, helpful (someone even found a hot glue gun for me when the hat on our cake topper fell off) and blended in with the crowd perfectly. Every single guest couldn't believe this gem was buried in the country. Such a great price for soooo many amenities. Honestly, now that we've held our wedding here I can honestly say it would have been worth booking even if it were twice the price. We diy'd everything, and this place is so beautiful you honestly don't need to add much to decorate. Thank you Walter and Liz for making the best day of my life more perfect than I could have ever asked!

hard work into a seamless celebration of our love! I didn't worry about a single thing all day, because just as a wonder about something popped into my head, there was Liz, with a fresh beverage for me, and the answer before I even asked the question. I will never have enough words to express what a perfect experience being married at Events at Cedar Bed was, or how much Liz made the experience literal perfection!

helpful the staff was! Elizabeth was amazing, she was always easy to reach and answered any questions quickly. I couldn’t of asked for a better day!

t was semi-inclusive at a very good price! The coordinated the food, cake, decorations, and flowers for me. They also have an adorable bridal getting ready suite and grooms suite. Jillian (the owner and coordinator) was awesome! I was planning from across the country and she was always very punctual emailing me back, answering any questions I came up with. Also gave me advice on other area's the she wasn't coordinating. So besides the fact that everything turned out perfectly and the whole venue was so cute and vintage, the best part was that on the day of, I didn't have to do anything, just showed up and enjoyed my wedding!

ugh hundreds of reviews for each, we were able to get amazing service for wedding/engagement photography, wedding coordination, and photo booth in one fell swoop. No muss, no fuss, all in one payment. Our coordinator was Liz, and we could not be happier with the way she handled our wedding. She’s personable, responsive, calm, & professional. If anything went wrong on the day of our wedding, we still don’t even know about it. She helped us plan a very orderly, but natural, timeline for our wedding, and it went superb on the day of. Seriously, I’ve had a million comments on how well the events of the day flowed gracefully from one activity to the next. Misty, our wedding & engagement photographer, was also a real gem. She’s got a great eye, and makes you feel comfortable in front of the camera. Taking charge of an unruly family is not a problem for her, but she also knows how to melt into the crowd and get phenomenal candid shots. Our favorite thing about her though is that she is a fun and enjoyable person to be around, and we always had a blast during our time with her. Lastly, the photo booth was great. Good backdrop, great props, and the photos/gifs came to us timely, and in great resolution. All in all, our experience with Toast was top notch, because all of the people we interacted with in the organization were top notch - Trey Akin

uggestions. We were also so happy at how available she was during our wedding day! She was always present to oversee everything and again our guests and families were SO impressed with their work ethic and conduct. I would HIGHLY recommend this venue to any bride to be!

and most fun event ever. The cost was way below market and every aspect was customizable. We fell in love with the venue on the first visit and chose the Cedar Bend Package. The staff is beyond friendly, responsive, hard-working, honest, and professional. We would choose Cedar Bend Events again in a heartbeat! So grateful!

hes everywhere, Jillian assured me she had a crew coming out to clear it and when we showed up the morning of the wedding it was all cleared and looked perfect! She and her husband were Super helpful and walked me through every step of the process, This venue is Very affordable and includes so many items in the basic package such as tables, chairs, linens, mason jars, even lawn games which made for beautiful pictures, all of our guests really enjoyed the setting and our pictures are absolutely beautiful, I highly recommend this venue!

d intimate. If that's what you're looking for this is the perfect venue for you.

ly Texas wedding comes with pretty hot weather and Jill made sure that everyone was comfortable and cool. Right after the ceremony, she greeted us with cold drinks and wet washcloths to cool down. I have got so many compliments from guests on how gorgeous and fun everything was. The rustic barnwood wall where our ceremony took place gave a unique twist to an outdoor wedding. During our cocktail hour and reception, they have yard games, like washers and hula-hoop, for the guests to play. I loved that! The price is really reasonable and they're pretty flexible with scheduling, decorations, etc. Jeanette, the Florist, is oh so good and really knows her stuff. Both, her and Jill have an eye for beauty and make an amazing team. Everything turned out soo stunning! I really felt like I was in a dream how perfect and gorgeous everything turned out. Hands down could not ask for a better venue! Thank you Jill, Jeanette and the CB staff for making our day that more special!!

emely great prices. We were a little skeptical that a DJ could be so good & charge such a reasonable fee. So we kept reading the [great] reviews and decided to give Toast the benefit of the doubt, and we are so glad we did! Walter was so helpful throughout the planning process & Chase was so professional & listened to all our requests. In fact, he got majority of our guests on the dance floor by the second song and even impressed the photographer who said it usually takes people the first hour to start dancing. It didn't stop there though. Chase kept the partying going until the end of the night! We HIGHLY recommend Toast Entertainment to DJ your event!! Hands down one of our best vendors!

process easy, and went out of her way to make sure we had the wedding of our dreams. I couldn't have asked for a better experience. If you're looking for a venue that is reasonably priced but still amazing, I highly recommend Cedar Bend. Keep in mind this is more of an outdoor venue, and it isn't supposed to be the fanciest place you could get married-but that's actually one of the reasons I loved it! It fit our style and budget.

urally beautiful. It has a very elegant rustic and shabby chic sort of vibe. Everyone who attended said it was the nicest venue they had ever been to. My husband and I were on a super tight budget for our wedding and Cedar Bend Events gave us the most bang for our buck...seriously we could not have found any place that included SO much for a better price (tables, linens, nice chairs, wedding signs, mason jars to drink out of, and MORE)...I mean really for the price it just included so much and fit our budget perfectly. You can even rent stuff from the owner, Jillian, like furniture or special decor to suit your needs. Speaking of Jillian, she was just AMAZING. We truly felt that she cared about making our wedding day special, she had alot of good tips and insight to make our wedding planning smooth and seamless. So, from one bride to another...this place is: -Ideal for smaller weddings. We had about 80 people and it was perfect. -It is completely outdoors (we got lucky, no rain and 68 degrees in December!) But just keep that in mind. I know they offer a tent to cover the dancefloor and fire pits/heaters if its cold and portable fans if its hot. -There is a seperate fee for the bartenders ($250)...but they were worth every penny. Two awesome girls who were just so sweet and kept drinks full :) We really liked that we could provide our own alcohol. It was much cheaper for us that way. -Jillian will allow you to set up the day before your wedding as long as there isn't another event the day before....that was a life saver because we had alot of DIY stuff. -It has the most gorgeous ceremony site (several actually) but my favorite was the wooden rustic wall, with several different ways to use it...it came out so beautiful in our pictures...and that was just with cell phones! I am still waiting on our professional photos :) So, if I could do it all over again....I wouldn't change a thing...this was the perfect place for us.

r wedding day and it was cold and rainy she was still there helping to make sure everything went smoothly. She met with us several times for planning sessions, let us go to the venue any time we needed and gave great suggestions. The venue was the perfect blend of rustic and chic for us. :) We will continue suggesting Cedar Bend to all of our friends and family!

s! All I had to do was get the cake, alcohol and music. They had all the equipment to set up everything. Jillian, the site manager, and her husband Chris were awesome! It was pouring rain the day before and the afternoon of my wedding so Jillian made the decision to put up a huge tent incase the rain kept up (the venue is outside)! I love that she took the initiative to make my day perfect. Although we didn't need the tent because the rain cleared up, it was a great addition and kept the dance area cool.

entire venue to yourselves, all chairs, tables, linens, and many other items. The Manager, Jillian is detail oriented, organized, and friendly. She kept communication with us the whole time and was there to answer our questions. Jillian has a lot of vintage items you can rent "a la carte" and we took full advantage of it. We rented two antique tables, a vintage typewriter, a window screen with clips for pictures, and antique doors. She has even more than that to offer in the venue's collection. She even kept some of the vintage books from my Wedding (with our permission of course!) The venue has a rustic charm with an older home on property, including a bride's room/groom's room for getting ready beforehand. Jillian also has her own on-site florist, Jeannette, who did an amazing job with our flowers!! (and cost less than most off-site florists!) We hired Jillian for the day of Coordination for our Wedding, and everything ran flawlessly. She has a lot of Wedding experience and you can tell she knows what she is doing. The venue holds 150 guests at most, and is out in Cedar Creek. This is an outdoor venue, so it is closed in January and August. I would recommend having transportation available if you are coming from Central Austin, especially if you have out of town guests. All of my family and friends absolutely loved the welcoming and private feeling of this venue. I would highly recommend Jillian and Cedar Bend Events!!! Note to Austin Brides - if you are getting married in March or April venues book up FAST. We are talking a year in advance - so make sure you are prepared!

ed was out of my price range. I found Cedar Bend Events center late one night searching online and absolutely fell in love with it. It's gorgeous ceremony backdrop is what drew me in and the price is what sealed the deal for me. Meeting Jillian and actually touring the venue just helped me envision the wedding I was wanting. We booked the venue before we had done the official proposal, so that says a lot! Jillian was so helpful and creative with solutions. I know there were many ideas that I bounced off of her. She helped in keeping everything set up and flowing smoothly. She worked so well with all my vendors and my wedding planner absolutely loved her! That says a lot about a vendor. I cannot say enough good things about Jillian! When my wedding finally came around, I was so blown away with how the venue looked, how the set up came out perfectly, and just how beautiful the whole night was! It was definitely a dream come true and the photos are just as amazing. Cedar Bend photographs so well that my photographers were just as in love with the place. All my guests could not stop talking about how nice and beautiful the place was. So all in all, this is a place that I would recommend not just because it's priced right. It's everything that comes with it, such as Jillian, the beautiful view, the services offered, and the easy way to plan a wedding there!

y that this was the venue for us. I am so thankful we made that decision. The day turned out to be ABSOLUTE PERFECTION...and the venue could not have looked better. Literally, I would not change a thing. Jillian's laid back personality and fun demeanor put everyone at ease (bride/groom, bridal party, family members, guests). She had great ideas and suggestions and also let us be as DIY as we wanted. Through out the honeymoon and every time I have talked about the wedding since, I always say the same thing... "That was perfect, absolutley perfect. I wouldn't change a thing." Thannk you, Cedar Bend Events! And, thank you, Jillian!!! - Holly and Tel

my event and they were gorgeous. Everyone commented that they were the best flowers they had ever seen at a wedding!

rety of the wedding planning process, but it wasn't a problem at all. Jillian had connections with vendors in the area, and helped match us up with what we were looking for. She did the floral arrangements herself, and they were stunning. Even more beautiful than I had imagined. When, on the day of the wedding, it began to rain (and my family had not reserved a tent), Jillian was cool, calm, and collected. The tables were set and reset three times, table linens changed and dried, and the chairs wiped down. Even in the face of such a hairy situation, she was nothing but kind, helpful, and professional. She made it happen. We could not be more grateful. My dad, at the reception, said, "Your mother went on and on about how great Jillian was, and now I see why." Cedar Bend Events was the perfect venue for us. The venue itself is beautiful, the prices are reasonable, and Jillian is a joy to work with.

I wouldn't change a thing! P.S. - This was the most reasonable venue I found in the Austin area and I searched hard. They include all tables / chairs / linens / set-up and breakdown in the cost, PLUS you can add additional items like your cake, bar service, decorations, coordination, etc. I added all of these to my package and it was still the most reasonable cost!!