$4,900 starting price
151-200 guest capacity
This venue can host up to 200 guests
About this vendor
The Cedar Bend is a barn-style wedding venue located just outside of Austin in Cedar Creek, TX. The secluded retreat is surrounded by trees and offers stunning views of the Texas landscape. With all-inclusive packages and a line of rustic-chic décor, this venue makes planning your celebration seamless and stress-free. The experienced team of event managers invites you to get in touch and let them throw you a spectacular and unforgettable soiree.
The Cedar Bend’s event space includes a classic red barn style house and an outdoor area that can accommodate up to 200 people. Step through a foyer into this breathtaking wooden building, which features two fireplaces, a full prep kitchen and food service area, and two get-ready suites. Here, you can dine and dance with your loved ones under exposed beam rafters and glittering chandeliers. Cocktail hours can be held out on the large, Texas-sized covered porch, which seats up to 90 guests. The lawns also boast two ceremony sites and plenty of space for lawn games, and socializing beneath the stars. There is also ample free parking on site.
The Cedar Bend is set apart by its comprehensive and distinctive wedding packages. These include staples such as white resin reception chairs, white ceremony chairs, banquet and decorative tables, linens, an altar table, and a custom bar. The venue also has an extensive collection of stylish decorations, such as a vintage bird cage, wine barrels, an antique window, retro doors, and more. In addition, your rental will come with a one-hour rehearsal, event planners, setup and breakdown, bar and wait staff, and up to 11 hours of event time. Weather you choose to go with our Peace of Mind Package which was created to make your day as stress free as possible or you choose to build your own custom package you will feel truly cared for.
Amenities + details
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
On-Site Accommodations
Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Ceremony Types
- Civil Union
- Commitment Ceremony
- Elopement
- Interfaith Ceremony
- Non-Religious Ceremony
- Religious Ceremony
Guest Capacity
- Up to 200
Settings
- Backyard
- Barn
- Garden
- Trees
Venue Service Offerings
- Bar & Drinks
- Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Planning
- Planning
- Destination Wedding Planning
- Rentals & Equipment
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Just WOW! I do not even know where to start on this review. Kara and her team were just so amazing! If I could give her 100 stars I would! From the planning, to support with some family drama to my wedding day Kara is there! You drop off all your stuff tell Kara how you want it and when I say she does it and better I mean it! She literally made our fairy tail come true! Everything was flawless even with rain. Our ceremony was perfect she guides you when to walk, when to anything you just enjoy and her teams helps you. As a bride this is your place!
My husband and I got married at the end of September at arguably one of the best venues around Central Texas! Getting married at The Cedar Bend was absolutely perfect. Kara, the Venue manager and day of coordinator, was PHENOMENAL. She was so sweet, kind and personable to me and everyone involved in planning my big day. Kara stayed on top of EVERYTHING. She was organized the entire time leading up to the wedding day, helped in every single way she could, and had the fastest responses to email I have EVER got from a venue coordinator. Not ONCE did I have to chase her down or email her multiple times to get in touch, she was always available to me when I needed something. Getting Kara alone was enough for me to get married at The Cedar Bend. Let's talk about the venue! This venue is perfect for anyone who likes the rustic and warm vibe. It was such a charming, private, and beautiful venue and when sun set hit, just WOW. For my wedding, I didn't want the rustic theme so I swapped all the wood decor offered with my package for all glass and made it a candle lit night, it ends up being perfect and the beautiful red barn just spoke for itself. The space to get ready at the venue was plenty big for me and my bridal party of 8. The guys side was a little on the smaller side but not one of the groomsman complained about it. All in all, I would highly recommend this venue to anyone. To put a cherry on top, I felt like their prices were unbeatable for what you get. Absolutely incredible. We feel blessed for having found this venue.
I can’t say enough good things about Kara and the staff of The Cedar Bend. They bent over backwards to make the event amazing. Everything ran so smoothly and seamlessly. The event space is picture perfect! My role as mother of the bride was just to have fun, Kara did all the rest. Even an end of evening pop up thunderstorm didn’t faze them - we got everything packed up securely and stowed in the cars in record time with no fuss. Communication was great, even with the brides in different countries. Definitely would recommend to anyone wanting a smaller, more intimate venue.
Let me say I couldn’t be more thrilled to have chosen the Cedar Bend to host our wedding. It was absolutely perfect. The first time I met Kara she was a dream, I could tell that she loves what she does. She is invested in you and will make you feel like family. I fell in love with her as well as the venue.
During the planning process I switched careers and had little time to plan much but I knew I was in good hands with Kara. I gave her very little direction and she knew exactly what to do. I am convinced she is some of psychic or Dream seer. She is a pro!
If you want something outdoors stop your search, you have found it. I haven’t even told you how beautiful the venue is! You have to see it for yourself. You will not be disappointed! The pictures are amazing but don’t do the property the justice it deserves. You will also save so much money in the cost of decor because of all its natural beauty.
Everyone of our guest were so complimentary of the venue and Kara. I cannot recommend the Cedar Bend enough! You will not be disappointed. You will be so happy you chose the Cedar Bend to be the next chapter in your story!
Kara was amazing throughout this entire process! She immediately made me feel at home from my first visit to the venue. Each consecutive visit after that one, she continued to come up with creative solutions and ideas to make our day even more special! On the day of, she handled everything beautifully and even got us a last minute cake brought to the venue and decorated when my original cake vendor didn’t show. She was such a calming presence to have and I was never worried that something would go wrong (even when it almost did with the cake). I would highly recommend this venue to others! Kara is one of the sweetest people I have ever met, and I was so happy with every moment of our special day!
We looked a several venues in and around Austin and feel in love with the charm and beautiful outdoor atmosphere of the Cedar Bend. We had the most amazing experience with the Cedar 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!!
I don't even know where to begin. From the very first day Kara and The Cedar Bend were a dream to work with. We signed a contract almost immediately. The venue has so much opportunity 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.
This venue had it all!!! Their Peace of Mind package is the way to go. It takes most of the hassle and stress away, so you can focus on the important things. Kara and Jillian are so awesome. We couldn't have asked for a better venue!
My husband and I got married here on 9/17/2022! We did the peace of mind package where Kara served as our wedding planner and event coordinator. This was worth every penny! The wedding 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!!!
I don't even know where to begin with how amazing The Cedar Bend was during our wedding planning process. From the beginning, Kara was full of warmth and love and she always answered 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!
We have had quite the journey with The Cedar Bend! We signed our original contract in December 2019, right before covid hit, and before the current management took over. We postponed 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.
We loved Cedar Bend and received lots of compliments from our guests. It is a beautiful outdoor setting with indoor amenities including bathrooms, getting-ready rooms, and kitchen. 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!
Our wedding was on 3/18/2022, but I've been waiting to write this review until I could include a few photos from our photographer--and WOW. I have not one single regret about choosing 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.
he Cedar Bend is a beautiful, intimate venue with a rustic hill country vibe - with easy access to the airport for out-of-town guests. There's lots of outdoor beauty and features that 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.
We can't recommend The Cedar Bend highly enough. The venue was gorgeous, and Kara was incredible to work with. She was so enthusiastic, helpful, and patient with us throughout the 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.
Although we ended up canceling our wedding due to COVID, we were very impressed by all of our interactions with The Cedar Bend. Kara was great to work with - she was pleasant and fun 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!
Where do I begin… Kara and Rob Snyder were incredible during the entire process! We opted for the Day of Coordinator service, which was worth every penny spent! The florist forgot 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!
Kara was so professional, and she was very quick to respond to any questions or concerns we had. She made my wedding day go so smoothly and she was there to help if we needed anything. 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.
Kara the wedding coordinator for the venue was absolutely amazing. She made me feel so comfortable and taken care off. If I had a concern or wish she did everything in her power to 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.
We had an amazing time at this venue our wedding couldn’t have been more beautiful thanks to this venue. Elizabeth was so sweet and nice she was just an email away at all times and helped up more than we could of wished for. Highly highly recommend we have had lots of family members wanting to rent this venue.
I was looking for something cozy and unique, and that is absolutely what I found at Cedar Bend. The space is already gorgeous enough that it didn't take much additional decor -- and 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.
This rustic farmhouse/barn turned venue was exactly what I was looking for. Located outside Austin, past the airport, made the space remote and intimate (but it does mean if you do 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).
Beautiful venue near the Texas Hill Country! Couldn’t have had a better wedding day here!
We loved this venue! It is gorgeous and so peaceful. The staff was amazing. Liz helped us out so much and was super sweet- we are so grateful for her help with our day. The bridal 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!
From the very first visit, the staff was genuine, friendly, and incredibly helpful. We are SO glad we chose this venue, its beyond perfect. I enjoyed working with Liz, she is amazing! 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.
If I could give more than 5 stars I would! This venue was so wonderful, they give you multiple options for decorations. We were able to DIY everything, which at first I was concerned 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!!
We loved this place! Liz and her husband were so great! Everything came together exactly how we wanted it. Things to know: One of the most affordable places that we found in the Austin area that did not sacrifice quality!
We got married here last week and everything about this venue was perfect. Heres the short version:
Venue is GORGEOUS.
Staff was AMAZING
I couldn't have asked for a better place to 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!
This venue is so unbelievably perfect! And not only is the space pristine, and a vision of perfection, Liz, the wedding planner, is OUT OF THIS WORLD AWESOME! She turned all of our 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!
Had our wedding at this location in October. They were very accommodating and polite. Great venue with great staff.
We had our wedding here at the end of November. The venue was beautiful and perfect for a fall wedding! Our guest still haven’t stopped talking about how nice the venue was and how 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!
We loved having our wedding here! Liz and the rest of the staff made everything a breeze. They adapted to the ever changing plan and help keep the day beautiful.
We had our Ceremony and Reception at Cedar Bend, and it was perfect! What first drew me to Cedar Bend, was the Red Barn Rustic feel to it, but what ultimately made me book it was it 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!
We chose to go with Toast Entertainment because they provide a comprehensive package of services for weddings at a good price. Instead of juggling several vendors, and combing through 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
Jillian and her husband were awesome. They were easy to get along with and our guests loved them. Jillian helped us think through everything beforehand and we appreciated all her suggestions. 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!
Exceptional venue and service! An absolute dream wedding & reception! The staff managed every detail so we could truly enjoy our big day. Our guests said it was the most beautiful 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!
My husband and I got married here on 6/14/14 and it was amazing! There was a major storm 2 days before our wedding so when we went out the day before for rehearsal there were branches 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!
Jillian and Chris were so helpful. And all though we didn't have any rain on our wedding day, it was about 50 degrees but they made the day go smoothly. The venue is beautiful and intimate. If that's what you're looking for this is the perfect venue for you.
My husband and I got married here July 17th, 2015 and it was everything we could have ever dreamt of! Jill was so awesome and helpful throughout the whole wedding process. A mid-July 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!!
We planned a long distance wedding so we were not able to meet with vendors before our big day. So when doing our research we came across Toast Entertainment and noticed their extremely 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!
I am so glad we had our wedding here. Everything was beautiful without being ridiculously expensive, like I was finding at other venues. Jillian was fantastic- she made the whole 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.
Oh my gosh. Words can not even describe how perfect this venue was for our wedding day. It is just so stunning...you don't need to really add anything because it is already so naturally 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.
We loooooved having our wedding at Cedar Bend. The owner Jillian was so helpful during the whole event and everything leading up to it...even though she was 8 months pregnant on our 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!
Cedar Bend Events did an AMAZING job on my wedding! I selected one of the packages they had available and it included food, drinks (not alcohol), tables, chairs, linens, and flowers! 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.
From the moment my now Husband and I stepped foot at this venue, we knew this was where we wanted to get married! The cost of the venue is amazing considering that it includes the 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!
As a wedding photographer here in town, I was very picky about my wedding venue. I wanted something that would be unique and my style. Unfortunately that meant most of what I liked 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!
Planning a wedding can be stressful, but of all the parts that were stressful...working with Jillian definitely was not. My husband and I knew the moment we set food on the property 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
This place was everything I could have wanted and more. Definitely made the wedding of my dreams come true. Great price for the all-inclusive option. They also did the flowers for my event and they were gorgeous. Everyone commented that they were the best flowers they had ever seen at a wedding!
Jillian was a dream to work with. She helped turn our ideas into realities, and was an absolute delight, every step of the way.
My husband and I lived out of state for the entirety 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.
The venue was beautiful! Working with Jillian was a piece of cake - she worked closely with me to ensure that everything I envisioned came to be. It was a wonderful experience and 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!!
Jilliand was great at coordinating everything from setting up to making me as stress free as possible the day of and during the wedding. The ceremony site is beautiful and tranquil. We got so many compliments on the venue location. The wedding was amazing!
Cedar Bend is a nice, rustic & beautiful venue. The staff is fantastic & make everything look amazing on the day of. They let me come out as many times as I needed to before the wedding just to check and re-check things. Considering the location, the prices are very competitive as well. I would absolutely recommend this venue to anyone looking for an outdoor wedding & I would recommend Jillian as a wedding coordinator!
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138 Hunters Chase, Cedar Creek, TX
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