Cedar Oaks Farm Wedding Venue Guide: Photo Spots and Planning Tips
The beauty of the mountains from this venue and excitement of onsite Highland Cows brings couples from all over. Nestled among the truly timeless peaks of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains, Cedar Oaks Farm Venue is that kind of venue that feels both laid-back and incredibly intentional. The modernly designed getting ready space mixed with the unbelievable outdoor ceremony space and traditional barn style reception space makes this the true definition of southern elegance for this area. In every season I have worked with couples at this venue as a Lynchburg Wedding Photographer and Videographer I have quite literally never been disappointed. Let’s dive into the specific details of the venue and learn if it is a great fit for your wedding day vision, plus a few trusted vendors who can help make it happen!
Table of Contents
- Why Book Cedar Oaks for Your Wedding
- Cedar Oaks Venue Budget & Costs
- Why I Love Photographing Weddings at Cedar Oaks
- Bedford Wedding Vendors to Elevate Your Day
Why Book Cedar Oaks for Your Wedding
If you’re here, then you are on a search for a wedding venue that both fits a budget prepared and a thoughtfully curated design vision or experience. So let’s go through the special aspects of the venue and the style of wedding it best suits to see if this venue is the one for you.
- A modern white painted bridal suite
- Closely located spacious groom suite with separate access
- A sturdy, wooden arch that allows for a variety of floral installations
- Provided ceremony seating
- Stunning gathering space for cocktail hour with firepit and mountain views
- 6,000-square-foot reception barn
- Handcrafted walnut tables for reception
- Cross-back chairs for reception
- Full service Catering kitchen
- Full bar set up
- Privacy from the road
- Ample parking
- On-site event coordination options
- Exclusive access for photo sessions for your engagement
- Up to a 200 guest count
So that’s the finer details, but what do all of those amenities provide for you as a couple. With the closely located getting ready, ceremony locations, and reception barn you will have an intimate experience with your bridal party and guests. The style of the venue is all about rustic charm with elevated and modern sophistication. You can leave the venue as it comes for stunning photos or select a vendor team who can help you individualize your experience to any stunning color palette you can dream!
Cedar Oaks Venue Budget & Costs: What Couples Should Know
One of the standout reasons couples choose Cedar Oaks Farm is its affordable value while maintaining gorgeous mountain views and desired amenities. While it varies by season the typical wedding rental pricing for the venue, which includes access to the barn, outdoor ceremony areas, and prep suites, comes at a price range of $6,000 – $8,000 for a full day wedding event. From my experience across the state this pricing is notably more approachable than many similarly styled barns with the same mountain venues in central Virginia, especially given the modern structures and on-site amenities included.
Here’s a rough snapshot of where your budget might go at a Cedar Oaks Farm celebration:
- Venue Rental (Weekend Exclusive Use):
$6,000-8,000 (Varies by season and day) - Catering & Bar:
$80–$150 per guest (For 100 guests: $8,000–$15,000) - Photography/Videography:
$3,000–$8,000+ - Florals:
$2,000–$6,000+ - Planner/Coordinator:
$1,000–$5,000 - Hair & Makeup:
$500–$2,000 (Based on party size) - Cake/Bakery:
$500–$1,000 - DJ/Live Music:
$800–$3,000 - Rentals:
Included in venue package or $500–$2,000+ for specialty upgrades
Estimated Total for 100 Guests:
Low End: ~$25,000
High End: ~$60,000+
Keep in mind these are general ranges based on decor vision, floral inspiration, catering selections, bar style, dress selection, hair and makeup style, photo and video selections these prices ranges will be very different.
Watch this Cedar Oaks wedding video filmed in Bedford, Virginia to see how the ceremony space, reception barn, and mountain views look throughout a real wedding day.
Why I Love Photographing Weddings at Cedar Oaks
You may be wondering where all of the information in this blog comes from and that would be from my various enjoyable experiences at Cedar Oaks. Not every venue I go to as a Roanoke Wedding Photographer is worth sharing with couples because they don’t value the memorable experience my couples deserve. So let’s talk about my favorite aspects outside of the location, pricing, and structures to focus on the photography hot spots.
Gorgeous Light & Scenic Spots
With access to such a large property the best news for couples is that in every season at every time of day there is somewhere gorgeous to take your photos. The indoor spaces have large windows for the perfect morning glow for the dreamy getting ready photos that will fill your friends instagram posts. Then the ceremony space has stunning back lighting when performed at the correct times for amazing equally lit ceremony photos and footage. Then we end the evening amongst the soft golden hour light of the open fielded areas for portraits to a small adventure down the road for some photos amongst the trees.
The Highland Cows
Now let’s talk about the real thing we should all be talking about, the highland cows. Fluffy, adorable, and a super unique aspect to the venue for your photos. The venue staff will make sure you have transportation to the cows and provide direct instructions if you’d like to feed them.
Indoor + Outdoor Flexibility
As spoken about earlier in the blog this venue is perfect for any type of day and most any type of couple, either rain or shine with multiple ceremony options that still have those epic views. This venue is even ideal for rain early in the wedding day because in the worst case scenario there is space to take bridal party, bridal portraits, and family photos under cover which very few other venues offer. But the best part is with so much flexibility you have more opportunity to play around with where to do each part of the day with optimal space to separate groups!
Bedford Wedding Vendors to Elevate Your Day
While this blog is centered around the amazing day you can have by booking Cedar Oaks Farm. It would be a major disservice to you as a wedding photographer serving this venue to not inform you that while a venue setting is a vital part of the day, the rest of the vision does not happen without a well informed, experienced, and trusted vendor team.
After 250+ weddings here is a list of people I know will not let you down;
Bedford Wedding Planners & Coordinators
Bedford Florists & Floral Designers
- Enchanted Garden Floral Design
- Florals By Kimberly
- One Last Avocado Floral Design
- Terrace Blooms
- Bloom by Doyle’s
- The Hip Tulip
Bedford Wedding Hairstylist & Makeup Artist
Bedford DJs & Entertainment
- RSP Entertainment:
- Level Up Entertainment
Bedford Wedding Bakers
Bedford Virginia Rentals & Decor
Love the venue, but already have your photographer and videographer? I also provide content creation services for couples looking for a full service vendor team!
Looking For A Bedford Wedding Photographer or Videographer?
If you’re looking for a wedding photographer near Bedford, Virginia, you’re in luck. I am a Central Virginia Wedding Photographer and Videographer based in Roanoke serving Charlottesville, Lexington, and Richmond. Every part of this blog is written with personal experience as I absolutely adore any time I am at this venue and working with their talented team.
Cedar Oaks Farm really delivers an intimate wedding stage without feeling crowded or underserved. As this blog is just the next step in your search, you’ll find venues and photographers who specialize in everything, but my personal approach is focusing on photos that feel intentional and timeless with a mixture of candid, emotion driven, and posed family shots. My editing is true to color, with artistic black and whites sprinkled throughout the gallery delivery.
You can learn more about my packages, view full galleries, and learn how I can help make sure you have the best wedding day possible by inquiring for your wedding day here.
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