Frequently Answered Questions

"Our wedding went so smoothly because Ben and Kelly make sure that everything goes to your plan. Especially with the help of your coordinator which in our case was Kristen Thorne. I could not be more thankful for the wonderful people at Cedar Bay and making one of the most important days of our lives one to remember." - Emily Nordstrom

"Kelly and Ben were incredibly helpful and couldn't be more appreciative of it. They helped answer any questions we had through email and welcomed us over any time to talk in person or take a moment to visualize a plan." - Laura

"The coordinator was so organized. I couldn't believe how smooth everything went. This place is a 10/10!" - Jennifer Detzel

What size weddings work best at Cedar Bay Farm?

"If you're considering having a wedding in Lebanon, with a guest list of 125ish... this is THE place to see." - Brenda Schwieterman

The kitchen for 'behind the scenes' was perfect. The venue was breathtaking. Bathrooms were easily accessible and had ac for a nice break when it was hot. Plenty of parking." - Lindsey Mann

"My wife and I had our wedding venue catch fire 6 days before our wedding. We were scrambling for a venue and came across Cedar Bay Farm. Kelly and Ben were absolutely wonderful from the moment we spoke with them. Super accommodating and willing to do whatever it took to make our day special. We had an incredible time and we can thank them for that." - Lucas Yerger

"We found things we liked during all the tours but Cedar Bay is absolutely stunning with amazing owners who have enough experience to anticipate every need and cover every detail - but are also new enough to still love hosting weddings. There is joy in opening their home to couples and that genuine heartfelt joy makes the biggest difference in a wedding experience." - Jessica Roberts

“This place is upscale, yet home-like and warm. A place everyone will love. Our family and friends found this place to be so welcoming and cozy, yet spacious enough to offer various ways to spend their time. They could dance, sit outside and have a drink, smoke a cigar, play Connect Four, watch a chicken hatch an egg or take a walk to the pond." - Brenda Schwieterman

"Not only is the barn cozy and such a perfect mix of modern and rustic, but the land that the barn sits on is just gorgeous no matter what time or year it is." - Emily Nordstrom

"Ben and Kelly are some of the most welcoming, kind hearted people you will ever meet. You would think that you have known them your whole life from the way they treat you." - Emily Nordstrom

"Working with them was so easy and they each gave their heart and soul into my daughter's wedding, making her feel like a princess throughout the whole process. They carted her and her groom around on a golf cart around their vast property to get epic photos and were available to help with clean-up at the end of the night." - Brenda Schwieterman

"From vendor recommendations, to last minute weather changes, they always had an answer to my unplanned fears. Their wealth of knowledge and wedding expertise shows within their work." - Ashley Gartner

"The wedding ceremony was in a gorgeous open field with a small creek in the background. My sister and brides' maids walked across a bridge that made a huge impact." - Kristine Oney

"Something I found unique is that the general decor and atmosphere is like no other wedding venue. This is what enamored me when I first went to visit the barn. Every time I went there, I just wanted to stay. My heart was so warmed by the ambience of the wooden chairs, the lights and greenery." - Brenda Schwieterman

"My sister (bride) and brides maids had our own dressing room in their farm house. Very cool!" - Kristine Oney

"There was so much room for guests to socialize, dance and even relax by the bonfire." - Suzanne Meyer

"Not much additional decor is needed due to the gorgeous barn and views." - Lindsey Mann

"The owners are very attentive to their guests. My mother in law is in a wheelchair and they made sure she could be in any location comfortably. I have to mention that even the bathrooms were beautiful, and had plenty of room for my mother in law to have her wheelchair in the stall with plenty of room for her to maneuver comfortably." - April Scott

"Our guests were astounded with the beauty and tranquility of Cedar Bay- many said it was the nicest wedding venue they have ever been to!" - Lauryn Stacy

"Having real candles makes a HUGE difference in the beauty!" - Jessica Roberts

"I would highly recommend having your wedding, family photo sessions, company outing, retreat, or any event at Cedar Bay. They are a blessing to work with and the whole property is absolutely stunning." - Jessica Brown

"Pictures truly can't do this location justice. The view out the barn of the farm, the calmness of the location and beautiful natural greenery all around is something you don't find every day." - Laura

"Book this venue! Right now! Look no farther! It is the most beautiful, rustic, chic farm setting you could ever find. With the most genuine, kind hearted owners you could ever imagine. I would recommend this venue to everyone!" - Megan Jones

• When you arrive for your event, if it is a wedding, be prepared to take a 5 minute walk down to the ceremony, if you need special assistance the parking attendant will greet you and take care of your needs.

• Be prepared to walk on grass pasture & gravel.

• Be thoughtful when choosing shoes, flats or wedges tend to perform well here.

• You will be a part of an outside ceremony, although it is a shaded area, dress prepared for Mother Nature.

• If there is rain, we will be inside the barn.

• The barn does have large fans for cooling in the warmer months.

• We do have ADA bathrooms and pathways for handicapped guest to be transported around the property comfortably.

• Smoking is permitted only in the fire pit area.