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Cedar Valley Forest

5 ★★★★★ 175 Google reviews · Barn wedding venue in De Soto, Kansas

Weddings On-site lodging Climate-controlled Elopements

Forest setting with a barn for indoor ceremonies and receptions, plus a cottage for bridal parties.

Plan your tour

  • Capacity couples mention 100–100-guest events in reviews — ask the venue for their stated maximum
  • Pricing packages mentioned around $3,900 — confirm with the venue, since dates and package tiers change what's included
  • Lodging on-site lodging comes up in reviews and the venue's own info — ask how many beds and whether the wedding-night stay is included
  • Climate climate-controlled barn — comfortable for a July dance floor or a December ceremony
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone (913) 416-9010
  • Website cedarvalleyforest.com — most venues book tours right on their site

Hours

Monday 8 AM–12 AM
Tuesday 8 AM–12 AM
Wednesday 8 AM–12 AM
Thursday 8 AM–12 AM
Friday 8 AM–12 AM
Saturday 8 AM–12 AM
Sunday 12:30 PM–12 AM

Most venues show the grounds by appointment and close the calendar on event days — book a tour rather than dropping in.

The setting

The style of Cedar Valley Forest in couples' own words — pulled from their reviews and the venue's own info, not guessed from the photos.

🪵 Rustic 2 mentions

“We wanted to have a more outdoorsy & rustic theme for our wedding.”

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🌊 Waterside 4 mentions

“The cottage, the outdoor bar area, and the ceremony site surrounded by gorgeous trees and a peaceful pond were all major selling points.”

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Outdoor Ceremony 6 mentions

“The cottage, the outdoor bar area, and the ceremony site surrounded by gorgeous trees and a peaceful pond were all major selling points.”

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Amenities couples mention

Amenities couples name in their reviews of Cedar Valley Forest — the fastest way to tell what the venue actually offers before you drive out for a tour.

👰 Bridal Suite

“The bridal suite was so cute to get ready in the day of as well!”

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Outdoor Ceremony Site 6 mentions

“The cottage, the outdoor bar area, and the ceremony site surrounded by gorgeous trees and a peaceful pond were all major selling points.”

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🔥 Fire Pit

“The outdoor patio allowed us to set up yard games for our guests and they were also able to enjoy the firepit outside as well.”

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🌊 Pond or Lake 3 mentions

“The cottage, the outdoor bar area, and the ceremony site surrounded by gorgeous trees and a peaceful pond were all major selling points.”

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⛰️ Scenic Views

“The woods and stream behind the property made for amazing sunset photos!”

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🍸 Bar Service 5 mentions

“The cottage, the outdoor bar area, and the ceremony site surrounded by gorgeous trees and a peaceful pond were all major selling points.”

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Amenity mentions are mined from reviews and the venue's own info — they tell you what couples found on the grounds, not what's included in every package. Confirm what comes with your date when you tour.

What couples say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 175 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

stunning venue & grounds 23 mentions

“We couldn't be more happy with the service that we received and can't help but recommend them to anyone that is looking for a beautiful wedding venue with an amazing staff!”

🤝 owners who go above & beyond 3 mentions

“The girls went above and beyond, and their communication helped to make sure we felt completely confident going into our special day.”

😌 stress-free planning 6 mentions

“The end of the night went smoothly, with the coordinator helping pack things back up and made sure that we got everything we came with.”

📋 day-of coordination 27 mentions

“We got to use their extensive amount of decor and booked a day-of coordinator (Andrea) who was such a huge help from a year out all the way until our wedding day.”

💵 great value 2 mentions

“It’s beautiful everywhere you look, very reasonably priced, has the cutest getting ready cottage, and the staff was beyond helpful throughout our engagement.”

From the reviews

Wonderful venue!!! we had the best wedding ever. The venue itself is stunning, but the owner and the employees make the experience 100000 times better! they are all so knowledgable and kind! Andrea responded to all of my questions quickly and kindly over the past year!

★★★★★ — Christine, May 2024

Cedar Valley Forest is a dream venue. Blue Herons frequent the river and pond, and the vibes at this location are always magical! Jill - the owner - is a dream! Andrea - our coordinator - was a blast and made everything so easy.

★★★★★ — Brittany, Jun 2025

Cedar Valley Forest was the most amazing venue for me and my husband's fall wedding. The outdoor ceremony under the two big oak trees with the pond in the background was magical. The indoor and outdoor reception area was spacious for our 100 guests.

★★★★★ — Maddy, Oct 2024

I had the most amazing wedding at Cedar Valley Forest! The venue is gorgeous and everything was just as I hoped and dreamed it to be...except the rain...lol! But we were able to move the ceremony inside so it still worked out great! The bridal suite was so cute to get ready in the day of as well!

★★★★★ — Lacey, May 2024

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Getting married at Cedar Valley Forest

Cedar Valley Forest comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see it at the time of day you'd actually get married — a barn that glows at golden hour can feel very different at noon, and you'll want to walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move?), the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included with the rental — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular dates at barn venues book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.

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Where to find Cedar Valley Forest

29145 W 83rd St, De Soto, KS66018

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Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and couples' reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Own this venue? Claim your listing — it's free.