I don't even know where to begin. The team at Into the Woods truly saved our wedding. The day before our big day, our original venue cancelled on us, leaving us heartbroken and scrambling. Within hours of reaching out, Into the Woods stepped in with open arms, compassion, and efficiency that I'll never forget. They didn't just give us a space--they gave us peace of mind when we felt like everything was falling apart. The staff went above and beyond to make sure every detail was cared for, and they treated us with so much kindness during one of the most stressful moments of our lives. Walking into the venue on our wedding day, it felt like everything had fallen perfectly into place, and it was only possible because of their dedication and generosity. I will forever be grateful for Into the Woods. Not only is the space beautiful, but the people behind it are truly extraordinary. If you're looking for a venue that doesn't just host weddings but genuinely cares about the people getting married, this is the place. They turned what could have been a disaster into the most beautiful day of our lives. read more

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Jeff & Terri were incredible hosts. They were so kind from the moment we met them. They were so accepting and made us so comfortable. The venue is gorgeous and all of our friends and family loved it. We couldn't have asked for a better venue for our Harry Potter themed wedding. WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! read more

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Words cannot describe how wonderful our wedding day was. Jeff and Tere are gracious host and the venue is so so so beautiful! A few things that I really loved! If you have kids coming to your wedding, don't even worry about them being bored. That was my main concern since I have a younger brother and lots of kids coming. But watching my youngest brother play with all his cousins was such a treat. The kids kept themselves entertained in nature and the adults very much had a relaxing time. Nothing made me happier! Beautiful spot to take your photos for the day of the wedding. My husband and I are in love with being in nature. The smell of the woods, fresh air and the beautiful night sky once it was dark made it all very 'lord of the rings' vibe for us. This venue has the best vibes. So in love with our photos and how they came out! They have a lot of spots to take the perfect photos, a cute chimney that gives a rustic vibe and the golden hour is to die for when taking the photos outside with all the trees around! Another thing is Jeff and Tere are the best communicators and because of that, it made everything so much easier and smooth. I'm a bit of a stress ball sometimes and them being able to always answer any questions I had and getting to me quickly was something I do greatly appreciated! The day of the wedding, literally no stress because I knew exactly what was happening and everything that was communicated to me, was done. I only felt so excited to be marrying my best friend that I kept bouncing on my feet hahah. (Literally video evidence of it when I was at the alter) The vendors that they hand pick are top tier! Made it so much easier for us to find the vendors we needed. And Jeff is fantastic at helping you pull the vision together of where all the vendors can set up. They are really involved to help make our vision come true. It made our wedding so magical and I can't thank them enough for their professionalism, kindness and patience for helping make this wedding go as smoothly as it did. Overall, 5 out of 5 stars! The most beautiful venue, with the coolest name. You can't go wrong with 'Into the Woods', big bear really is a magical place. read more

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We had our wedding at Into The Woods, and could not have had a more picturesque, beautiful day!! We were getting non stop compliments the entire day of (and week after) our wedding on how beautiful the venue was, and how fantastic the owners are! Into The Woods was the first venue we saw, and booked it immediately - no need to see anywhere else. With the pine trees, string lights, and getting ready cabin, this place was perfect! Jeff and Teri were SO helpful during the entire process, and are such kind people. We booked all of our vendors off their preferred vendor list, and could not have had a more perfect wedding day! Overall, our wedding day was a dream come true, thanks to Into The Woods. read more

Into The Woods - Ceremony area - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

My husband and I LOVED this venue! We feel in love the first time we visited when we started venue hunting. it's an open space with the ceremony and reception in the woods! Everything about it screams nature fairy tale! We had a Norse/Viking themed wedding in Oct 2024 and kept that simple touch to everything by using some fake plants and natural wood for decor and tables. Our wedding party and some of our guest had fake furs/mantles, an axe to cut the cake, Norse music incorporated. it was so much fun! Jeff was very helpful and open to so many ideas we had. We didn't officially have our wedding till 2 years after we first saw the venue, and Jeff was still excited about our wedding theme and answered all our questions. He provided lights, generators, 2 arches (one we used for ceremony and the other we used for our sweetheart tables backdrop), a dressing cabin that is girls used to get ready in, and there are guest bathrooms on site as we'll. He also has heaters you can rent (it was pretty warm during our wedding so we ended up not needing them) his venue is not all inclusive, however, he does provide a list of vendors you can choose from that he's worked with before. We ended up loving everyone that we picked from his list! one big one we both agreed had to be a must have for our wedding was videography and the company provided on his contact list are so amazing to work with! And the BBQ caterers were fantastic! All in all, it was so much fun and we loved this venue so much and working with Jeff! if you love big Bear and love the trees and open natural space, this is 100% the venue for you! read more

MY LITERAL DREAM WEDDING!!!! My husband and I knew we wanted to get married in Big Bear because we had so many memories camping in the area. The second we walked Into The Woods we knew this was where we were going to get married! We loved having the freedom to bring our vision to life! We received vendor recommendations which was super helpful, but we got to choose at the end of the day. Too many times I saw venues charging a fee for using a different vendor. I love this venue because you can truly customize your wedding to showcase your relationship! You can absolutely pull off an intimate wedding or a larger wedding. We had about 80 guests and everyone fell in love with the venue just as we did at our first visit. Jeff and Tere are the absolutely best!! They helped us along the way, communicated fantastically, and make us feel as if we were their #1 priority. And I have full faith that they make every couple feel this way!! If you are looking to book a venue that will hold a place in your heart forever, THIS IS THE PLACE! ... Photos creds to Nikki Nakata Photography read more

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Big Bear has been a special place in my fiance's family for generations. It began with his father going every summer as a child, and it being the meeting ground for family vacations. Our parents met for the first time at Maggio's, we went on our first camping trip together at Hanna Flat, and we unofficially dedicated a tree in my fiance's grandmother's honor. Getting married in Big Bear was really important to us, however we knew we wanted to be somewhere that was more intimate and surrounded by nature. We found Into The Woods with a quick Google Search and instantly were drawn to it's beauty. We decided to visit the venue, even though it was covered in snow. This was the first venue we toured, and there was just something magical about it. Then we met Jeff. Jeff is an amazing person, both professionally and personally. We talked with him at length about our wedding, but also about life in general. Jeff is someone who you can trust to be there for you throughout the planning process, and the wedding day itself. The day of our wedding, Jeff helped ensure vendors knew where to go, and he helped with parking and other needs that came up throughout the night, so as a bride, I didn't have to. My wedding party, specifically my maids of honor, really appreciated how much he was willing to help out with. Into The Woods has a vendor list curated by Jeff after discovering the best vendors that serve the area. Us not knowing anything about wedding planning and not having a planner found this incredibly helpful. Our photographer ended up being someone who captured our love in style we wanted. Our dream of serving tacos at our wedding happened seamlessly as World Famous Tacos is one of the vendors. Our tables and chairs were beautiful. The bartenders were absolutely out of this world -- our guests couldn't get over how delicious they were. Getting to have our cake from a local bakery we go to each time we visit (SisterMySister) was the icing on the cake (; Overall, his vendor list made it easy for us to book who we needed to, and it was easy to trust them as we knew Jeff would only steer us in the right direction. As a bride who had a vision for her wedding, Into The Woods made it easy to achieve that vision. It is a blank canvas, which is something I really valued. I wanted to embrace our surroundings as our backdrop, and that's exactly what we did! Our wedding was "camp" themed, and everyone truly embraced being outside together the entire evening. When the fairy lights turned on, it created such a magical area to dance with our loved ones. The bathroom onsite is perfect for guests of all ages, and the bridal cabin was large enough for my bridal party of 9, myself, and my mom to get ready. Jeff, if you are reading this, thank you for helping our day be so magical. We adore you, and we cannot wait for anniversaries to come so we can visit again soon. We will always keep in touch. read more

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If you are looking for a beautiful outdoor venue in the middle of nature, Into the Woods is the perfect place! We love camping and being outdoors, so my husband and I knew we wanted something in the forest. This venue is so beautiful and really captured the the vision we had for our wedding. We worked pretty closely with Jeff & he was great! He is very responsive & friendly, and answered all of our questions. Would recommend this venue to anyone looking to have a wedding in the woods! Close enough to Big Bear Lake to make a whole weekend out of your wedding also. :) read more

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Perfect venue, Jeff and Tere are incredible people; this place is simply magical. We loved getting married here! Everything about our day was perfect, and a lot of credit goes to Jeff and Tere for having an amazing list of vendors as well as a perfect and beautiful forest venue. We loved every step of our Wedding journey, from the planning to the party itself! And we are so appreciative of Into the Woods for being the best venue we could have imagined! read more

Where do I even begin? When my fiancé and I got engaged, we agreed that we didn't want to have a big extravagant wedding. We had decided on having a small backyard wedding, but still wanted to experience touring wedding venues just for fun. Into the Woods was the first venue we went to go see, and the second we arrived, I knew we needed to get married there. Our wedding was everything we could've imagined and more. Jeff and Tere are some of the most welcoming, warm, and kind people I've ever met. They were accommodating in every way possible, and really went above and beyond for us. Our DJ arrived to the wedding very late and was supposed to provide the sound for the ceremony. As any bride would, I began to panic but Jeff and Tere swung into full gear and began calling every store they could think of to find a PA system we could use for the ceremony. They ended up finding a party rental store that had an available speaker, and we were finally able to start the ceremony. The venue itself is amazing, but having Jeff and Tere there was an added plus. From the ceremony to the reception, everything around us was the most beautiful backdrop. There really wasn't a need for too much decor because the nature surrounding us already stole the show. There were moments when I would try to stop and take in all the beauty around me, and I would look around and I couldn't help but get emotional because I couldn't believe the wedding of my dreams had finally come true. My family and friends have all told me that our wedding was the most beautiful wedding they'd ever been to and couldn't believe how much fun they had! I really could go on and on about how amazing everything came out, despite some minor hiccups. I know we had planned on having a small backyard wedding, but I truly cannot imagine getting married anywhere else but here. I am eternally grateful to Jeff and Tere for being the greatest hosts and for helping me have the most magical wedding. If you're planning a Big Bear wedding, please do yourself a favor and give Jeff and Tere a call, I promise you will not regret it! read more

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