Your wedding day marks the beginning of a new chapter together. It’s a day filled with love, family, friends, and memories that will last a lifetime. At Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge, we believe it can also be the start of something even bigger: a legacy of giving back to your community, protecting wildlife, and celebrating your love surrounded by the beauty of nature.
Nestled on 171 acres of preserved New Jersey Pinelands, Cedar Run offers a wedding experience unlike any other. From our peaceful cedar lake and rustic bridges to our forested trails, wetlands, and open-air gathering spaces, nature creates the perfect backdrop for your special day. Whether you envision exchanging vows in our outdoor amphitheater overlooking the lake, hosting an intimate ceremony under one of our pavilions, or capturing unforgettable photos among the trees and hidden corners of the refuge, every moment is surrounded by the natural beauty that makes Cedar Run so unique.
One of the things couples love most about Cedar Run is the ability to create a wedding that reflects who they are. As a venue-only rental, you have the freedom to choose your own caterers, vendors, décor, and personal touches. Our spaces are highly customizable, allowing you to create a celebration that feels authentically yours while enjoying the flexibility of both indoor and outdoor options. From your first look on the bridge overlooking Cedar Lake to dancing under the pavilion with family and friends, your wedding can be as unique as your love story.
For couples looking for something truly unforgettable, Cedar Run also offers the opportunity to include one of our resident Wildlife Ambassadors as part of your celebration. Imagine your guests meeting an owl, hawk, reptile, or mammal and learning about the importance of protecting New Jersey’s native wildlife. It is a memorable experience that reflects the heart of Cedar Run and creates a moment your guests will talk about long after the wedding is over.
What makes a Cedar Run wedding even more meaningful is knowing that your celebration directly supports our mission. Every wedding hosted at Cedar Run helps fund our work to rehabilitate nearly 8,000 injured, orphaned, and sick wild animals each year, provide environmental education programs to children and adults, and preserve critical wildlife habitat throughout the New Jersey Pinelands. When you choose Cedar Run, you’re not just booking a venue; you are helping ensure that wildlife, nature, and future generations continue to thrive.
There is something special about beginning your marriage in a place dedicated to caring for others. Your wedding becomes more than a beautiful day; it becomes an investment in your community and a reflection of the values you hope to carry into your life together. As your family and friends gather to celebrate your love, they are also helping support a mission that protects wildlife and inspires conservation across our region.
At Cedar Run, we often say that this is Your Place in the Wild. We would be honored to be part of your story and help create a wedding day filled with natural beauty, meaningful moments, and lasting impact. Let nature bring your families together, let wildlife inspire your guests, and let your first steps into married life help make a difference for the world around you.
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