Into the Woods saved our wedding day, point blank and simple, and it was better than we could have ever even imagined. Due to some unforeseen circumstances, we had to change wedding venues in Big Bear about three months before our date. We had remembered seeing Into the Woods on Instagram and gave the venue a call, hoping they would be able to accommodate. Jeff went above and beyond in accommodating our wedding and turned something that was not our original vision into something even better than we could have imagined. Our wedding day was perfect because of Into the Woods. Let's start with the actual venue. It sits in a gorgeous parcel of forest with mountain vistas and tall pines that smell simply lovely and offer great shade throughout the day. The layout of the venue allowed for our guest to explore and mingle in different sections and areas, which help to make it feel even more laid back, which is something we wanted with this wedding. And the pictures...simple stunning with the landscape of the venue. We got married in peak summer and while the ceremony was a bit sunny and warm, it was nothing some hand fans could not help to solve. The reception followed directly after and because of the positioning of it with trees in the West, it was fairly shaded the entire afternoon and the perfect temperature. Everyone commented on how beautiful the space was. The natural beauty of the venue makes it where you don't need to spend a fortunate on decor because you are LITERALLY in the forest. The restrooms were incredibly clean and a great touch that our guests appreciated.
Now let's talk Jeff...he is truly an exemplar human being. Very thoughtful, informative, and responsive throughout the process. He thoroughly answered any and all questions we had and on the day of, he was super attentive to the needs of us and our guests, including restocking restrooms and ensuring their cleanliness to managing the parking to making small talk with them about the property. He is a true ally for LGBTQ+ people and is sensitive to any needs with that. We felt so incredibly welcomed and safe in his space and company. If we could recommend this venue a million times over, we would, so if you're looking for an inclusive, in the woods wedding venue, look no further than Into the Woods.

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.

This venue is absolutely gorgeous and the property owner, Jeff, is an absolute pleasure to work with! From the very beginning, he was responsive and so helpful. He helped recommend vendors that are budget friendly and provide excellent services - all the vendors we used were recommend by him and they were all fantastic!! Our day was absolutely perfect and so beautiful. We highly recommend this venue!!! Thanking you so much again for this wonderful experience :)