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Why Outdoor Wedding Photos Feel So Natural
Natural light, beautiful scenery, and plenty of room to move are just a few reasons outdoor wedding photos feel so relaxed. Here's why a nature-inspired venue creates such a beautiful backdrop for your wedding gallery.
Chloe & Brendan | A Colorful August Wedding at Samuel Cedars | 8.1.26
Chloe and Brendan celebrated their August wedding at Samuel Cedars with a beautiful palette of rust, dusty blue, peach, and sage. With perfectly overcast skies for their outdoor ceremony and gorgeous natural surroundings, it was a lovely Missouri summer wedding.
How to Keep Your Outdoor Wedding Looking Elegant (Not Cluttered)
You don't have to decorate every inch of your wedding venue. Here are a few ways to keep your outdoor wedding feeling elegant, cohesive, and intentional while letting the natural setting shine.
What to Expect at Your Samuel Cedars Venue Tour
Coming to tour Samuel Cedars? Here's a quick look at what you'll see, what we'll talk about, and what to expect during your wedding venue tour.
How to Include Family Traditions in Your Wedding Day
Your wedding is a beautiful opportunity to honor the people and traditions that helped shape you. Here are a few simple ways to incorporate family history while still creating a celebration that feels completely your own.
Lynette & Jeremy | A Navy & Burgundy Summer Wedding at Samuel Cedars
Lynette & Jeremy celebrated their June wedding at Samuel Cedars with a classic navy and burgundy color palette, a beautiful outdoor ceremony, and plenty of lush Missouri summer greenery.
Wedding Planning Checklist: What to Do 12 Months Before Your Wedding
Not sure what to do after booking your wedding venue? This simple 12-month planning checklist will help you stay organized and make wedding planning feel much more manageable.
The Best Ways to Make Your Outdoor Wedding Feel Cozy
Creating a cozy outdoor wedding is about more than blankets and candles. Here are a few simple ways to help your guests feel comfortable, whether Missouri gives you a chilly fall evening or an unexpectedly warm December day.
How to Choose the Perfect Ceremony Time for Every Season
The best ceremony time depends on more than just the clock. Here's how the season, sunset, and your wedding day timeline work together to create a smooth, stress-free celebration.
Should You Have a First Look Before an Outdoor Ceremony?
Wondering if a first look is right for your outdoor wedding? Here's why many couples choose one and how it can make your wedding day timeline more flexible.
Emma & Joseph | A Blue & White Morning Wedding at Samuel Cedars
Emma & Joseph chose a beautiful spring morning for their ceremony-only wedding at Samuel Cedars. With blue and white details, gorgeous May weather, and some of our favorite morning light, their day made us wish more couples considered a morning ceremony.
Questions to Ask Before Booking Your Wedding Venue
Booking a wedding venue? Here are the essential questions to ask about availability, payment plans, weather backups, and planning access before signing.
How to Plan a Wedding That Reflects Your Faith
Looking to incorporate your faith into your wedding? Here are thoughtful ways to include scripture, prayer, and meaningful traditions in your ceremony.
What Makes a Wedding Venue Feel Private & Peaceful?
Wondering what makes a wedding venue feel truly private and peaceful? Here’s how location, layout, and nature create a calm atmosphere.
How to Choose Between a Traditional Wedding & a Micro Wedding
Not sure whether to plan a traditional wedding or a micro wedding? Here’s how to decide what fits your guest count, budget, and personality best.
Christina & Joe | A Jewel-Toned Spring Wedding at Samuel Cedars | 3.28.26
Christina & Joe’s March wedding at Samuel Cedars featured beautiful spring weather, a peaceful outdoor ceremony, and rich jewel tones that stood out perfectly against the natural setting.
How to Blend Families Beautifully in Your Wedding Ceremony
Blended family weddings can be incredibly meaningful. Here’s how to include children in your ceremony in a way that feels beautiful — not uncomfortable.
Sidney & Isaac | A Colorful Spring Celebration at Samuel Cedars
Sidney & Isaac embraced an unexpectedly warm March day with a vibrant color palette of pink, orange, purple, and blue. Their joyful celebration at Samuel Cedars proved that sometimes Missouri weather has plans of its own!
How to Plan a Wedding in 6 Months (Is It Possible?)
Is it possible to plan a wedding in six months? Absolutely. Here’s how streamlined packages at Samuel Cedars make it manageable.
Why Smaller Guest Counts Are Becoming More Popular
Smaller weddings are on the rise. Here’s why more couples are choosing intimate guest counts and how it can change your wedding day experience.