The Space
Running Cedar Springs is a serene, unplugged mountain wedding venue set on 60 acres surrounded by beautiful forest in Tuckasegee, just miles from the picturesque Blue Ridge Parkway in Western North Carolina. The property offers couples a genuinely peaceful, nature-immersed setting, with a wooded landscape, multiple scenic ceremony spots, and cozy on-site cabins. A distinctive touch is that the venue is intentionally WiFi-free, giving couples and guests the luxury of being completely unplugged and present. With its forest setting, its covered gathering shelter, and its on-site lodging, Running Cedar Springs is built for an intimate, immersive mountain-wedding weekend. That combination of secluded forest, thoughtful amenities, and a truly present, unplugged atmosphere makes it a standout in the mountains. For couples who want an intimate, nature-immersed mountain wedding with on-site cabins and a genuinely peaceful, unplugged setting near the Blue Ridge Parkway, Running Cedar Springs is a distinctive and heartfelt choice.
Capacity & Layout
Running Cedar Springs is designed for intimate celebrations, with an outdoor setting that comfortably accommodates 80 of a couple’s loved ones. Couples have a real choice of scenic ceremony spots: they can exchange vows under a spacious tent, in the open air on the RCS Laurel Deck, or on the Lakeview Knoll, each surrounded by the property’s beautiful forest. A 1,000-square-foot covered shelter, complete with a beautiful rock fireplace, keeps guests dry and cozy for the reception and gatherings, giving the day a genuine weather backup. That flexibility, with multiple outdoor ceremony spaces and a covered shelter, lets couples shape an intimate celebration around the natural setting. Because the venue focuses on smaller, immersive weddings, the layout is tuned for closeness and warmth rather than scale, and the three on-site cabins keep the wedding party close. Having the ceremony spots, the covered shelter, and the cabins all on one forested property keeps the celebration connected and peaceful.
Amenities
Running Cedar Springs pairs its serene setting with genuinely thoughtful, all-in amenities. Three on-site cabins accommodate up to 16 guests for overnight lodging, letting the wedding party and family stay right on the property; the popular Rhododendron Rest, for example, offers a 700-square-foot space with a king bedroom, a sleeping loft with a queen bed, a fully equipped kitchen, and a full-size washer and dryer. Everything needed to prepare and serve meals for the event is included, which takes real pressure off couples. The venue leans into its unplugged ethos, providing board games, puzzles, books, tree swings, and cornhole but no WiFi, so guests can be fully present. The 60 acres of forest, the rock-fireplace shelter, and the scenic ceremony spots give photographers a beautiful, natural range of backdrops. For the entertainment, the covered shelter gives a wedding DJ a defined, cozy space to build sound and lighting into, so the reception stays lively in the mountains.
Location & Getting There
Running Cedar Springs sits in Tuckasegee, in Jackson County in the mountains of Western North Carolina, just miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway near Sylva and Cashiers. It is a genuine mountain destination, so couples and guests plan a full weekend around it, staying in the venue’s own cabins or nearby mountain rentals. The charming mountain towns of Sylva and Cashiers offer dining and additional lodging, and Asheville and its airport are within a scenic drive for guests traveling from farther away. The seclusion and forest setting are the point, delivering a private, unplugged escape far from everyday life. For couples chasing an intimate, nature-immersed mountain wedding with genuine peace and on-site cabins, the location and its deliberately unplugged atmosphere are a defining part of what makes Running Cedar Springs so special.
Why Couples Book Dow Oak Here
You only get one reception at this venue, so it should be run by a team that already knows how to make a room like it work:
- We have actually performed at this venue, so we plan for its sound, layout, and flow instead of guessing on your night
- One team for your DJ and MC, photo booth, and custom lighting, on a single plan and one contract
- Backup DJs scheduled and on call, with your full plan shared across our team
- An online planning portal plus a planning call before the day
- More than 3,000 five-star reviews on The Knot, WeddingWire, and Google
- Transparent pricing with no hidden fees, and just $400 reserves your date
Wedding DJ FAQ
Have you performed at this venue before?
Yes. Every venue in our directory is one we have actually worked, so we already know how to set up, light, and run the room for a wedding, from ceremony sound to the last dance.
How much is a wedding DJ?
Our wedding DJ packages start at $1,500, and just $400 reserves your date. Your final price depends on add-ons like a photo booth, uplighting, or ceremony sound.
Do you provide lighting and a photo booth too?
Yes. One team handles your DJ and MC, color-matched uplighting, and a modern photo booth on a single plan.
What happens if our DJ has an emergency?
We always have trained backup DJs scheduled and on call, with your full plan shared across our team, so someone can step in seamlessly.
How do we book you?
Check your date using the form on this page. We confirm availability, send your pricing, and a $400 deposit reserves your date.
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