Five of the Best Central Arkansas Wedding Venues

Trying to decide where to host your wedding nuptials can be one of the most nerve-wracking decisions. For this reason, we wanted to help narrow down your search by providing a list of KGWs personal favorite Central Arkansas wedding venues.

One: The Grandeur House

The Grandeur House is one of the most sought out wedding venues in Arkansas, bringing an upscale farmhouse vibe with grounds that are stunning all year round. It’s definitely no secret that Grandeur House would make our list.

One thing we favor about Grandeur is the flexibility the venue offers with giving you the option to have your ceremony and reception all under the same roof (literally!). With the venues white shiplap walls, you have a blank canvas to bring almost any wedding vision to life. You can dress the venue to the nines or keep your overall design minimalistic and still have a space that is breathtaking.

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Two: Sunset Lodge at Rusty Tractor

Sunset Lodge is actually a winery conveniently located off Colonel Glenn that hosts weddings and other events year round. It’s a crisp modern venue that boasts with stunning views of the vineyard with their floor length windows. Plus, the have top-notch bartending services.

Couples can marry on the lawn in front of the vineyards, with the peace of mind having the perfect rain plan with the fully-covered patio right off the main reception space. A bridal cottage is within walking distance of the venue space. And, the Barrel Room, our personal favorite feature, is located just down the hall from the reception space. The Barrel Room is a multi-purpose room as it can be utilized as a getting ready space for the groomsmen, serve as a 1-on-1 dinner space for couples, or even be where your rehearsal dinner location.

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Three: Legacy Acres

Legacy Acres boasts of Southern charm from the moment you inquire. With three unique spaces (The Ballroom, The Chapel, and The Outdoor Pavilion) on the property, your sure to fall head over heels in love.

Glass chandeliers make a statement in both the chapel and ballroom while the outdoor pavilion showcases stunning craftsmanship with its wooden sliding doors and vaulted ceilings. The cottage, which holds the bride and groom suites, provides ample space for couples to get ready on the day-of their wedding.

We are also impressed with the parking lot of Legacy Acres. While guests can walk to each space on the property, you have parking areas in all sections of the venue allowing for guests to also drive to and from locations for accessibility.

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Four: Cold Springs Events

Another Central Arkansas wedding venue we love is Cold Springs Events. Just 20 minutes from Colonel Glenn Road, this venue will have you feeling as if you’re on your own private property.

With a catalog of rentals, you literally have a one-stop shop venue that makes setting up for your wedding hassle free. The venue also offers a house rental for your wedding party to stay at overnight the night of your rehearsal so you’re already on site the morning of your wedding day.

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Five: The Venue at Oakdale

Even with The Venue at Oakdale being the newest venue on our list, opening its doors in 2020, it has already made a reputable name for itself in the wedding industry. From it’s easy drive right off the interstate to its modern and elite wedding style, The Venue at Oakdale isn’t going to be leaving our Best Wedding Venues in Central Arkansas list anytime soon.

If you’re a couple who has a larger guest count in mind, this is a must-tour venue. With ample seating arrangement options for both ceremony and reception, your floorplan designs are endless. Plus, their covered outdoor patio is what dreams are made of for the couples who want to incorporate the outdoors into their wedding design.

Plus, did we mention you can have your grand exit include a helicopter?

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We hope this list of the five best Central Arkansas wedding venues helps aid you in narrowing down your wedding venue search.

However, if you are still seeking another venue option or style KGW would be more than happy to help you in your planning process. To learn more about our planning services visit our planning details page.