Our Favorite Wedding Venues in Central Arkansas
A few of the real Arkansas wedding and portrait locations I return to again and again — every one shown here from a wedding I've actually photographed.
Central Arkansas has a genuinely wide range of wedding venues, from glass chapels in the woods to rustic barns and open riverside parks. Rather than list every venue in the state, I wanted to share the ones I know firsthand — places I've actually stood in with a camera, watched the light move through, and photographed real couples on their wedding day. Here are the three I recommend most.
Anthony Chapel at Garvan Woodland Gardens
Floor-to-ceiling glass surrounded by forest makes this easily one of the prettiest ceremony spaces in the state, and it's my most-requested Hot Springs venue. The wooded grounds around the chapel also make for some of my favorite bridal portrait backdrops in Arkansas.
Cedar Hill Farm
Rolling fields, a weathered barn, and a quiet pond give this venue a relaxed, homey feel that's hard to find anywhere else in Central Arkansas. It's my go-to recommendation for couples who want a rustic, unfussy wedding day.
Two Rivers Park
Not a ceremony venue, but one of my favorite spots in Little Rock for engagement sessions — open fields, river views, and a pedestrian bridge that catches beautiful evening light. If your wedding venue doesn't have room for portraits, this is where I'd send you.
Choosing the Right Venue for Your Day
If you're drawn to a dreamy, ceremony-ready space, Anthony Chapel is hard to beat. If you want a relaxed, rustic feel with room to spread out, Cedar Hill Farm delivers. And if your venue doesn't have great space for portraits, Two Rivers Park is a five-minute detour that's worth every second. Whatever you choose, I'm happy to walk the space with you ahead of time so we know exactly where the best light and backdrops will be on your wedding day.
Want the full picture on planning a Central Arkansas wedding — costs, timelines, and more? Start with the complete Little Rock wedding photography guide.
