Eureka Springs Arkansas has become one of the nation’s leading wedding destinations for many reasons. One is the fact that Thorncrown Chapel is sculpted into the forested landscape. Another is that Eureka Springs is legendary for its sense of romance, a place like no other. But perhaps the most compelling reason for Eureka being the “Wedding Capital of The South” is that beautiful brides can proudly invite their friends and family inside a building that looks very much like a castle. The 1886 Crescent Hotel and Spa is a four-story, Victorian-style hotel created from blocks of native limestone atop one of the highest points in all of the Arkansas Ozarks. Picturesque and picture perfect…the ideal setting for a special wedding.

Garden Ceremonies
The 1886 Crescent Hotel sits atop a mountain on 15 acres of land. Some of the estate has been left pristine and forested for brides planning a smaller wedding and wanting a more natural setting. But the acres closest to the hotel are reserved for the fountain garden to accommodate 350 guests. They are kept professionally manicured by the onsite horticulturist to reflect the flora of the season. As such, the fountain garden will ensure that any wedding or reception held outdoors is amid the glorious grandeur of the local countryside.

Grand Receptions
With reception sites that include the grandest room in the Ozarks (the Crystal Ballroom) to the most beautiful (the Crescent Conservatory), brides can choose a space that perfectly fits into their fairytale dreams and expectations. The Crystal Ballroom with its 14-foot ceiling and oak floor is the largest of venues, while the East Lawn is an outdoor location where the wedding part is the center of attention. The Crescent Conservatory is the most special of all, built especially for brides with uts white walls and gorgeous scenery.

Keep Those You Love Close By During Your Event
There is nothing more special than having loved ones nearby in the days surrounding any fabulous wedding ceremony. Family and friends alike will be able to conveniently stay on the same estate with the wedding party. A block of Crescent guestrooms can be set aside inside the hotel specifically for the entire wedding party, and a family cottage is available in Crescent Park for a similar role, too.