Everything we can think of on how to plan a wedding in Little Rock will be covered right here in one post to hopefully save you some time and maybe even a little money.
Our first section will try to assist with planning this on your own by sharing a list of local wedding and reception venues. Some may want to get married in the church they went to as a kid, others will prefer to rent a different venue that can be a great place to host the ceremony or the reception.
Contents
- 1 Little Rock Wedding & Reception Venues
- 2 Bridal Shops
- 3 Where To Get Your Invitations
- 4 Choosing The Right Florist
- 5 Wedding Photographers & Videographers
- 6 Bands & DJ’s
- 7 Hair & Makeup Stylists
- 8 Tuxedo Rentals
- 9 Where To Buy Your Wedding Cake
- 10 Caterers
- 11 Your Rehearsal Dinner
- 12 Little Rock Wedding Planners
- 13 Good Luck Planning Your Wedding In Little Rock
Up next we will discuss the best bridal shops near you to buy a dress and many of the other things you will need. Shops that sell wedding invitations, florists, photographers, videographers, bands, and DJ’s will garner our next few sections.
Then we will get into some of the top wedding hair and makeup stylists and shops to rent a tuxedo so you can make sure everyone involved is looking their best. Our last few lists will be all about the food as we mention where to buy wedding cakes, caterers, and some great restaurants to host your rehearsal dinner at.
The final section will share the best wedding planners in Little Rock for anyone who wants to hand all of this work off to someone else. Most wedding planners in your area will have different packages available ranging from a little bit of assistance all the way up to doing it all for you.
You can also expect to find a map towards the end that has all of these various venues pinned on it so that you can figure out which is closest to your current area. And if you wanted to compare what is available here to some other cities around the Midwest you can check out that link.
Little Rock Wedding & Reception Venues
Choosing the right location for a wedding and reception in Little Rock is a huge key to the whole process:
- Alda’s Magnolia Hill at 5110 Stagecoach Rd
- Next Level Events at 1400 W Markham St
- The Castle on Stagecoach at 6601 Stagecoach Rd
- Maumelle Event Center at 10910 Maumelle Blvd
- Loft 1023 at 1023 W 7th St
- The Villa Marre at 1321 Scott St
- Junior League of Little Rock at 401 Scott St
Alda’s Magnolia Hill is a private outdoor wedding location near you with 31 acres of wooded grounds, a three-acre lake, rolling lawns, 100-year-old oak trees, magnolia trees, and fountains.
Up to 600 people may be seated at a local wedding at Next Level Events.
Indoor and outdoor sites are offered at The Castle on Stagecoach which is situated on more than 100 acres of secluded ground.
Six rooms are available at the Junior League of Little Rock’s headquarters to accommodate weddings or receptions in your area with 8 to 375 people.
Bridal Shops
Buy your dress and all of the other important items you need at one of the best bridal shops near you:
- Unveiled Bridal Collection at 7811 Cantrell Rd #2
- The Bridal Cottage at 3305 John F Kennedy Blvd
- David’s Bridal at 12801-C Chenal Commons, Chenal Pkwy
Where To Get Your Invitations
You can get envelopes and invitations in your area by contacting:
- By Invitation Only at 5914 R St
- The Social Type at 5819 Kavanaugh Blvd
- The Crown Shop at 10700 N Rodney Parham Rd #B1
Choosing The Right Florist
The venue will look stunning when it gets filled with flowers by one of these florists:
- Tanarah Luxe Floral at 2326 Cantrell Rd
- Tipton & Hurst at 1801 N Grant St
- Cabbage Rose Florist at 11220 N Rodney Parham Rd #9
- Frances Flower Shop at 1222 W Capitol Ave
- Hodge Podge at 2101 Main St
- The Empty Vase at 11330 Arcade Dr #3
- Silks A Bloom at 5507 Ranch Dr #2
Wedding Photographers & Videographers
Having one of these local wedding photographers and videographers on the scene will make sure that nothing is forgotten:
- Caroline M. Holt Photographer
- EMH Visuals
- Swearingen Weddings
- Erin Venable Photography
- Reverent Wedding Films
- Eli Murray Photography
Bands & DJ’s
The reception will be the party of the year if you book the right band or DJ:
- Central Arkansas Entertainment
- Arkansas’ Best DJ Service
- Little Rock Entertainment Agency
- Cliff & Susan
- Mayday by Midnight
- Premier Entertainment
- Celebrations Events & Entertainment
Hair & Makeup Stylists
One of the top wedding hair and makeup stylists near you will have you looking better than ever on your big day:
- Belle & Blush at 17815 Chenal Pkwy #F-109
- Studio 2121 Salon & Spa at 8216 Cantrell Rd
- Anue Salon at 12305 Chenal Pkwy
- Lavonne Beauty at 17627 Chenal Pkwy B #5
- Salon Karizma at 400 N Bowman Rd #34
- Red Beauty Lounge at 2410 Glover St
Tuxedo Rentals
The groom needs to look good too and he will if you rent a tuxedo in your area at:
- Jos A. Bank at 12800 Chenal Pkwy #20
- Men’s Wearhouse at 12305 Chenal Pkwy #A
Where To Buy Your Wedding Cake
These bakeries are known to make some of the best wedding cakes in Little Rock:
- Mickey’s Cakes & Sweets at 11121 N Rodney Parham Rd #14A
- Blue Cake Honey Pies at 6800 Cantrell Rd
- Community Bakery at 1200 Main St
- Dempsey Bakery at 323 S Cross St
- Cupcake Factory at 18104 Kanis Rd
Caterers
Everyone will rave about the food when you book one of these caterers:
- Catering To You
- Rx Catering
- Heritage Catering
- The Ford Seasons Catering
- McClard’s DownHome & Catering
- Black Swan Catering Company
Your Rehearsal Dinner
Any of these restaurants will make for a great option for your rehearsal dinner:
- YaYas Euro Bistro at 17711 Chenal Pkwy
- Trio’s Restaurant at 8201 Cantrell Rd #100
- Samantha’s Tap Room & Wood Grill at 322 Main St
- Copper Grill at 300 E 3rd St #101
- Table 28 at 1501 Merrill Dr
Little Rock Wedding Planners
Sign up for the full service package or just get a little assist by contacting one of the best local wedding planners:
- DYV Events at 15401 Chenal Parkway
- Dane Events at 9516 Northedge Rd
- Caroline Ply Events
- Bella Baxter Special Events
- Eidon Weddings & Hospitality
- Perception by Anna Dickinson
By the way we have also written posts on:
- Everything About Matrimony In Memphis
- Everything About Matrimony In Tulsa
- Everything About Matrimony In Dallas & Ft Worth
- Everything About Matrimony In St Louis
Good Luck Planning Your Wedding In Little Rock
Hopefully after reading about all of the above you feel a lot more confident about planning your wedding in Little Rock. You got linked to some of the best planners near you if you want to go that route, or you can save some money and do a lot of this on your own.
We tried to cover it all from local wedding and reception venues, bridal shops, invitations, florists, photographers, videographers, bands, DJ’s, hair and makeup stylists, tuxedo rentals, caterers, the cake, and of course some good restaurants for a rehearsal dinner in your area.
At this point you should be fully informed and ready to plan a great wedding in Little Rock and we wish you all the luck in the world!