Ceremony Prices
Anthony Chapel
 Photo by Susie Harris |
Designed by Jennings + McKee Architects, headquartered in Fayetteville, AR, the Anthony Chapel is an amazing work of art created to capture the beauty and natural elements of the dense woods and 4 1/2 miles of Lake Hamilton shoreline surrounding it . The soaring 57-foot, open-rafter ceiling, supported by massive pine columns and crossbeams, is sure to enhance the floor-to-ceiling windows and flagstone floors. The inspiring Anthony Chapel is beautifully complimented by Garvan Woodland Gardens, Arkansas' premier location for memorable family events.
$1,200 **- 2-hour minimum
$200 per additional hour
A deposit of $600 is required to reserve a date with the balance due at the rehearsal ceremony.
*Note: Become a member at the $65 Dual and above levels and receive a 10% discount on wedding ceremony facility rentals at the Anthony Chapel! This applies to immediate family members (sons/daughters) or bride and groom.
Chapel Rentable Items
Evans Celebration Garden
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This one-acre landscaped masterpiece will offer a lawn area ideal for weddings up to 80 guests. The area is surrounded by birch trees, hydrangeas, and colorful annual plants. A stone bridge and water feature will provide an elegant setting for photographs.
$350.00 - 2-hour minimum
$100 per additional hour
Rehearsals
Rehearsals are complimentary if held during regular Garden operating hours - 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 1 to October 31 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. November 1 to March 30. Extended hours of operation are implemented during the annual holiday lights festival scheduled from mid-November through December 31.
After-Hour Rehearsals
$200 per hour
** Rate includes use of the Millsap Bridal Hall and Evans Groom's Quarters as dressing areas for the bride, groom, and their attendants.
Reception Areas
Garvan Woodland Gardens offers several lovely sites to accommodate wedding receptions from the lavish to the informal. Please note that all rental rates are for a maximum 4-hour time allotment.
Millsap Bridal Hall
 Millsap Bridal Hall |
This venue will accommodate about 80 people for a reception and/or 40 people seated at round tables with eight (8) chairs per table.
$500 - 2-hour minimum
$125 per additional hour
Price includes tables, chairs, and labor for setting up event.
Edmondson Great Lawn
The focal point of the Gardens, the Edmondson Great Lawn, is encircled by the Flowering Border, an English style garden, planted with a variety of colorful, seasonal plantings, butterfly shrubs, and evergreens. The immaculate lawn will accommodate 300-400 people for a reception.
$1,500 * - 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
$2,000* - 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Fee includes equipment and labor for setting up tables and chairs for the first 100 people See the Equipment Rental List for cost of additional tables, chairs, A/V equipment, tablecloths, etc.
 Anthony Carillon Tower, Underwritten by the Garland Anthony Trust |
Garvan Pavilion
Designed by internationally recognized architect, E. Fay Jones, the Garvan Pavilion will accommodate up to 120 guests under roof with additional seating available on the outside perimeter.
$500 - 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
$750 - 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Fee includes equipment and labor for setting up tables and chairs for the first 100 people See the Equipment Rental List for cost of additional tables, chairs, A/V equipment, tablecloths, etc.
 Dierks Promenade |
Dierks Promenade and Deck
Located adjacent to the Pratt Welcome Center, this area will comfortably accommodate 150 to 200 people for a reception.
$500 - 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
$750 - 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Pratt Welcome Center
This venue will accommodate approximately 175 to 200 people reception style and 120 at round table, eight (8) chairs per table.
$500 - 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
$750 - 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
* To rent this venue, Rola-Trac is required at an additional cost to protect the lawn from damage caused by tables, chairs, and foot traffic. See Equipment Rental List for fees.
Anthony Chapel and Reception Area Guidelines
- No decorations of any kind will be allowed in the Anthony Chapel, except floral arrangements.
- Nothing can be adhered to any part of the chapel structure, including walls, windows, doors, floors, beams, pews, lighting fixtures, and vestibule. The same applies to the Millsap Bridal Hall and Evans Grooms Quarters.
- The Anthony Chapel will seat 160 people. Additional seating will not be allowed in the aisles or at the back of the building.
- Absolutely no smoking is allowed in any Garvan Woodland Gardens venue, including the Gardens themselves.
- No food, beverages, or gum will be allowed in the Anthony Chapel.
- Designated times for rehearsals, ceremonies, and receptions will be strictly enforced.
- Garvan Woodland Gardens is open to the public 50 weeks of the year, meaning Visitors will have access to areas of the Gardens where receptions may take place.
- Acoustical music is always welcome at Garvan Woodland Gardens. Strings and wind instruments can add to the enjoyment of the day. Taped and amplified music must not distract or be offensive to the Gardens' non-wedding visitors or be unreasonably loud.
- Due to heavy visitation at the Gardens during certain seasons, parking may become a problem. Wedding participants and guests are encouraged to car pool. Limited parking spaces are available near the Anthony Chapel.
- All details relating to the wedding ceremony and/or reception must be conveyed to the Gardens' wedding supervisor at least two weeks prior to the scheduled event. This includes names of florists, caterers, the wedding planner, and the officiant.
- Absolutely no glitter or confetti is allowed in the Anthony Chapel, Millsap Bridal Hall, Evans Groom's Quarters or any venue within the Gardens.
- If flower attendants drop petals preceding the bride's walk down the aisle, no matter which venue is being used for the ceremony, it is the responsibility of the wedding party to remove the petals at the conclusion of the ceremony or before departing the Gardens.
- The only celebratory item that can be thrown during the departure of the bride and groom is bird seed. Other options include a bubble machine or flower petals.
- If any venues are not left clean and litter-free, a $100 clean up fee will be assessed. This also applies to caterers who use the Welcome Center and Millsap Bridal Hall catering kitchens.
- Food service must be provided by a preferred Garvan Woodland Gardens caterer that is licensed by the State of Arkansas and holds required tax permits and liability insurance coverage. Wedding cakes and punch are the only exceptions. Glassware and china are NOT allowed in the Gardens or its structures, excluding glass flutes (one each) for the traditional wedding party toast at the reception and glass containers provided by the caterer for serving food.
- The use of alcoholic beverages must be approved by the Garvan Woodland Gardens' wedding supervisor .* Security may be required at the expense of the wedding party. Alcohol may be served but not sold. Garvan Woodland Gardens accepts no liability for the actions of the group or its guests at alcohol related events.
 Photo by A.C. Harralson |
 Evans Groom's Hall |
* The wedding supervisor is an employee of Garvan Woodland Gardens and should not take the place of a wedding planner. Supervisor responsibilities include event set up and tear down, coordination among florists, caterers, and other vendors. The wedding planner is the responsibility of the wedding party.