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Magnolia Hill is a historic lakeside wedding & reception 31 acre venue on the Nat'l Historic Register for story-book weddings with horse and carriage. The romantic stone altar with crystal chandelier.

Classic Southern Elegance • Southern Chic • Rustic Luxe • Vintage Warmth

For a day most unforgettable, let us share our inspirational woodland setting for your special event with classic Southern elegance whatever your style.

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Magnolia Hill is a historic wedding and reception venue on the National Historic Register and on 31 acres for story-book weddings complete with horse and carriage. The romantic stone altar by the lake includes a White Dove Release ceremony. Unique to our Southern setting is our own horse and wedding carriage to "present" the bride as guests watch from across the lake. If the groom so desires, he may arrive to the altar by canoe as guests watch!! The covered reception area overlooks the lake. All this and more is included with the venue.  

The venue includes Brides Dressing room featuring antique triple mirror. Grooms Dressing quarters feature antique pool table and big screen TV.  Ordained minister is included if needed. 

The seated guests watch as the bride comes from the back side of the lake to the altar with music of the London Symphony Orchestra from outdoor speakers. The ceremony ends with a white dove release. The doves may be released from a white heart shaped basket and they circle over the lake as guests oooh and aaaah. The couple walks back up the aisle as they both get in the horse and carriage to sign the marriage license on the front porch and begin the reception. 

The Moon Dock is covered and full of twinkle lights overlooking the lake. Tables and chairs are included with the venue for your guests. Our heated and cooled Magnolia Venue and Veranda for receptions has linens are included as well. Our Grand Swing is for a unique bridal portrait or engagement portrait of the couple,and is complimentary with booking.

End your evening in the perfect way, by leaving in our  "Elegant Exit".  You can see we have grouped together a lot in our package, for this year, INCLUDED with the venue price, the couple leaves in our 1938 vintage Packard car included with our "Elegant Exit" amid fireworks fountains. 

For an appointment to view this historical estate, please call 501-690-2574.   For a Price Guide, please contact us via email.

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 We the current owners, Alda and W.G. “Buddy” Ellis purchased it in 1980 and have raised our two boys underneath the cloak of history. It is our joy in sharing this bit of heritage with you, as the Dr. Morgan Smith house whispers of a time gone by, and yet offers a bridge to the future.



The marriage ceremony ends with a white dove release. The doves may be released from a white heart shaped basket and they circle over the lake .

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For price quote please call  Alda or Buddy Ellis. Call 501.690.2574 or email us:      aldaellis@aol.com 5110 STAGECOACH ROAD • Little Rock

Destination weddings are our specialty as we are all inclusive, and can plan from afar for a perfect celebration. 

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A carriage ride to the altar is included. 

 The ceremony is performed aboard a 41-foot yacht and guests are able to gather nearby dockside to share in the moment when you both say “I do”. The newlyweds then cruise the Arkansas River (weather & river conditions permitting) where images are captured during the golden hour as the sun sets on downtown Little Rock.   https://yachtweddingsar.com/

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The Boat House  The Boat House may be a Coffee Bar, Hot Chocolate bar or a spirited bar

The Groom and the Best Man may arrive via canoe or our 1948 red Chevy truck! 

Magnolia Venue & Veranda  ... for the perfect wedding reception in central Arkansas !

Perfect ending to a storybook wedding...The couple leaves in our 1938 vintage Packard car included with our 
"Elegant Exit" .

 Engagement Portraits • Bridal Portraits -  You have access to the entire property ...contact is for an appointment for your bridal portrait...in our Grand Swing, by the lake, with the carriage or on the grounds with your photographer. $150 for two hours by appointment  Mon-Thurs. only. (Visit our Bridal Portrait page )  

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Magnolia Venue & Veranda  ... for the perfect wedding reception in central Arkansas ! Our 1939 Packard is included for a perfect "Send Off " car.


Our Magnolia Hill brides are precious to us, and we love to share our whole venue for portraits, even our pets. There’s few things more southern or timeless than an infusion of magnolia and sweet peach tea, ...the understated elegance of Magnolia Hill's historic farm estate.

Alda's Magnolia Hill    "...where the past and future gather." 

                     WeddingWire Award!

 "Magnolia Hill is in the top five percent of the Wedding Wire Community in the nation for demonstrating excellence in quality, service, responsiveness and professionalism within the wedding industry. " "Congratulations Magnolia Hill ! You have been chosen to receive the Wedding Wire Bride's Choice Awards™ 2018. The annual WeddingWire Brides's Choice Awards™recognizes and celebrates excellence in quality and service within the wedding industry as determined by recent reviews and extensive surveys in the WeddingWire Community. " 


From the ceremony to the reception...Magnolia Hill becomes a wonderful personal occasion- a thoughtful way to marry two separate pasts and invite new friends and relatives into the heart of a family. 

Rain...not a problem! Our 1400 sq. foot Magnolia Venue is heated and cooled. Antique Luxe decor with chandeliers, White refurbished interior and a great dance floor. 







AT HOME ARKANSAS  for featuring us on the cover as part of Dream Weddings,  and a six page article on Magnolia Hill !

" We don’t mean to be presumptuous, but we imagine that if Cinderella lived in the South, her wedding could quite possibly look something just like this.This wedding serves up everything we love about Southern weddings: gorgeous bouquets, a glamorous wedding cake AND cupcakes, a sweet tea station and bottled cream soda and root beer."               - The Lovely Find Blog


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