Stories from the hill
Real weddings, honest planning advice, recipes from our receptions, and everything we have learned about doing intimate Arkansas weddings beautifully.
LatestJennifer & Hayden: A Blue and White Chapel Wedding
A timeless August palette, crisp white florals and soft blue, and a golden-hour portrait in the field.
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Real WeddingsMadisyn & Sam: A Burgundy and Green Fall Wedding
Deep jewel-tone florals, a black-tie bridal party, and the first golden light of September.
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Real WeddingsBennett & Taygen: A Destination Wedding at Gateley Hill
An out-of-state couple, a field at golden hour, and Loblolly ice cream under the Arkansas stars.
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SeasonsGateley Hill Gardens in Every Season
Spring blooms, golden summer light, warm fall color, and a cozy winter chapel. A year on the hill.
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RecipesOur Favorite Wedding Punch Recipe (Two Ways)
The punch we serve at every cake and punch reception, in two easy flavors you can make at home.
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PlanningWhat a Small Wedding Day Actually Looks Like
Hour by hour, from getting ready to the send-off. Why intimate does not mean lacking.
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For GuestsWhat to Wear to an Intimate Chapel Wedding
Invited to a small chapel wedding? The easy, friendly guide to dressing for it in any season.
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Planning7 Questions to Ask Before Booking a Venue
Before you sign anything, ask these seven. The difference between a smooth day and surprises.
Read more →PlanningWhat Is a Cake and Punch Wedding?
The old-fashioned Southern reception is back. Here is what it is, what it costs, and why brides choose it.
Read more →PlanningHow Much Does a Small Wedding Cost in Arkansas?
A real 2026 breakdown of intimate wedding costs, and where all-inclusive actually saves you money.
Read more →PlanningMinimony vs. Elopement: Which Is Right for You?
They sound the same and they are not. Here is how to tell them apart and pick the day that fits.
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SeasonsThe Best Time of Year to Get Married in Arkansas
Spring blooms, golden fall light, cozy winter chapels. An honest month-by-month guide.
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Real WeddingsA New Orleans Second Line in Arkansas: Bailey & Titus
A joyful Midimony with parasols, brass, and a send-off straight out of the French Quarter.
Read more →PlanningWhy Gateley Hill Is Arkansas's Best Micro Wedding Venue
What a micro wedding is, who it is for, and why an all-inclusive chapel makes it effortless.
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Our StoryWhy Couples Choose Gateley Hill Gardens
A garden venue, a hand-built chapel, and one person who plans, designs and runs your whole day.
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From a $2,900 weekday cake and punch wedding to the whole hill, we have a celebration for every bride and every budget.
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