Eureka Springs’s reputation as the Wedding Capital of the South is well deserved, as there are more weddings per capita in Eureka Springs than pretty much anywhere in the United States. Why does Eureka Springs attract so many lovers? Some believe it all got started when our city was officially incorporated on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 1880! The Eureka Springs City Advertising and Promotion Commission is proud to support
our city’s tourism industry, of which our wedding providers are a large part. We hope you come here not only for your wedding day, but come back year after year for your anniversaries and other special occasions. For more information, please visit EurekaSprings.org.
The ancient Greeks had over 40 words for love. It may be no coincidence that Eureka Springs has over 40 unique places for you to give voice to your special love. Take your pick of gardens, chapels, or beautiful homes. Even if your dream wedding is being married on horseback or on a boat, we can handle that too! With the help of our wedding specialists, your dreams--including the bachelor and bachelorette parties, the ceremony, cake, reception, photography, dinner, bridal luncheon, and honeymoon lodging, will come true! Relax in Eureka Springs after the rush of the ceremony. Take a carriage ride, celebrate at one of our many restaurants and nightclubs, or give yourself a spa day to refresh and renew. We can do it all within your budget.
Arkansas Marriage RequirementsThis information may change, so please call the Court House for verification before you arrive. To get a marriage license in Arkansas, each individual must be over 18 years old to get married without parental consent. If either the bride or groom is younger than 18, please call and ask about requirements, which include a waiting period. No blood test is involved. You must show proper ID (Social Security card and photo identification). The forms may be filled out at any county courthouse in the state. A marriage license costs $60, and must be paid in cash only, and exact change is required. Licenses are valid for 90 days from the date of issue. Carroll County Clerk InformationLocation: 44 South Main Street Eureka Springs, AR 72632 Phone: (479) 253-8646 Toll Free Phone: (888) 592-8163
The City Clerk is also located in the Carroll County Courthouse. Once completed, the couple brings it back to the City Clerk’s office with a $35 cash registration fee, Monday through Friday. Please call 479-253-9703 to schedule appointments with the Clerk’s office. Both partners must appear in person to be registered. Planning Your Wedding & StayDream it, and Eureka Springs’s wedding providers can fulfill almost any wish. They can help make all your arrangements so your magic day is the extraordinary experience you’ve always dreamed of. From historic hotels to intimate bed & breakfasts, quaint motels to safari lodges, your honeymoon options are endless. For a complete listing of lodging facilities, please visit our website at EurekaSprings.org. Our award winning restaurants offer almost every type of cuisine, and bakeries, carriages, caterers, chapels, churches, consultants, DJ’s, florists, limos, musicians, planners, salons, spas and videographers all are eager to serve you!
Hours (Weather Permitting): Monday through Friday, from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM Saturday from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM Closed Wednesday from noon to 1:00 PM, and all county holidays.
Arkansas Marriage License Requirements
Domestic RegistryThe City of Eureka Springs also provides a Domestic Partner Registry. You can get the form at the City Clerk’s office or by mail.
• 18 Or Older Or Parental Consent • Proper Identification • $60 Cash • Exact Change Only
Bed & Breakfasts, Cabins, Cottages, Hotels and MotelsIn Eureka Springs, you can get married virtually everywhere! Most B&Bs and hotels host wedding ceremonies, either indoors or in their gardens or on their grounds. For a complete listing of lodging providers that also offer weddings, please visit www.EurekaSprings.org. Carriages and LimosAbundant Taxi 866-304-0781 Ext. 3 Eureka Taxi Company 479-253-6699 Olden Days Carriage Service 479-981-1737 Catering and CakesCottage Inn Restaurant 479-253-5282 Eureka Sweets www.eurekasweets.com 479-363-8129 Sunfest Market 479-253-5028 DJ’sDancenhance Entertainment 479-871-8710 FloristsBeaver Lake Flowers www.beaverlakeflowers.com 479-253-9997 Eureka Flower Shop www.eurekaflowershop.com 800-451-0233 Holiday Island Flowers 479-253-6776 Shannon’s Custom Floral www.ShannonsCustomFlorals.com 417-890-0991
Interesting Places to Get MarriedIn addition to all the B&B’s, Cabins, Cottages, Hotels, and Motels that offer weddings, these facilities offer unique weddings along with other activities. Bear Mountain Riding Stables www.bearmountainstables.com 800-805-8005 Blue Springs Heritage Center www.bluespringsheritage.com 479-253-9244 Circle of Light Weddings www.circleoflightweddings.com 479-253-2774 Concord Wedding Chapel www.concordweddingchapel.com 479-981-1396 Gavioli Chapel www.gaviolichapel.com 479-253-0003 or 877-933-0003 Judge Roy Bean’s Old Time Photos & Weddings www.judgeroy.com 479-253-5848 Keels Creek Winery and Art Gallery www.keelscreek.com 479-253-9463 The Rosalie www.TheRosalie.com 479-253-7377 Thorncrown Chapel www.thorncrown.com 479-253-7401 Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge www.turpentinecreek.org 476-253-5841 If you’d like to be listed in our new Wedding Planning Album, please use the contact form at www.capc.biz.
MusiciansFiddlin’ Fred Mayer, Violinist www.Musical-Elegance.com 870-423-4681 Officials and MinistersAll About Love, 888-568-3020 Rick Bright, 800-252-9582 George Coffey, 800-805-8005 Rev. Denise Coleman, 800-835-5184 Becky Cooper-Halper, 888-253-9565 Glen M. Couvillion, 479-253-4114 or 479-981-4425 Meg Dendler, 832-922-3294 Debbie Earls, 800-442-9411 Richard Grinnell, 800-656-6734 Susane Gruning, 479-244-7824 Barbara Harmony, 479-253-9431 Harmony Weddings, 479-253-9431 Bill & Sandra Hayes, 479-253-2018 Keith Hubbard, 800-477-6618 Robert Jesinksi, 800-828-4255 Barbara Kellogg, 800-862-2788 Judie Lockhart, 888-624-6787 Joe McClung, 888-582-2220 Michael Mercer, 866-227-2913 William E. Ott II, 479-981-9313 Rev. Marvin Peterson, 479-253-4413 Charles C. Ragsdell, 479-253-7377 Rev. Deborah M. Schwab, 800-816-7435 LaVonne St. Clair, 479-253-8918 Gloria Stevens, 479-253-8206 Deborah L. Stroup, 479-253-9649 Bob Williams, 479-253-8166 Other ResourcesThe Eureka Springs Wedding Guild EurekaSpringsWeddingGuild.com Flowers Pressed Forever, 479-253-6911 Gourmet Eureka, 479-253-7738 Photographers & VideographersJill’s Photography, www.jillsphotography.com 479-244-7161 Michael’s Photography, 479-253-7049
Maffei-Albers Photography, www.maffei-lbersphotography.com 866-478-3868 Purdy Art Co., www.purdyartco.com 479-244-5120 Reflections, www.reflectionsbyashley.com 479-981-1151 Susan Storch, www.susanstorchweddings.com 888-980-7878 Thach Photography, www.thachphotography.com 479-244-5286 Planners and ConsultantsCircle of Light Weddings, 479-253-2774 Rehearsal DinnersPlease see our dining listings and contact restaurants directly. Salons and SpasEastgate Bridal Gown Rental Salon, 479-253-6084 Grand Central Spa and Salon, 479-253-6756 Professional Hair Design, 479-253-2447 Ruby’s Spa, 479-253-5040 Scarlett’s Lingerie & Curiosities, 479-253-5683
If you’d like to be listed in our new Wedding Planning Album, please use the contact form at www.capc.biz.
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Photos By Christian Giannelli, Maffei-Albers, Lori Ragsdell, Scott Smith, Susan Storch & Jeff Thatch
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