Outdoor wedding locations in the ozark mountains

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According to “-Eccentric America”- by Jan Friedman, every year the state of Arkansas dispenses roughly 4,000 marriage licenses, many of which are issued in the Ozark mountain region. Couples who are also nature lovers can choose from a variety of locations in the Ozark mountains, including wineries, gardens and lakeside decks, to say their "-I Do’-s"-.

1. Chateau Aux Arc Vineyards and Winery

   • At the Chateau aux Arc Vineyards and Winery, couples can enjoy wine tasting.

     The Chateau aux Arc (chateauauxarc.com), pronounced "-Chateau Ozark"-, proves that the Ozark mountain region has more than just natural wonders to tempt visitors -- it also has its own wine country. Situated on 35 acres of gardens and vineyards, Chateau aux Arc has wedding packages such as Romance in the Villa, which offers couples two nights at the villa in addition to a complementary wine tour. The South Patio Reception Package lets couples occupy the Chateau aux Arc Grand Patio for four hours and treats 50 guests to a wine tasting. The villa also features a tasting room perched on St. Mary’-s Mountain and a vista that includes a view of the Arkansas River Valley.

   Circle of Light Wedding Chapel

   • The Circle of Light Wedding Chapel offers a wedding venue that overlooks a lake.

     For a lake setting, there is the Circle of Light Wedding Chapel (circleoflightweddings.com) that also has a facility surrounded by five acres of woods. Couples can choose from indoor wedding venues or opt to wed on the Circle Deck, which holds up to 65 people. Here, couples wed at sunset while looking out over the lake beneath an arch made of flowers. One wedding package, called Wedding Vows, caters to 25 people and provides a minister, music, candles and flowers of the bride’-s choice. For couples looking to elope, there is the intimate Elegant Elopement for Two in which champagne is provided.

   Ozark Mountain Gallery and Wedding Gardens

   • At Ozark Mountain Gallery and Wedding Gardens, there are gazebos and pavilions.

     For a truly bucolic setting, there is the Ozark Mountain Gallery and Wedding Gardens (ozarkweddinggardens.com). As of 2011, the $2000 Premium wedding package provides access to the wedding chapel, gazebo and two pavilions for the entire day and evening of the event. It also includes hors d’-ouvres, the use of two grills, time sitting by the fire pit and plenty of parking. Included in the package price are chairs draped in white satin and dressing rooms. Natural wonders include lush gardens and a waterfall behind the gazebo.

   Botanical Garden of the Ozarks

   • Weddings take place in the gardens at Botanical Garden of the Ozarks.

     At the 86-acre Botanical Garden of the Ozarks (bgozarks.org), which sits alongside Lake Fayetteville, couples can wed under a Rotary Peace Arbor situated in the Rose and Perennial Garden. For a smaller service, there is the Simple Wedding Ceremony that takes place in one of the theme gardens, such as the Japanese garden or the rock and water garden. The wedding office also supplies a list of local caterers and places to stay that will accommodate a bride and groom’-s tastes and the size of their party.

   The Peel Mansion Museum &- Heritage Gardens

   • At the Peel Mansion Museum &- Heritage Gardens (peelmansion.org), couples can either rent both the Carriage House and Conservatory for their nuptials or one or the other. Built in 1875, the mansion and surrounding gardens lend a historic flair to the wedding. During the ceremony, guests can enjoy the mansion's vast gardens where roses, perennials and plants indigenous to Arkansas bloom.

Source: www.ehow.com

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