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Weddings at the Hornibrook Mansion

Weddings at The Empress of Little Rock


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Create unforgettable memories at one of the South's most celebrated historic wedding venues. Nestled within the grounds of the iconic Hornibrook Mansion, The Empress offers a setting unlike any other in Arkansas, combining Victorian elegance, award-winning hospitality, and beautifully landscaped gardens to create a truly timeless wedding experience.

Whether you envision an intimate garden ceremony, a romantic mansion wedding, or an entire weekend celebration with family and friends, our team can help bring your vision to life.

Garden Weddings

Exchange vows surrounded by the beauty of The Secret Garden, one of the most beloved outdoor wedding settings in Little Rock. Lush landscaping, mature trees, historic architecture, and the garden's charming pathways provide a picturesque backdrop for ceremonies, photographs, and celebrations.

Garden wedding packages include access to the garden ceremony space and the chapel, along with a private suite for wedding preparations.

Perfect for:

  • Intimate ceremonies

  • Elopements

  • Vow renewals

  • Small family celebrations

Mansion & Garden Weddings

For couples seeking the full Empress experience, our Mansion & Garden Wedding package provides access to both the historic mansion and the surrounding grounds.

Guests can enjoy the grandeur of the Hornibrook Mansion's architectural details, elegant parlors, sweeping staircases, stained glass, and historic rooms while also taking advantage of the beauty of the gardens for ceremonies and photographs.

The mansion creates countless opportunities for memorable wedding moments, from bridal portraits on the grand staircase to intimate gatherings in the home's beautifully restored historic spaces.

This option is ideal for couples who want a truly immersive and unforgettable wedding experience in one of Arkansas' most iconic historic properties.

Perfect for:

  • Traditional weddings

  • Indoor/outdoor celebrations

  • Full wedding weekends

  • Rehearsal dinner and wedding combinations

  • Destination weddings

Bridal Brunches

Start your wedding day with a relaxed and elegant gathering at The Empress. Our Bridal Brunch experience offers a wonderful opportunity for brides, bridesmaids, family members, and close friends to spend meaningful time together before the ceremony.

Enjoy a beautifully prepared meal in the historic surroundings of the mansion while celebrating one of life's most important milestones.

Bridal brunches are also popular for:

  • Bridal showers

  • Bridesmaid gatherings

  • Morning-of wedding celebrations

  • Family wedding weekends

Advance notice is required for all brunch events.

Why Couples Choose The Empress

  • Historic 1888 Queen Anne Victorian mansion

  • Beautifully landscaped Secret Garden

  • Elegant indoor and outdoor event spaces

  • Iconic grand staircase for photographs

  • Award-winning boutique hotel accommodations

  • Convenient location near downtown Little Rock

  • Overnight lodging available for wedding guests

  • Experienced hospitality team to help coordinate your stay

From intimate ceremonies to full-property celebrations, The Empress offers a wedding experience filled with history, beauty, and unforgettable memories.

Ready to Start Planning?

Complete the inquiry form below and we'll send you our wedding information package, availability, and event details. We'd love to learn more about your vision and help make your wedding day extraordinary.

Please call or fill in the form below to make reservations today!
 

Tell us about your Wedding!

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"This place is divine! I love everything about it from the front entry to the parlors. My room is so inviting. I am sure to have the sweet dreams of sugar plums. Antonio...you are a wonderful host and guardian of this national treasure. Thank you for opening this up to share with guests."

Ann Werts

Sedalia, CO

December 17, 2019

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