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Alda's Magnolia Hill is a lakeside wedding venue located in Little Rock, Arkansas. Sitting on 31 acres of secluded countryside, the venue overlooks a three-acre lake, rolling lawns, 100-year-old oak trees, fountains, and magnolia trees. The venue's inspirational woodland setting makes it an charming location for a rustic-themed wedding.

Facilities and Capacity
Couples can host up to 100 guests within the venue's three event spaces. The event spaces range from indoor to covered or uncovered outdoor settings. On the National Historic Register, Alda's Magnolia Hills offers classic southern elegance with its hand-laid stone ceremony area with a stone altar for a lakeside ceremony. The reception area is on the hill-top and has a covered area for dancing. The 1,400-square-foot Magnolia Farmhouse can be used year-round, with heating and cooling. It exudes a rustic yet luxurious atmosphere, with chandeliers, barnwood, and a concrete floor.

Services Offered
Alda's Magnolia Hill offers a horse-driven carriage, which can be driven on the grounds and around the lake. They also offer their white doves for a white dove release ceremony. The venue caters to various types of weddings, including civilian, military, cultural, religious, non-religious, and destination weddings. They offer event items such as aisle markers, altars, arches, audio equipment, centerpieces, furniture, tents, photo booths, linens, barware, glassware, and personalized venue décor, including fresh flowers. For couples’ elegant exits, the venue has a 1938 antique Packard car. Their full services include:

  • Event planning, including budget analysis, full planning, day-of coordination, event design, guest lists, referrals, timelines, and to-do lists
  • On-site wedding officiant
  • Set up
  • Clean up
  • Bridal suite
  • Groom's quarters
  • Cake
  • Event rental
  • Lighting/sound
  • Parking
  • Shuttle
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Event Planning
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables
Transportation

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Farm/Ranch
Garden
Historic Building
Mansion
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Elopements

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Pet Friendly

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
French Service
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations

What event items are available?

Aisle Markers
Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Furniture
Lighting
Photo booth
Tables
Tents

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

March
April
May
June
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
July
August
December

Reviews of Alda's Magnolia Hill

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Cheryl Sent on 09/30/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Elegant Dream Wedding

My daughter just married at Alda's Magnolia Hill and what keeps coming to mind is that she had the wedding brides dream of. The setting is beautiful in a historic home, beautifully furnished, with a lakeside ceremony and carriage house venue for the reception. No detail was overlooked. So many special moments were orchestrated by Alda and Buddy that were just made for amazing photography. We can't wait for the pictures! This was the perfect place to celebrate my daughter and new son in law's perfect wedding day.
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Vanessa Sent on 05/15/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing and such attention to details

Alda and her staff did an amazing job making our day the absolute best day of our lives!!! She takes care of all the little details you are not even thinking about during the day.
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Shiree Sent on 10/14/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Fairy tale Wedding

My daughter's wedding was an absolute fairy tale. Buddy and Alda Ellis at Alda's Magnolia Hill define southern charm and class. The property is gorgeous! A beautiful lake, horse drawn carriage, beautiful decor and the kindest most considerate folks you will ever work with. Alda has every detail in mind. They truly get to know the bride and groom (and parents) and can make all of your wedding dreams come to life. Planning during a pandemic and an approaching hurricane....they always had a Plan B if needed, but with many thoughts and prayers we were able to do exactly what our daughter had always dreamed of. If you want 5star plus class, with the finest people you will ever meet, Alda's Magnolia Hill is the venue for you!
Alda has an eye for decoration, planning, as well as the finest vendors to work with & the cake was included and perfect!

Janice
Janice Sent on 09/29/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Alda's Magnolia Hill

This was absolutely the most wonderful wedding I have ever been to. Alda and Buddy and their crew did everything possible to make this such a beautiful wedding.....including the setting, organization, shuttling, flowers catering, music and beautiful white doves. And I will never forget the fun and laughter!!! Every detail was just perfect from beginning to end...What a beautiful event thanks to Alda's Magnolia Hill.
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Brenda Sent on 06/01/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Beautiful!

Alda’s is the perfect Venue! Beautiful surroundings, the Bouquets she made, Florian arraignments everywhere & Decor was just Beautiful... Alda & her team were so attentive to every detail ... we felt like part of their family.. Mrs. Alda & her team handled everything with such professionalism ... May I add that we chose this venue.... and since it was a “destination wedding “ we had not visited Magnolia Hill in advance of the wedding... We were not disappointed at all Mrs. Alda, her team & Magnolia Hill far exceeded our expectations!!
Katie
Katie Sent on 04/06/2020
5 out of 5 rating

A Southern Belle's Dream

Y'all. I can't even adequately put into words how incredible Alda's Magnolia Hill was as a venue for our wedding. My husband and I had to move our ceremony up 3 weeks from our original wedding date due to the threat of COVID-19, which meant we had one week until our wedding from the day that we decided to move our wedding up! Talk about STRESS! Alda took that all away, though. She built a schedule for me and took care of the little details that I had on my plate. Alda and Buddy know what they are doing and make sure that you are taken care of. Their focus is on making sure that you have the best experience possible for your big day! The venue is stunning and the people are amazing! If you're looking for a dreamy, romantic, Southern wedding, this is the place to go! Love, love, loved our experience!

All of the photos were taken by Kelly Kate Photography!
Jason
Jason Sent on 12/07/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Better than I could have imagined!

They are the hardest working crew ever! We didn’t have to do a thing by enjoy our special day. They made it more magical than my wife and I could have ever imagined!
Cindy
Cindy Sent on 10/29/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Beyond Expectations

My daughter’s wedding was at Alda’s Magnolia Hill. She had envisioned an enchanted evening wedding with lots of family, friends & fun. Alda went above & beyond to deliver a magical evening for everyone!
Beatriz
Beatriz Sent on 10/27/2019
5 out of 5 rating

And absolute fairy-tale

My sister got married here and it was magical in every way! The house is darling, the location breathtaking, everyone had a great time and I couldn't have wished a better wedding for her ❤️
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Michelle Sent on 10/14/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Every Bride’s Dream Wedding!

Mrs.Alda, Mr.Buddy and their staff created the most magical fairytale wedding for our daughter! It was the dream wedding her father and I had envisioned for our “Princess.” Mrs. Alda took care of all the details and planning so that we could enjoy our special day. She recommended the very best people in the wedding business for photography( Lori Sparkman Photography), catering(Vibrant Occasions Catering), and reception entertainment(Central Arkansas Entertainment). Mrs. Alda is a precious southern lady who makes the most unforgettable wedding memories!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

12 Endorsements
Vibrant Occasions Catering Vibrant Occasions Catering Wedding Caterers

When you choose Alda's Magnolia Hill, you not only get and incredible place to celebrate your marriage, but you gain family at the same time! Mrs. Alda and Mr. Buddy will take care of you from start to finish and ensure that you have the perfect day. They think of every little detail to make your day special. We have worked closely with Alda's Magnolia Hill and have nothing but positive things to say about them. I highly recommend everything the beautiful Alda's Magnolia Hill has to offer.

Ken Gehring Photography Ken Gehring Photography Wedding Photographers

Alda and the team are by far one of the best around! I've had the pleasure of working with them several times and I am always excited when I know my couples have chosen Alda's for their venue.

Erika Dotson Photography Erika Dotson Photography Wedding Photographers

Alda loves weddings! Their location is beautiful and they do everything to make you feel special!

Preferred Vendors
Lori Sparkman Photography
4.9 out of 5 rating , 43 reviews
· Wedding Photographers
The McElmurrys
5.0 out of 5 rating , 1 review
· Wedding Photographers
The Nolans - Wedding Photographers
4.8 out of 5 rating , 19 reviews
· Wedding Photographers
SS Pictures
5.0 out of 5 rating , 164 reviews
· Wedding Videographers
Kemp Video Inc.
4.5 out of 5 rating , 19 reviews
· Wedding Videographers
Central Arkansas Entertainment
4.8 out of 5 rating , 70 reviews
· Wedding DJs

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Alda's Magnolia Hill frequently asked questions

Alda's Magnolia Hill includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
  • Transportation
The space offered by Alda's Magnolia Hill for wedding events is known for:
  • Farm/Ranch
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
  • Mansion
  • Waterfront
Alda's Magnolia Hill offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Alda's Magnolia Hill offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Elopements
Alda's Magnolia Hill offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Pet Friendly
Alda's Magnolia Hill offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Aisle Markers
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Photo booth
  • Tables
  • Tents
Alda's Magnolia Hill is recommended by 99% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in average response time, 5 in professionalism, 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in value and 4.8 in flexibility.
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