Glass Chapels in Arkansas | Unique Wedding Venues in the Woods | Updated for 2024
If you have landed on this page, you may be exploring the idea of getting married in a glass chapel, an architectural feat that the Arkansas wedding scene seems to excel in. Glass chapels are typically nestled in beautiful woods and landscapes, providing breathtaking views that seem to burst forth from within stunningly creative architecture. Flooded with natural light, glass chapels are airy, open, yet intimate and typically smaller than your average chapel (although this isn’t always the case)! These feats of modern design are an unforgettable place to say “I do.” To help you decide which glass chapel is perfect for your wedding day, we have compiled a list of our favorites in Arkansas, and made sure to include nearby reception venues so you can continue the celebration after your incredible ceremony!
How much does it cost to have a glass chapel wedding in Arkansas?
Rental prices for the chapels vary from $1000 up to $4500 for 2-hour rentals to full-day rentals with some optional reception space. All of them have a capacity for over 100 guests. If you are looking for a super intimate elopement with just you two and a photographer. You should reach out directly and ask about any special rates.
Glass Chapels in Arkansas
Mildred B Cooper Memorial Chapel, Bella Vista
504 Memorial Dr, Bella Vista, AR 72714
(479) 855-6598
Price $1000
The Cooper Chapel, as locals call it, was designed by E. Fay Jones, who apprenticed with the famous Frank Loyd Wright. The nearly 5,000 feet of immaculate glass went into the construction of the modern yet gothic-inspired arches that make this chapel so unique. When you look out, it can be hard to tell if you are inside or out, but don’t fret, the entire chapel is enclosed and temperature controlled! Rentals are $1000 for 2 hours. You can comfortably fit around 120 guests in this space, and it comes with a grand piano (you provide the pianist!) The surroundings also make for lovely photo-ops, comprised of soaring pines and nearby lakes.
Reception venues near the chapel:
Thorncrown Chapel, Eureka Springs
12968 US-62, Eureka Springs, AR 72632
(479) 346-0245
Price range: $595 to $1695
Thorncrown Chapel is another E. Fay Jones creation, and it’s simply majestic. This chapel has won so many awards for its design and has been the destination for millions of visitors since its creation. Prices range from $595 to $1695 for anything from intimate elopements to a 2-hour rental on a Saturday. Surrounded by stunning tree canopies and stone, 425 windows peer out into the landscape, making you feel at one with it all. Complete with air conditioning, bathrooms with full-length mirrors, and a piano, this slightly smaller chapel can seat 100 guests in a full house. Is music going to be a big part of your ceremony? Well, the acoustics in this place are unreal, especially if you have a live quartet!
Reception venues near the chapel:
Osage Chapel, Cave Springs
243 Pace Ln, Cave Springs, AR 72718
(479) 257-7888
Price $1500
The possibilities are absolutely endless with Osage House. If you are looking for an industrially modern, light-filled, new venue, this is your place. Any color scheme and style fits well, as the minimalistic design really allows you to insert your unique personality. The Chapel rents for $1500, you can get in touch with the team there to work out details. Osage House has two separate venues on 54 acres. The Reserve allows for 299 inside, plus extra seating in the breezeway/ lawn space for an even larger wedding. The Chapel is nestled in nature with an all-glass back (careful, don’t walk into it)! The Hall reception space can seat up to 428 for dinner seating and fits aesthetically with the rest of the experience.
The Venue at Oakdale Chapel, North Little Rock
901 Kellogg Acres Rd, North Little Rock, AR 72120
(501) 838-9224
Price $3000
The Venue at Oakdale in North Little Rock is a full service wedding venue with its own reception hall — and helicopter pad (yup!) The glass chapel is beautiful, minimally designed with a black ceiling and large windows to let in natural light. They offer a micro wedding package which is $3000. You could fit up to 500 guests in the chapel or make it an intimate affair, the world is yours!
Anthony Chapel, Hot Springs
550 Arkridge Rd, Hot Springs, AR 71913
(501) 262-9604
Price range $3000-$4500
Looking for a chapel that offers a vaulted glass ceiling surrounded by a lush, 210 acres of immaculate gardens on the shore of serene Lake Hamilton surrounded by the Ouachita Mountains? Prices range from $3000 to $4500, they typically offer 3-hour timeslots for weddings and elopements. Okay, that got very specific…maybe you didn’t think you could find all of this in one place! This glass chapel is a work of art, and offers many on sight amenities including a dressing room and indoor/outdoor event space! It also has the largest capacity on the list thus far, so you can say I do in front of up to 250 loved ones!
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