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Anthony Chapel at Garvan Woodland Gardens
A dramatic glass-walled forest chapel surrounded by botanical gardens, lakeside paths, and ethereal light.
Venue Atmosphere PreviewLocationHot Springs, Arkansas, United States
Venue StylesTrees & Forests · Scenic · Garden
ExperienceWedding day, micro-wedding, elopement, or
destination-style weekend
Best ForEthereal forest ceremonies · Light-filled
editorials
About the Venue
A setting with a story.
Set within Garvan Woodland Gardens, Anthony Chapel feels woven from glass, wood, and sky. Its cathedral-height ceiling and massive glass panes invite the forest indoors, while nearby garden paths, stone bridges, and lakeside lookouts create endless portrait moments.
Editorial Gallery
A closer look at Anthony Chapel at Garvan Woodland Gardens.
Wander through ceremony spaces, portrait backdrops, reception atmosphere, design details, and wedding-weekend inspiration gathered around this venue.
Ceremony Spaces
Meaningful places to gather, exchange vows, and let the setting become part of the moment.
Portrait Backdrops
Architecture, texture, gardens, light, and landscape for unforgettable wedding imagery.
Reception Atmosphere
Dinner, dancing, candlelight, florals, and the guest experience unfolding throughout the celebration.
Design Details
Materials, colors, greenery, architecture, and mood to inspire the palette and tablescape.
Stay & Celebrate Nearby
Nearby stays and wedding-weekend inspiration for the days around the celebration.
Wedding Vision
A place to imagine the dress, flowers, paper, table, website, and complete wedding world around you.
Why This Venue
For the couple drawn to atmosphere.
Why we love it.
Anthony Chapel feels enchanted — breathtaking in scale yet deeply intimate in feeling.
For the couple.
For couples who value artistry, natural beauty, soft light, and a ceremony that feels spiritual without feeling formal.
Bohemian Bride tip.
Let the chapel stay uncluttered. Delicate florals and soft greenery are enough to honor the architecture.
Highlights & Amenities
What couples will notice.
Iconic glass-and-wood chapel
Botanical garden setting
Cathedral-height architecture
Panoramic forest views
Climate-controlled interior
Seats up to 200 guests
Stone bridges and water features
Accessible walking paths
Lakeside portrait locations
Minimal décor needed
Professional support
Beautiful year-round
Perfect For
Ethereal forest ceremonies
Light-filled editorials
Botanical design
Spring blooms
Acoustic music
Nature-inspired couples
Large or intimate ceremonies
Neutral palettes
Waterside portraits
Destination forest weddings
Stay & Celebrate Nearby
Turn the wedding into a weekend.
Nearby stays can support room blocks, getting-ready mornings, welcome drinks, farewell brunch, and quiet moments before and after the celebration.
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Grand historic hotel with vintage character.
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Embassy Suites Hot Springs
Spacious, convenient suites near downtown and the gardens.
Bohemian Bride Planning Studio
Design Your Wedding Here
See yourself in the dress, the venue, the palette, the flowers, the table, the invitations, and the wedding world around you.