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The Crescent Hotel blends a classic, traditional backdrop with modern romance, offering you a beautiful and exceptional atmosphere for your Northwest Arkansas Wedding Venue. Experience unforgettable when you plan your wedding with us. Unique to you, expect to capitalize on our years of experience personalized with inspiration as together we turn your unique vision into a celebration that warrants a lifetime memory.
Our professional wedding planners bring decades of experience and will work with you to personalize the Crescent Hotel options in making your dream wedding a reality. Wedding services include site selection and accommodations, scheduling, catering, as well as coordinating your reception needs. We can also assist in selecting wedding vendors including your wedding cake, DJ or entertainment, wedding flowers, and design, and any other details to make your day perfect.
The 1886 Crescent Hotel offers a wide range of wedding packages that will help you make your wedding perfect. Whether you are planning an intimate wedding with family and close friends or a grand occasion. Wedding package locations range from the iconic Crescent Hotel Fireplace to its garden spots, cottages, or a wedding in the woods of Glenwood Hollow.
The Crescent Hotel sits atop an Ozark mountain on 15 acres and offers five unique and charming settings for your Eureka Springs wedding with a full complement of services to cover every detail whether you’re looking for a small intimate wedding, an outdoor lawn party, a wedding in the woods or a grand ballroom celebration.
Truly memorable Eureka Springs wedding reception sites await you at The 1886 Crescent Hotel with outstanding fare and unparalleled service. We take great pride in not just the product we offer but also in the manner that it is served. Options for the ideal setting include service upgrades, carving stations, host bars, and more for your catered event.
Our wedding team welcomes the opportunity to work with you or your planner in personalizing the perfect wedding celebration. From venues and food to activities for your guests — our staff are highly trained professionals who understand the importance of the day.
Woman-owned Business
Pricing details
Starting prices
Reception:
$3,000
Ceremony:
$3,000
Bar services:
$14 per person
Catering:
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Starting prices don't include service fees, taxes, gratuity, and rental fees. Guest count and seasonality may also affect prices. Peak season for this venue is Apr-Nov.
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Amenities
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
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Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Ballroom
Garden
Historic Venue
Hotel
Mountain
Restaurant
Tented
Trees
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Cakes & Desserts
Cupcakes
Other Desserts
Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Packages
Destination Wedding Planning
Food & Catering
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Destination Wedding Planning
Rentals & Equipment
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1886 Crescent Hotel & Spa
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The Crescent Hotel blends a classic, traditional backdrop with modern romance, offering you a beautiful and exceptional atmosphere for your Northwest Arkansas Wedding Venue. Experience unforgettable when you plan your wedding with us. Unique to you, expect to capitalize on our years of experience personalized with inspiration as together we turn your unique vision into a celebration that warrants a lifetime memory.
Reviews
4.3
out of 5.0
63 reviews
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The Crescent Hotel is highly praised by reviewers for Susan and her team's exceptional organization, helpfulness, and attention to detail, making wedding planning stress-free and enjoyable. The upgraded ceremony spot was a beautiful touch, and the inclusive packages were appreciated. Guests and couples alike were delighted with the impeccable service, stunning venues like the Crystal Ballroom, and the caring, friendly staff who made the events truly special and memorable. Highly recommended for a dream wedding experience.
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Kylie B
5.0
12/02/2024
They were very on top of things and helped us stay organized. They even offered us an upgraded ceremony spot! It was absolutely beautiful and I couldn't be more pleased with how the day went. Thank you so much!
Valerie J
5.0
8/09/2023
Susan and her team did a wonderful job with our wedding. It was absolutely everything we could have wanted and more! Lots included in the packages. They require their team to provide catering and bar but this kept us from needing insurance.
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Colton N
5.0
10/23/2022
We had our wedding here! The staff was extremely helpful and kind! Susan was a joy to work with and was so helpful and so patient with us! We cannot wait to come back and visit!!
Carolina r
5.0
10/19/2022
Amazing!!!
They were truly amazing. I can't speak highly enough of Susan and her team. She was always available to answer any questions we might have. Booking at the Crescent for our reception was the best decision we could have made since they made everything very easy for us.
If you're planning a destination wedding then I would highly recommend doing the reception here. The pictures came out great and everyone involved was so nice and caring. it didn't feel like a business deal, it felt like working with friends.
Tesa M
5.0
4/10/2022
My husband and I, and our families and friends, cannot stop gushing about how beautiful and perfect our wedding was at the the Crescent Hotel. We worked on planning for about ten months, and Susan Dickson, our coordinator at the hotel, was a dream to work with. She is the best!! She answered our questions in a timely manner, provided helpful suggestions, and patiently let me change my mind a hundred times (as brides do). We had our rehearsal dinner in the Conservatory, and then our ceremony and reception in the Crystal Ballroom, and they were PERFECT for the events. The catering staff, along with Susan, met with us before the weekend started and it really helped ease my nerves. When it came time for both events, the catering staff did a PHENOMENAL job. Jared and Jesse were pillars of support for us, ensuring that everything went smoothly, and accommodated us more than I had even anticipated. It brings me to tears to reflect on how wonderful everything was, and I couldn't recommend the Crescent more! It was truly the perfect venue for our wedding weekend. I'm absolutely overwhelmed with gratitude for the team at the Crescent.
Cheryl T
5.0
9/09/2020
After having to postpone their wedding in Maryland twice due to Covid, our daughter & her fiance decided to have a mini wedding in Eureka Springs with immediate family. With a month to plan a third wedding long distance we reached out to The Crescent Hotel for the reception. From the first email, Jodie was wonderful to work with. She made the entire process of planning the reception & dinner so easy! The Crescent Hotel & Conservatory room are absolutely beautiful and the food was delicious. But what made the experience the best was their staff. They went above & beyond to accommodate the special needs we had with ageing Grandparents. We didn't realize until the reception was over, the many special things they did to make everyone feel special and comfortable. Jodie & the staff at the Crescent Hotel were amazing & made our daughter's wedding incredibly special!!
Kim W
3.0
10/16/2019
The spa is absolutely awful-rude employees who argue with you about things, and then try and put the blame on you whene they're the incompetent ones.
I was stressed beforehand, since the coordinator seemed to have a hard time fixing some things I had repeatedly told her about with our wedding. But the weekend of, everything turned out perfectly. All of the guests thought it was a really cool venue as well. The only downside was that after quiet hours, the door between the conservatory and boardwalk had to be closed, which made the conservatory super hot during the reception.
Bottom line: go for the hotel, but stay far away from the spa.
response10/17/2019
Kim, Thank you for your input here. We so enjoyed your wedding this past weekend! I kno...
w that you have spoken with our Spa Director and hope that the communication was resolved to your satisfaction. Your reception was absolutely beautiful. Your guests seemed to all be having such a fun time celebrating with you! We hope to see you back again for visits in the future to continue the celebration.
Heather G
5.0
9/26/2019
The elopement package offered by the hotel was perfect for what we wanted. They supplied an officiant, a hotel room, a time, place and they even had champagne and cake delivered to the room for afterward. They made it so easy and perfect!
Chelsea Z
5.0
5/08/2019
I honestly had the perfect wedding because of the employees here and the hotel itself. It was BEAUTIFUL, and the photo opportunities are everywhere. The wedding planners name was Susan and she blew me away with how sweet and helpful she was. I believe Jared was the day of coordinator, and he was awesome too. Can’t say enough great things about this venue!
Wendi J
5.0
10/18/2018
Having my reception at the Crescent Hotel was a dream come true. The staff absolutely fantastic and made the scheduling and planning a breeze. I knew we were in good hands! Sharon was eager to help from my very first inquiry and was there through every step of the way.
Jared was our event manager for the evening and he assisted with set up and all of our needs during the weekend of the event.
We chose the Women's Conservatory for our reception and it was the perfect size and atmosphere for our celebration and a smaller option than the Ballroom. We even had full access to the boardwalk and gazebo outside. The weather that night was perfect so we could take advantage of the walkway and gazebo all evening.
Please keep in mind that the hotel food and beverage service must be utilized for events booked at the hotel. This is standard practice but can be a little more expensive than outside catering vendors. The food and services are definitely out of this world so you won't be disappointed!!
Tatsiana K
5.0
8/17/2017
love that place! We are very pleased with our wedding venue!!
Kayla F
4.0
7/11/2016
Overall great experience and staff. However the room was hot.
2.0
7/10/2014
We had our reception in the East Lawn and the scenery was great. It was nice because they provide the tent, all the tables, chairs, table settings, etc. We had the War Eagle Buffet since we had a brunch and the food was delicious. The planner Susan was a big help while I was planning the wedding. However, the weekend of my wedding, I saw several other weddings and receptions taking place there, so the staff was too busy to give my wedding any attention during our reception. We were suppose to have waiters during and after the meal, but they were nowhere to ever be found. Alot of my guests left while we were waiting to do a toast because it took so long to get our champagne which was sad. If you do want to book this hotel for your wedding or reception, I would highly recommend booking it during the "off season" or during the week where wasn't as many weddings so they could focus more on yours.
response09/09/2014
jessicaherman22 I want to thank you for your feedback. I apologize for our shortfall. Ea...
ch and every wedding is VERY important to us and EVERY event should receive full attention. I will make it a point to share your comments and use it as a strong training tool for our catering team. Again, thank you for your feedback and congratulations on your wedding.
Jack Moyer
Vice President and General Manager
Paula L
5.0
4/03/2014
Very nice
Tabitha S
4.0
11/03/2013
I got my hair, makeup and nails done at the New Moon salon and spa at the Crescent hotel for my wedding and sadly I have to say it was the only good experience I had with the entire hotel regarding my wedding. The hairstyles, makeup artist and manicurist listened to what I wanted, tired their hardest to please me and took really good care of me. I was very satisfied with the outcome of my hair, makeup and nails for my wedding day.
Katie R
5.0
10/11/2013
This place went way above what I had expected. We had our reception in the Conservatory Room and it was beautiful. We were from out of town and they were very helpful, and made the process very smooth. I loved that the room rental included set up/tear down and we didnt need to rent tables, chairs, etc. Their staff was wonderful! We did the buffet and the food was amazing. We also stayed here in one of the suits and loved it. I can not say enough good things about this place. If you are considering a wedding in Eureka this is the place to go.
Joslyn p
5.0
9/03/2013
Susan did an awesome job. The set up crew was amazing and everything went smoothly.
Meghan L
3.0
7/07/2013
Perfect place for a honeymoon!
5.0
5/28/2013
Relaxing experience overall!
Christy R
4.0
4/23/2013
Great!
Amanda W
5.0
12/02/2012
We got married in the Fountain Garden. Everything was beautiful! People were so nice and helpful in helping guide the day along. (We had to rehearse at the reception hall due to rain) I would definitely pick the Crescent again!
Beth W
5.0
11/07/2012
The wedding coordination staff at 1886 Crescent Hotel was fantastic! The packages are really great value, I got the Fairy Tale package and feel that it was worth every penny! We got a suite for 2 nights with our package and the bed was the most comfortable bed ever!! They give you vouchers for free breakfast in the Crystal Ballroom and it is worth getting up early! There's an omelet station and more! I got the beautiful babe package at the New Moon Spa and was ecstatic with my hair, make up & nails! They did a great job and were super nice! I also scheduled a trial for my hair & make up (I strongly recommend this) that helped me discover that I needed stronger hairspray on my wedding day because my curls fell. But, I told my hair stylist and whatever she put in it that day held until midnight! Overall I was very happy with everything, the 1886 Crescent Hotel & New Moon Spa exceeded my expectations!
Nicole M
1.0
11/02/2012
exspensive
Julie P
5.0
10/03/2012
Went here to get engaged! Awesome!
Sydney D
5.0
7/24/2012
Great hotel!!
Lauren R
5.0
7/08/2012
The Crescent Hotel was the most amazing reception venue. Susan Dickson helped us every step of the way. When the big day arrived everything went off without a hitch. It was an incredible experience.
Melissa R
4.0
6/17/2012
Awesome
Sharon S
4.0
6/09/2012
I had always dreamed of getting married at the Crescent and I was not disappointed.
charlotte b
5.0
5/08/2012
The spa treated me like a queen on my day!! Such wonderful employees!!!
Tanique P
5.0
5/01/2012
This place was beautiful. I had the most amazing time here.
Charinda H
4.0
1/16/2012
the staff was more than accommodating. We had a snafu and the staff not only helped figure it out they also did it in a timely fashion. The view was more than beautiful it was unforgettable!!
Lori W
5.0
12/07/2011
very nice-we took pictures here
Tovah W
2.0
12/05/2011
The Crystal Dinning room was beautiful just like I knew it was. I was so disappointed with their service!! As I was waiting to walk down the isle out side of the formal dinning room I say this employee walking into the room with this massive bag of what looked like trash!! If I'd been more on my toes I would have stopped him from carrying trash thru my formal wedding ceremony!! When it came time to toast I had to wait several minutes for a server to show up to open our bottle of champagne w every1 just standing there waiting looking at us. The hotel also messed up several guest room reservations. My guests told me that the tuna dollar rolls tasted horrible, how hard is it to mess up tuna salad!! When I asked the coordinator about doing a food sampling she told be to buy dinner at the restaurant but I was ordering buffet hor derves. We also paid for sparkling juice to be served to the kids instead of champagne & half of the children did not get served anything right before the toast (I had a pretty big kid crowd). The coordinator told me that they would fix me & the groom a plate b4 the pickings were slim & I had to ask the somewhen where that food was way later & 10minutes late they came back with food but didn't have the best items (bc they were already gone). If you are expecting the best in service on your big day DO NOT pick this hotel! If you want a gorgeous location with tons of history, this is your spot!!
Laura S
3.0
12/03/2011
This place seemed nice, but I chose to go somewhere else
Danielle S
5.0
11/20/2011
Wonderful hotel! Every aspect of the planning process was easy with their staff. I was quite sure I was annoying them with all my questions, but they were only too happy to help! The reception itself was beautiful. Anything we needed was there in a flash. The only hiccup was that we were supposed to have our champagne waiting for us in our room and it wasn't there. Not only did they send someone up right away to deliver it.. the poor guy was out of breath from running up the stairs to deliver it to our third floor room because the elevator was out of order! They made our experience so lovely that we actually stayed longer than originally planned!
Rachel H
2.0
11/15/2011
The venue itself is absolutely gorgeous and completely worth the money, however the service is the worst I have received anywhere. I tried to contact the coordinator there for over a month without any response, come to find out she had moved onto another job and no one contacted me about it.
After she left, many of the things I was promised, I was told they would not happen. Eventually we were able to come to a compromise.
On the day of the wedding I met with the coordinator and I thought everything was set. I went to check on everything and my champagne glasses were missing, the favors weren't set up, and they pushed the grooms cake into a corner where no one could see it.
Once we got there, we had to wait 20 minutes for the food that I had already asked to be ready for us. It was ice cold and only food for one, not two. The servers were no where to be seen. My guests were not being offered tea or coffee as I paid for. My mom had to go into the kitchen to get them out on the floor to do their job, and they told her she wasn't allowed back there instead of going out and taking care of my guests.
They misplaced my champagne glasses and used some of theirs instead and didn't have any plates for the cake to go on. I had to tell everyone what to do because they didn't have a clue. While I was supposed to be having fun I was having to tell the servers what they were supposed to be doing and trying to get everything together.
And to top it off we asked to save the extra cake and food,and after the send off my mom came back in and they had already thrown everything away. After my mother and I both specifically asked for it to be boxed for us.
I would use the location over and over again, but I would never trust the service to do anything for me again. I might consider using them if there was a coordinator to take care of those kind of things for me.
Laura L
5.0
11/09/2011
The service was absolutely great! Beautiful hotel. Enjoyed our stay. What perfect place to spend a honeymoon!
Shelba B
5.0
10/20/2011
The hotel hosted our rehearsal,wedding site and bridal salon. I worked with Susan Dickson for the months of planning. From every aspect I was more then pleased. The staff were beyond helpful, patient, and caring for every need that my wedding needed. I live in San Diego, Ca and had to plan this wedding over phone interviews for months. I dealt with little to no stress while dealing with this vendor. The Crescent Staff made it a point to make my wedding far surpass any dreams I had for my special day.
Holly C
5.0
10/09/2011
We held both the ceremony and the reception at the Crescent and it was WONDERFUL! The people were great and so helpful. Susan helped us from start to finish. The only complaint we had was that the reception didn't last long enough, everyone was having such a good time.
Tammy M
5.0
10/06/2011
EVERYTHING WAS SOOO AWSOME
Gretchen G
5.0
7/25/2011
Beautiful, we loved the location! It was a little warm, but all worth it!
Laura L
3.0
7/06/2011
I am from Eureka Springs so it seemed like a no brainer to have the wedding ceremony and the reception there.
It was a beautiful setting as expected and everything went extremely well.
I reviewed the venue as a 3 for only one reason.
They made one grave error in that they switched my wedding date from 06/11/11 to 06/10/11 which moved it from a Saturday to a Friday. This was extremely taxing on us since no one caught it until February as we were ordering invitations.
Overall it was a wonderful setting. The guests absolutely loved the place and it made for outstanding photographs. It was also the least expensive venue and everything was pretty much inclusive.
Well worth it, just be sure to go over and over the paperwork with a close eye on everything.
Ashley C
5.0
6/28/2011
This was the location we used for the rehearsal dinner and it was wonderful! The location was beautiful, the food was good, and the service was great as well. Small area, but great for rehearsal dinners such as ours.
Amber B
4.0
6/19/2011
The hotel and gardens are gorgeous! My bridesmaids, mother and I got ready in the bridal suite. The room was fantastic, but no one ever checked on us :-(
4.0
5/17/2011
Everything was perfect from food, the room, Julian the coordinator. The only thing I would change is the concierge. His attitude was horrible and he was mean to my aunt.
Valerie B
5.0
5/08/2011
I had the most amazing time at my reception! It was in the Chrystal Dining Room! Absolutely beautiful! Susan helped with all my wedding planning, and I could e-mail her and she was very good at getting back to me. The food was great! We served the Eureka Chicken, asparagus and garlic mashed potatoes! We used Ricks Bakery for our cake, Mike Hodgson for our DJ, and Liz Chrisman for our photographer. I would highly recommend each of them!
denise c
4.0
4/04/2011
its nice
jayden h
5.0
4/02/2011
they did a great job
Sara R
4.0
3/23/2011
pretty
Brei-Ayn Nichole M
4.0
3/22/2011
view
Antonia R
2.0
3/22/2011
place
Suzy G
4.0
3/21/2011
venue
diane p
5.0
3/20/2011
We looked into this location first due to I am a ghost hunter and the staff was amazing. The place is amazing. Sadly none of our families were willing to travel
Rachel C
5.0
3/20/2011
The spa is very relaxing and all the staff are beyond helpful! I was very pleased with my experience!
Ching C
3.0
3/05/2011
This spa is in a historic hotel inthe most romantically pretty city! I loved the place and the people but i dint feel especially pretty with my hair and make up.:(
Abigail P
3.0
3/04/2011
This hotel was very elegant and well staffed
Ashlee D
4.0
2/02/2011
Susan bent over backwards to make sure everything went over smoothly. We had our reception in the Conservatory Room and it turned out magical. However, it did not start out that way. On my first visit to see the Conservatory the floors (which are hardwood) were SEVERLY scratched up, they assured me that they would be redone by my event but upon my arrival....they were not. Thank goodness for dim lighting and my reception being at night...we were able to hide most of the flaws. rnrnOur guests were served a choice of Beef Filet or Chicken. I have eaten many beef filets and have never had such a poor cut of meat. We also had a full bar which the bartender ran well but cocktails were a bit pricey.
The SPA was great! Dallas did my hair and make-up and did a great job!
Emilia M
5.0
10/21/2010
I was very pampered, my flowers were delivered here while I was getting my hair and make-up done. They made me feel like it was all about me. Did exactly what I wanted and fast. And helped with all my worries. :-) Loved the girl who did my make-up!!!!!!!!!!
Mamie S
4.0
10/15/2010
The Crescent Hotel and surrounding gardens were the perfect place for us to get married, it was the perfect backdrop for a day we will always remember! We chose a package deal in which the hotel provided the ceremony site, the reception area, the tables, chairs, linens, cake, bouquet, boutonniere, musician, champagne and punch (for 25 people.) The staff were helpful and courteous, however there was a glitch with the payment system so I suggest you mail a check for each payment instead of paying by card over the phone. There was a last minute crisis with the musician, the hotel said she over booked herself but the musician said she was never notified of us.... The Crescent took care of the problem and found us a perfect replacement! I have talked to other people who had issues with the musician there as well, the Crescent either found a replacement or offered a free nights stay. Other than that, it was everything we wanted! I would definitely recommend the Crescent Hotel to others, just be aware of possible glitches.
The New Moon Spa on the bottom floor of the hotel did my hair, nails and makeup for the wedding, the ladies there did a fantastic job, I felt and looked beautiful!
adkalynn w
3.0
10/01/2010
over all was saticfifed with all that isaw.. it was neat
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