4.8 out of 5 stars and 61 reviews
4.8
(61)Best of Weddings (3x).5110 Stagecoach Road, Little Rock, AR
300+ guest capacity
This venue can host 300+ guests
About this vendor
Magnolia Hill is a historic wedding and reception venue on 31 acres for story-book weddings complete with horse and carriage, vintage car & truck, fireworks and much more all included. The romantic altar by the lake includes a white dove release ceremony. The covered reception area overlooks the lake. Fireworks included. Both Indoor and Outdoor venues are available. We are here to help you every step of the way in planning for your big day, and include complete wedding direction. When you walk in my door on wedding day, all you have to be concerned about is lacing up your dress....we take care of everything else for you.
A full rehearsal on Friday for a Saturday wedding is included. Ordained minister is included if needed or you may use your own. Destination weddings are our specialty
Amenities + details
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
On-Site Accommodations
Wireless Internet
Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Guest Capacity
- 300+
Settings
- Ballroom
- Barn
- Beach
- Waterfront
- Estate
- Garden
Venue Service Offerings
- Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Planning
- Food & Catering
- Planning
- Destination Wedding Planning
- Rentals & Equipment
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A little on the pricey side, but totally worth it! Had an amazing wedding we will remember forever.
My husband and I are so happy we selected Alda's Magnolia Hill for our wedding! Alda, Buddy, and their team were kind, professional, and easy to work with! The venue was beautifully decorated, the flowers were amazing, and the cake tasted great. Our guests continue to gush over the venue. Alda & Buddy made our special day that much easier & we couldn't be happier with our choice.
My husband and I postponed our wedding three times due to personal reasons and Miss Alda was so understanding and caring. She worked with us until we could final tie knot at her venue in October of last year. She was very attentive on our wedding day. Mr Buddy officiated our ceremony and drove me in the carriage. He was very kind and attentive. Miss Alda is one the most caring, kind and compassionate person my husband and I have ever done business with. We are truly grateful for her. Thank you Miss Alda.
If you want a place that is Cinderella Magical, this is the place for you. Buddy and Alda Ellis go above and beyond for their guests. There is not a single detail that goes un-done. Southern Hospitality at its best and from the finest people you will ever meet. We planned a wedding during a pandemic as a lot of couples had to and Alda was supportive and there for us on every turn. Even comforting thoughts and prayers as a hurricane approached, she was always calm and always had a plan B, literally for everything. My daughter and I could NOT have done this without their support and encouragement during the entire process. Alda has the kindest most gentle spirit with such an eye for what truly makes a wedding day special. Her and Buddy are by far there FOR their guests. Horse Drawn Carriage around a beautiful lake, Groom arriving in a canoe and the dove release after the ceremony.... Every detail thoughtfully planned for each wedding. It is magical and a true fairy tail wedding experience. 5 stars PLUS!
We had such a great time at Teheran’s the wedding/reception. Alda though of every detail and was so prepared. The wedding was absolutely beautiful, we got to watch the men come in a vintage truck and the bride ride in on a horse and carriage. The food was wonderful and the send off was spectacular!!
I was an usher in the wedding and had a blast. Alda and buddy are a pleasure to work with at the venue and they made it feel like home to everyone involved.
Mrs. Alda and Mr. Buddy are top notch!!! My daughter and new son-in-love were married here recently. Everything was amazing. As the mother of the bride, I was able to enjoy the day with my daughter. Mrs. Alda makes sure everything is perfect. This could not be a more perfect place to begin a new life together. They truly make you feel like family. Thank you so much to Mrs. Alda and Mr. Buddy for making this day absolutely amazing!!! Much love and hugs!!!
This place was absolutely amazing, and I cannot say enough good things about it. My fiancé and I met with Mrs. Alda in September of 2019 to plan our May 2020 wedding. Due to the recent health crisis Mrs. Alda was still on top of things, and we able to move the wedding to late June. I could not be happier of the outcome! Mrs. Alda was always in contact with me throughout all of the months, and was with me every step of the way. She is truly a good down to earth southern woman who will fight to get perfect results for your wedding. She also had her amazing photographer Mrs. Lori with us who truly made taking photos with the family a blast. This place is my number 1 to recommend for people who are looking for beauty, grace, elegance, and that good ole southern charm/personality. I 100000% recommend to give this place a look for your special day.
Mrs. Alda and Mr. Buddy created the perfect wedding for my daughter and new son-in-law. From the cake, flowers and decorations, down to the smallest detail, the day was absolutely beautiful. I would highly recommend Alda's Magnolia Hill for a amazing and stress free wedding!
Audra T.
Alda and Buddy did an amazing job with our wedding! We were planning from afar and had a lot of people coming from very far away. We wanted our wedding day to be memorable and fun for everyone, and Magnolia Hill was the perfect place! Alda made wedding planning so smooth. She understood what we wanted, and always made sure to address our questions/concerns! She and Buddy truly have their weddings down to an art and do everything they can to make sure your day is special. Our day went beautifully and everyone was blown away by the venue. Thank you Alda and Buddy!
I attended my good friebds’ Dsughtet’s Wedding last night and this place is straight out of a fairy tale!!! The groom and best man paddles in on a canoe and the bride and her dad appeared from a far in a little road behind the lake in a horse drawn carriage. It was amazing!!!!! The barn was decorated beautifully and Alda thought of everything right up to the departure. An okdcubtahe black limo took the bride and groom away as they drive through fireworks to a sign that lit up in sparkles that said, “Mrs and Mrs. I’ve been to many rustic wedding evenues but this place was the best I’ve ever seen. A final dove release after the I Do’s was something I’ll nevet forget.
Our daughter wanted an enchanted outdoor wedding. Alda & her crew went above and beyond to make this happen. From matching all the decorations to our selected flowers to providing direction in all phases of this process, including recommending fabulous caterers & photographer.
We have had several guests say this was the most beautiful wedding they had ever attended.
Thank you Alda & Buddy for making our daughter feel like a princess for her & Richard’s day!!
Mrs. Alda, Mr. Buddy, and their wedding staff created the perfect wedding day for my daughter! It was truly the fairytale dream wedding that her father and I had imagined for our “Princess.” Mrs. Alda took care of every detail and we were able to relax and enjoy our special day. She recommended the most wonderful people to help make our daughter’s day the best it could be. She is a precious Southern lady who is the best in making wedding memories that will never be forgotten!
Mrs. Alda and her team were nothing short of AMAZING! They truly gave my husband and I the wedding of our dreams! They made us feel loved and right at home from the moment we walked through their door! Mrs. Alda made my day stress free and enjoyable. The venue was absolutely breathtaking, and I could not of asked for a more beautiful and stress free wedding!
WOOHOO! We adored Alda and her planning services. Highly recommend to make the wedding flow easily and a day you will never forget <3 Gorgeous outdoor venue.
The wedding was awesome! I do believe the reception time line could be extended perhaps another hour. The backup plan for weather in the barn is great;however, you don’t get the whole package for the price. The owners are very welcoming and go above and beyond to make the day special and for you to feel at ease.
Alda and Buddy made our wedding day stress-free. It poured down and everything still went better than planned. Everyone loved our wedding and stated that it was the best wedding they had ever been to. We didn’t want the night to end and will recommend Alda’s Magnolia Hill to each and everyone that asks. Thank you Alda and Buddy Ellis for the best wedding ever. We love you both so much for making our big day one for the books.
My wedding was nothing that I imagined it would be due to the weather. BUT Mrs Alda and Mr Buddy made it beautiful and perfect! Since we were moving on to plan C for the wedding, I was not sure what to expect in the barn. Let’s just say I was in awe!!! They treated us like family and I’m beyond grateful for the effort they put in for me and my husband!
Just a great experience planning our son’s wedding at Alda’s Magnolia Hill. The attention to all the details, insight into what is important and overall genuine regard that the wedding be exactly what the bride and groom wanted made the wedding day even more special. All the guests were impressed with the extra touches included in the ceremony and reception that made it a wedding to remember!
I was a guest at this wedding that was like no other. It was well run in a timely manner and full of interesting details like a Dove Release and fireworks. The bride said she did not stress over the details for Ms. Alda took care of everything and it seemingly went off perfectly. I was very impressed and have been to A LOT of weddings. This one was the best !
Perfect Destination Wedding ! Alda and Buddy took care of everything and it was more than I ever dreamed of. We planned it all by email since I was from another state, and that is what I loved, they do it all. I am thrilled with my destination wedding package. My flowers were beautiful and the cake was beautiful too. I highly recommend Magnolia Hill.
Alda Magnolia’s is beautiful and AMAZING!! Alda and Buddy are so sweet and really take the time to make your day so special. They really put in the time , effort, and detail to make your day just like you want it. So glad I was able to get married here. I highly recommend using Alda’s. They are the best!!
Better late than never! Matt and I were married at Magnolia Hill in April. We absolutely cannot say enough nice things about Alda and Buddy Ellis. Our wedding was an absolute fairy tale! Most importantly, we were not stressed, and we actually got to enjoy every detail! I don’t consider myself the wedding planning type, and Alda assisted with as much or as little as I wanted. It is truly evident that Alda and Buddy put their heart and soul into each wedding to make sure they are unique and special for each bride and groom. I would recommend Magnolia Hill 1000 times over!
My husband Landon and I were (and still are) above and beyond pleased in our selection of Alda's Magnolia Hill as our wedding venue. It is evident through the quality of service that Ms. Alda, Mr. Buddy, and their team provided that they are a premiere "total package" wedding service. When thinking back to our special day, one of my favorite parts was how Ms. Alda created an atmosphere that was completely unique to me. The decor was timeless and classic, and her floral arrangements were absolutely stunning. Ms. Alda is so skilled in creating original moments through the beauty of her property combined with her talents.
I was also so pleased at how well Ms. Alda communicated with us throughout the process. She kindly kept me on track when I erred towards being a procrastinator, and I truly could not have thought of all those details on my own. If I did it all over again, I would absolutely choose to have Alda coordinate my wedding; without her I would have no idea where to start!
Alda's Magnolia Hill truly has a special gift for weddings. In a world where the industry sets an incredibly high standard, they constantly surpass it and make families feel unique and special with every wedding. I would absolutely recommend Alda's to anyone!
1000 stars for Alda Ellis and her Magnolia Hill weddings!!! Our children were married there last weekend and it was beyond a fairytale!
Alda and Buddy are truly two of the most gracious people you will ever meet. Alda's organization and attention to every detail are surpassed only by her creative talent and her servant's heart.
I would challenge you to find a more special place or more precious people to host your wedding venue!
Aida and Buddy and Magnolia Hill-- I cannot put into words how beautiful and wonderful Magnolia Hill is. Aida and Buddy know what they are doing! They made the wedding and the reception come together perfectly! They are caring and knowledgeable and their Magnolia Hill was breathtaking for the March 3, 2018 wedding of my son and new daughter in law! Thank you Alda & Buddy you two are just amazing.
As the father of the bride, I must say that the overall experience was nothing short of magical. Mrs. Alda and Mr. Buddy Ellis ran everything flawlessly. Magnolia Hill was beautiful in its own right but also beautifully decorated. The outdoor setting with the picturesque lake and woods in the background were amazing. A dove release at the end of the wedding ceremony was an extremely special touch. All of the extras such as the groom rolling up in the classic truck and my daughter and myself trotting up via horse and carriage were spectacular making the bride truly feel like a princess. The reception hall, bar area, fire pit for s’mores etc. were great and added to everything. The supporting areas with providers suggested via Mrs. Alda (making life easier on us) were the talk of all the guests (i.e. everyone raved over the food provided by the caterer “Diner is Ready” and the cake arrangement was beautiful). The send-off/exit in the classic car with fireworks provided a great climactic ending. I can’t say enough great things about Alda’s Magolia Hill and Mrs. Alda and Mr. Buddy Ellis. Thanks for memories we will never forget!
Magnolia Hill was the most beautiful place to get married! Alda and Buddy are the most precious couple and made sure everything perfect!
Mrs. Alda and her husband, Buddy, made my son and new daughter-in-law's wedding everything she had dreamed it to be! Because of Hurricane Harvey, the wedding date had to postponed and Mrs. Alda did everything in her power to help us make the new date a smooth transition. We could not be happier with our experience and their venue. Both the bride and groom live in Texas so planning all the details could have been an issue; but Mrs Alda communicated by email and took the bride's Pinterest photos/ideas and made it happen! She added the personal touches we requested and made the entire wedding process a beautiful memory. We highly recommend Alda's Magnolia Hill and the team of professionals recommended by the venue.
I just came from wedding/reception that took place at Alda's Magnolia Hill. What a beautiful place...so pretty and charming that i did not want to leave!. The attention to detail was amazing and you can tell that Alda and her husband have worked hard to get this place looking like it does. That setting did not happen overnight. The food was delicious and the flowers/tables were beyond gorgeous. Great job!Beautiful wedding that everyone enjoyed.
There are not enough words to describe how beautiful this venue is and how much more beautiful the owners, Alda and Buddy, are. Ethan and I were supposed to be married on September 2nd, but when Hurricane Harvey hit Houston...there was no way we were going to be able to make it to our wedding. While my husband Ethan, a Houston Police Officer, was helping rescue people (and I was a nervous wreck)...Mrs. Alda and Buddy were praying for us and working diligently to figure out a solution. Luckily, an opening became available on September 30th and Mrs. Alda began working her magic to recreate the day we had planned. When our day finally came, I could not have imagined anything more wonderful! Mrs. Alda and her staff had outdone themselves. On my wedding day I did not worry about a thing because I knew Mrs. Alda was taking care of me. Mrs. Alda treated us like family and to me she is like family now! To all the brides looking for where to say their vows to their sweet husband-to-be, there is no better place! I truly believe God helped my mother-in-law find Alda's Magnolia Hill because He knows what a special lady she is. Mrs. Alda has been such a blessing to me...so please let her be a blessing to you!
My wedding was everything I could have dreamed it would be. So much planning went into it, Alda and Buddy did amazing at working with me to make sure I had everything that I wanted. They are the absolute sweetest! The day went by so fast and I'm actually a little sad it's over.
Great venue, Alda makes the show run! She's extremely detailed oriented and values perfection which comes in handy for a wedding coordinator! It is more expensive than other local venues but Alda takes care of so much, from the decorations to the venue to the floral arrangements, and gives great recommendations on all other things that it takes the stress out of wedding planning so definitely worth the extra price!
Alda's Magnolia Hill was everything I ever wanted when I was looking for a venue. It is truly a beautiful place, and Mrs. Alda and Mr. Buddy are the kindest people. She made everything so easy for me. I would do it all over again!! All my love!!!
Alda and her husband, Buddy, made my dream wedding a reality! They took care of every little detail and made our day amazing!! My groom and I could have not been more pleased. So many guests have told us that this is the most beautiful and fun wedding they've been to!
5 stars is not enough to give to Mrs. Alda & Buddy!! Everything at Magnolia Hill was absolutely outstanding!! Alda got in my head and made my dream wedding come true. Every person at the wedding said it was the most beautiful and awesome wedding they had ever been to. Mrs. Alda sure knows what she's doing!!!
I would say overall it is a good venue. The venue makes beautiful pictures and there are great theatrics. A lot of people raved about my wedding. I would remind anyone considering this venue to realize that she is not a wedding plannner. She does offer a list recommendations of photographers etc but there is still a lot of planning that has to be done on your own. I did not use most of her suggestions and I don't know that it was greeted warmly. You are required to use her entertainment company and I will say the DJ we used was entertaining and did a great job. Alda does coordinate the day and ensure everything arrives and is in place. She also does the decorations and table flowers etc which makes the day less stressful. Some may like this and some may not. She is detail oriented, however, I felt some of my requests were ignored. The flowers she provided were pretty but did not match my bouquet as well as I would have liked even though I sent her a picture of my bouquet. I also requested live white pumpkins and had to settle for plastics decorations. That is the price of surrendering control of decorations on the day, it is too late for any further modification etc but you don't have to worry about setting up yourself. I feel that as expensive as this venue is requests should be met. Alda is detail oriented but also controlling and with her own agenda. I felt my day was very rushed. She would not allow my photographer in the venue to take detail shots until I arrived and was unfriendly to her(I feel this is due to the fact that I did not use her recommended photographer). I felt I missed out on a lot of photographs I wanted to take due to being rushed. Alda was worried about guests seeing my dress etc, however, I wanted to get the photos I wanted but felt pressured to do what she wanted. I felt the whole day was rushed and I was rushed off of the property at 8:30 (she attempted to push us out at 7:30 but met opposition). I have spoken with several people since my wedding and many agree that the day is very rushed. Something to consider when considering this venue. As I said, overall, it was a beautiful day but you have to be the type of person that can relinquish control of your day if you chose this venue.
I just had my wedding at Alda's on 10/29/16 and I cannot express enough wonderful words on how amazing it was. Everything was taken care of and I literally didn't worry about one thing. It was beautiful and I got told by so many people it was the best wedding they had been to. Thanks so much Alda and Buddy!
Oh, and the caterer was equally as awesome.
Our daughter's wedding was this weekend at Alda's Magnolia Hill. The festivities started Friday night with a well organized and structured rehearsal. From the moment we arrived, Mrs. Alda and Mr. Buddy treated us as though we were family and literally took care of everything. She captured our daughter's perfect wedding image and made her wedding day dream come true. As parents, we know there are many seasons in life that you go through and Mrs. Alda and Mr. Buddy took care of us and made one of the most special time in our family's life exceptional. I can not say enough about how blessed we feel to have Mrs. Alda and Mr. Buddy share their beautiful home and property for our celebration. They went to great lengths and care to make every thing perfect for this day and did it with great success! Their staff were the sweetest and really took great pride in what they did. They made sure our older guests were taken care of and were transported to the places they needed to be with out us having to find them. We had grandparents, great grandparents and a great great aunt there that stayed at the reception until the beautiful fireworks send off. That alone says a lot about how wonderful of hosts Mrs. Alda and Mr. Buddy were at taking care of our family. We can't thank them enough and they will always be special to us!! If you are looking for someone to capture your special moment, a beautiful venue with special touches to your particular taste and well planned stress free event, I would highly recommend Alda's Magnolia Hill. They get 5 stars from the Calvert family and we wish them nothing continued success!! 😘😘
Absolutely wonderful!! The entire property is gorgeous. Has the perfect mix of laid back charm & country. Couldn't be more pleased on how the entire ceremony turned out. Alda & Buddy are super nice!!
A perfect wedding, Mrs. Alda and Buddy have the staff and property to make any bride's dream come true. From the carriage ride to the grooms canoe ride to the reception......absolutely georgous. The sweetest couple you will ever meet who knows how to pull the day off without a hitch. I would recommend Magnolia Hill for any bride who wants to have a perfect day.
Kim Bonner - mother of the bride
Blaine wedding
We had our wedding, bridal portraits, & engagement session at Alda's Magnolia Hill and couldn't be happier with the way everything turned out. The wedding decor far exceeded our expectations. There were fresh flowers everywhere you looked. Alda coordinated every detail and did an amazing job!
We had a great spring wedding at Alda's Magnolia Hill. Alda & Buddy truly care about what they do and make it a worry-free day! This is a great option for people who need a little help with inspiration, or an outdoor destination wedding, as they have a tried and true way of running their weddings. If you're clear about your vision and want to personalize, Alda can make it happen. If you prefer her options, it will still turn out great.
So many of our guests said it was the most magical, romantic wedding they'd been to. Thanks so much Alda & Buddy! - The Kosters
This venue is gorgeous and Mrs. Alda is so wonderful to work with! She is so accommodating and her venue comes with a lot of extras, which took a lot of stress off of me. I had so many compliments during our reception about how it was the prettiest wedding they've seen. The food is delicious and the dj is so much fun! I would definitely recommend Alda's magnolia hill!
I am overjoyed that my husband and I chose to have our wedding at Magnolia Hill! It honestly couldn't have been any more perfect! Alda & Buddy Ellis are absolute delights to work with and have been such blessings to my husband and I! The venue is stunning! Alda truly has a gift with décor and organization. I didn't have to worry about one thing on my wedding day! She had it all under control for me! Which was such a refreshing feeling as a bride! Thank you again, Mrs. Alda & Mr. Buddy! We will forever cherish the time we spent at Magnolia Hill!
My wedding was just like a fairytale! Alda made everything perfect! I couldn't have imagined it being any better. Everyone said it was the most beautiful wedding they've ever been to. I couldn't have chosen a better place to get married!
This was a fairytale! Alda and Buddy created the most breathtaking, dream come true, wedding day. The entire planning process and day of went so smoothly. I feel sad for those brides who don't have Alda to help them throughout the planning process. Where other brides shared their stories of stress and tears, my entire wedding experience was joyful and memories in the making (even from out of state)! They have the perfect set up and the perfect place. I was thrilled to be stress free on the happiest day of my life, the day I married my best friend. Thank you so much Alda and Buddy Ellis.
My new wife and I COULDNT be happier with our perfect day, at Alda's! The venue was beautiful; Alda couldn't have been more of a joy and help; the way we entered was magnificent. I could go on and on about all the perfectness of the day, but I'll end with saying this: if you don't get married at Magnolia Hill, your day won't be as wonderful as it should be. 10/10!
I can not begin to express the joy that I have for deciding to have my special day here. Miss Alda did everything to make it the best day ever. Buddy and her are such wonderful people! You will not find another venue with such heartfelt people that want nothing but your happiness on your special day. I will ALWAYS recommend Alda's Magnolia Hill. I have them to thank for everything. If you want a true fairytale wedding...ALDAS MAGNOLIA HILL IS THE PLACE!!!!!
The wedding truly looked like a fairytale! Everything was very beautiful well organized. Wish I had known of this place when I got married. I would definitely recommend!
My wedding was absolutely perfect, and I am so glad that I had it at Alda's Magnollia Hill! After the wedding, all of my guests said that it was the most beautiful and romantic wedding that they had ever been to. Alda Ellis works so hard to make sure everything goes right. She even found flowers that were a beautiful match to the ones my florist used for our bouquets. She does all of the decorations and planning of the day itself. It was a fairy tale, perfect wedding and I would recommend Alda's Magnolia Hill to anyone who wants a gorgeous, romantic place to get married. The horse and carriage entrance was so special, and the reception area had so many great details. I knew the place was lovely but it exceeded all of my expectations.
For the past year I have been working with Alda for my daughter's wedding. Alda was so wonderful working with us through all of the ups and downs. Alda has such a great heart, and she puts so much love into what she does for her brides. Everyone at Magnolia Hill was terrific with all of our guests, especially with my 93 year old grandmother.
All of our guests came up to my husband and me telling us that the wedding and venue was beautiful.
Alda's Magnolia Hill is the place to go, and all mothers out there should know that Alda will take great care in making your daughter's day very special.
everything was beautiful! we were able to relax and know that every detail was handled. Super professional and loving people.
Everything was beautiful and they were wonderful
Excellent venue.
I could easily say that having my wedding at Alda's Magnolia Hill is the best decision I made regarding my Wedding, besides choosing my groom!! Alda and Buddy are seriously the nicest people and it is so apparent how much they LOVE what they do. Do NOT let the cost deter you because it is worth every penny and more. My wedding was a month ago and I am still getting so much comments on how beautiful and unique my wedding was. If you have always dreamed of a fairy tale (but not cheesy) wedding in the most beautiful place with all the help you need..You will LOVE Magnolia Hill.
I used Alda's Magnolia Hill to take my bridal portraits. The venue has so many beautiful photo opts - lake and dock, beautiful plants and greenery, barn and horses, antique furniture, vintage car and truck. The photos turned out absolutely beautiful. Alda and Buddy are wonderful people; I could tell just from the time I spent there taking the bridals that they go out of their way to make weddings at Magnolia Hill special.
We had a great wedding at Magnolia Hill. The owners were great and helped to everything we asked for. It was really a fairy tale wedding. We couldnt have been more pleased with everything.
I had my bridal portraits taken here, and they were absolutely beautiful. The setting was beautiful, and I would recommend anybody looking for a place for bridals, this would be it!!!
not what i expected
Beautiful place to have a wedding. Alda is a great person, but a little forgetful. She promised me some things that were not at the wedding--this was only things I would notice. However, overall it was a beautiful day and everyone thought it was a magical experience.
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5110 Stagecoach Road, Little Rock, AR
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