The Empress

The Empress of Little Rock, AR, is an iconic Queen Anne Victorian mansion built in 1888 and a reimagined venue for unforgettable weddings and events. Historic, cinematic, and unapologetically elegant. Located just minutes from downtown Little Rock, The Empress offers a rare combination most venues can’t touch: architectural drama, luxury overnight accommodations, and a setting that feels intimate yet grand. Think wraparound porches, soaring ceilings, original woodwork, stained glass, and a garden that feels straight out of a period film. WHY COUPLES CHOOSE THE EMPRESS - A destination venue with on-site lodging for wedding parties and guests - Indoor and outdoor ceremony and reception spaces - Perfect for elegant, romantic, and editorial-style weddings - Ideal for full buyouts, welcome dinners, and weekend-long celebrations - Seamless flow between ceremony, reception, and overnight stay We specialize in weddings that value experience over excess. No banquet halls. No cookie-cutter ballrooms. A Michelin-awarded historic mansion where every moment feels upscale and personal. If you’re looking for a venue that already is the aesthetic, The Empress delivers. WEDDING PACKAGES FULL WEDDING VENUE PACKAGE For couples who want the full Empress experience. This package includes access to the garden and grounds, plus the common areas inside the main house. The full house is blocked off for your event, creating a private, elevated atmosphere for you and your guests. Includes two luxury suites, with additional rooms available at a preferred block rate. Cocktail hour and reception-style celebrations are welcome on the grounds or inside the house. Up to 95 guests. INTIMATE WEDDING PACKAGE Designed for smaller celebrations that still feel luxurious and cinematic. Includes access to the garden and grounds, plus the common areas inside the main house. This package includes one luxury suite, with additional rooms available at a preferred block rate. Because the house is not blocked off, standard guest check-in may occur during the normal check-in window. Intimate cocktail hour, reception-style gatherings, and seated dinners are all possible within this package. Up to 20 guests. SECRET GARDEN WEDDING A romantic garden-only option for couples who want the magic of The Empress outdoors. Includes access to the Secret Garden and grounds, plus the Pagoda Suite. Up to 95 guests. ALSO AVAILABLE FOR Bridal portraits and editorial photoshoots Engagement sessions Bridal showers and tea-style gatherings Rehearsal dinners and welcome receptions Take a 360° Virtual Tour and enjoy an exclusive sneak peek today!