No not at all! However, we recommend it because it is in a great location! It is next to Promenade which is a shopping area in Northwest Arkansas. ALSO we will have transportation available to and from wedding. So if you are planning on drinking or want to make finding the venue easier we recommend staying at Courtyard by Marriott Bentonville/Rogers.

Hotel check in for Marriott Promenade is around 4:00. If you are concerned about 45 minute ready time you can try and call and see if you can get an early check in. 
The bus that is leaving from the Marriott loads at 4:45 leaves at 5!