Details
Saturday, October 4th
5:30 PM
E.O. Manees House
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Ceremony5:30
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Cocktail Hour6:00
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Reception7:00
Travel
Getting Around Little Rock
Little Rock is a small city and everything is close by, whether you prefer to stay downtown, midtown, or west of the city center.
Uber and Lyft are readily available, and the free trolley runs daily from downtown Little Rock and stops just steps from our wedding venue across the river in the Argenta Arts district of North Little Rock.
Flying In?
We recommend flying into Clinton National Airport (LIT).
Streetcar Line
The fare-free METRO Streetcar operates throughout the Little Rock and North Little Rock downtown areas seven days a week. The streetcar is a fun and inexpensive way to take in the downtown sights of central Arkansas’ “twin cities,” and get to downtown destinations and events without parking hassles.
Local Reccomendations
Things To Do
- Little Rock Visitor's Guide
- Pinnacle Mountain
- Central High National Historic Site
- Museum of Discovery
- Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts
- Big Dam Bridge / Arkansas River Trail
- SoMa Neighborhood
- Argenta Arts District
- Lost 40 Brewery
- Caverns & Forests Board Game Cafe
- Game Goblins
- Rocktown Distillery
- Little Rock Zoo
Favorite Restaurants
We love food. And while Little Rock is a small city, we have some amazing local gems. Here are some of our favorite spots to check out while you’re in town.
Ciao Baci
Equal parts local and global, excellent cocktails, overall good vibes.
Our Pick: The Chef’s Spread, literally anything from the seasonal menu.
Maddie’s Place
Just really good Southern comfort food
Our Pick: Fried Chicken w/ Crystal Glaze, Mac & Cheese and Greens or Ribeye w/ truffle fries (weekend special)
Oyster Bar
Always fresh, Cajun-inspired fare
Our Pick: Wood-Grilled Oysters, Manchego Cheese Grits, Fried Okra
The Root
Local farm-to-table vibes with vegan offerings
Our Pick: Pulled Pork Sandwich, Purple Hull Peas & Cornbread, Ginger Lemonade
Problem Child
Tasty Neopolitan-ish pies and house cocktails
Our Pick: Smash Burger & Little Devil Pizza
@ The Corner
Retro diner vibes with a fresh seasonal menu always featuring peak seasonal produce.
Our Pick: Biscuits & Gravy, Ricotta & Jam Toast
Brood & Barley
Gastropub with great cocktails
Our Pick: Whatever their rotating Big Stupid Burger is and the Northside Southside cocktail
Camp Taco
Tasty Tacos and strong drinks in a nostalgic 80’s camp theme
Our Pick: Birria Ramen, Shrooms & Adobo vegan tacos
Loblolly Creamery
Best ice cream around, with vegan and dairy free options
Our Pick: Dark Chocolate Sorbet, Bourbon Pecan ice cream
Wright’s BBQ
Does Arkansas do better Texas-style BBQ than Texas? Maybe so.
Our Pick: BBQ Ribs, Deviled Egg Potato Salad, Greens & Mac & Cheese
Q&A
When is the RSVP deadline?
Please RSVP by September 5th, so we can have an accurate headcount.
Can I bring a date?
Are kids welcome?
Please indicate any children you’ll be bringing when you RSVP so we can plan for appropriate childcare and activities.
Where should I park?
Is the wedding indoors or outdoors?
Is it ok to take pictures during the wedding?
What if I have a dietary restriction?
Please let us know of any dietary restrictions or allergies when you RSVP.
Does your wedding have a theme?
Are the ceremony and reception locations wheelchair accessible?
Yes. The E.O. Manees House’s entire lower story is wheelchair accessible.
What should I wear?
Anything in the semi-formal / cocktail attire / sunday best category will feel right at home.
Rainbow/Jewel tones are encouraged, but any color attire is welcome (yes, even white!)
Will there be dancing?
What time will the reception end?
Registry
Gifts are neither required nor expected, your presence is enough for us.
For those of you who would like to give anyway – we ask that in lieu of gifts, you make a donation to one of the following charities in our honor.
Free Mom Hugs
Free Mom Hugs is a movement to offer love and support to the LGBTQIA+ community, particularly those who may not feel accepted by their own families. It's a nationwide network of parents and allies who provide hugs, acceptance, and advocacy for LGBTQIA+ individuals. The organization aims to create visibility, provide education, and foster conversations about LGBTQIA+ issues, ensuring everyone feels seen, valued, and loved.
Today, Free Mom Hugs has chapters in all 50 states and other initiatives forming globally. The group’s growing force of more than 37,000 volunteers is a national groundswell dedicated to empowering the world to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community through visibility, conversation and education.
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Why we chose this nonprofit: For many LGBTQ+ individuals, especially those who have experienced rejection from their families, the lack of parental support can be deeply painful. Free Mom Hugs provides a reminder to us and others that love and acceptance need not be conditional.
The Trevor Project
The Trevor Project is the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention nonprofit organization for LGBTQ+ youth.
They offer 24/7 crisis intervention services through phone, text, and online chat, as well as resources for parents and educators to create safe and inclusive environments. They also conduct research and advocate for policies that support LGBTQ+ youth.
Why we chose this nonprofit: Nearly 40% of LGBTQ youth seriously considered suicide in the past year. Additionally, more than one in ten (12%) LGBTQ young people attempted suicide in the past year. The work The Trevor Project does is even more important now that the Trump administration has cut funding to the National Suicide Prevention Hotline for LGBTQ youth.
Lucie's Place
Lucie's Place is a nonprofit organization in Central Arkansas that provides support and resources for LGBTQ+ young adults experiencing homelessness. Lucie's Place is the only shelter of this kind in Arkansas.
LGBT young adults under the age of 26 are 120% more likely to experience homelessness than the general population. 40% of homeless young adults identify as LGBT. 1 in 5 transgender people in the United States have experienced homelessness at some point in their lives, and it is not uncommon for transgender and gender nonconforming people to experience discrimination and harassment when trying to seek shelter and housing assistance.
Why we chose this nonprofit: Lucie's Place focuses on a particularly vulnerable population: LGBTQ+ young adults who face high rates of homelessness due to factors like family rejection based on their sexual orientation or gender identity.