Top line: we used Erica to take newborn photos, she exceeded every expectation!…read more When our little bundle of joy was born, we used Erica for a newborn photo session. She was exceedingly professional when we were scheduling the session, and her 'pre-arrival information was invaluable to set us up for the best success. On the day of the shoot, we arrived at her beautiful studio and she really took care of everything! There were snacks and drinks that we had access to, and she was so careful with our child. After receiving the photos we are just blown away! The quality and tender details captured were just simply amazing! Bottom line: if you are in need of any photos taken, think about Erica!

My husband and I had the pleasure of working with Erica and her husband as they took pictures of…read moreour sweet new baby girl a couple weeks ago. I was amazed by the atmosphere in which Erica takes pictures in. The lighting, the music, the seating area for my husband to observe from. It was all so peaceful and calm. Erica was so gentle with our week old little girl. She slept practically the whole time; but when she didn't sleep, Erica was patient, loving, and gentle with her as she'd ease her back to sleep. Erica also pays so much attention to all the details. I had just given birth via c-section the weekend before. I honestly felt quite puffy still, and not super confident about what I had brought to wear. However, Erica had a rack of various sized gorgeous dresses available for her clients like me to try on. I was brought to tears a few times by the comfort and peacefulness I felt in her home, in her studio, and in my own body even after a hard c-section recovery. I was brought to tears because of the beauty and peace that surrounded her studio - her gentleness towards my baby, and for her love for what she does. Erica is amazing, and we have been so happy to have her photograph our children.

Damariz was very nice and helpful Contacted her last minute…read moreand she made sure it was perfect and beyond special. Definitely recommend her service!

Wonderful photographers and just wonderful people! I love their vision and their energy is…read morecontagious.

Matt and Meghan Feyerabend are wonderful photographers!!! I would highly recommend them.read more

Golda was the best decision we made with our wedding! As an out-of-town couple, we knew having a…read morewedding planner who knew NWA would make our lives easier, but she went above and beyond at every step of the way. Mood boards, vendor meetings, timelines, clear communication, Golda has it all. Her team is so lovely, and she is genuinely one of the kindest, brightest people we've ever had the pleasure to work with. Having Golda as your planner feels like having an old friend plan your wedding, she loves so well, and truly advocates for her couples. She only takes on a limited number of weddings per year, so we felt so fortunate that we had the opportunity to work with her and get to know her so well. Book her while you can!

Derrick and BrightBooths were simply incredible in every way: they were easy to book, they created…read morecustom imagery for our photos, they handled setup at the venue before we even arrived, they took care of everything at the end, and most importantly their booth was a HUGE hit for our event. Our guests loved taking both photos and videos throughout the day, they loved being able to get them sent directly their phone/email, and WE loved getting the entire collection sent to us and the end of the night as keepsakes for many years to come. I will use BrightBooths for anything I can think of in the future: corporate events, family gatherings, birthdays, and hopefully more. Book them now and you will not regret it.

Miss Kari did our newborn photos and did such a fabulous job! She was so much fun to work with and…read moreclearly loves what she does. She's so careful with the newborns and puts safety as the highest priority. Added bonus is that she makes freshly postpartum mamas look great too! We adore the pictures from our session and look forward to coming back for future pictures as our little one grows!

Beautiful setting for a wedding outside, it the weather cooperates! Only a small barn for reception…read morebut it holds a cake and small appetizer area. If you're not expecting over 75-100 people, it's perfect for both wedding and reception

We were married in May 2017 in front of the chapel. My experience with the venue was pleasant. The…read moreonly concern that I have is that one lady on staff who seems overly stressed and felt like she was putting me off when I was hoping to finalize my plans. The gentleman that she ended up connecting me to was more than helpful and patient when putting final touches on the wedding toast ceremony. On the day of the event the staff was more than friendly, accommodating, and helpful. Our wedding went smoothly, and the venue is breathtaking. They had a backup plan for bad weather, but we were lucky enough to have the perfect weather. We were very pleased with our experience at St. Catherine At Bell Gable.

Oh my where do I even begin? Julie is the reason my wedding was everything I hoped it to be. My now…read morehusband and I walked into the venue last July in awe of this hidden treasure on Dickson street already prepared to book just based on the aesthetic! But then we got to meet Julie and immediately asked where we needed to sign. Everyone in this world needs a Julie (but let's be real, we don't deserve one). From the moment we signed our date (Oct 23, 2021) Julie became our right hand lady. She was there to help us plan as much or as little as we needed assistance with. She showed us all of the amazing decor pieces included with the venue (don't worry about buying table clothes, vases, table markers, signs, ANYTHING. Julie has it ready for use!). All costs were upfront (and let's be real, way below the CRAZY wedding costs were all used to). The week of the wedding Julie acted like we were the only couple she was working with (despite having three weddings before us that week!). She called our vendors, confirmed all drop off times (and even put a few grumpy people in their place). No stress on this bride and groom! When we arrived Saturday morning everything was already set up. The tables, ceremony chairs, everything! Julie was also ready to get the floral arrangements arranged herself before I asked to out of excitement. Every hour or so she checked in on us to make sure we were okay and didn't need anything. When it was time to get down to business (aka photos and guests arriving) it was like Julie was in 5 places at once. She was handling it all! When we had a person who was not invited show up and try to make a scene, Julie was there ready to fight (well not actually fight, but make sure they didn't take one step into the venue). So on top of a wedding planner, coordinator, best friend and venue owner you also are getting a body guard! The whole ceremony and reception was perfect. Julie made sure everything stayed on track and was just a joy every second. When it was time to wrap it all up she gave us (bride and groom) some togo boxes and sent us off on our way (after LOTS of hugs). I miss the flowers and my pretty dress from that day, but I miss Julie the most. I can't image doing that day over without her. So run now to Dickson Street and book any event you can think of at The Garden Room. You will have the best day and night of your life and work with the most amazing person to exist. I wish I could rate The Garden Room 10,000/5 stars. It was such a magical experience.

We were planning a wedding on a less than 6 month timeline and considered many venues around town…read more I'll be honest, I have lived in the area for over 10 years, and was not aware of the Garden Room. When I contacted them initially, they were quick with providing all the information needed to assist in a decision even before meeting with them - availability, accommodations, and pricing of everything from facility to catering. I found others to not be quite as forthcoming with that in advance of the meeting. When we met for the first time, I could see the potential of the beautiful venue, even though we were in the dead of winter. They were very thorough in asking about our vision for the day and providing suggestions. They have a crazy amount of decor available at no additional cost, all the table centers, candles, all types of candle holders and glass items, easels, etc. that takes a great deal of worry and cost out of decorating. They offer many option for linens at a reasonable fee, and have beautiful dishes, serving pieces, etc. for your use. The catering options were very extensive and reasonably priced, compared to other locals. They were super flexible in allowing you to select from all the different items, and were good to offer up suggestions. We had heard from others that the food was always excellent, and when we showed up for a tasting nothing disappointed! Everything tasted fresh and homemade. That sealed the deal for us and we put down a 50% deposit for the venue. In the lead-up to the wedding, we met a few times, and they were gracious about us "popping in" to the venue in the afternoon hours to take a look at things for our planning. We finalized the menu a few weeks out and head count 2 weeks before. Julie provided a super detailed timeline to ensure every detail was covered, down to what we preferred to drink that day so that the staff could keep us in beverages. No bride should have to fetch her own drink! The day of our wedding went off perfectly. We had secured the office as a bridal suite/lounge early in the day and had decorating hours in the morning. We had designated parking spots for all our vendors and later for wedding party and family. The location allowed close by lunch options and the Chancellor hotel was our guests' hotel. It rained from 1:30 pm to almost 5, and I kept my cool, as we had planned for the afternoon showers and everything was managed. When the rain passed, the staff quickly had everything dried off and ready for our first pictures at 530 pm. Julie ensured everything for our ceremony and reception went perfectly as scripted, down to managing the background music herself! We had decided to have an intimate dinner in the bridal suite while our guests enjoyed the buffet and it was perfect, to sit down to beautifully prepared plates and have a few minutes of quiet reflection and time together before we party!! All the guests were very complementary of the food - spinach/artichoke dip, beautiful mixed green salad, mini muffulettas, smoked pork tenderloin with fresh yeast rolls and horseradish sauce, bacon wrapped shrimp, new potato rounds with ricotta and parmesan and fruit salad. The entire reception was managed beautifully. The Garden Room in a beautiful venue for any event. But what made it extraordinary was Julie and her staff. Their engagement from the very beginning, attention to every detail, and quality of product and service provided was really so much more than I expected. They didn't just provide a place, they helped us host the perfect wedding and reception. I highly recommend the Garden Room for your party or event.