Galleries, Theatres and Museums · Eureka Springs, Arkansas

Melonlight Ballroom

Historic ballroom wedding venue for up to 80 guests in Eureka Springs, Arkansas.

At this venue Ballroom or hall Historic building Seated meal facilities External catering allowed Wedding coordinator Outdoor space

The Melonlight Ballroom is an open historic ballroom in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, with antique gold tiled ceilings and original hardwood floors. It hosts ceremonies, receptions or both for up to 80 guests.

Why it suits LGBTQ+ couples

The venue's wedding page includes an LGBTQ+ section stating that it welcomes couples of all combinations, genders and identities and wants the room to feel like a second home. It is a strong fit for couples who want a small, character-filled room, with a team that handles the day.

Ceremonies

You can hold the ceremony in the ballroom, with a staging area at one end and a private back deck for guests to step outside. The venue notes that it pairs well with Thorncrown Chapel nearby for couples who want a separate ceremony location before the reception.

Receptions and food

The venue has no vendor restrictions, and a preferred vendor list is available on request. A prep kitchen is on site for your caterer. The bar is bring your own: you stock it, and the venue bartender prepares and serves. Ice, purified water, and champagne toast service and glassware are provided. The wedding package includes a four-hour event, tables, chairs, white linens, antique dinnerware, LED lighting and multiple floor plans.

The team

An event coordinator works with you before the event, and a day-of host, bartender and service team run the evening. Access begins at 8 am so you have time to set up. That makes the room practical for a couple who wants to arrive early, style the tables with their own touches and then hand the evening to a team that knows the space.

Getting there and the area

Eureka Springs is a hillside Victorian town in the Ozarks in northwest Arkansas, with boutique inns, cottages and restaurants close together. Guests can walk between many of them, and the town is a short drive from Fayetteville and Bentonville.

Good to know

Reception capacity is up to 80 guests.
Events must end by 11 pm under the citywide noise ordinance.
Two restrooms are on site, and accessibility details are not published, so ask when you enquire.