Garrison Gardens - Texarkana, Arkansas

Katlin Redding

My husband and I had a great experience with Garrison Gardens for our wedding! Staff were incredible to work with, accommodating to our morning wedding, and very organized. The venue is also breathtaking! Our wedding day went very smoothly because of their attentiveness and organization. I would definitely recommend this venue for any couple looking to have an outdoor wedding, it definitely won't disappoint!

Allie Schleiff

Almost one year ago, my husband and I were married at Garrison Gardens. My husband, myself, and our guests had nothing but good things to say about the experience!

First off, the location is beautiful and not too off-the-beaten path as some wedding venues can be. Both my florist and photographer were overjoyed to work in such a beautiful space, and their enthusiasm for the venue was reflected in the wonderful work they did during my wedding. As an aside, there are two restrooms for women (thank you so much - this needs to be more common!) and a spacious, beautiful bridal suite perfect for a bride and a small group of family/friends/bridesmaids. I really enjoyed getting ready there. There are also valets who direct parking and drive those who are mobility-impaired down to the wedding site and to the reception hall afterward. Our elderly relatives and children of family and friends were accommodated at every instance and we really appreciated that.

Second, Chuck and Karen were fantastic wedding coordinators! My husband and I had a somewhat unconventional wedding, but they were more than accommodating with our odd requests such as a guest potluck in lieu of catering and others. Chuck was a wonderful DJ and I heard many compliments from guests who spoke with him during our wedding. Karen ran a tight ship but was never overbearing or pushy with us. It was clear that both she and Chuck only wanted us to have a great day, and we were very appreciative how stress-less our wedding was!

Third, the cost was very, very reasonable. My husband and I are from Little Rock where the only venues you can get are 1) in a barn, 2) six thousand or more dollars, 3) not very pretty, or all of the above! I greatly appreciated that we were able to pick the wedding package that suited us and allowed us to come in on the afternoon before to set up everything.

To this day, I am still hearing compliments from my wedding guests telling me how perfect and beautiful our special day was. I am truly grateful to Chuck and Karen for really making our day perfect.

(See attached for photos of the grounds and reception hall.)

K Smith

Garrison Gardens was the perfect, most beautiful venue for the forest wedding we had always dreamed of! Everything about it was perfect. In additional, Karen and Chuck worked with us to have every detail nailed down so that all went smoothly on our big day. All of our guests had a fantastic time and we are so so glad that we chose Garrison Gardens. It really couldn't have been more perfect. Thank you, Karen and Chuck!!

Andrea Burrow

We absolutely loved our experience at Garrison Gardens. Our original date was May 3, 2020. Due to the COVD-19 pandemic, we had to push our date back to July 5, 2020. Mrs. Karen and Mr. Chuck were so accommodating and easy to work with. They were flexible and worked extra hard to follow the constantly changing COVID safety guidelines to protect us as well as our guest- while also providing us the wedding we dreamed of! Everything flowed so smoothly thanks to their leading. It was the perfect, fairy-tale day!

Fabienne Gessleman

A beautiful venue, surrounded by nature. It is lovely in any season. Paved walkways, seating at every turn. Indoors is spacious and serene,

Kayla Bradford

We had the absolute best experience planning our wedding and having it at Garrison Gardens. Initially we met to have a tour of the venue and the pictures online are only a sneak peek at the natural beauty of Garrison Gardens. Walking in on the bridge, I was completely breathless and humbled at the charming views, from the ceremony site to the reception building. You can tell all the little details were thought out & created with loving hearts. My heart is so full of such a wonderful wedding experience and I continuously receive compliments at how beautiful my wedding was, thanks to Garrison Gardens. My favorite part of the ceremony site is the waterfall. I also really enjoyed the newly remodeled bridal suite. Chuck was the DJ and did a wonderful job with the songs I requested. Karen was literally a lifesaver the day of! She coordinates the wedding on the wedding day & assured everything flowed smoothly on my special day. Looking back, there is no place I would have rather gotten married at. I recommend everyone I know to go to Garrison Gardens if they want a romantic, nature-filled, & stress-free wedding.

Thank you Karen & Chuck!

Katrina Potter

Amazing place to get married! My daughter chose this venue and couldn’t be happier with her experience! The owners are awesome and very organized! Beautiful setting and I highly recommend!!

Lydia White

My husband and I had our fall wedding at Garrison Gardens. Everything was so beautiful. The owners are very experienced and organized which made everything so much easier and less stressful for this first time bride. The outdoor ceremony site is so unique and breathtaking, I loved the ethereal aesthetic so much I didn't even decorate. I highly recommend Garrison Gardens, I have nothing but pros concerning this establishment and the owners.