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Included with a 3-hour wedding at Anthony Chapel is a complimentary photo pass, normally $500. The pass admits up to 5 people, including your photographer, for truly unforgettable photographs in Garvan Gardens. You can either choose to do engagements or bridals for your scheduled photo pass. A golf cart shuttle for one hour can be arranged for $150, but must be booked at least 30 days in advance. Call 501-262-9604 to schedule a photo pass or golf cart shuttle. See the Photo tab for full details.
Non-GWG Brides who are marrying at another venue may take wedding photographs in the Chapel for a fee of $500 per hour. The Chapel will be open to the public during your session. For a private 1 – hour session the fee is $1500. Advance reservations are required for Chapel photography. Not available during Holiday Lights, mid-November-December 31.
For photos in the Gardens (Chapel not included) the photo Location Fee is $150. Photo sessions are limited to a maximum of five people admitted at no additional charge, which includes the bride, a bride’s attendant, the photographer, and a photographer’s assistant. Additional guests accompanying the group must pay the regular admission fee for that day. Advance reservations are not required for Garden photography. Not available during Holiday Lights, mid-November-December 31.
For Chapel or Garden photography, the photographer must sign a photography agreement at the Garden Shop and receive a Photo Pass. Photographers must wear the GWG Photo Pass where it is visible to GWG staff and security.
Photo sessions are allowed between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM February through mid-November, and are not available from mid-November through December 31 during Holiday Lights. The Gardens is closed the month of January and photo sessions are not available.