Get «hitched» in Eureka Springs during Diversity Weekend

For out-of-towners coming to our annual summer Diversity Weekend (Aug. 3-5), here's a concise countdown to achieving connubial bliss at the same time:

1) Print out the online application for a Domestic Partnership Registry certificate, available here:

City of Eureka Springs, DP Info

2) Before 4:30 p.m. on Friday, August 3, take the application and your partner-to-be to the Eureka Springs City Hall, 44 S. Main St.

3) Show City Clerk M.J. Sell your ID, give her $35 in cash and sign your names. When she stamps the certificate with the seal of the City of Eureka Springs, you will officially be Domestic Partners.

4) To make the occasion more meaningful--for the two of you and your family and friends--make prior arrangements for a Commitment Ceremony. Ministers at any one of the locations shown below will be happy to oblige.

You can tie the knot while riding in one of our vintage trolly cars, on a floating gazebo, at a Victorian B&B or an historic hotel, in a lush flower garden, at one of the springs for which Eureka Springs is famous or at site of your own choosing.

Simple commitment ceremonies start about $50. If you want a cake, flowers, a ride in a horse-drawn carriage, photographs, dinner for two and a romantic night in a honeymoon cottage with a heart-shaped tub, the tab will fall between $400 to $800. Naturally, if you want a $20,000 blow-out, that can be easily arranged.

5) Finally, plan to attend a Cake n' Cocktails reception honoring Domestic Partners at Henri's Just One More, 19 1/2 Spring St. between 6 and 8 p.m. on Saturday, August 4. Sponsored by gaynewsbureau.com. No cover. Cash bar. Open to the public.

The following are just a few of the Eureka Springs locations that offer committment ceremonies to domestic partners:

Eureka House
An entire guest house just for the two of you and up to four friends, with private gardens, gourmet kitchen, even a two-car garage.

(479) 981-0745
Email: stay@eurekahouse.com
Web: www.eurekahouse.com

Candlestick Cottage Inn B&B
Autumn Moon Cottage
Intimate garden and lakeside ceremonies.
800-835-5184
(479) 253-6813

A Garden of Dreams
Let us help you celebrate your commitment to each other in our Heartsong Chapel or our garden with the wind chimes and birds to serenade you.
105 Jordan Dr.
800-285-4881
(479) 253-8665

Sherwood Court Cottages
Specializing in small, informal and inexpensive commitment ceremonies performed in a romantic garden setting
27 Glenn and Hwy. 62 West
800-268-6052
(479) 253-8920

Pond Mountain Lodge and Resort
The perfect spot to begin your life together, atop the highest elevation in Carroll County.
1218 Hwy 23 S.
800-583-8043
(479)253-5877

The Woods Resort and Treehouse
Private and secluded and within walking distance to Eureka Springs' historic district.
50 Wall St.
(479) 253-8281

Ministers who will do the domesticated hitching

Mary Jean Sell
A Jill of all trades, Eureka Springs City Clerk «M.J.» Sell is also a minister and will officiate at your commitment ceremony at a mountain overlook with a panoramic view or in a garden watching the sunset.
(479) 253-9507

Jann Ortiz
All About Love
For couples who want a ceremony that is short, sweet and affordable.
888-568-3020
(479) 253-2526

Nick Nickelson
Commitment ceremonies performed at a Eureka Springs location of your choice.
(479) 363-9191

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