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About Fordyce Ricks Estate
Fordyce Ricks Estate brings venue services to weddings across Little Rock and Hot Springs, Arkansas, working from Hot Springs National Park. Couples touring this venue often compare it with nearby options such as Hilltop Manor Bed and Breakfast, Everbloom Greenhouse. As verified reviews arrive from couples who booked here, they will appear on this page — and they are the only thing that moves a Lazo Score.
Hotels near Fordyce Ricks Estate
The closest places for out-of-town guests to stay around Hot Springs National Park, nearest first. Ask the venue which ones offer a room block.
- Red Roof Inn Hot Springs
- Arlington Resort Hotel & Spa
- Hotel Hale
- Embassy Suites
- Rodeway Inn
- The Derby Inn
Hotel data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are straight-line from the venue.
Verified reviews
No reviews yet. Only couples who book Fordyce Ricks Estate through Lazo can leave one, and it’s the only thing that moves a Lazo Score.
Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding venue in Little Rock
How much do wedding venues cost in Little Rock?
Venue pricing in Little Rock spans widely — from around $3,000 for simpler spaces to $15,000+ for full-service estates and resorts. The real number to compare is total cost: ask what's included (tables, chairs, linens, staffing) and what's required (mandated caterers, minimums, service fees).
What questions should we ask on a venue tour?
Ask about rain plans, vendor restrictions, overtime fees, when vendors can load in, what the service charge covers, and exactly when you get the space. Get the full fee schedule in writing before signing.
How does Lazo rank wedding venues in Little Rock?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Little Rock weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in April, May, September, October. The driest months are January, August, September.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50° | 31° | 18% | 4:43 PM | 5:21 PM |
| Feb | 55° | 34° | 21% | 5:17 PM | 5:52 PM |
| Mar | 64° | 42° | 24% | 6:43 PM | 7:16 PM |
| Apr | 73° | 50° | 23% | 7:07 PM | 7:41 PM |
| May | 80° | 59° | 24% | 7:29 PM | 8:05 PM |
| Jun | 88° | 68° | 18% | 7:46 PM | 8:24 PM |
| Jul | 92° | 71° | 18% | 7:46 PM | 8:22 PM |
| Aug | 92° | 70° | 15% | 7:22 PM | 7:56 PM |
| Sep | 85° | 63° | 15% | 6:42 PM | 7:15 PM |
| Oct | 74° | 51° | 19% | 6:00 PM | 6:34 PM |
| Nov | 62° | 40° | 19% | 4:27 PM | 5:03 PM |
| Dec | 53° | 33° | 21% | 4:20 PM | 4:59 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Little Rock Airport Adams Field (3.2 mi from Little Rock). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Little Rock.
Getting to Little Rock
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| LIT Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field | 4 mi | 5 min |
| HOT Memorial Field Airport | 49 mi | 1 hr 10 min |
| MEM Frederick W. Smith International Airport | 133 mi | 3 hr 20 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Memphis | 130 mi | 2 hr 40 min |
| St. Louis | 292 mi | 6 hr |
| Dallas-Fort Worth | 292 mi | 6 hr |
| Oklahoma City | 300 mi | 6 hr 10 min |
Straight-line distance from central Little Rock; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 1501 Park Ave, Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901, USA
- Where
- Hot Springs National Park · 45 miles west of central Little Rock
- Listed under
- Wedding Venues
- In Little Rock
- One of 144 wedding venues we list · 9 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (501) 762-4343
- Website
- Visit site
Around Hot Springs National Park
- Wedding Venues nearby
- 9 within 3 mi, 23 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 15 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Hot Springs
Distances are straight-line from Fordyce Ricks Estate; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Little Rock.
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