While Arkansas may not be one of the first places you'll hear brides mention as their wedding destination of choice, Arkansas actually has a lot to offer. With over 600,000 acres of lakes and thousands of miles of rivers and streams, 2.5 million acres of natural forests, and 50 state parks, any bride that is chasing after a naturally beautiful backdrop and pioneering feel should look no further. The Ozark National Forest itself covers over a million acres just by itself.

Close your eyes and pick any weekend and you'll find a comfortable temperature for an outdoor wedding during spring and summer with an average temperature in the 80's and low to moderate rainfall. And with the official state gem of Arkansas being the diamond, it's the perfect state to have a wedding.

Major Cities in Arkansas: Little Rock, Fort Smith, North Little Rock, Fayetteville, Jonesboro, Pine Bluff, Springdale, Conway, Rogers, Hot Springs