Wedding Spotlight: Julia Rogers & Caleb Finney

At Walton Arts Center, the magic of the theater extends beyond our stages to make your wedding, reception, rehearsal dinner or engagement party an event to remember. High school sweethearts, Julia Rogers and Caleb Finney, chose Walton Arts Center as their perfect venue and transformed the space into the chic, classic black and white reception of their dreams. 

Get inspired by the Finney's wedding and imagine how Walton Arts Center can host your picture-perfect event. “It truly was one of the best events I have ever been a part of,” Erin Rogers, mother of the bride, explained. “Most of that was because of you and your team and how easy you were to work with. Thank you so much for the best day!"  

As featured in Arkansas Bride magazine, the Finney's hosted their reception in Walker Atrium and Pace Lobby, one of most popular event spaces.  Their color pallet was strictly black and white, creating a sophisticated and elegant look. “Right before I got engaged, I remember seeing a June 2022 wedding all over Pinterest that was at the New York Public Library,” Julia told Arkansas Bride. “It was a classic black and white wedding with white flowers and lots of candles. From that point on, I knew that’s what I wanted.” 

Walton Arts Center’s location in the heart of Dickson Street, makes it a premier event space. And, with years of event management and production experience by your side, you can enjoy your event stress-free. Selecting a venue for your special day can be a hard decision, so let us make it easy.  

It truly was one of the best events I have ever been a part of. Most of that was because of you and your team and how easy you were to work with. Thank you so much for the best day!
— Erin Rogers, mother of the bride

Want your special event at Walton Arts Center? There are a variety of dates available for 2025 event rentals - and they will book up fast. Contact our events team at events@waltonartscenter.org to secure the perfect venue for your special day.    

Coordinator: Taylor Hight | @taylor.amandareedweddings

Caterer: Catering Unlimited | @cateringunlimitednwa

Photographer: Emma Farr | @emmafarrphoto

Band: Funk Factory | @funkfactorynwa

Florist: Bloom Floral Co. | @bloomfloraldesign

Cake: Shelby Lynn’s | @shelbylynnscake

Makeup: Paige Ghlam | @ghlambeauty

Hair: Hair by Shae

Rental Companies:

Intents Party Rentals | @intents_party_rentals

Eventology Party Rentals | @alchemy_event_rentals

Eventures/Randal Events Party Rentals | @randalevents

Wedding Spotlight: Caitlin Wardlaw & Matthew Post

Saturday, June 15, 2024  

At Walton Arts Center, the magic of the theater extends beyond our stages to make your wedding, reception, rehearsal dinner or engagement party an event to remember. Our team works with your vendors to guarantee a custom event that reflects your unique story and the start of your next chapter together as a couple. Read about Caitlin and Matthew’s lovely wedding day at Walton Arts Center. 

“Up until three weeks before the wedding, our venue was set in Rogers, and we were eagerly counting down the days,” shares bride Caitlin Wardlaw. “Then, my nightmare, the tornadoes swept through, and our original venue was no longer able to host us. For about 24 hours, we felt the weight of stress and uncertainty, but then Shannon Eubanks at Walton Arts Center and our incredible wedding planner, Stephanie Benton, swooped in and truly saved the day.   

Located in the heart of Dickson Street, makes Walton Arts Center a premier event space. With years of event management and production experience by your side, our team allows you to enjoy your event stress-free.  Our venue is picture-perfect with a variety of spaces, both indoor and out, that can be customized to transform your Pinterest dreams into a reality. From the iconic chandelier in Walker Atrium to the natural beauty of the Rose Garden, our venue is a perfect backdrop for pictures.  

“Within just three days of the tornadoes, they helped us reimagine our plans and craft a new vision to transform the Walton Arts Center into the wedding of our dreams Filled with laughter, love and those unforgettable moments we’ll cherish forever.”

“We are immensely grateful for the talent and dedication of the wonderful people who rallied to make our day so special, turning a potential setback into a celebration we will always remember.”   

Coordinator: Stephanie Benton Events @stephaniebentonevents  

Dress: Tesori Bridal @tesoribridal  

Caterer: Catering Unlimited @cateringunlimitednwa  

Photographer: Autumn Marie Photography @a.marie.photo  

Videographer: NiLo Productions Co. @niloproductions  

Florist: The Flower Slinger @theflowerslinger  

Rental company: Alchemy Event Rentals @alchemy_event_rentals  

Event lighting: Lightworks Events @lightworks.events  

DJ: Mega DJ Company @megadjcompany  

Cake: Shelby Lynn’s Cake Shoppe @shelbylynnscake  

Dance floor: Dancenhance Entertainment @dancenhance  

Linens: BBJ La Tavola @bbjlatavola / Nuage Linens @nuagedesignsinc   

Hair: Morgen Rusher @hairbymorgenrusher   

Makeup: Becky Yoon @beaut.ybybecky   

Invitations: Shindig Paperie @shindigpaperie / Modern Details @moderndetails_nwa   

Transportation: Golf Carts of NWA  

 Walton Arts Center has a variety of dates available for event rentals for 2025, and they will book up fast. Contact our events team at events@waltonartscenter.org to book the perfect venue for your special day.  

Envision Your Summer Wedding at Walton Arts Center

Caitlin Wardlaw & Matthew Post

Photo Credit: Autumn Marie Photography

Your dream wedding is today. The dress fits like a glove. Your makeup is flawless. You feel the butterflies in your stomach, but you know Walton Arts Center’s dedicated team of event professionals will ensure every detail is perfect. This is your day, and we've got you covered.    

At Walton Arts Center, the magic of the theater extends beyond our stages to make your wedding, reception, rehearsal dinner or engagement party an event to remember. Our team works with your vendors to guarantee a custom event that reflects your unique story and the start of your next chapter together as a couple.   

Selecting a venue for your special day can be a hard decision, so let us make it easy. Our location in the heart of Dickson Street, makes Walton Arts Center a premier event space. With years of event management and production experience by your side, our team allows you to enjoy your event stress-free.  

Our venue is picture-perfect with a variety of spaces, both indoor and out, that can be customized to transform your Pinterest dreams into a reality. From the iconic chandelier in Walker Atrium to the natural beauty of the Rose Garden, our venue is a perfect backdrop for pictures.  

Caitlin Wardlaw & Matthew Post

Photo Credit: Autumn Marie Photography

Your worries will exit the stage when our professional operations team executes the technical aspects of your event or ceremony. Enjoy every second of your event and let us handle the magic behind the scenes. It's your time to shine, and we've got your back.    

Committing to a venue can be scary, but with Walton Arts Center’s team, you know you have the support and creativity to make your celebration a reality.   

Walton Arts Center has a variety of dates available for event rentals for 2025, and they will book up fast. Contact our events team at events@waltonartscenter.org to book the perfect venue for your special day.   

Available Dates for 2025 Season   

  • Friday, June 6th 

  • Saturday, June 7th​  

  •  Sunday, June 8th 

  • Friday, June 13th 

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  • Sunday, June 15th 

  • Friday, June 20th 

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