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Historic Southeast Missouri Wedding Venue with Packages That Don’t Suck
Discover Arcadia Academy’s all-inclusive wedding packages in Southeast Missouri. From our Bloom Package to the Evermore Experience, enjoy transparent pricing, big savings, and amazing perks like a mirror photo booth, décor room, audio guestbook, and more.
Chrystal Battaglia
Sep 16 min read


From Cuffs to Cannabis Cocktails: A Former Cop’s Take on Weed at Weddings”
I went from writing police reports about “suspicious green leafy substances” to writing a blog about putting weed in your wedding cocktails. This one’s all about THC-infused drinks, cannabis at weddings, what’s legal in Missouri, and how not to accidentally dose your officiant. It’s part chaos, part education, and 100% something Past Me would’ve filed an incident report about.
Chrystal Battaglia
Jul 254 min read


Taco Bars and Mashed Potatoes: Custom Wedding Menus are Possible with This Southeast Missouri Wedding Venue.
Discover how Arcadia Academy, a top wedding venue in southeast Missouri, offers fully customizable menus from Thee Abbey Kitchen—no minimums, just made-from-scratch deliciousness for your big day.
Chrystal Battaglia
Jul 143 min read


Airbnb Weddings: Can You Really Save Money... or Just Your Sanity?
Thinking about having your wedding at an Airbnb to save money? Think again. From surprise cleanup duties to not enough bathrooms, the DIY dream can turn into a chaotic mess. Discover why Arcadia Academy in Southeast Missouri is the smarter, stress-free choice.
Chrystal Battaglia
Jul 45 min read
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