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The 325-Guest Wedding That Tested (and Proved) the Arcadia Academy Magic
The Royal Wedding of Missouri. A 325 guest wedding at Arcadia Academy had it all: perfect weather, family chaos, boomers clogging the chapel doors, and a buffet pivot. From early bird bartenders to lost shirts and frat boy cleanup crews, this Southeast Missouri wedding proved that love, caffeine, and a little family teamwork can handle anything.
Chrystal Battaglia
Oct 176 min read


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
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