A Countryside Chapel Wedding About 1.5–2 Hours North of Jackson
Alvastage Acres is at 3140 Alvastage Rd in Duck Hill, Mississippi, about 1.5–2 hours north of Jackson on I-55. That's a straight interstate drive for you and your guests. Once you arrive, the ceremony, the reception, and the place you stay are all on one property.
Why Jackson Couples Make the Drive
- A chapel with real history. Hopewell Chapel dates to the 1800s. It seats about 100 inside and up to 200 outdoors. With the doors open, a mixed inside-and-outside ceremony lets 300+ guests share the moment.
- One property, no shuttles. You walk from the chapel to the Reception Barn, which holds up to 250 guests (about 220 inside).
- Clear pricing. Weekday weddings (Mon–Thu) start at $1,500, Saturday celebrations at $3,000, and Weekend packages at $4,000. Every package includes Hopewell Chapel, the Reception Barn, the Alva House living area & kitchen, tables & chairs, a sound system, and an ice machine. Compare packages.
- Rated 5.0 on Google from 56 reviews.
Planning From Jackson: What's Different When You're Coming From Out of Town
Your guests are driving, so plan the day around the road
For a Jackson wedding party, the trip itself is part of planning. A few things that help:
- Set a later ceremony time so guests leaving Jackson that morning aren't rushed.
- Put the drive time on your invitations and wedding website. "About 1.5–2 hours north of Jackson on I-55" sets expectations.
- Think about who stays over. Older relatives and the wedding party will thank you for not making them drive home the same night.
Make it a weekend instead of a long day trip
Coming from Jackson, the weekend package is usually what makes the distance easy. Weekend packages include overnight stays in the Alva House, which sleeps 10–14, so your closest people are on site. You get time to set up decor without rushing and to hold a rehearsal dinner on the property, and nobody has to drive back that night. Cabins are available as an add-on if you want more people close by.
Save by choosing a weekday
If your guest list is mostly close family and friends who can take a day off, a Monday–Thursday wedding starting at $1,500 is the most affordable way to get the chapel, the barn, and the Alva House living area & kitchen. Some couples spend those savings on the wedding weekend or the honeymoon.
A rain plan is already built in
When you're planning from a couple of hours away, you can't run over to check the sky the morning of. Hopewell Chapel and the Reception Barn give you a covered ceremony and a covered reception. Read our rain plan for Mississippi weddings.
Families split between Jackson and North Mississippi or Memphis
Duck Hill sits on I-55 between Jackson and Memphis, so if one side of the family lives up north, both sides drive about the same distance. We wrote more about that in why Memphis, Jackson & Southaven couples choose Alvastage Acres.
See It Before You Decide
Photos help, but the best way to judge a venue a couple of hours away is to walk it. Many couples plan their tour as a day trip up I-55. Browse our photos first, then schedule a tour or call (662) 719-1128.
Jackson Couples' Questions
How long is the drive from Jackson to Alvastage Acres? About 1.5–2 hours north on I-55, depending on where in the Jackson area you start and on traffic. The venue is at 3140 Alvastage Rd, Duck Hill, MS 38925.
Can our out-of-town wedding party stay on the property? Yes, with a Weekend package. Weekend packages include overnight stays in the Alva House, which sleeps 10–14 guests. Cabins can be added for more people.
What is the most affordable way for a Jackson couple to book? A weekday (Monday–Thursday) wedding, starting at $1,500. Saturday celebrations start at $3,000, and Weekend packages with overnight stays start at $4,000.
What happens if it rains on our wedding day? Your ceremony can move into Hopewell Chapel and your reception happens in the Reception Barn, so both are covered.
Can we fit our whole guest list? The Reception Barn holds up to 250 guests (about 220 inside). Hopewell Chapel seats about 100 inside, up to 200 outdoors, and 300+ with the doors open for a mixed inside-and-outside ceremony.
More answers are on our FAQ page.
Ready to Make the Drive?
Schedule your tour · Call (662) 719-1128 · 3140 Alvastage Rd, Duck Hill, MS 38925