This is how ya make an entrance-with a helicopter on a beautiful spring day at the grand opening of a wedding and event venue. 

That’s how yesterday looked at the new Venue at Oakdale on the Sherwood/North Little Rock city boundary (some call it Sherwood; others say North Little Rock). Regardless, it was a gathering of a couple of hundred folks to officially welcome the venue to the area. 

After the North Little Rock Chamber of Commerce cut the ribbon, guests wandered inside the contemporary venue that is set on nine acres and includes a chapel, aforementioned helicopter pad and outdoor area.