10 of the Most Desirable Garden Wedding Venues near Birmingham


Garden weddings are always lovely, especially when they come with the added appeal of a manor house, outdoor pavilion, terraces, or other fabulous event spaces. If you can't wait to say "I do" surrounded by natural beauty, here is a selection of gorgeous garden wedding venues in and around Birmingham you'll want to consider.


Huntsville Botanical Garden

Huntsville, AL

Style: A true Hunstville treasure offering dreamy indoor & outdoor event spaces, ranging from lakeside ceremonies beneath the arbor in the Meadow at Lake Lonnie to joyful receptions in the opulent Grand Hall or intimate Carriage House.

Catering: Preferred list
Price: $ • $$

Hamilton Place at Pursell Farms

Sylacauga, AL

Style: Stunning antebellum home and estate, with gorgeous gardens, lawns, and sweeping views of the surrounding hills and farmland.

Catering: In-house
Price: $$ • $$$

Gabrella Manor

Birmingham, AL

Style: Spanish Colonial revival manor house with patios, terraces, and lushly landscaped grounds.

Catering: In-house
Price: $$ • $$$

Douglas Manor

Columbiana, Alabama

Style: Family-owned special event venue on 32 wooded acres with gorgeous lake and pond sites, as well as a spacious indoor facility.

Catering: Preferred list
Price: $ • $$

Mountain View Gardens and Ballroom

Springville, AL

Style: Stately Victorian home on 11 verdant acres, with a light-filled ballroom overlooking the beautiful grounds.

Catering: Preferred list, BYO
Price: $ • $$

The Gardens Café

Birmingham, Alabama

Style: Gorgeous restaurant with covered patio in a botanical garden setting.

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$

Fountainview Mansion

Auburn, AL

Style: A lavish estate spread out over 100 acres that offers Old World charm, stunning panoramas, meticulously manicured grounds, a private garden, and luxe overnight accommodations.

Catering: Preferred list
Price: $$ • $$$

Greystone Golf and Country Club

Birmingham, Alabama

Style: Ceremonies against the lush, green backdrop of the rolling golf course and receptions in the classic clubhouse or on the covered patio.

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$ • $$$

Mathews Manor

Springville, Alabama

Style: Formerly a private residence, the venue's Grace Hall hosts indoor events, while Micah's Meadow and Rebeca Gardens provide beautiful outdoor settings.

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$ • $$$

The Cabin at the Lodge

Hayden, AL

Style: Wooded retreat offers a cedar gazebo next to a lake for ceremonies, and an enclosable open-air pavilion for receptions—plus a private cabin for two for the wedding night.

Catering: BYO
Price: $ • $$

Cypress Inn Pavilion

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Fab Features: Tranquil restaurant surrounded by 4 acres of gardens on the banks of the Black Warrior River with custom menus sourced from local ingredients and heirloom family recipes.

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$


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