From sweeping views to quaint barn wedding venues, these are some of the very best wedding venues in Alabama for every kind of dreamy venue space! Alabama is home to some very unique spaces, whether you’re living in the state, have family there, or are just trying to think of an out-of-the-box venue location for a gorgeous Southern wedding.

In Alabama you’ll find everything from rustic, country settings to show-stopping historic venues so there’s really something for every type of bride! With it’s stunning shoreline, there’s even some beach venues for brides dreaming of a waterfront wedding! You can truly find a venue of any kind in Alabama, the possibilities are limitless. Read on to see some of our favorites.

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Best Garden Venue: Birmingham Botanical Gardens
Best Plantation-Style Venue: Hampton Cove Wedding Plantation
Best Elegant Venue: Camelot Manor
Best Lake Venue: The Barn Smith Lake
Most Unique Venue: Vulcan Park & Museum
Best Riverside Venue: Swann Lake Stables
Best Beachfront Venue: Caribe Resort
Best Hotel Venue: The Tutwiler Hotel
Best Farm Venue: The Farm at Lullwater
Best Golf Course Venue: Greystone Golf Course & Legacy Club House

Birmingham Botanical Gardens

If lush greenery and outdoor space galore is what you’re after, the Birmingham Botanical Gardens is a great space for your wedding! There are also great indoor sites to choose from as well. The gardens are also located near downtown Birmingham for easy accommodations and entertainment for guests.

Learn more about weddings at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens here.

Camelot Manor

Historic and stunning, Camelot Manor is one of Alabama’s registered landmarks. Filled with rich history and built in 1880, the space is elegant and conveniently located just 30 minutes from downtown Birmingham. This venue is perfect for brides who want a space that feels grand and stately, that takes guests back in time! 

There are also dressing areas for the bride and groom, a jaw-dropping staircase perfect for pictures, and ceremonies can even be held on the front lawn with the manor as your backdrop. Out back you’ll find the perfect spot for your reception or cocktail hour: a covered pavilion with bistro lights & starry skies.

Learn more about weddings at Camelot Manor here.

The Barn Smith Lake

Completed in 2019, this venue is the newest on the list and absolutely stunning! If you’re after show-stopping water views and a serene setting, this venue is worth a visit! With both indoor and outdoor spaces boasting a whopping 8,000 square feet to be used for your special day, you really can’t get much more picturesque than The Barn Smith Lake!

You’ll adore the rustic touches this space features, open-air pavilion, lake views, and guest room spaces for the bridal party to get ready in. You also have the option to rent out the neighboring Glass House venue for a venue space, overlooking the lake with views in every direction.

Learn more about The Barn Smith Lake here.

Vulcan Park & Museum

Nestled at the top of Red Mountain, Vulcan Park & Museum is one of Birmingham’s most beautiful wedding venues. With a spacious indoor banquet room and outdoor space, both boasting stunning views, and featuring the world’s largest cast iron statue in the United States, this event space is truly unique. 

Learn more about weddings at Vulcan Park & Museum here.

Swann Lake Stables

Part of a gated private residence in Birmingham, Swann Lake Stables sits on the Little Cahaba River (and even has a stone patio built directly into it). At this venue space you’ll find lush greenery, meadows, and massive trees that make you feel like you’re a world away from busy city life. 

The stables are rustic and chic with modern accents like chandeliers, stone flooring and expansive glass doors and windows to maximize the beautiful river and meadow views. Have a romantic ceremony on the expansive lawn and cocktails on the riverside!

Learn more about weddings at Swann Lake Stables here.

Caribe Resort

This five-star beach resort spread across 30 acres of peninsula is a truly breathtaking beach view. Loaded with amenities, guests can enjoy tennis courts, boat docks, a lazy river, outdoor pools, putting greens, and more when they stay at the resort for your special day.

Have your ceremony on the beach or the lawn and your reception by the lazy river deck, dockside by Perdido bay, or indoors at this gorgeous resort in Orange Beach!

Learn more about weddings at Caribe Resort here.

The Tutwiler Hotel

Elegance blended with contemporary, European touches, The Tutwiler Hotel is a stunning space for your wedding day. Built 100 years ago, this downtown Birmingham venue is a national historic landmark and has over 8,000 square feet of event space. Choose from two gorgeous ballrooms for your reception, and have your ceremony on the outdoor Veranda. 

Learn more about weddings at The Tutwiler Hotel here.

The Farm at Lullwater

The ultimate barn wedding space, The Farm at Lullwater is a rustic chic dream come true! Situated on 77 acres of woods, farmland, and meadows, there are views galore at this gorgeous venue. The barn features a metal roof, large sliding barn doors, a loft, and greenery as far as the eye can see.

Have your ceremony outside, nestled among the oak trees, in the pecan orchard, or beside the five-acre pond. Then dance the night away with a barn reception that’s sure to wow guests!

Learn more about weddings at The Farm at Lullwater here.

Greystone Golf & Country Club Legacy Club House

This beautiful Birmingham country club is the perfect intimate space for your special day. A charming stone cottage boasts gorgeous golf course views and has a service staff to help with everything you need for your wedding day. Have your ceremony on the golf course or in the cottage and a reception under twinkling lights and the stars!

Learn more about weddings at the Greystone Golf & Country Club Legacy Club House here.

Hampton Cove Wedding Plantation

Filled with rustic elegance, Hampton Cove Wedding Plantation is a unique and drop-dead gorgeous Southern wedding venue! Located in Northern Alabama, this venue boasts towering trees, lush lawns, fountain and pond as ideal ceremony spaces. Then have your ceremony in the newly renovated Hay Barn, and a cocktail hour on the patio.

Couples can also choose to have their wedding in the Stables if they prefer a barn backdrop. Here you’ll find string lights, soaring ceilings, and plenty of room for a dance floor! The venue even has planning services to help you plan your special day.

Learn more about weddings at Hampton Cove Wedding Plantation here.