Woodland Wonders: 9 Woodsy Birmingham Wedding Venues

Escape the ordinary and immerse yourselves in the enchanting beauty of Birmingham's woodsy wedding venues. From gorgeous estates nestled amidst towering big oaks to secluded pine forests teeming with natural beauty, this vibrant city offers a hidden world of forested venues that will leave you and your guests spellbound. Discover the perfect setting to celebrate your love story and begin planning your enchanting Birmingham affair!


Oak Meadow Event Center

Ohatchee, AL

Venue Superpowers:

Private Estate

Picturesque Setting

Lush Grounds

Fab Features: a gorgeous family-owned and operated wedding venue tucked away in Ohatchee, Alabama • hold your romantic outdoor ceremony in the Courtyard with expansive views of the surrounding lush grounds • celebrate your reception in the oversized great room flooded with an abundance of natural light

Catering: BYO
Price: $ • $$
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Gabrella Manor

Birmingham, AL

Venue Superpowers:

Ivy-Covered Manor

Historic District Location

In-House Floral Design

Fab Features: beautifully restored Spanish Colonial revival gem, outfitted with original stained-glass windows, a grand staircase, and a balcony overlooking the great room • celebrate on the patios and terraces among the lushly landscaped grounds • the expert on-site catering staff can prepare its own signature dishes or customize a menu based on your preferences

Catering: In-house
Price: $$ • $$$
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Otter Creek Farmstead & Distillery

Ohatchee, AL

Venue Superpowers:

Panoramic Views

Romantically Rustic

Overnight Accommodations

Fab Features: a rustic venue set in northeast Alabama • hold your romantic outdoor ceremony on the lush grounds surrounded by stunning natural beauty • keep the celebration going and enjoy a stay in the charming on-site accommodations

Catering: In-house
Price: $$ • $$$
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Mimosa Ridge Weddings

Livingston, AL

Venue Superpowers:

Romantic Elopements

Riverfront Ceremonies

Overnight Accommodations

Fab Features: a romantic venue located on the beautiful chalk bluffs of the Tombigbee River in southern Sumter County • wed at the riverfront gazebo beneath lush trees and twinkling string lights • celebrate on the sprawling venue lawns amongst the surrounding natural beauty

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

Sterrett, AL

Venue Superpowers:

Woodsy Wonderland

Cool Modern Barn

Small Weddings

Fab Features: breezy, open plan event barn constructed with a beautiful douglas fir timber frame and a silvery-white live edge siding • picturesque ceremony sites include a stone platform, a flagstone and wood bridge, or under the muscadine-draped pergola at the edge of the woods • after the "I do"s, ring the adorable antique dinner bell to celebrate your next chapter and push off in a picture-perfect rowboat on the pond

Catering: BYO
Price: $ • $$
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Rockhurst Farm Weddings and Events

Wilsonville, AL

Venue Superpowers:

Wooded Wonderland

Open-Air Pavilion

Honeybee Apiary

Fab Features: beautiful, woodsy 400-acre property with a romantic ceremony site under a 150-year-old oak tree or in the sprawling field • a cozy barn is nestled beside a spacious covered pavilion • the charming Rockhurst Chapel sits on a hill facing a sparkling pond

Catering: Preferred list
Price: $ • $$
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Swann Lake Stables

Birmingham, AL

Venue Superpowers:

Panoramic Views

Riverside Ceremonies

Late Night Celebrations

Fab Features: hidden Birmingham-area gem located in the charming Cahaba Heights neighborhood • exchange vows on the edge of the river that runs alongside the property • celebrate on the romantic meadows lined with old-growth trees

Catering: BYO
Price: $$ • $$$
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Red Gates at Kelly Creek

Odenville, AL

Venue Superpowers:

Rustic Romance

Family-Owned

Picturesque Setting

Fab Features: beautiful 2-story barn with an attached covered patio surrounded by acres of meadows dotted with moss-covered oaks • exchange vows on the manicured lawn backed by towering trees • endless DIY opportunities

Catering: BYO
Price: $ • $$
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The Cabin at the Lodge

Hayden, AL

Venue Superpowers:

Country Getaway

Lakeside Gazebo

Honeymoon Cabin

Fab Features: wooded retreat ideally situated between Birmingham and Huntsville • a handcrafted cedar gazebo and sparkling lake is nestled in a pretty grove of trees • the well-equipped Pavilion at the Lodge is easily enclosed, with side panels for inclement weather, a fireplace and wood-burning heater, and a full-sized kitchen with catering work station

Catering: BYO
Price: $ • $$
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