Alabama is home to something for everyone. Whether you’re into college football, good food, Southern hospitality, or big city life, you’ll find something in this great state that makes you happy.
You can also find some of the most beautiful scenery in the US hidden throughout beautiful Alabama!
For a couple that has found love and is ready to start a life together, saying “I do” in this charming Southern state can be a dream come true.
Whether you were born and bred in Alabama or simply want your wedding held there, finding the perfect venue is a must. This is especially true for those who want to enjoy the peace and serenity of an outdoor wedding.
According to The Wedding Report, the average cost for an Alabama wedding in 2021 was $16,384. This affordability is yet another reason for couples to start married life together here.
Let’s take a look at the best outdoor wedding venues in Alabama for your big day.
Stone Bridge Farms
No matter what type of wedding you’ve been dreaming of, Stone Bridge Farms has what you’re looking for.
This oasis offers 78 acres of beauty for you and the one you love to bathe in romance as you say “I do.”
Bella’s Garden offers an amazing setting by a peaceful pond.
The Cove is yet another site on the property where you can enjoy the pond by sharing your vows on the footbridge above. You even have the opportunity to use a traditional chapel or the pavilion and grove outside its doors if that’s what you prefer.
The best part is the manor on-site offers guests overnight accommodations so you and your friends can enjoy the beauty and serenity offered by Stone Bridge Farms.
Rental fees for Stone Bridge Farms start at $2,000 per event.
Catering and drinks are all in-house and can easily be added to your fees to accommodate your needs.
You’ll also be pleased that up to 600 of your closest friends and relatives can be in attendance for your ceremony.
Price Range: Starts at $2,000
Seating Capacity: 600
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Kalioka Stables
For a real Southern touch to your wedding, Kalioka Stables is your perfect setting.
You and your partner will be the talk of the town when your friends and family arrive to see twinkle lights, rustic barns, and amazing horses grazing in the pasture.
This one-of-a-kind venue offers stunning backdrops for a dream wedding, with plenty of opportunities for amazing photos. The pond can be the focal point, or you can move the festivities over near the rustic barn.
If open fields are your preference, they also have those to offer. Anything your heart desires for your down-home wedding is available at these beautiful stables.
Rental fees for Kalioka Stables start at $3,500 for their all-inclusive package. This includes tables, chairs, table decorations, and even music.
You and up to 200 guests can have the time of your life while love is in the air.
Price Range: $3,500
Seating Capacity: 200
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The Cabin at the Lodge
Hidden between Birmingham and Huntsville, you’ll find a truly unique country getaway in Hayden, Alabama.
The Cabin at the Lodge is the perfect getaway for lovebirds. This cabin for two is on 1.5 acres and is nestled in the woods. The happy couple can stroll stone walkways, gaze at the lake, and even enjoy the gardens while you’re here.
Don’t fret, however. The cabin is made for 2 but when it comes to your big day, your friends and family are more than welcome to come and bask in the beauty and share in the intimate environment.
This romantic wedding venue’s fees start at $2,200. Prices may vary due to the number of guests you bring and the additional accommodations you request.
The Cabin at the Lodge is equipped for small groups or large groups of up to 200 guests.
Price Range: $2,200 and up
Seating Capacity: 200
Find The Cabin at the Lodge at The Cabin at the Lodge or check out Facebook
Mountain View Farms
Mountain View Farms offers 3 outdoor spaces that will simply take your breath away.
Whispering Oaks offers romantic lake views adorned by huge oaks. When it comes time to say your nuptials, you can look into the eyes of the one you love beneath one of these classic, magnificent trees.
If the oaks aren’t your calling, perhaps an island gazebo is? Saying “I do” at sunset here is something no couple will ever forget.
Last but certainly not least is The Pavillion. This chandelier-lit pavilion is open so guests can enjoy the view while they take part in the celebration of your love.
Rental fees for Mountain View Farms start at $4,800. This price is all-inclusive and includes the ceremony, reception, wedding cake, and more.
You’ll be pleased to share your special night with up to 300 of your closest friends and relatives at this picturesque venue.
Price Range: $4,800 and up
Seating Capacity: 300
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Sloss Furnaces
When getting married in Alabama, mingling love and history is par for the course.
If you truly want to make your big day memorable, consider hosting your wedding at historic Sloss Furnaces.
This National Historic Landmark in Birmingham has been a museum for many years. Now, it is offering lovebirds the opportunity to use this part of history as the ideal backdrop for their big day.
You can enjoy spacious patios, lighted tents, sheds, or even a gorgeous spray pond as you say your wedding vows.
Rental fees for this historic landmark start at $1,000.
You’ll be thrilled to know this space is ideal for larger outdoor weddings and can host up to 900 people for your amazing celebration.
Price Range: $1,000 and up
Seating Capacity: 900
Find Sloss Furnaces at Sloss Furnaces or check out Facebook or Instagram.
Bama Bed and Breakfast
If you’re looking for a picturesque location and a bit of assistance on your wedding day, Bama Bed and Breakfast has you covered.
You’ll fall in love with this historic venue, while the team and the packages they offer will make your wedding day more enjoyable for you and your entire wedding party.
If saying your wedding vows beneath the myrtles or on a unique, antique porch in style is part of your dream Alabama wedding, then this venue is a perfect choice.
Fees at Bama Bed and Breakfast start at $2,000. Prices increase according to which package you choose and the amenities you need on your special day.
You’ll be pleased that up to 300 of your nearest and dearest can be in attendance to share in the festivities.
Price Range: $2,000 and up
Seating Capacity: 300
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Mountain View Gardens and Ballroom
Nothing says Southern like a mansion wedding.
Mountain View Gardens and Ballroom offers brides and grooms an elegant Victorian home with scenic views to use as the backdrop for their celebration of love.
The grounds are gorgeous in any season. During warm weather, you’ll have greenery and blossoms around you. During the winter, seeing the mansion and gardens blanketed in snow is something you’ll never forget.
No matter the time of year you choose to say I do, Mountain View Gardens and Ballroom has the perfect romantic setting for a day you’ll never forget.
Rental fees for Mountain View Gardens and Ballroom depend on the day of the week you book and the time of year. Prices start at $2,400 per event and up.
The lush grounds are also spacious enough to play host to 300 wedding guests to ensure everyone joins you for the celebration.
Price Range: $2,400 and up
Seating Capacity: 300
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Rockhurst Farm Weddings and Events
Weddings can be massive events with thousands of people. If you’re looking for a gorgeous venue where you can have an intimate affair that is charming and includes everyone near and dear to your heart, then Rockhurst Farm is the destination for you.
The property itself is 400 acres, but the wedding venue is nestled on a quaint 80-acre area of open fields and large oak trees.
If you’re looking for a serene, yet gorgeous spot for your wedding ceremony, a 150-year-old oak tree is waiting to play host to the love you share with your partner.
Prices at Rockhurst Farm Weddings and Events start at $6,650. This includes all the tables, chairs, and basic amenities the happy couple needs on their big day.
Up to 300 people can be in attendance to share in the beauty and love of your magic moment.
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Greystone Golf and Country Club
The couple that golfs together, stays together. If you and your partner love the game, or simply adore the manicured lawns and rolling hills a golf club has to offer, saying your vows at the Greystone Golf and Country Club may be the Alabama wedding for you.
One of the preferred spots for a wedding on the course is overlooking the 18th hole. You’ll have sprawling water features as your backdrop while you start your life together in a classy fashion.
The rental of the Greystone Golf and Country Club is quite affordable. Events start at $500 and are determined by the space you choose and other amenities your party requires.
Weddings of up to 350 can easily be accommodated in the outside areas of the club.
Price Range: $500 and up
Seating Capacity: 350
Find Greystone Golf and Country Club at Greystone Golf and Country Club or check out Facebook or Instagram.
Gabrella Manor
Gabrella Manor is a completely restored historical landmark that is waiting to play host to intimate weddings full of sophistication and class.
While the manor offers gorgeous indoor wedding areas, it’s the outdoor venues that truly make this place magical.
You’ll find the paths are lined with candles and lights hanging from the trees. The manor, covered in ivy and looking picturesque as always, makes the perfect spot whether you choose to say your vows on one of the patios or on the gorgeous lawns.
Like many venues, prices for the Gabrella are determined by the day of the week your wedding will be on and the wedding package chosen by the couple. These fees start at $4,675.
For outdoor festivities, the manor can easily host up to 200 people for your special day.
Price Range: $4,675
Seating Capacity: $4,675
Find Gabrella Manor at Gabrella Manor or check out Facebook or Instagram.
