Wedding Locations in Alabama
Alabama has a variety of wedding venues to create the perfect southern wedding. Before you choose your wedding location you should check each county's marriage certificate requirements. In general, you both need to be 18 or older and can be a resident from Alabama or another state. Once you have obtained your marry license you have 30 days to get married; Alabama does not require a waiting period or blood tests.
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Birmingham
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Birmingham is Alabama's largest city, representing 24 percent of Alabama's total population. The city features an abundance of green space to hold an outdoor ceremony or reception. Numerous local indoor wedding venues are suitable for any wedding size and theme. The Summit Club is a private venue that overlooks downtown. Gabrella Manor is an all inclusive venue that provides all of the wedding vendors you will need, which can help you streamline your wedding planning. The historic Rucker Place, a private estate built by Gen. Edmund Winchester Rucker for his daughter as a wedding gift, offers privacy and intimacy during your wedding.
Springville
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Springville, Alabama, is part of St. Clair County, northeast of the city of Birmingham. Springville offers small-town charm, as well as all the amenities you need to host a successful wedding of your dreams. Similar to Birmingham, Springville features numerous historical buildings and lush green parks. The Mountain View Gardens and Ballroom is a historic building nestled on a sprawling estate. Or create your unique wedding at the Mathews Manor. Mathews Manor offers you the choice of hosting your wedding at Grace Hall, Rebecca Gardens or Micah's Meadow and offers to create your wedding cake on-site to your specifications. Hold your simple outdoor wedding at the Springville Youth Sports Complex, the largest park in Springville. You may use the park's pavilion as a sheltered reception area.
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Mobile
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The city of Mobile is located along the Mobile River, in Mobile County. Mobile boasts the second largest population in Alabama and is the oldest settlement in the state. Hold your wedding in a historic venue like the Richards DAR House Museum, which is rich in Mobile history. You can host your wedding in the Richards DAR House Museum's Carriage House, courtyard or gardens. Winter weddings or smaller parties can take place inside of the house. The Mobile Museum of Art, located in Langan Park, features more than 9,000 pieces of artwork, spanning two centuries. Rent one of the museum's four available facilities: the Grand Lakefront Lobby, Larkins Auditorium, Conference Room or the Altmayer Gazebo. Mobile also features numerous manors and clubs that can accommodate weddings, or you could choose to have your wedding on a river boat on Mobile River. Host a small intimate wedding at the historic Malaga Inn Courtyard and Carriage House. The inn's courtyard or common room can accommodate small wedding parties, and 39 rooms are available to accommodate overnight guests.
Oneonta
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Oneonta is located northeast of the city of Birmingham and within several miles of the city of Springville. Located within Alabama's Blount County, Oneonta is a small town with a rising population. If you love golf, one of Oneonta's golf clubs may be the perfect option for your wedding venue, including the Heritage Golf club and Limestone Springs Golf Club. Both feature beautiful grounds and the ability to host indoor or outdoor events. If you want a more rustic wedding, rent a private cabin and chapel from Capps Cove Weddings and Lodging, located just outside of the city of Oneonta.
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References
Resources
- Club Corp: The Summit Club
- Gabrella Manor: Index
- Rucker Place: Contact Us
- Mountain View Gardens and Ballroom: Contact Info
- Mathews Manor: Info and Directions
- Sprinville Alabama: Parks and recreation
- Richards DAR House Museum: Contact Us
- Mobile Museum of Art: Contact Information
- Malaga Inn: Contact Us
- Heritage Golf: Contact Us
- Limestone Springs Golf Club: Contact Us
- Capps Cove: Home
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