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About

Historic Rucker Place, a historic wedding venue located in Birmingham, Alabama, is hundred year old mansion that highlights unique architectural designs, giving it an elegant and sophisticated ambiance. Its multiple event spaces can cater to many events such as wedding ceremonies, receptions, rehearsal dinners, corporate events and more. It also provides in-house catering, alcohol, and a florist.

Facilities and Capacity
Historic Rucker Place can host up to 300 guests. Its spacious living room, with high ceilings and glass windows, will surely captivate you and your guests. Also, its Wisteria Room, an ancient and elegant house with wood floorings and railings, serves as a great space for wedding buffet.

Services Offered
Historic Rucker Place offers many wedding services. These services includes:

  • Wedding receptions
  • Event planning
  • Lighting/sound
  • Clean-up
  • Set-up
  • Bridal suite
  • Bridal shower
  • Engagement party
  • Rehearsal dinner
  • Reception
  • Ceremony
  • In-house catering
  • In-house bar
  • Altar/archers


Cuisine
Savoie Catering is the partner and exclusive caterer of Historic Rucker Place. They provide custom-designed menus to accommodate the couple's needs and tastes. Additionally, they can provide various serving styles such as buffet, stations, plated, and more.

History
Historic Rucker Place was built in 1900 by a civil war veteran. For the first half of the 20th century, the historic house served as a family home of General Edmund Winchester Rucker. Jack and Gail purchased the house in the fall of 2002 and completely renovated it to serve as a premier event space. Historic Rucker Place debuted in the spring of 2003, and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places today.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

20

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

8

Describe your venue:

Historic Building

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Chairs
Dance Floor
Lighting
Tables
Tents
Tent Accessories

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your off-peak season?

April
May
June
October

Reviews of Historic Rucker Place

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4.9 out of 5 rating
4.9 out of 5 rating
24 reviews
98% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.9 out of 5 rating

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Feel The Beat Entertainment INC. Feel The Beat Entertainment INC. Wedding DJs

Beautiful place in the heart of the southside. Really a historical place - not just a place that says it is.

Cotton & Clover Photography Cotton & Clover Photography Wedding Photographers

Such a beautiful and elegant venue!! We loved working with this team and they work hard to give couples exactly what they want on their special day!!!

Map

1804 12th Avenue South Birmingham, 35205
2055582485

Historic Rucker Place frequently asked questions

Historic Rucker Place includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Historic Rucker Place includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The space offered by Historic Rucker Place for wedding events is known for:
  • Historic Building
Historic Rucker Place offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
Historic Rucker Place offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Historic Rucker Place offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
Historic Rucker Place offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Lighting
  • Tables
  • Tents
  • Tent Accessories
Historic Rucker Place is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in professionalism, 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.8 in average response time and 4.8 in value.

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