Wedding Venues in Birmingham

Popular Birmingham Wedding Venues and Pricing

This gem of a southern city offers nearly every type of locale you could want when it comes to wedding venues in Birmingham. Hoping for a rural farm or plantation setting under a blue sky for your wedding day? There are a number of choices settled among the picturesque hills and tree-covered expanses surrounding Birmingham proper. Perhaps you like a more metropolitan atmosphere and hope to wed in the heart of the city. In that case, there are urban chic warehouses or historic mansions and event halls bringing the past and present together for a modern vibe. You can even say your "I do" in a flight museum! Wherever you choose to celebrate your union, Birmingham wedding venues reflect the distinctiveness you bring to your nuptials.

As luck would have it, you're likely to have your choice of Birmingham wedding venues because the cost of a wedding here is over $10,000 lower than the national average. You might not be able to afford every single thing you heart desires, but you're more likely to be able to afford things that make your heart sing. Watch your budget, plan carefully and enjoy the wedding of your dreams.

Birmingham Travel and Accommodations

Traveling to and within Birmingham is easy as (Birmingham's famous fried) pie. Birmingham Shuttlesworth International Airport is just 10 short minutes away from the heart of downtown, and is accessible via I-20, I-59, I-65 and I-459. Since three major interstates merge in the center of the city, it's easy to drive in from the airport or from outside Birmingham. Catch the Metro Area Express shuttle from the airport, or grab a taxi or rental car, to any number of hotels in the city center.

Accommodations in Birmingham can run you anywhere from about $50 per night for an economy room to about $500 per night for a stay at a resort downtown. Consider your budget and what kind of accommodations you need, as well as the location in relation to the wedding venue of your choice. With the variety of lodging available, you're certain to find someplace that fits not only your needs, but your budget, too.

Birmingham Weather

Birmingham enjoys a humid subtropical climate, which brings hot, humid summers, mild winters and plenty of rain. March and April get the most precipitation, so weddings planned for those months may require you opt for one of the indoor wedding venues in Birmingham. October, November, May and June are the driest months here. May and June are warm enough for a pleasant outdoor wedding, while October and November can get a bit chilly, with an average temperature of 52 to 62 degrees, so a wedding in these months should plan for a tent or indoor space.

No matter what season you wed, we can help you narrow down wedding venues in Birmingham, AL. Check out our wedding planning tools and find inspiration so you can plan the wedding you've always wanted.