Top Theodore Venues

• Spaces for 10-300 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 6 Hotels
• 6 Total Spaces

In the heart of downtown Mobile, The Admiral Hotel offers a chic, contemporary setting for weddings, Mardi Gras celebrations, galas, rehearsal dinners, and unforgettable private events. Reimagined with a nod to Mobile’s French-colonial roots, this historic hotel blends modern Southern style with the energy and personality of one of the Gulf Coast’s most storied cities. With more than 6,000 square feet of event space, The Admiral Hotel offers six distinctive venues for celebrations both grand and intimate. The Crystal Ballroom, the hotel’s signature space, features 3,400 square feet for wedding receptions, seated dinners, Mardi Gras events, and celebrations of up to 300 guests. The light-filled North and South Galleries provide stylish settings for ceremonies, cocktail hours, and more intimate gatherings. Couples can make an entire weekend of it with guest room blocks, welcome celebrations, rehearsal dinners, and post-wedding gatherings all in the heart of downtown Mobile. For a memorable culinary experience, award-winning Le Moyne’s Chophouse brings elevated steakhouse dining to the hotel, with a private dining room ideal for intimate dinners and special occasions. During Mobile’s legendary Mardi Gras season, The Admiral Hotel becomes an especially distinctive home base for balls, parties, parade weekends, and private celebrations—putting guests in the center of the city’s festivities. From custom catering and dedicated event planning to stylish accommodations, exceptional dining, and an unbeatable downtown location, The Admiral offers a fresh take on the Mobile wedding and event experience: sophisticated, spirited, and unmistakably local.

• Spaces for 80 Guests
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Estate
• 1 Garden

Bellingrath Gardens and Home is a 65-acre estate on the Gulf Coast in Theodore, Alabama, about 20 miles south of Mobile. Originally developed as a private retreat by Walter and Bessie Bellingrath, the gardens first opened to the public on April 7, 1932, and have welcomed visitors year-round ever since. The estate encompasses sweeping formal gardens — including the Rose Garden, Camellia Parterre, and Conservatory — alongside the English Renaissance-style Bellingrath Home Museum, completed in 1935 by architect George B. Rogers. Bellingrath offers private event rentals for weddings, corporate gatherings, and organizational events. Wedding ceremonies and receptions are available through all seasons across the estate's garden settings, with a 1939 chapel available for small ceremonies. Indoor events are hosted in the Magnolia Room, which accommodates up to 80 guests and is located adjacent to the Magnolia Café. The Fowl River Pavilion provides a waterfront option with river views. A basic facility rental includes admission for 100 guests, parking, and a complimentary shuttle.

• Spaces for 220-350 Guests
• 1 Theater
• 1 Meeting Space

Byrne Memorial Hall is a formal event venue on the campus of Spring Hill College in Mobile, Alabama. The hall features a grand brick facade with white columns and offers a flexible interior suited for both large-audience presentations and seated dining events. State-of-the-art audio-visual equipment is built into the space, making it well-suited for lectures, corporate gatherings, and ceremonial occasions. The hall accommodates up to 350 guests in theater-style configuration and up to 220 guests for seated dinners. The Office of Facilities and Special Events at Spring Hill College manages all bookings and coordinates event logistics on behalf of the college.

• Spaces for 350-500 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 space at this venue

Stewartfield is a Greek Revival raised cottage resting on the western edge of Spring Hill College's campus in Mobile, Alabama. The property offers a captivating view down the century-old Avenue of the Oaks, one of Mobile's historic landmarks. Inside, a long and spacious entrance hall welcomes guests and connects the primary entertainment rooms at the front and rear of the home. The stately semi-circular ballroom at the rear serves as the largest formal dining and reception area, tastefully decorated with period antiques — including a massive square piano and portraits of religious leaders associated with the College. Outdoors, a beautifully landscaped patio features iron tables and chairs, a decorative fountain, and electrical access for music or a caterer's equipment. Stewartfield accommodates up to 350 guests and permits off-site catering, making it well suited for weddings, receptions, and private celebrations.

• Spaces for 150-225 Guests
• 1 Museum
• 1 Historic Space

The Mobile Carnival Museum is housed in the historic Bernstein-Bush mansion on Government Street in downtown Mobile, Alabama — six blocks from the Convention Center and two blocks from the Civic Center. Opened in 2005 by the Mobile Carnival Association, the museum chronicles more than 300 years of Carnival and Mardi Gras traditions through 14 gallery rooms, a pictorial hallway, a theater, a den, and a gift shop, all set within a registered historic building featuring original pine floors, detailed crown molding, and exquisite chandeliers. The venue offers private event rental for both daytime and evening functions. The centerpiece event space, The Den, accommodates up to 200 guests for receptions and 150 for seated dinners, with a retractable chandelier awning and vendor load-in access. A rear grassy area can accommodate tents for expanded party size, and Franklin Street can be closed and tented with City approval for larger gatherings. Rental packages include full museum access, on-site tables and chairs, an event coordinator, a security guard from the Mobile Police Department, and normal janitorial services. Museum displays remain open to guests during events, and docent-guided tours are available upon request.

• Spaces for 400 Guests

Fort Condé Inn is a historic boutique hotel set within a private enclave of elegant early 19th-century homes in the heart of Mobile, Alabama. The property brings together multiple historic structures — including the Hall-Ford House, the Antunez House, and the Monroe House — creating a one-of-a-kind setting where guests can step back in time without sacrificing modern comfort. For weddings and private events, Fort Condé Inn offers both indoor and outdoor gathering spaces steeped in Southern character. The courtyard provides an intimate setting for welcome cocktails, while an outdoor reception area shaded by a chandeliered canopy of oak trees creates a memorable backdrop for ceremonies and receptions. On-site guest accommodations allow the wedding party and out-of-town guests to stay on property, and an in-house chef provides made-to-order breakfast service throughout the stay. Rooted in centuries of family legacy, Fort Condé Inn is well suited for couples seeking an authentic historic venue with the warmth and attentiveness of a private inn.

• Spaces for 50-1,000 Guests
• 3 Hotels
• 2 Ballrooms
• 3 Total Spaces

The Battle House Renaissance Mobile Hotel & Spa occupies a landmark address at 26 North Royal Street in the heart of historic downtown Mobile, Alabama. The site has hosted guests since 1852, when the original hotel opened under the Battle family. The current eight-story building dates to 1908 and was meticulously restored through a $132 million renovation before reopening in 2007. The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America and features a five-thousand-square-foot art glass–domed lobby. The hotel offers more than 28,000 square feet of event space across 16 rooms, accommodating gatherings from intimate boardroom meetings to large-scale galas and weddings. Signature spaces include the historic Crystal Ballroom — adorned with cathedral ceilings and panoramic wall murals depicting the history of Mobile — and the expansive Moonlight Ballroom, which can seat up to 550 or host receptions of 1,000. A terrace adjoining the Crystal Ballroom provides an outdoor option for cocktail receptions. On-site amenities include a full-service European spa, rooftop pool, tennis court, fitness center, and three dining venues. The hotel's Marriott Certified Wedding Planners are available to coordinate events of all types, from rehearsal dinners and wedding receptions to corporate galas and social celebrations.

• Spaces for 400 Guests

• Spaces for 1 Guests

The Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza Hotel occupies a prime downtown position at 64 South Water Street in Mobile, Alabama, overlooking the waterfront of Mobile Bay. Connected to the Arthur R. Outlaw Convention Center via a climate-controlled skywalk, the hotel serves as a central hub for both large-scale events and intimate gatherings in the heart of one of the Gulf Coast's most storied cities. The property completed a comprehensive renovation in 2021, refreshing its 373 guest rooms as well as meeting and public spaces. Fifteen versatile event venues encompass more than 44,000 square feet of conference and function space, accommodating everything from compact boardroom sessions to large receptions and gala dinners. A rooftop pool and hot tub, fitness center, and two on-site dining concepts — Fathoms Restaurant & Lounge and Royal Street Market — round out the guest experience. Mobile is widely recognized as the birthplace of Mardi Gras in the United States, and the Renaissance sits steps from Mardi Gras Park and the broader downtown entertainment district, giving event guests immediate access to the city's cultural attractions, historic museums, and waterfront dining.