Top Alabama Wedding Shower Outdoor Spaces

• Spaces for 200-250 Guests
• 1 Outdoor

Annabella at Cedar Glen is a wedding and event venue located in Huntsville, Alabama. Our 5600+ square foot facility is nestled in 2 acres of charming gardens. Host your corporate event, training, association meetings, and social events with us. And of course, you can celebrate your wedding with us as well! For an indoor/outdoor event, we can easily fit 200 banquet style or more cocktail style. For an indoor only event, we can cozily fit 200 banquet style or auditorium style. Contact us for more information or to schedule a tour!

• Spaces for 18-2,500 Guests
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 7 Event Spaces
• 7 Total Spaces

The Birmingham Zoo is a premier cultural attraction in Alabama and an exotic, one-of-a-kind venue for weddings and private events. Perfect for couples who are kids at heart, the Zoo offers unforgettable indoor and outdoor spaces for ceremonies, receptions, corporate events, galas, and celebrations of all kinds. With capacity for up to 5,000 guests, venues range from secluded wooded settings to spaces overlooking animal exhibits, including African bull elephants. Hosts enjoy customizable in-house catering, full bar services, expert event planning, and unique experiences such as animal encounters. The Zoo is wheelchair accessible, offers parking and golf cart rentals, and provides setup, cleanup, rentals, and more—ensuring a truly memorable event.

• Spaces for 75-150 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 2 Event Spaces
• 2 Total Spaces

The Lodge at Lake Martin is a luxury resort and event venue located on 16 wooded acres on the banks of beautiful Lake Marting, Alabama's largest recreational lake. The Lodge can accommodate up to 30 overnight guests and up to 120 event guests with plenty of parking.

• Spaces for 50-300 Guests
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 3 Museums
• 3 Total Spaces

Vulcan, Birmingham Alabama’s colossal statue is the world’s largest cast iron statue and considered one of the most memorable works of civic art in the United States. Designed by Italian artist Giuseppe Moretti and cast from local iron in 1904, Vulcan has overlooked Alabama’s largest city from atop Red Mountain since the 1930s. Whether you’re meeting with new clients, catching up with old friends, or getting the whole family together for the first time in forever, Vulcan Park and Museum is the perfect gathering place. With beautiful spaces indoors and out, and a view unlike any other in town, the scene is well set for an event to remember.

• Spaces for 200 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Barn
• 3 Total Spaces

Hampton Cove Wedding Venue is a veteran family-owned property set on 23 acres in Huntsville, Alabama, just 15 minutes from downtown and nestled below the surrounding mountain views. Established in 2012 by Carla and Greg Dorough, the venue is managed by their daughter Heather Dorough, a certified wedding planner, who oversees each event from planning through to the celebration. The property hosts ceremonies and receptions for gatherings of 50 to 200 guests across three distinct event spaces: a 4,500-square-foot air-conditioned reception hall, an outdoor Shady Grove ceremony site with natural shade coverage, and a White Barn ceremony site for inclement weather. Venue packages range from DIY to full coordination, with vendor flexibility permitted throughout. Included amenities across the property span Chiavari chairs and tables, three large chandeliers with dimmable string lights, a bar station, commercial kitchen prep area, bridal suite with private restroom, outdoor games and patio, and wheelchair-accessible restrooms.

• Spaces for 300-500 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Farm
• 1 Garden

Dream Field Farms is a veteran-owned event and wedding venue set on 94 acres between Montgomery and Auburn in Union Springs, Alabama. The property was established in 2008 and today is operated by Tim and Kim Tormey, who describe the land as "a thin place—a place where heaven and earth are just thinly separated." The farm hosts weddings, reunions, corporate events, and private parties year-round, with a focus on Southern hospitality and stress-free planning. Three ceremony sites give couples and event hosts distinct settings: a handicap-accessible English Garden with concrete walkways, a natural oak tree grove with lake views that provides full shade in warmer months, and a climate-controlled indoor barn fitted with pre-hung drapes and lighting. The property's in-house events team handles catering, day-of coordination, and can accommodate gatherings of up to 300 guests outdoors. On-site lodging in the form of cabins—each sleeping 8 to 12 guests—lets wedding parties and guests extend their stay, with amenities including fishing, a swimming pool, and walking trails across the full acreage.

• Spaces for 200-700 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Barn
• 1 space at this venue

Lazy G Chapel & Cabins is a 1,200-acre event and retreat property located in Union Grove, Alabama, set among the hills and natural landscapes of Marshall County. The property hosts country weddings, family reunions, corporate retreats, and private parties in a secluded woodland setting that includes a waterfall, covered bridge, pond, meadows, and cave formations. The centerpiece event space is the Chapel in the Cove, a rustic all-wood wedding chapel featuring vintage windows, wooden pews, large cedar doors, a balcony, and a dramatic back window overlooking a waterfall. The chapel accommodates up to 200 guests and includes full audio equipment and a dedicated changing room for the wedding party. Additional gathering areas on the property include a gazebo and outdoor fireplace. On-site lodging — including a bridal suite, honeymoon suite, and multiple cabins — allows wedding parties and guests to stay on the property for the duration of an event.

• Spaces for 200-300 Guests
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 1 Barn
• 3 Total Spaces

Rockhurst Farm is a 400-acre working farm and event property in Wilsonville, Alabama, situated in Shelby County off Highway 280 East, about 30 minutes from Interstate 459. Originally acquired in 1992 as a personal retreat by Dr. John and Nona Hurst, the land served as a hobby farm where the family farmed and discovered historic artifacts from a native Creek campground and a Civil War camp on the property. After building the Reception Pavilion in 2012 for their daughters' wedding, the Hursts launched Rockhurst Farm Weddings and Events in 2015. The farm is a registered Treasured Forest property with 80 acres designated for weddings and events. Ceremony and reception spaces include the Rockhurst Chapel — a custom sanctuary with 20 white pews seating 200 or more guests with views of an adjacent pond — the open-air Reception Pavilion, and a manicured field centered on a 150-year-old great oak tree that accommodates tent setups for any size event. Nona Hurst brings expertise as a floral designer and master gardener, and Dr. Hurst is a master beekeeper who has maintained bees on the property for nearly four decades. The barn adjacent to the event spaces provides three restrooms (one ADA-approved), two dressing areas, and a caterer's prep kitchen, with all areas ADA-compliant.

• Spaces for 24-220 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Ballroom
• 6 Total Spaces

Gulf Shores Meetings & Group Events Big (or Small) Events Planned with Ease Whether you're planning a cheerleading convention or a 10-person management retreat, leave nothing to chance when you work with Spectrum Resorts at The Beach Club's skilled onsite staff. Our staff creates bespoke events that are tailored to your group's specific requirements and expectations. The Beach Club Resort & Spa is a premier destination for meetings and group events on the Alabama Gulf Coast. It's the ideal setting for a memorable Gulf Shores event, with white-sand beaches, excellent culinary experiences, and pre- and post-event activities to suit all attendee's preferences. When you hire Spectrum Resorts, you can book with confidence, knowing that all of the details, from unique culinary selections to high-quality lodgings, will be taken care of. Sit back and let us show you what it means to stay here, play here and relax here for your next important event. An Event without the Worry Whether you need a location for 300 cheerleaders or a venue for a corporate retreat, The Beach Club Resort & Spa's onsite event team can help you plan a seamless event with a big effect. Spectrum Resorts understands how difficult it is for meeting planners to put together a memorable event, so they combine service and solutions to make it happen. What in store at The Beach Club: - Five Onsite Restaurant and Dining Options (seasonal) - The Spa & Salon - Complimentary Kid’s Activities for Spectrum Guests - The Clubhouse - Heated Indoor Pool - Five Outdoor Pools - 8 Lighted Rubico Tennis Courts - Sand Island - Activity/Basketball Court - Complimentary DVD Rentals for Spectrum Guests - Complimentary Bike Rentals for Spectrum Guests - Shopping at The Village Mercantile - The Village Creamery - The Village Lawn (seasonal) - Clean Coverlet with Every Stay

• 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 50-1,000 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 3 Hotels
• 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 100 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Event Space

The Enterprise Farmers Market is a multipurpose event facility in downtown Enterprise, Alabama, operated by the City of Enterprise. Located at 525 North Main Street at the corner of Highway 134 West, the covered pavilion-style venue serves as a community gathering space year-round and opens its doors for private events ranging from formal banquets and weddings to business luncheons and conferences. The facility accommodates up to 100 guests and provides approximately 40 on-site parking spaces, with overflow parking available across the street. The events team is available to provide referrals for local caterers, florists, and entertainment upon request, helping clients bring their vision to life within the market's distinctive open-air setting.

• Spaces for 40-720 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Theater
• 5 Total Spaces

Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment occupies a 190,000-square-foot historic textile mill on 12 acres in Huntsville, Alabama, and holds the distinction of being the largest privately owned arts and entertainment facility in the United States. Originally built in 1901 as a cotton mill and later converted into a shoe factory, the complex was reimagined as a working arts center in 2006. Today it is home to 153 artist studios, seven galleries, a theatre, a community garden, and multiple performance and event venues — all within the mill's original brick and timber industrial architecture. Six rentable event spaces across the grounds accommodate gatherings ranging from intimate workshop sessions of 40 guests to standing receptions of more than 700 in the historic First Floor Connector. Indoor options include the Second Floor Theatre, the UAH Project Space, and curated gallery rooms; outdoor options include the West Patio and the expansive surrounding grounds. Every event takes place against the backdrop of active creative studios and rotating gallery exhibitions, offering a setting unlike conventional event halls. The venue's iconic water tower and original mill facades provide a distinctive visual identity, while the on-site arts community gives the space an energy that reflects Huntsville's growing creative scene.

• Spaces for 125-300 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Meeting Space
• 2 Total Spaces

Maranatha Camp and Conference Center sits on the banks of Lake Guntersville on the Tennessee River in Scottsboro, Alabama, about 45 minutes from downtown Huntsville. Operating since 1956, the nonprofit facility has served North Alabama and beyond as a gathering place for retreats, summer camps, outdoor education, and group events. Two primary lodging and conference options accommodate a range of group sizes. The Lakeside facility offers hotel-style accommodations with 16 rooms and a 1,600-square-foot conference room that seats up to 125 guests — available year-round. The Bunkhouse Cabins campus includes four named cabins (Aspen, Birch, Cedar, and Dogwood) plus a Summer Lodge, paired with a Dining Hall that seats up to 200 guests with a commercial kitchen and a lake-view deck. A Winter Lodge meeting area accommodates smaller groups of 20–30. Outdoor activities on-site include a zip line, rock wall, and stand-up paddleboarding. The property is well-suited to church retreats, leadership meetings, family reunions, youth gatherings, and day conferences.

• Spaces for 150-800 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Restaurant
• 3 Total Spaces

Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB occupies a contemporary 295-room tower on the campus of the University of Alabama at Birmingham, two blocks from UAB Hospital and within a mile of downtown Birmingham landmarks including Railroad Park, the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex, and the Alabama Theatre. The hotel offers 16,000 square feet of flexible event space across a pillar-free ballroom, multiple meeting rooms, a large pre-function lobby, and an outdoor patio. The Hamilton Ballroom accommodates up to 800 guests in theater configuration and can be divided into two independent sections for smaller gatherings, while the Skipwith room and Blazer's Grill Patio provide additional options for breakout sessions and outdoor receptions. On-site catering and an experienced event planning team support corporate conferences, social celebrations, and university gatherings. Dining is available at Blazer's Grill, led by Executive Chef Bryan Williams and featuring regional cuisine, alongside an on-site Starbucks. The hotel also provides a 24-hour fitness center, an outdoor pool, free airport shuttle service, and complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the property.

• Spaces for 100-200 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Farm
• 1 space at this venue

St. Florian Fiber Farm and Event Venue sits on 55 acres on the edge of Florence, Alabama — close enough to Florence, Muscle Shoals, and Huntsville to be convenient, yet far removed from traffic. The property features three formally landscaped lawns with fish ponds, lily ponds, open pastures, towering trees, and a rose-covered trellis, along with resident alpacas, peacocks, horses, and donkeys that bring the grounds to life. The venue accommodates up to 100 seated guests and includes a 35×40 white wedding tent with lighting, seating and tables for all guests, and a pool patio area with overhead fans and lights ideal for buffet tables, live bands, and a dance floor. A wisteria-covered gazebo offers an additional spot for a band or DJ setup. Onsite kitchen facilities — featuring a double oven, gas burners, and two refrigerators — are available to any licensed caterer. In addition to weddings and receptions, the farm welcomes bridal showers, group retreats, luncheons, and happy hour gatherings. Indoor accommodations include a bridal suite, groom's suite, sunroom, formal living and dining areas, and a grand foyer available to event clients.

• Spaces for 250-300 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Barn
• 2 Total Spaces

Swann Lake Stables is a barn and outdoor event venue nestled in Cahaba Heights, a suburb of Birmingham, Alabama, along the banks of the Little Cahaba River. Built in 2004 by owners Alex and Marjorie Jones on a property with historical ties to Theodore Swann — a prominent Birmingham businessman of the 1920s — the stables transitioned from horse boarding to an exclusive events destination serving weddings, rehearsal dinners, showers, and corporate gatherings. The venue's Upper Barn features exposed timber beams, a grand stone fireplace, a built-in bar with an iron chandelier, an indoor balcony, and a stone patio that wraps around one side of the building. Manicured lawns and riding arena grounds extend the usable event space outdoors, with the river setting providing a scenic backdrop for ceremony photos. Combined, the property accommodates up to 250 guests for ceremonies and up to 300 guests for receptions. Rental includes tables and chairs for up to 250 guests, four hours of traffic security, and a three-day access window spanning setup, event day, and breakdown. Clients may choose their own photographer, florist, caterer, band, or DJ, with alcohol service through the venue's designated bartending partner.

• Spaces for 30-400 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 7 Hotels
• 7 Total Spaces

Hotel Capstone is a full-service hotel situated on the University of Alabama campus in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, just steps from Bryant-Denny Stadium. The hotel offers 12,000 square feet of flexible event space across six dedicated function rooms, accommodating gatherings from 18 to 400 guests — from intimate board meetings and showers to full receptions and wedding celebrations. Event spaces include the Capstone Ballroom, which divides into four configurable sections for groups of varying sizes, the Governor's Room for mid-size receptions and dinners, the Crimson Terrace for outdoor poolside events, and a dedicated pre-function area ideal for cocktail hours and registration. In-house catering is available for all events, ranging from coffee breaks and buffets to plated three-course meals and bar packages. Overnight accommodations are available for event guests, and the hotel's central campus location provides direct access to the adjacent Bryant Conference Center, which offers an additional 30,000 square feet of meeting space for events of up to 1,000 guests.

• Spaces for 18-1,000 Guests
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 9 Hotels
• 9 Total Spaces

Perdido Beach Resort sits on the Gulf of Mexico in Orange Beach, Alabama, offering 44,000 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor event space across 19 dedicated rooms and venues. Part of the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio, the resort combines beachfront scenery with full-service conference and banquet facilities designed to accommodate everything from intimate executive meetings to large-scale conventions. The resort's event spaces range from individual ballroom sections and reef-named meeting rooms seating as few as 18 to the Grand Ballroom, which accommodates up to 1,000 guests for a reception, and the Grand Reef, which handles 800 for a standing event. Two outdoor venues — Beach Deck and Paradise Point — open directly onto the sugar-white sand and emerald water of the Gulf Coast, with Paradise Point featuring a built-in stage and cascading waterfall fountain. An in-house audiovisual team manages state-of-the-art AV technology throughout the property, and the resort's culinary team provides on-site catering for all events. The property has received multiple Reader's Choice Awards from Convention South and has been recognized by Meetings Today.

• Spaces for 12-400 Guests
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 5 Restaurants
• 5 Total Spaces

SpringHouse is a fine-dining restaurant and event venue set on a hilltop within the Russell Crossroads community in Alexander City, Alabama. The building's character comes through in its rough-hewn beams, hand-forged ironwork, open kitchen with wood-fired oven and grill, and a grand functioning fireplace anchoring the main dining room. Five distinct gathering spaces serve events of nearly every scale. The intimate WellHouse seats 12 in a circular private dining room connected to the restaurant through an underground wine cellar, with garden views of surrounding pastures and Lake Martin. The Promontory Loft accommodates 34 guests upstairs, equipped with a full bar, presentation screen, and an outdoor balcony with hilltop views. The Main Dining Room hosts up to 120 guests across its indoor dining and covered patio areas. The SpringHouse Lawn flows directly from the restaurant and seats 80 or stands 125, while the Vista Lawn — an expansive side lawn overlooking hills and pastures — accommodates up to 400 guests and serves as an open-air canvas for ceremonies and large celebrations. A dedicated event coordinator manages private functions, and the kitchen's locally and regionally sourced menu anchors every event in distinctly Southern hospitality.