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Ceremony/Reception Site in Birmingham

JoLeigh87JoLeigh87
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Hi Everyone!

Our wedding is June 18th, 2011, but I want to go ahead and pick a venue so we have a place we love on that date.  My fiance and I aren't religious, so I was wondering if anyone knows a good place to have the ceremony and/or reception in the Birmingham area.

Thanks!!
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Re: Ceremony/Reception Site in Birmingham

  • BhamQt82BhamQt82 member
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    edited December 2011
    Hey! I could probably recommend a few places. I'm working with a smaller budget than most, and like you, we're not as religious as some people, so I did a lot of research before we finally settled on our venue. It really just depends on whether or not you want an outside or inside venue, and whether you're working with a small budget or a larger budget. Let me know and I'll throw some suggestions your way.
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  • JoLeigh87JoLeigh87
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    edited December 2011
    Well, I'm open to both outside and inside venues, but I am a little concerned about the weather with an outside venue.  My parents are taking care of the wedding and while we don't have a set budget, I'd rather find something on the less expensive side.  I've looked at several places, but it looks like our wedding will be on the large side with about 300+ people invited.  Thanks so much for your help!
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  • DanielleB80DanielleB80 member
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    edited December 2011
    We're having our ceremony and reception at The Harbert Center but our guest list will prob be about 150.

    Check out these places: Rosewood Hall, Carraway-Davie House, Mathews Manor
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  • brintaebrintae
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    edited December 2011
    I have been to a wedding/reception at the Wynfrey hotel before. It was so nice that I'm having my own reception there and its pretty affordable for everything that is included.
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  • JoLeigh87JoLeigh87
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    edited December 2011
    Thanks for the help everyone! We are definitely making progress on narrowing down venues. Still have a little bit to go before we finalize though!
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  • keh0005keh0005
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    edited December 2011
    I would recommend checking out The Sonnet House in Leeds too. I can't remember what their capacity is, but they allow outside vendors for everything (which personally I think is fabulous!)
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  • bexx246bexx246
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    edited December 2011
    Check out American Village in Montevallo.  They have a chapel which seats 300, outdoor space, a ballroom for the reception and a barn for a reception.  You probably woudn't be able to use th barn becaue you guest list is too large.  I am getting married in October in the chapel and having the reception in the ballroom.  The chapel is designed after a really old church in Virgina and the pulpit is flown in from England.  The ballroom is designed after the ballroom in the White House and it is to die for.  I only saw one other venue before I booked this place.  Also, the website does not even come close to doing this place justice.  You should really check it out.  Good luck!
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  • ALweddingplanrALweddingplanr
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    edited December 2011

    My blog has alot of venues thebamabride.com
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  • JoLeigh87JoLeigh87
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    edited December 2011
    Thanks so much everyone.  Y'all have been incredibly helpful. And Amanda, your blog has been SOO helpful!
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  • JoLeigh87JoLeigh87
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    edited December 2011
    Just an update for everyone: we are having our wedding at American Village on June 25, 2011!! Thanks so much for the help! I'm so relieved we have a venue now!
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  • rachnron2010rachnron2010 member
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    edited December 2011
    I would suggest the Workplay Soundstage!!  We just had our reception there (you can also have the ceremony there) and everything was amazing!! Lorraine is the event planner there and I absolutely loved working with her!! 
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  • longman801longman801 member
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    edited December 2011

    Has anyone used?

    http://www.theweddingstyle.com/2010-classic-chapel-mermaid-bridal-wedding-dress-aiw044-p-58.html
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