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The must-know guide to Birmingham’s top bridal shops and wedding venues
Did you say yes to the ring? Then it’s time to plan your wedding so you can say I do. To make the planning process easier, check out our list of top bridal shops and wedding venues around Birmingham.
Bridal Shops
Bella Couture is nestled in the little community of Mt. Laurel. Here you’ll discover a unique bridal experience, top designer gowns, and lots of one-on-one attention for you and your bridal party.
Bella Couture has dressed thousands of brides and their wedding parties across America and abroad, and was voted Best Bridal Shop by Birmingham Magazine.
Location: 104 Croft Street, Birmingham AL 35243
Hours: 10a.m. – 6p.m.
Contact: 205.995.3444
Just three blocks from Homewood’s Soho Square, Bridal Bliss is the optimal place to go for everything wedding wear. Bridal gowns are upscale, yet affordable and come in a range of styles from casual chiffon dresses to satin ball gowns and all the lace you can dream of.
Brides can also shop bridesmaid dresses and accessories.
Unlike most bridal shops where it’s all about the bride, Bridal Bliss ventures out and includes a collection of tuxes for the groom and groomsmen.
Shop the collection.
Location: 2900 Linden Ave, Homewood AL 35209
Hours: 10a.m. – 5p.m.
Phone: 205.871.0002
Wedding dreams become a reality when bridal gown shopping at Carriage House Weddings in Homewood. Deemed one of the most sought-after bridal salons in the south, Carriage House features over 200 styles and provides superior service to help make the wedding-planning process easy and enjoyable.
Location: 1901 Oxmoor Rd., Homewood AL 35209
Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 9a.m. – 5p.m. Appointments only.
Contact: 205.871.7759
Are you a fan of bridal shows on TLC? Then you may have seen Heidi Elnora Atelier on the show Bridge by Design. Now you have the chance to hang out with her and get her opinion on the perfect wedding dress at her Birmingham bridal shop.
Try on dresses from her three collections: Build-a-Bride, Hello Darling and heidi elnora. You can also shop the boutique for bridal shoes from Badgley Mischka and jewelry from Florence, Italy
Location: 2024 Morris Ave, Birmingham AL 35203
Hours: Tuesday – Friday, 10a.m. – 6p.m.; Saturday, 9a.m. – 5p.m.
Contact: 205.250.5233
Located in the heart of Mountain Brook, Ivory and White provides an amazing wedding boutique experience. With a beautifully decorated foyer and gorgeous bridal gowns and jewelry, brides feel special the moment they walk through the door.
During your visit to Ivory and White, dedicated and talented stylists will provide you with one-on-one attention to ensure you are united with a gown that celebrates and compliments your individual beauty and personal style.
Find your perfect gown at Ivory and White and receive an Ivory and White candle made special for the bride to be.
Location: 55 Church Street, Birmingham AL 35213
Contact: 205.871.2888; hello@ivorywhite.com
Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 10a.m. – 6p.m. Appointments only.
Wedding Venues
BridgeStreet Gallery and Loft
Home to two floors and a background of white brick, the BridgeStreet Gallery and Loft makes the perfect and oh-so chic venue for your wedding. Plus, with its location in downtown Birmingham, it is also walking distance from great hotels, restaurants and all the newest attractions the city has to offer.
Location: 213 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd., Birmingham AL 35233
Contact: 205.521.7716
Gabrella Manor is a restored Birmingham landmark, featuring large rooms, multiple patios and terraces, and original stained glass windows throughout. To make your wedding planning simple, Gabrella Manor acts as a one-stop shop, providing you with a venue, caterer, florist, photographer, videographer, and more. To do this, they coordinate event services and work with some of Birmingham’s finest special events professionals to make your wedding day a success.
Location: 8912 4th Ave S. B, Birmingham AL 35206
Contact: 205.833.9754
Architectural elegance. Sophistication. Charm. All of these words sum up Historic Rucker Place. With its magnificent wrap-around porches that boast pure southern charm and its spectacular view of downtown Birmingham, you’ll instantly fall in love with this beloved wedding venue.
Location: 1804 12th Ave S., Birmingham AL 35205
Contact: 205.558.2485
You may know Iron City as a hot spot for cool concerts and events, but did you know they also act as a wedding venue? Offering historic and industrial flare in its large multi-level space, your wedding will be the perfect combo of polished and party.
Location: 513 22nd Street S., Birmingham AL 35233
Contact: 205.548.5483
Plan your perfectly unique wedding at Noah’s Event Venue. Located just eight miles from Birmingham, in Hoover, Noah’s Event Venue provides exclusive woodland surroundings and skyline city views.
Though it offers privacy, Noah’s Event Venue is also centered in a hub of fine dining, a variety of hotels, and a plethora of entertainment options.
Location: 2501 International Park Pl., Hoover AL 35243
Contact: 205.706.4443
