12 Unforgettable Barn Wedding Venues in Alabama

There are plenty of barn wedding venues in Alabama thanks to its countryside landscapes. Whether you're getting married in Alabama on the Gulf Shores or in the heart of the state, there are enough lakes and mountains to provide some stunning scenery as a backdrop, too.

Of course, the barn wedding venue you choose depends on a few things like size, accommodations and location. If you live in a city like Birmingham or Montgomery, there are still plenty of options right outside of town. It also depends on your barn wedding style—believe it or not, there are many modern barns out there if you want to lean away from the rustic vibes, whether in the form of contemporary amenities like an AC system or a clean design with whitewashed walls and industrial chandeliers. Additionally, you can find small wedding venues in Alabama with rustic decor for a more intimate gathering. Read on for12 amazing Alabama barn wedding venues for an unforgettable event.

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Belle Farm in Sterrett, Alabama

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Perched on the edge of a large pond, Belle Farm sits on a secluded 40 acres. This barn wedding venue outside of Birmingham, AL, spans 5,000 square feet to fit up to 250 guests. With a Douglas-fir timber frame, open-floor plan and classically high ceilings, it'll bring that bit of barn magic you're looking for. There are also two private rooms on the mezzanine level for the wedding party to get ready, as well as a stone-covered patio, a prime spot for cocktail hour.

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• Guest Capacity: Up to 250

The Hope Farm in Fairhope, Alabama

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This barn wedding venue across the bay from Mobile, AL, has a modern elevated feel with forest green walls, sleek furniture and gilded accents. On an average day, it's a restaurant offering craft coffee and farm-to-table food. On your wedding day, it's the perfect place for your reception after tying the knot outside on The Hope Farm's green grounds. Your guests will delight come dinner time, as the venue serves everything grown on-site or locally, as well as specialty beers. Of all the barn wedding venues in south Alabama, it stands out for its fresh food and equally fresh aesthetic.

• Guest Capacity: 300+

Dogwood Farms in Seale, Alabama

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This white barn wedding venue near Auburn, AL, feels clean and contemporary on the outside while emitting some old-world romance on the inside thanks to its Tudor design aesthetic with cedar trim. It makes Dogwood Farms feel luxe and light. With shrubbery-adorned stone steps leading up to the side of the barn and flower-boxed windows in the front, it's also a perfect photo backdrop. Its 2,700 square feet of space seats up to 100 guests and there's a pavilion to expand the party outside.

• Guest Capacity: Up to 100, seated

Burns Bluff at High Falls Wedding and Event Venue in Albertville, Alabama

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From a mountaintop to a babbling brook, it doesn't get much more dreamy than Burns Bluff at High Falls. It has a handsome lodge and stunning open-air pavilion, but we're partial to the barn, which has a reclaimed 1892 Pennsylvania church frame with hammer beam trusses. As the venue calls it, it's "half church, half barn." A 57-foot tall belfry tower looms above the front door, and inside, a grand hall dazzles with crystal chandeliers dangling from 37-foot ceilings. There's also a masterpiece of a fireplace made with reclaimed handmade 1800s brick. This barn wedding venue in north Alabama holds up to 200 people.

• Guest Capacity: Up to 200

The Barn Smith Lake in Bremen, Alabama

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Sign us up for a waterfront wedding venue in Alabama! Taking refuge on a peninsula, The Barn Smith Lake offers lakefront homes for 60-plus people to stay on-site, plus two event spaces—a glass house with picturesque views and the barn itself. With 5,500 square feet of indoor and outdoor space, it can hold up to 250 people. But the space is just as impressive in design as it is in size, with dark wooden rafters and black barn doors popping against a white interior. Floor-to-ceiling windows overlook the lake itself and an eclectic industrial-style chandelier hangs from the ceiling. The overall look is contemporary and fresh.

• Guest Capacity: Up to 250

The Barn at Bennett Flats in Heflin, Alabama

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Couples dreaming of a classically rustic barn need to look no further. The Barn at Bennett Flats has been in the same family for over 80 years, featuring original barn wood across its 12,000 square feet. There's an upper level that adds depth to the space, draped with gauzy fabrics from the ceiling for a romantic touch. Despite its historic roots, this Alabama barn wedding venue also has modern touches like a Bluetooth surround sound speaker system and a central cooling and heating system. There's also a separate barn house on site with several suites and a loft for the wedding party.

• Guest Capacity: Up to 400

Yellowleaf Creek Mill in Clanton, Alabama

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It's hard to beat the scenery at Yellowleaf Creek Mill. It's aptly named after the 1850s gristmill that was renovated and restored a decade ago, complete with a 16-foot water wheel and overlooking a 150-foot waterfall. The event space emits serious barn vibes with its red coloring and white trim. It stretches 4,500 square feet and has a side porch with scenic views of the creek and waterfall for al fresco dining or cocktail hour. While the venue holds up to 200 guests, ask the venue staff about special packages for more intimate weddings under 50 people.

• Guest Capacity: Up to 200

J&D Farms in Gadsden, Alabama

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J&D Farms is full of bucolic charm. The barn is romantic and moody, with sawmill cut timbers and heart pine reclaimed flooring plus 26-foot high ceilings featuring two vintage chandeliers. It all spells an old-world vibe. Adjacent to the barn is The Stables, built in 2017. The feel here is a little more modern thanks to its whitewashed interior, but it still retains rustic touches with 120-year-old farmhouse windows, a plank barn wood floor and stable lanterns. It spans 2,600 square feet of space, accommodating up to 220 seated guests. There's even a third barn on the property that houses the wedding party.

• Guest Capacity: 300+ in the barn, up to 220 seated in The Stables

Southern House & Garden in Knoxville, Alabama

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Couples who met at the University of Alabama will love this barn wedding venue option, as it's only 16 miles from campus. Southern House & Garden technically has six different venue options, from a vintage chapel to a romantic gazebo, but the barn is the place to be for more intimate weddings under 50 people. Modern glass doors set against a traditional wooden paneling, framed by two massive green trees and shrubs of magenta flowers, beckon to all. Inside are iron and crystal chandeliers, string lighting and English pub tables.

• Guest Capacity: Up to 50 in the barn

Dream Field Farms in Fitzpatrick, Alabama

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You might just have your dream barn wedding at Dream Field Farms in central Alabama. Permanent draping and string lighting lend the barn a true wow factor, adding some elegance to its pastoral vibes. Wedding packages include full access to decor pieces, such as lanterns, mirrors, garlands and old doors. The barn is also climate-controlled, so you can get married there any time of the year. It's a great place to celebrate after saying "I do" in the lush English gardens outside.

• Guest Capacity: Up to 200, seated

The White Barn at Padgett Place in Laceys Spring, Alabama

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With a bright white exterior, colorful blue doors and a charming balcony prime for a photo op, how could you not want to get married at The White Barn at Padgett Place? Its 6,800 square feet sits on a 33-acre property, with a beautiful lake behind it and an outdoor patio to take in all the views. Inside, there are vintage frames adorning the walls, accented with plush pink old-century chairs. Bonus: It's climate-controlled, and the venue offers packages that max out at $7,000 for up to 200 guests.

• Guest Capacity: Up to 200

Russell Lands on Lake Martin in Alexander City, Alabama

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Russell Lands is set in the postcard-worthy countryside, among the endless blue of Lake Martin, thousands of acres of forest and miles of nature trails. It makes sense, then, that the property has plenty of beautiful venues to choose from. The Stables is their barn wedding venue, which has an elevated rugged feel. Hold your ceremony outside on the gorgeous lawn in front of the front doors framed by white curtains, before heading inside for the reception. Or, if you want to soak up Mother Nature all night, have a dance floor added to the lawn and let the barn serve as a backdrop.

• Guest Capacity: Up to 250 seated, 300 standing