Wedding Venue in Anderson, AL
Holds ceremonies and receptions
Skylar and Darby Shepherd
OWNERS
The Anderson Center is a wedding venue located in Anderson, AL, offering a historic setting for your special day. The owners and operators of this property, Skylar and Darby Shepherd, invite you to make these grounds your own for your milestone day. This devoted pair has a passion for each other and this venue, and they'd love to help you realize your wedding vision at their beloved locale.
Anderson Junior High School was originally constructed in the 1930s, with many of the front rooms still featuring wood paneling and floors. Cinder-block and tile rooms were added in the 1980s, growing the building's footprint to nearly 33,000 square feet. This building still served as a school until it was closed in 2014 due to budget cuts in the district. Now known as The Anderson Center, this property hosts weddings and other special events, with both indoor and outdoor spaces. The garden can accommodate up to 250 seated guests for an outdoor ceremony in spring, summer, fall, or even winter (with jackets), with an arch ready for adornment. Booking this event space also comes with a complimentary indoor backup plan. Inside, the vintage-style ballroom can host up to 250 guests, while the library can seat up to 100 people. Get-ready rooms, wheelchair access, and WiFi make these premies even more convenient on your big day.
You can easily book The Anderson Center for your wedding with three straightforward packages. You can book up to two days of venue use, a library or outdoor ceremony, a ballroom reception, and use of the get-ready rooms. The owners will happily consult with you as to how they can help meet your needs for your special day.
Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Ballroom
Historic Venue
Venue Service Offerings
Rentals & Equipment
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Meet the team
Skylar and Darby Shepherd
Owners
Skylar and Darby Shepherd are the owners of the Anderson Center. They welcome you to create your own love story at their beautiful venue.
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Destiny T
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5.0
4/17/2025
A lovely venue for any occasion! Also a great place for small business or private ventures to rent a room. It is a very cute building that has a classic charm for the main entrance...
and gym area as well as a more modern charm for the library area. The staff here is great and will try to accommodate any reasonable request. It is just a lovely place and I would recommend it to anyone interested in a party venue, be it weddings, proms, retirement parties, or any reason to celebrate! I got married here and have attended many events here.
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