16 venues in Gulf Shores, AL
We tracked down 23 possible venues around Gulf Shores and Loxley, Elberta, Fort Morgan, Foley, Orange Beach and 1 more nearby town, then checked each one against its own website. These are the 16 we could verify. Not a top ten, and not a paid directory.
5 of them (31%) publish their pricing. Those are listed first with the real numbers. The other 11 quote on request, which is normal in this industry, so plan on contacting several to compare.
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Wedding venues in Alabama typically offer packages ranging from $3,000 to $5,025, with the full market spanning $1,500 to $45,000. Because premium and luxury venues rarely publish prices and require a direct inquiry, the vendors reflected here skew toward the more affordable end, meaning the true market average is likely higher.
The Gulf Shores venues list
Bella Sera Gardens
LoxleyThe Garden at Bella Sera is a 15-acre Italian-inspired garden wedding venue in Loxley, Alabama, offering open-air ceremony spaces, a grand ballroom, and all-inclusive weekend packages.
$1,975 – $6,27515–250 guestsbothCeremony onsite: YesReception onsite: YesVenue rental packages range $1,975–$6,275; food and bar pricing quoted per guest and per hour.
Included: 15-acre garden property, open-air chapel, gated courtyard, grand ballroom, bridal suite, groom's lounge and 21 moregardenItalian-inspiredromanticelegantSouthernopen-airWater + Woods Venue
Gulf ShoresWater + Woods is a 10-acre outdoor wedding venue in Gulf Shores, Alabama, featuring woods, a pond, string lights, and nearby coastal access. It is well suited to weddings, micro weddings, elopements, and intimate special events.
$1,100 – $7,000outdoorCeremony onsite: YesReception onsite: YesWedding packages range from $1,100–$7,000; hourly event rentals and overnight accommodations also offered.
Included: private 10-acre property, outdoor ceremony space, outdoor reception space, pond, flower garden, string lights and 5 moreoutdoorwoodlandrusticromanticgardenintimateLegacy Oaks Venue
ElbertaLegacy Oaks is a rustic-modern wedding and event venue in Elberta, Alabama, featuring a Carriage House ballroom, outdoor ceremony site, and garden settings framed by mature oak trees.
$3,900 – $5,900125–125 guestsbothCeremony onsite: YesReception onsite: YesVenue rental packages by day of week with included guest count and per-person overage fee.
Included: Carriage House ballroom, prep kitchen, bride and groom suites, ceremony site, tables and chairs, outdoor ceremony area with benches and 4 morerusticmodernelegantgardenoutdoorindoorGulf Shores Wedding Chapel
Gulf ShoresGulf Shores Wedding Chapel is an all-inclusive Gulf Coast wedding venue offering chapel, garden, pavilion, and coordinated beach ceremonies with reception packages and a rain plan.
$350 – $3,4952–100 guestsbothCeremony onsite: YesReception onsite: YesVenue pricing with multiple tiered wedding packages ranging from ceremony-only to full reception service.
Included: chapel, landscaped gardens, lake, gazebo, open-air pavilion, outdoor bandstand and 20 morebeachchapelgardenromanticdestinationoutdoorGulf State Park Pavillion
Fort MorganGulf State Park's Beach Pavilion is a public beachfront venue in Gulf Shores for outdoor ceremonies and receptions, with event planning support, parking, and nearby park amenities.
$482 – $1,017bothCeremony onsite: YesReception onsite: YesVenue facility rental pricing with off-peak and peak seasonal rates.
Included: beach access, parking, climate-controlled bathrooms, showers, accessible ramps, picnic tables and 3 morebeachoutdoorsceniccasualcoastalnaturalGlory Farms
FoleyGlory Farms is a family-owned wedding venue in Foley, Alabama, offering a natural Southern setting with oak trees and packages that include venue access, decor, and day-of coordination.
Pricing on requestoutdoorCeremony onsite: YesReception onsite: YesFour venue packages described but no dollar amounts are provided; pricing requires inquiry.
Included: venue access, decor package, day-of coordinator, photography collaboration packagerusticgardennaturalsouthernromanticfamily-ownedFestiva On Canal
Orange BeachFestiva on Canal is a newly renovated indoor wedding and event hall in Orange Beach, Alabama, positioned as an affordable venue for wedding receptions and other celebrations.
Pricing on request25–135 guestsindoorCeremony onsite: YesReception onsite: YesVenue offers customized quotes with no published pricing; special pricing available for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve.
Included: approximately 4,000 sq. ft. of space, integrated music system, optional DJ, bar area, dance floor, club style lighting and 6 moremodernindoorevent hallaffordablecoastalreception-focusedThe Port at Zeke's
Orange BeachThe Port at Zeke's is a waterfront event venue in Orange Beach, AL, offering indoor and outdoor spaces with marina views for weddings up to 350 guests. It includes in-house catering and full bar service from Zeke's Restaurant.
Pricing on requestwaterfrontmarinacoastalelegantindoor-outdoorWaters Edge
RobertsdaleWaters Edge is a 10-acre country wedding and event venue in Robertsdale, Alabama with an outdoor pavilion, authentic barn, and a large climate-controlled indoor space.
Pricing on requestbothCeremony onsite: YesReception onsite: YesNo wedding package pricing published; special pricing available by inquiry for Sunday-Thursday events.
Included: outdoor pavilion, fireplace, metal gazebo, pond views, walking path, cascading fountain and 21 morerusticcountrybarnwesternoutdoorindoorThe Beach Club Resort & Spa
Fort MorganA beachfront Gulf Shores resort and spa that offers beach wedding ceremonies and receptions for couples planning intimate or larger events.
Pricing on request30–150 guestsbothCeremony onsite: YesReception onsite: YesIncluded: beachfront location, beach ceremony setting, event planning, catering, spa and salon, wedding hair and makeup and 7 morebeachfrontresortcoastalbeachfull-serviceromanticCoastal Arts Center of Orange Beach
Orange BeachA city-owned waterfront arts center in Orange Beach with a dedicated weddings and events space overlooking Wolf Bay. It offers an indoor gallery hall, catering kitchen, separate getting-ready areas, and outdoor grounds for ceremonies and receptions.
Pricing on requestbothCeremony onsite: YesReception onsite: YesIncluded: 5,000-square-foot main hall, catering kitchen, separate bride dressing area, separate groom dressing area, waterfront grounds, outdoor stage and 9 moreartsywaterfrontgallerygardenromanticdestinationGulf Shores Activity Center
Gulf ShoresA 2,400-square-foot municipal facility in Gulf Shores suitable for wedding receptions, banquets, and small events, featuring a renovated commercial kitchen and ergonomic seating for up to 150 guests.
Pricing on requestActivity center daily rental rates; no wedding-specific pricing published.
modernfunctionalmunicipalindoorOrange Beach Event Center
Gulf ShoresOrange Beach Event Center is a municipal event facility in Orange Beach that explicitly lists weddings and receptions among its ideal uses. It offers 18,000 square feet of configurable indoor space for events ranging from 25 to 2,500 people.
Pricing on request25–2500 guestsindoorCeremony onsite: YesReception onsite: YesVenue pricing available only via rental agreement and fee schedule PDF; no specific dollar amounts published on page.
Included: breakout rooms, catering kitchen, in-wall projection screens, stage lighting, A/V system, equipment for rent and 1 moreindoorversatilemodernevent-centercoastal-locationAlabama Gulf Coast Music Hall - THE BIG RED BARN - Foley
Gulf ShoresAlabama Gulf Coast Music Hall is a live-music and event venue in Foley, Alabama that also hosts weddings, banquets, and private events. It offers a large indoor space with a dance floor, food service, and parking.
Pricing on request500–800 guestsindoorReception onsite: YesIncluded: dance floor, stage, dressing rooms, showers, concession stand, food service and 5 morebarnlive-musicindoordance-floorfamily-friendlysouthernBar 45
Gulf ShoresBar 45 is a restaurant and bar at ONE Club Gulf Shores that hosts private events, including weddings, in indoor and outdoor spaces. It offers custom food and drink packages, event management, and access to resort-style amenities.
Pricing on requestIncluded: audio/visual, music recommendations, entertainment recommendations, game room, golf simulator, indoor and outdoor event spaces and 4 morecasualresortsports-barindoor-outdoorlivelygroup-friendlyThe Wharf
Orange BeachThe Wharf is a Gulf Coast entertainment district in Orange Beach with waterfront dining, shops, concerts, a marina, and lodging. It lists rentable event venues and accepts wedding inquiries, making it a potential event destination rather than a dedicated wedding venue.
Pricing on requestIncluded: dining, shops, amphitheater, marina, accommodations, eventscoastalwaterfrontmodernscenicentertainment
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