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Historic Rucker Place, a historic wedding venue located in Birmingham, Alabama, is hundred year old mansion that highlights unique architectural designs, giving it an elegant and sophisticated ambiance. Its multiple event spaces can cater to many events such as wedding ceremonies, receptions, rehearsal dinners, corporate events and more. It also provides in-house catering, alcohol, and a florist.

Facilities and Capacity
Historic Rucker Place can host up to 300 guests. Its spacious living room, with high ceilings and glass windows, will surely captivate you and your guests. Also, its Wisteria Room, an ancient and elegant house with wood floorings and railings, serves as a great space for wedding buffet.

Services Offered
Historic Rucker Place offers many wedding services. These services includes:

  • Wedding receptions
  • Event planning
  • Lighting/sound
  • Clean-up
  • Set-up
  • Bridal suite
  • Bridal shower
  • Engagement party
  • Rehearsal dinner
  • Reception
  • Ceremony
  • In-house catering
  • In-house bar
  • Altar/archers


Cuisine
Savoie Catering is the partner and exclusive caterer of Historic Rucker Place. They provide custom-designed menus to accommodate the couple's needs and tastes. Additionally, they can provide various serving styles such as buffet, stations, plated, and more.

History
Historic Rucker Place was built in 1900 by a civil war veteran. For the first half of the 20th century, the historic house served as a family home of General Edmund Winchester Rucker. Jack and Gail purchased the house in the fall of 2002 and completely renovated it to serve as a premier event space. Historic Rucker Place debuted in the spring of 2003, and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places today.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

20

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

8

Describe your venue:

Historic Building

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Chairs
Dance Floor
Lighting
Tables
Tents
Tent Accessories

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your off-peak season?

April
May
June
October
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4.9 out of 5 rating
24 Reviews
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    4.9 out of 5 rating
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  • Professionalism
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.8 out of 5 rating
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100% Recommended by couples
Meagan
Meagan C. Sent on 11/15/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Best wedding ever!!

We held our wedding reception at Rucker Place and it was the best decision we made for all of our planning! When you book with Rucker, you get Paula, the event coordinator, who is AMAZING and makes planning so easy, Savoie Catering, which serves delicious food, and LSL Event Design (florals/decorations), who made everything look like a dream. Basically, when we signed our contract, we were already 60% complete with planning. Not only do you have phenomenal vendors to work with, renting this venue includes all tables, chairs, and linens. We were not nickel and dimed at all.

Rucker is gorgeous on it's own and has the Birmingham skyline as the backdrop. My husband and I were so thrilled with how everything turned out. You will not be disappointed!!
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Lori W. Sent on 10/17/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Lovely, Lovely, Lovely evening at Rucker Place

This lovely mansion nestled on a street near downtown (with plenty of parking for guests) was the picturesque setting for a wonderful rehearsal dinner. Gail, the owner, and Paula, the event planner, were so helpful during all of the planning and the actual event. The vendors they work with at Rucker Place are top notch (Kellie at Savoie Catering and Laure at LSL Event Design).
Our guests thanked us over and over for the experience! We recommend Rucker Place for any event but especially weddings!
Donna
Donna N. Sent on 07/26/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Historic Rucker Place is the perfect venue!

You will love everything about Historic Rucker Place!! We had a beautiful Rehearsal Dinner there and everything was perfect! We had appetizers in the garden with the beautiful twinkling lights and dinner upstairs with a city view. The food was delicious - from appetizers to dessert! Paula at Rucker was so easy to work with ...the servers for dinner was very accommodating. I would recommend to anyone!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner

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Feel The Beat Entertainment INC. Feel The Beat Entertainment INC. Wedding DJs

Beautiful place in the heart of the southside. Really a historical place - not just a place that says it is.

Cotton & Clover Photography Cotton & Clover Photography Wedding Photographers

Such a beautiful and elegant venue!! We loved working with this team and they work hard to give couples exactly what they want on their special day!!!

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Historic Rucker Place frequently asked questions

Historic Rucker Place includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Historic Rucker Place includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The space offered by Historic Rucker Place for wedding events is known for:
  • Historic Building
Historic Rucker Place offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
Historic Rucker Place offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Historic Rucker Place offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
Historic Rucker Place offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Lighting
  • Tables
  • Tents
  • Tent Accessories
Historic Rucker Place is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in professionalism, 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.8 in average response time and 4.8 in value.

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