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Red Gates at Kelly Creek is a unique, rustic-style wedding venue located in Odenville, Alabama. Situated just minutes from Birmingham, this elegant setting offers both indoor and outdoor options for your big day. Couples and their guests will be surrounded by tranquil ponds, cozy fire pits and country-style decor at this barn venue. Red Gates at Kelly Creek can't wait to make your dreams come true.

Facilities and Capacity
Couples can accommodate up to 300 guests at this spacious property. They feature a gorgeous two-story barn, perfect for both your ceremony and reception. It’s outfitted with romantic strings lights, an ornate chandelier, exposed wood beams and gorgeous white, entry drapes. There’s plenty of space for dancing, and it boasts vaulted ceilings and a unique loft, perfect for intimate conversations. It also features outdoor porches, ideal for cocktail hour. As the evening winds down, your guests can congregate around their fire pits or play a game of horseshoes on their beautiful lawn. There are two ponds, a nature trail and a whimsical swing on their 22-acre property, perfect for unforgettable photos.

Services Offered
This full-service venue has been a part of the wedding industry since 2017. They offer a spacious bridal suite where you and your bridal party can start your day, as well as plenty of complimentary parking for your guests. Event rentals and event decor is provided, such as large industrial spools, four large whiskey barrels and more. Additional services include:

  • Tables
  • Chairs
  • Setup
  • Cleanup
  • Event planning
  • Lighting and sound
  • Parking attendant
  • Barware
  • Outside vendors
  • Wheelchair accessible

Other Services
In addition to hosting your wedding, Red Gates at Kelly Creek is also happy to host your rehearsal dinner. Additional events include:

  • Engagement party
  • Bridal shower
  • Family reunion
  • Corporate event

History
Steve and Desa Osborn originally purchased the land that supports this venue to build a barn to house Steve’s tractor, Matilda, and eventually a home. After trying to find a space for their son’s rehearsal dinner, they decided to create their own rustic, yet elegant event venue. The barn was created with materials sourced from the property, and now stands as a place where “memories are made and dreams come true.”

  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

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

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$5,400

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$5,400

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

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$5,400

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$5,400

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Parking
Set Up
Tables

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

Several

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Barn
Farm/Ranch
Loft
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly

What catering services do you offer?

Stations

What event items are available?

Aisle Markers
Altar/Arch
Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Lighting
Tables
Tent Accessories

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

January
February
March
April
May
June
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

July
August

Reviews of Red Gates at Kelly Creek

Kim
Kim Sent on 10/24/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Rain or Shine

We are so thankful for the team at Red Gates for helping us have a beautiful wedding day despite COVID and a hurricane! You're required to have a wedding planner for the venue; however, Mrs. Desa was a great help in addition to the wedding planner. The whole team is very personable.
T
Tracy Sent on 04/03/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Went above and beyond all expectations!

My husband and I were recently married there in a private ceremony. The staff was amazing. They went above and beyond any expectations we had. Terri was so kind in assisting in every-way, We would highly recommend anyone looking for a venue to visit there, you will not be disappointed. Truly world class in every aspect!! Thank you for everything RED GATES at KELLY CREEK for making our day magical!
Brooke
Brooke Sent on 12/29/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Venue

Red Gates was a wonderful wedding venue with an extremely caring staff. Terri, Desa, and Steve truly cared about my wedding day and helped make my wedding dreams come true. After months of planning with the Red Gates staff, I arrived to the venue on my wedding day and just relaxed because everything was taken care of by them. Red Gates is an extremely beautiful property with several great areas for photography. I absolutely loved having my ceremony and reception at the same location. All of my guests loved it as well and they had plenty of room for parking. Red Gates is a must see if you are looking for an outdoor barn venue.
J
Jordan Sent on 12/09/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing venue!

Dessa and Terri have been amazing so far, they have accommodated beyond measure with my request, I cannot recommend them enough to make your day as easy as possible. I am getting married in April and cannot wait!
J
Jane Sent on 07/20/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Our daughter's wedding 4/27/19

I'm not sure I can express how thrilled, blessed, grateful we are to have found Desa and Steve Osborn and RedGates. From our first visit to the day of our daughter's wedding, it was all perfect! I do, however, have to give God the credit for the perfect weather :-) This was our first wedding to plan so we were quite anxious about all of it. Desa was always so responsive, had wonderful suggestions, including vendors, and had such a way of making me feel things were always on track and nothing to worry about, and ending every conversation and message with "remember to breathe!". She always made us feel like my daughter's wedding was as special for her as it was for us. Her husband, Steve, busy in the back ground, keeping the grounds manicured and neat, etc (and there is a lot included in that etc). Wonderful couple!! I cannot recommend this venue enough. Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful! Exactly what we were looking for. Wouldn't change a thing!
Ashley
Ashley Sent on 07/12/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing!!!

Desa and Steve were amazing to work with! When we pulled up to the venue to view it I knew that is where I was going to marry my best friend. The feeling you get there is amazing! Desa and Steve made all of my dreams come true! Red Gates is a must see!
J
Juliana Sent on 03/07/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding was a success

The entire staff was very helpful in assisting to make the wedding a success. Very beautiful barn. Truly recommend this venue.
K
Kendall Sent on 10/05/2018
5 out of 5 rating
My husband and I had our wedding ceremony and reception at Red Gates at Kelly Creek on 03/17/18. I cannot begin to say enough amazing things about Desa and her staff. They went above and beyond to make sure our special day was perfect. They were always quick to answer any questions that came up and did an amazing job of keeping us on track. We could feel the love and enthusiasm they pour into each of their events each time we connected with them. We couldn’t have pulled it off so successfully if it were not for the amazing team at Red Gates. On top of that, the venue and the property are simply gorgeous. They truly made our dream wedding come true and we could not have asked for a better night! I would recommend reaching out to book this venue for your wedding!
C
Chelsea Sent on 09/11/2018
5 out of 5 rating
The barn is beautiful and the location is as well. But I was told certain things that did not happen and made me have to change my plans for our wedding. For example, I was promised that grass would be growing by the time of our wedding, that didn't happen it was all dirt when I came for my final walk through so we had to change our plan. Personally, the experience could have been better for us all in all. But our wedding was beautiful and we enjoyed ourselves.
A
Anita Sent on 03/27/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Most beautiful venue with so many options. You will not be disappointed. The pictures do not so it justice!!
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Awards

20
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
Classic Catering and Events Classic Catering and Events Wedding Caterers

Red Gates at Kelly Creek is a wonderful venue. Desa and her husband are fantastic. They are around all day to help with whatever is needed. They have a great crew. These are some of the nicest people we've worked with. We are so excited to watch them grow, and we cannot wait to go back!

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Red Gates at Kelly Creek frequently asked questions

Red Gates at Kelly Creek includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The space offered by Red Gates at Kelly Creek for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Barn
  • Farm/Ranch
  • Loft
  • Waterfront
Red Gates at Kelly Creek offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Red Gates at Kelly Creek offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Red Gates at Kelly Creek offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
Red Gates at Kelly Creek offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Aisle Markers
  • Altar/Arch
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Lighting
  • Tables
  • Tent Accessories
Red Gates at Kelly Creek is recommended by 92% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.6 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.7 in quality of service, 4.7 in flexibility, 4.7 in value, 4.6 in average response time and 4.4 in professionalism.
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