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Ariel Widener
Ariel Widener
General Manager

2 years in business

We speak English

Medium team (11-20 members)

Southern Grove Vineyard is a beautiful rustic farm, winery, and wedding venue in Fairhope, Alabama. This stunning location offers a romantic vineyard wedding experience with exclusive access to the property.

Facilities and Capacity

Both indoor and covered outdoor options where you can celebrate with up to 200 of your friends and family are available at Southern Grove Vineyard. Picture you and your love, facing each other and promising to spend the rest of your lives together, flanked by your loved ones and surrounded by gorgeous scenery. The lush vines, timeless oak and pine trees, and rolling hills create a magnificent backdrop for this fantastic new chapter in your lives. After your ceremony, you and your new spouse can take photographs as newlyweds with 22 acres of fertile farmland as your backdrop. You can also rent a vintage car for that extra special photographic touch. Afterwards, join your nearest and dearest in the charming barn with its hanging chandeliers and warm ambiance to dance the night away. Weather permitting, you can also choose to have your reception outside. Whether you're planning a grand event, an intimate gathering, or even an elopement, this might be the ideal venue for you the begin your exciting new adventure. At Southern Grove Vineyard, you can choose to host your nuptials, as well as a rehearsal dinner, engagement party, or wedding shower. Accommodations are available should you and a few of your wedding party like to spend a day or two relaxing and unplugging in this enchanting place.

Services Offered

The wonderful team at Southern Grove Vineyard can provide you with chairs, a lovely arbor, and simple floral decorations. At this venue, planning your big day is made even more simple, so you can relax and enjoy the planning as well as the wedding itself. There are even options for curated bar and catering packages for you to choose from. You and your guests will have the grounds to yourselves for up to 10 hours, allowing you plenty of time to bask in the love and joy of the festivities. Plenty of flexibility permits you to bring your unique vision to life and reflect your love story in every detail.

FAQ

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?

$500

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

$500

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?

$1,500

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

$1,500

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Parking
Set Up
Tables

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

Server(s)

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Wine
Open Bar

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Farm/Ranch
Winery

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
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Server(s)

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Wine
Open Bar

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Furniture
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
Flatware
Glassware

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

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Reviews of Southern Grove Vineyard

Weddingwire
5.0/5 3 reviews
Google
4.6/5 48 reviews
Chelsea
Chelsea Sent on 09/26/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Our wedding ceremony was flawless! 👰🏼‍♀️🤵🏻‍♂️💍❤️😍

We had our ceremony September 13th 2025. After visiting a couple places and researching I had a hard time choosing the right place for our wedding. This beautiful vineyard in Fairhope turned out to be perfect for us! Southern grove did such a wonderful job as a wedding venue! From start the finish it was flawless! The owners are the sweetest and very genuine people! Their manager Ariel and all of the staff did an outstanding job and give off the impression they truly enjoy what they do! I honestly don’t have any complaints on our experience. The food was very good, the wine, and of course the venue itself is beautifully decorated on its own! They made me feel like family from the moment I met the owners and helping me to plan the wedding ceremony and layout for the decor. They built the arbors and area where the guests were seated out in the venue and it looked fabulous!! We are very thankful for Southern Grove being part of our special day and our story forever! Thank you so much for everything!! 😊 ❤️ 🍷 🍇
R
Ramona Sent on 10/17/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Our Second Chance wedding

Southern Grove Vineyards is a fantastic wedding venue as well as for any other event! Rick and Dawn, the owners, go out of their way to make sure everyone has a special time. Ariel, manager, along with her staff made sure everything was wonderful. Our guests were happy and so were we!
H
Hagen Sent on 09/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The House Wedding

Our wedding day was everything we dreamed of and more! From start to finish, the team made us feel cared for, supported, and stress-free. A huge thank you to Dawn, Ariel, and Angela—your hard work and dedication did not go unnoticed. You poured so much love and effort into every detail, and because of you, our day was truly unforgettable. We will cherish these memories forever and are so grateful for everything you did to make it so special.
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Team

Ariel Widener
Ariel Widener
General Manager
Angela Moorer
Angela Moorer
Wedding Coordinator

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Southern Grove Vineyard frequently asked questions

Southern Grove Vineyard includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Southern Grove Vineyard includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Southern Grove Vineyard includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
The space offered by Southern Grove Vineyard for wedding events is known for:
  • Farm/Ranch
  • Winery
Southern Grove Vineyard offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
Southern Grove Vineyard offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Southern Grove Vineyard offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Southern Grove Vineyard offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Furniture
  • Tables
Southern Grove Vineyard is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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