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The Emporium is a wedding venue located in historic downtown Troy, Alabama. Rich in history as the first Catholic Church in the city, this facility fully embraces the character of such an iconic building. With a gorgeous brick exterior and charming, romantic interior, the venue is a wonderful way to add a bit of classic history to your wedding day.

Facilities and Capacity
Complete with original heart pine floors, historic chandeliers, stained glass windows, and unique wooden barrel ceilings, The Emporium offers a charming setting for milestone celebrations. The venue also features an outdoor courtyard that can be used as an additional space for your reception or ceremony, or for a casual cocktail hour. The beautifully restored building, from its original floors to its arched windows, sets the perfect backdrop for an elegant, vintage wedding. Here, couples can share their special days with up to 250 guests.

Services Offered
The Emporium offers two get-ready suites, two additional rooms, and a kitchen in the Chapman House adjacent to the building. The beautiful, quaint space of the Bella Rose Suite is the perfect, convenient way to get ready for your big day. The venue's team may also provide lighting and sound accommodations to set the tone for receptions. Full access to the venue's beautiful Chapman House is included in their weekend package options. Event essentials such as tables and chairs can also be provided.

History
As the very first Catholic Church in Troy, the building was built back in 1915. At the start of the century, it proudly served the community as a premier place of worship. In 2013, this Alabama historical site was restored to become a wedding and event venue that still cherishes many of the original features and same charm.

  • 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?

$3,000

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

$3,000

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?

$3,000

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

$3,000

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

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Lighting/Sound
Tables

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

7

Describe your venue:

Historic Building

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered 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?

Event Rentals

What event items are available?

Chairs
Tables

What months are included in your peak season?

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

Reviews of The Emporium

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Sara Sent on 07/30/2019
5 out of 5 rating

An Amazing Venue!

The Emporium was an amazing venue to have our wedding at! Jane definitely took great care of us and made sure we were happy with our big day! This venue is gorgeous! My family and guests could not stop gushing about how beautiful it was! Anyone having a wedding in lower Alabama needs to consider The Emporium for their big day!
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Cortney Sent on 02/13/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Courtyard Ceremony

My husband and I got married in 2015 at The Emporium! We were the first couple to use the courtyard for our ceremony. It was gorgeous and I received many compliments on the venue! Mrs. Jane was fabulous and catered to all of our needs. It is really a treasure to have in our town! No need to drive to Dothan or Montgomery to have a beautiful wedding with such a great venue minutes away!
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Ginger Sent on 09/19/2018
5 out of 5 rating
The Emporium and Chapman House are beautiful, I fell in love the first time I saw it. We had our daughter's wedding there last weekend and it was perfect! Ms Jane was so helpful and a pleasure to work with. If you are looking for the perfect venue, call Ms Jane, I promise you will not be disappointed.
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Spencer Sent on 05/16/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Jane from the emporium was amazing!! She was so accommodating and we had an amazing day at the emporium! Thank you Jane!!!
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Abbey Sent on 05/10/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Loved, loved having my reception at the Emporium! It was exactly what I wanted, Historic, elegant, and so classic! The Chapman House next door is so convenient for the bridesmaid luncheon and bridal suite..I even had my engagement party there too! Perfect Venue for a wedding!
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Meagan Sent on 05/01/2018
5 out of 5 rating
The Emporium is amazing! It’s character and charm is so warm and romantic. Pictures inside & outside look amazing. Mrs. Jane is the best in helping you with anything to make your wedding perfect- that’s what she did for me!!
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Erin Sent on 05/01/2018
5 out of 5 rating
In August of 2016, my husband and I had our wedding reception at The Emporium. It was a dream come true! The Emporium is a gorgeous venue that provides a perfect backdrop for wedding pictures. Some of my favorite reception pictures have those beautiful stained-glass windows in the background. A memory that my husband and I will cherish forever is eating dinner together in the private balcony of The Emporium. Our wedding day was so hectic until we sat down for dinner, just the two of us. The Emporium was a huge part of making our wedding day so perfect!
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Jessica Sent on 04/30/2018
5 out of 5 rating
I absolutely love this venue and Mrs. Jane! The minute I walked into The Emporium I knew it was what we were looking for. It also has a great courtyard that we had our ceremony in. We rented The Chapman house also that is located right beside The Emporium for the bridal suite to get ready in before the wedding. The convenience of both buildings was so wonderful. They both are decorated beautifully and have all the amenities you need. Mrs. Jane really helped me out a lot with the million questions and worries I had. Everything went by so smoothly, and we couldn't have asked for sweeter people or better convenience! Thank you, Mrs. Jane, for helping make our day so special!She was a blessing the whole wedding process. Please call Mrs. Jane and ask about both The Emporium and The Chapman house! You won't be disappointed!
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Samantha Sent on 04/26/2018
5 out of 5 rating
I LOVE the Emporium and always recommend this venue to other brides!! We had our wedding and reception here in July, 2016, and it was the perfect wedding that I had always dreamed about! We used both the indoor and outdoor space, and it was plenty of room to accommodate everyone. The venue itself is absolutely beautiful, and we were able to decorate with no issues at all! Mrs. Jane was such a joy to work with and was always very helpful! We had a big wedding party with 11 bridesmaids, and the bridal suite was perfect to accommodate us all! We even had a bridal brunch in the front room the morning of the wedding. Being able to have my bridal party in the same place all day was extremely convenient and made my day perfect! For the reception, we were able to sit and eat with the wedding party upstairs in the Emporium! This venue was beautiful and everything I could have ever asked for!!
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Erica Sent on 04/23/2018
5 out of 5 rating
I loved having our reception at The Emporium and we’ve gotten so many compliments on it! The Emporium is such an elegant reception venue that also has a beautiful outdoor space for the perfect indoor/outdoor mix. We also rented the Chapman house for the day and couldn’t have been happier. My bridesmaids and I were able to have brunch, get ready, and spend the day in the most adorable bridal suite! So many other venues restricted vendors and I appreciated being able to hand select each vendor for our wedding. I would highly recommend this venue to any bride!
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Awards

24
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
Graceful Beginnings, LLC Graceful Beginnings, LLC Wedding Planners

The Emporium is a wonderful venue in downtown Troy. The historic old church has the original hardwood and fixtures. Jane and Kelly are amazing to work with and they provide a great environment for your wedding. The Emporium has a separate house that is used for a bride's room, groom's room and also for small showers or teas.

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The Emporium frequently asked questions

The Emporium includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Tables
The space offered by The Emporium for wedding events is known for:
  • Historic Building
The Emporium offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Emporium offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Emporium offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Event Rentals
The Emporium offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Tables
The Emporium is recommended by 96% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.8 in average response time, 4.8 in flexibility, 4.8 in professionalism and 4.8 in value.
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