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The Harbert Center is an elegant wedding venue located in the heart of downtown Birmingham, Alabama. They pride themselves on their impeccable service, delicious food, and sophisticated surroundings. Couples may choose from multiple indoor venues for both their ceremony and reception. The Harbert Center is a multi-level facility that can accommodate both intimate gatherings as well as lavish affairs.

Facilities and Capacity
Couples can host up to 400 guests at this contemporary venue. Their unique and versatile spaces include:

  • The Atrium - a sky-lit space perfect for your ceremony. It boasts a beautiful chrome and glass spiral staircase, which can be used for your grand entrance.

  • Beeson Hall - their most popular reception venue. It features 20-foot ceilings and a triangular-shaped stage overlooking their 24x13 foot dance floor. If you’re having a more intimate gathering, this grand space can be divided into three smaller rooms.

  • Bruno Hall - a 1,225-square-foot room that can be used for bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, or as a bridal suite.

  • Dunn-French Library - is another wonderful option for your other wedding-related events. It can host up to 48 seated guests, or the groom can use it as his dressing room.
  • Terrace - overlooks the first floor Atrium and is ideal for your cocktail hour or for overflow seating for your ceremony.


Services Offered
This experienced wedding venue offers a dedicated events team to ensure your day goes smoothly from start to finish. They provide in-house catering, convenient parking, and an inventory of tables, chairs, and linens that you can use for your celebration. Their talented team will also assist you with setup and cleanup, so you can feel like a guest at your own wedding. Additional services include, but are not limited to:

  • Bar services
  • China
  • Event planner
  • Event rentals
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Get-ready rooms
  • Lighting and sound
  • Outside vendors
  • Pet friendly
  • Valet
  • WiFi


Cuisine
Southern Foodservice Management has been serving as the exclusive caterer to The Harbert Center since 1986. Their experienced chef and banquet staff will work with you one-on-one to design a menu that reflects your individual tastes and preferences. Couples may select a buffet, cocktail reception, a plated meal, or stations for their reception. They can also select delicious hors d’oeuvres and mouth-watering desserts to complete their menu. Sample plated entrees include:

  • Grilled Atlantic salmon
  • Pan-seared pork ribeye
  • Portobello mushroom Rockefeller
  • Roasted airline chicken breast




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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?

2,200

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

1,800

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?

2,200

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

1,800

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

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

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

Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$5

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

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink

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

2

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

5

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Historic Building

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

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?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

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

What bar services do you provide?

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

What event items are available?

Chairs
Dance Floor
Drapery
Lighting
Tables

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 peak season?

March
April
May
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
June
July
August
November
December

Reviews of The Harbert Center

Dana
Dana Sent on 08/24/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Ready for the Harber

An all inclusive venue with enough space to accommodate your wildest dreams! We are so excited!
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Lori Sent on 10/13/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Meghan was amazing during the planning process and the wedding. The food was amazing, the staff was very helpful, kind, and professional. I can't say enough good things about the Harbert Center
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Taneka Sent on 07/22/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Check this place out. It's very nice and the food is awesome!
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Delandra Sent on 07/08/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Jamila was absolutely amazing! She made sure I had everything I needed for my special day! All my guests fell in love with the building and the food was absolutely amazing!
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Leisa Sent on 01/14/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Perfect for dream weddings!!!!
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User2006804 Sent on 01/12/2015
5 out of 5 rating
This is a very nice facility. The staff was very pleasant and the food was wonderful.
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User2012086 Sent on 01/16/2015
4.9 out of 5 rating
I had my wedding at the Harbert Center back in 2007. They are very easy to work with. Very responsive and great with giving suggestions when needed. Food was great. Any bride can rest easy knowing they are in good hands with the employees at this venue.
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User1954888 Sent on 12/06/2014
4.1 out of 5 rating
Great staff,very professional!
Tiffany
Tiffany Sent on 07/08/2012
4.1 out of 5 rating
The Harbert Center was a great venue and made for great pictures. Food was excellent. We would recommend to others.
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Awards

9

Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
OPOV Band OPOV Band Wedding Bands

This venue is very nice. It’s wonderfully located right in the downtown district. The main event ballroom is unique in shape and accommodates the party as well as a great lifted stage for the band. They have a very professional staff and well equipped to handle corporate and wedding events. We look forward to performing at this venue.

Live Free Photography Live Free Photography Wedding Photographers

Highly recommend for modern brides looking for an incredible choice for their beautiful wedding. Its definitely important to choose the right people for your special day! Such a great choice!

heidi elnora Atelier heidi elnora Atelier Wedding Dresses

The Harbert Center has such a great team of professionals! If you are looking for a spacious, unique venue for your event, The Harbert Center is it! XO, heidi elnora Atelier Team

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The Harbert Center frequently asked questions

The Harbert Center includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The Harbert Center includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at The Harbert Center includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Limited Bar
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
The space offered by The Harbert Center for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Historic Building
The Harbert Center offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
The Harbert Center offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Harbert Center offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
The Harbert Center offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Drapery
  • Lighting
  • Tables
The Harbert Center 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 flexibility, 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in value, 4.7 in average response time and 4.7 in professionalism.
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