About
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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Reviews of The Harbert Center
Professional Network & Endorsements
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.
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!
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