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Veteran-owned, Woman-owned

17 years in business

We speak English

12 team members

The Sterling Castle is a unique wedding venue located in Shelby, Alabama. Our full service wedding packages allow busy couples to have dreamy weddings with minimal stress or time investment! We select the perfect vendors for your style, and oversee the entire event to ensure everything is perfect! Couples can host a fairy tale wedding and say “I do” over the moat on the drawbridge or under the pergola. Its private lake and dock can serve as an exquisite backdrop for ceremonies and photographs. The Sterling Castle helps couples customize their wedding and make their dream wedding come true.

Facilities and Capacity

Couples can host a maximum of 300 guests within the climate controlled 4000sf reception facility. It has an elegant ballroom where couples can dance like royalty.

Services Offered

The Sterling Castle offers many packages to suit each couple’s budget and needs. Most packages include:

  • Wedding Planning
  • Rehearsal
  • Full Service Wedding Packages
  • Bridal suite
  • Groom's suite
  • 2 Family Rooms for Parents to get ready
  • Air Conditioned / Heated Reception Hall
  • Full Catering with Servers
  • Food Tasting with our Chef
  • MANY food choices! Create your own Menu!
  • DJ / EmCee
  • Online App for selecting your Music.
  • Uplighting on walls and foll room canopy
  • Overhead Dance Lighting
  • Floral and Decor
  • Wedding Bouquet
  • Bridesmaids / Mothers / Flowergirl
  • Table Centerpieces, Buffet Table Decor.
  • Ceremony and Reception Flowers and Decor
  • .
  • Free Parking
  • Wedding Cakes and/or Desert Bar
  • Cake Tasting
  • Cake Cutting and Boxing.
  • Tables
  • Round or Rectangular
  • Wood "Family Style" tables
  • Linens Hundreds of Style and Color Choices
  • Chairs Gladiator and Chiavari in Gold, Black, Silver and Mahogany.
  • Event Rentals
  • Hardscape Decor
  • Bar and Bartender
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
  • Fireworks!
  • Much Much MUCH More!
  • More info on our Website

Location

The Sterling Castle is located in the small community of Shelby, Alabama. It is 35 miles south of Birmingham, and 50 miles north of Montgomery.

What You'll Love About The Sterling Castle

Couples rave about the beautiful settings available at this romantic wedding venue. They also love the personal touch of the talented events staff. Check out the Real Weddings tab for an idea of how your special day at The Sterling Castle will look.

Pricing information

Couples usually spend $24,300
WeddingWire estimate
Reception
$995 starting price
Ceremony
$995 starting price
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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?

$995

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

$995

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?

$995

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

$995

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

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

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

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

2

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Garden
Historic Building
Mansion
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

What event services do you offer?

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

What catering services do you offer?

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

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Outside Alcohol

What event items are available?

Aisle Markers
Aisle Runners
Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Photo booth
Tables
Tents
Tent Accessories

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

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

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Reviews of The Sterling Castle

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The Sterling Castle is highly praised by reviewers for its magical and fairytale atmosphere, exceptional service, and attention to detail. Misty, Victor, and their family are commended for their warmth, dedication, professionalism, and care in making each wedding dreamlike and stress-free. The stunning property and beautiful outdoor ceremony space receive rave reviews, with guests impressed by the seamless execution and overall experience. The venue is described as elegant, romantic, and a perfect backdrop for an unforgettable wedding day. Staff members like Brennan, Kelsie, Ashley, and the vendors are highlighted for their outstanding contributions to making weddings at The Sterling Castle magnificent and memorable. The venue is recommended for its excellent service, remarkable decorations, and all-inclusive packages, ensuring a flawless and magical experience for couples and guests alike.

Review summary

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

The Sterling Castle is highly praised by reviewers for its magical and fairytale atmosphere, exceptional service, and attention to detail. Misty, Victor, and their family are commended for their warmth, dedication, professionalism, and care in making each wedding dreamlike and stress-free. The stunning property and beautiful outdoor ceremony space receive rave reviews, with guests impressed by the seamless execution and overall experience. The venue is described as elegant, romantic, and a perfect backdrop for an unforgettable wedding day. Staff members like Brennan, Kelsie, Ashley, and the vendors are highlighted for their outstanding contributions to making weddings at The Sterling Castle magnificent and memorable. The venue is recommended for its excellent service, remarkable decorations, and all-inclusive packages, ensuring a flawless and magical experience for couples and guests alike.

Weddingwire
5.0/5 176 reviews
Google
4.7/5 153 reviews
Robyn
Robyn Sent on 03/22/2025
5 out of 5 rating

No better choice for your DREAM wedding ❤️

I can’t say enough good things about the amazing Sterling Castle team and the venue, itself. Stunning property. Dreamy location for an elegant, romantic, and magical wedding day. The family that owns it are all incredibly kind, caring people who worked hard to make our day absolutely perfect. Every detail we wanted was tended to with utmost priority and every detail we didn’t even think about was handled beautifully. They went above and beyond for us in any way we needed. Extremely responsive, friendly, professional, and we felt like they truly cared about our wedding day as much as we did. Lots of bang for your buck, you won’t find a more one of a kind team and venue like this. I highly recommend the Sterling Castle for any wedding or event. Alabama’s best kept secret!
Mary
Mary Sent on 02/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Beautiful

Our wedding was absolutely beautiful. The attention to detail was amazing and Misty truly outdid herself. I nearly cried when I walked into the reception hall the first time because it was so beautiful. Misty was flexible in adding special touches that I wanted. The whole family is very sweet and know what they are doing. I didn't have to lift a finger - I didn't even have to unload my car! I had several guests tell me that this was the best wedding they have ever been to. Even my Dad (who hates weddings) said he was blown away.
Lauren
Lauren Sent on 01/25/2025
5 out of 5 rating

An Unforgettable Experience Awaits!

If I could give The Sterling Castle more than five stars, I would! This venue is truly magical. Misty and her staff are beyond incredible. They went above and beyond to make sure every detail was perfect and that we felt completely stress-free throughout the entire day. Their professionalism, kindness, and attention to detail made all the difference. They truly care about their couples, and it shows in every little thing they do.

The venue itself is stunning, from the beautiful outdoor ceremony space to the elegant reception hall. Our guests couldn’t stop raving about how gorgeous everything was.

Thank you to The Sterling Castle team for making Stephanie and Wezley’s wedding day everything they dreamed it would be and more. I would recommend this venue to anyone looking for a flawless experience and unforgettable memories!

-Lauren Kreps, Wedding Planner
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Awards

176
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner

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Real Weddings

Jessica & Christopher
22 photos · 06/06/2021
Beth & Kyle
39 photos · 06/29/2019

Professional Network & Endorsements

JND Photography JND Photography Wedding Photographers

Victor and Misti make it their personal mission to ensure that your wedding day is nothing short of flawless! Any idea or theme you may have is well within their capable hands to create. You should see the Iron Throne from the Game of Thrones series they made by themselves! And that was just for one wedding. Seriously everything these guys do at the Sterling Castle is a labor of love and it shows. Plus I love shooting weddings there :)

Live Free Photography Live Free Photography Wedding Photographers

Absolutely amazing and caring people! The Sterling Castle is the best venue in Alabama. We have worked with them many times and always had the same fantastic experience. We absolutely cannot recommend them enough.

Rawwbeauty Makeup Artistry Rawwbeauty Makeup Artistry Wedding Hair & Makeup

If you are looking for a special place to get married that is unique and different look no further. Misty is amazing and does everything in her power to make your day run smoothly. She is always checking on us while we are setting up to see if we or our brides need anything. The place is fabulous and the makeup and hair room has the perfect set up and lighting. Go check them out!

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