The Theodore Reviews

Where do I even begin? The Theodore has been a wonderful experience through and through. Given that we have had a long engagement, the planning process has been extensive to say the least, but Jakob the venue owner has become more of a friend than “the owner” to my family and I. Every time we had a wedding planning meeting at the Theodore, he played fun music/checked on us/ and voiced how excited he was to see it all come together. Another fun aspect was the wedding menu food tasting that The Theodore hosts every few months. Our food tasting at the Theodore was lovely, and made choosing our wedding food menu so hard because of how many amazing options we had to pick from! They do have their own in house catering company, which make the process convenient and easy as you make your selections.

Another wonderful aspect of the Theodore was that it’s a one stop shop for rentals. Jakob has put together a wonderful look book for all their clients that lists all of their inventory. This makes the choosing of all your rentals so fun and easy. You can’t go wrong since all the furniture and rental selections are so beautiful.

Jakob is extremely professional, and has the greatest list ever of pre-approved vendors that will definitely point you in the right direction to plan your big day. He made the recommendation of the greatest wedding planner of all time, Erica Thomas, who has been nothing short of incredible the entire process. Jakob’s exact words to me were “Erica won’t just be a planner, she will become a lifelong friend.” And BOYYY was he right, and I still appreciate his advice to this day as she has been the biggest blessing.

A lot of venues do not include the little things that make or break a wedding day that can often go unnoticed, but Jakob thinks of everything. Our wedding is in three weeks, and I can honestly say that I trust Jakob and The Theodore staff COMPLETELY to make sure the day goes smoothly and perfectly without a single bump in the road, and it will be a night my fiancé and I, our family and friends will NEVER forget!

We could not be any happier with our wedding at The Theodore. It was a dream working with a venue that is truly all inclusive. I did not want to have to keep up with multiple vendors as I had to do this with my first daughters wedding. The entire process from beginning to the day of the wedding was flawless! I would do it all over again if I had to! We could not be any happier.

Truly blessed with the wedding of our dreams thanks to The Theodore and all of our other amazing vendors. This venue has such a large, beautiful space. Jakob is so wonderful and on top of everything. Everything from catering, valet, security, bartenders, décor, tables and linens etc. are included and make the wedding planning process such a breeze. Not to mention the food is absolutely delicious. They go above and beyond at the Theodore and we are forever grateful!

First of all, Jakob is just amazing. He made us feel so comfortable, and he never made us feel like we had a dumb question, and believe me we had a lot! He was always timely in his response, and he just made the whole experience very enjoyable. He has great advice and ideas. The Theodore was the perfect spot to celebrate for the reception after a downtown church wedding. it was so open, and people could move around easily. It was nice having the two separate rooms, one for the band and one for the meal so older guests could sit in the other room to take a break from the band if they wanted. The food was delicious - everything was top notch - we continue to get a stream of positive comments from everybody! Having the two bars and 4 lines for the buffet was genius. My daughter was so pleased with everything. Also, Todd was so gracious in helping my father in law in with his wheelchair - they have a lift and it was no problem. The valet parking is also a nice touch. Everything the Theodore does is first class. Thank you to Jakob and his team for making my daughter's dream wedding a reality. Y'all are just the BEST! We can't thank you enough.
- Kim Haney
Peachtree City, Georgia

Fantastic, flexible venue! We had our daughter’s wedding reception here after a two-year wait due to COVID. We received so many compliments about the venue and the food, but the best part of this experience was working with Jakob! He was so easy to work with, accommodating to our requests, and very friendly! Truly goes above and beyond. I highly recommend The Theodore for your wedding/reception.

The Theodore is the BEST venue. I knew as soon as I was engaged (or earlier), I needed to have my wedding there. I love the amount of space the venue has and the versatility of The Theodore. If you have a wedding or any event in this location, you have options! I love seeing how people use the spaces differently. It was the PERFECT location to ring in the new year especially after the curveball 2020 threw at us. Jakob was also so much fun to work with! He got my vision for my NYE wedding and helped us run with it!

Jakob and his staff were great! He made accommodations for special requests and it ended up being such a beautiful wedding! Fantastic experience.

Jakob and Todd and this venue are THE BEST- SERIOUSLY. I could not say enough good things about the Theodore. Its a beautiful venue, they are so accommodating and you will not have more fun with the owners at any other place!

I would 100% recommend this venue to any other couples on the fence about booking The Theodore. We had an amazing wedding here! Jakob was accommodating during the entire process. Months before the wedding, he hosted a food tasting at The Theodore in which my husband and I were able to taste a variety of the foods offered at the venue. The food was amazing and I was impressed at how extensive the menu was. If there were any questions I could easily email Jakob and receive a swift response. I was also very shocked to see how attentive he was on the day of the wedding. After what seemed like millions of pictures and being pulled in every direction he always made sure to come around with some appetizers and drinks ready for us to consume when we were able to escape the crowd. It's these little things that made the difference for us. Not to mention your photos at this venue will look amazing! We have received several compliments from our guests in regards to the grounds of the venue and the food. So if you are still thinking about this venue, think no further and book! You will certainly not regret it!

We had the best experience with The Theodore! Not only did everything turn out EXACTLY the way we envisioned, but the interaction with every person was also so pleasant and familiar.

Our original wedding date was March 2020 at The Theodore, but it was rescheduled due to the pandemic. Our reception was rescheduled to September 2021. I was in communication with Jakob throughout the past year. Jakob was prompt, direct, professional, and knowledgable. He was very easy to communicate with through email and worked with me and my vendors adjusting to our changing plans due to the pandemic! It was easy working with him and I’m appreciative of all he’s done! The venue itself is beautiful! We toured over 10 venues in Birmingham and surrounding areas, and none were as beautiful as The Theodore. Every detail in the venue is unique and it shines on its own that, in my opinion, you don’t need a lot of extra. Also, it is a spacious venue and our guests felt very comfortable being there during such times. In addition, the bride and groom suites are wonderful. They are so pretty and comfortable and give you as the couple some space away needed. The Theodore is a top notch venue - my husband and I truly love it and love that our day still ended up there!

The Theodore and staff was absolutely incredible. They are so kind and communicate so well. They were always available for questions (and believe me we had a lot of them!) Would give a 10/10!!!

Having 2 other daughters who were married within the last 2 years, I couldn't imagine my youngest getting a proposal so soon! The other two Birmingham venues that my daughters were married in could not hold a candle to The Theodore. The customer service was absolutely the best. Jakob was so communicative, and has tons of insight on the wedding industry in general. The Theodore handles everything - Catering through their partner catering company - Beyond Details along with linen rentals, china rentals, decor and even a huge inventory of luxury lounge furniture! It's so easy when everything can be coordinated through one person versus having to communicate with so many vendors. The food. Omg. The food. My guests talked about the food and the amazing cocktails provided by The Theodore the entire night. I wish I would have found this venue sooner - I would have had my first two daughters weddings there!

We could have not asked for a better venue or wedding planning process! Jakob and his team made sure every detail was perfect! The entire process was a wonderful experience! And the food was wonderful! Would highly recommend to anyone! They made every wedding dream I had come true!

The Theodore was the perfect place for my husband and I to have our June wedding. The venue itself encompasses an industrial feel with warmth brought in from massive windows, tall ceilings, and the large open space. Jakob, the venue coordinator/manager, was the easiest person to work with. He was very accommodating to help our day go off without any issues. He also made sure to go out of his way to help us find decor item and food options from their in house style guide and catering menu. Having the decor, food and bar in house was a game changer. It eliminating having to coordinate with a bunch of vendors, and Jakob's team did a phenomenal job with hospitality the night of our wedding. Everyone raved at their service. It was also very helpful at the end of the night to have all of the cars valeted. The street is quiet during the weekends, but having a valet service is just another perk the Theodore offers. Overall, the venue was way more than we could have asked for. If I could repeat my wedding night I would have it at the Theodore everytime!!

The Theodore was the reception venue of our dreams!! It was the most stunning, exposed brick, industrial building we could have ever walked into. Getting married during a pandemic came with its own struggles, but working with the team at the Theodore was definitely a highlight of wedding planning. They were accommodating with our budget, kind and caring, and made sure to explain everything to us in detail. But most importantly they made our day one we will never forget! I will always recommend The Theodore, so if you’re considering it, take this as your sign to have your event there!

Jakob, Todd and their entire staff at The Theodore went above and beyond to make our wedding ceremony and reception everything we wanted and more. They made us feel more like family than a client. The venue itself is the perfect place to host at Wedding, from the outdoor space to the beautiful, open spaces inside. I would highly recommend The Theodore for a wedding (well, any type of event really). They are amazing.

We absolutely loved working with The Theodore! The exposed brick and authentic beauty of the space was one of our favorite things about the venue. It has such a unique vibe and perfect for any style of event. Not to mention, their team is great to work with! We had such a great experience and highly recommend!!

This space is stunning for any event. I had the pleasure to work with The Theodore and was completely impressed. The buildings exposed brick, amazing beams and stunning windows will leave you in awe. I would recommend this amazing space and team for any of your events.

The Theodore was exactly what we wanted for our wedding! The space was beautiful and fit our 180 guests with room to spare. We used both bays and the outdoor space for guests to spend time during the reception. The food was delicious - especially the Ahi Tuna poke bowls! We were so happy with the way our wedding turned out. Jakob was very responsive to any questions we had along the way, which we really appreciated. He was willing to work with us on personal touches that made the night one we will remember forever!