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Aldridge Gardens
4.8 ★★★★★ 686 Google reviews · Greenhouse wedding venue in Hoover, Alabama
Art gallery in a sprawling garden known for hydrangeas, bird-watching trails & outdoor exhibits.
Plan your tour
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (205) 739-6558
- Website aldridgegardens.com — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–7 PM |
The setting
“Aldridge Gardens is a botanical garden and not a recreational park.” — the venue's website
Amenities, with proof
“Often there is a rainbow effect to their fountain spray”
What couples say again and again
“We took a morning stroll through the Aldridge Gardens and were delighted by the beautiful flowers, trees, birds, squirrels, and fish jumping in the lake.”
“They do a wonderful service keeping the gardens clean and the plants and surrounding area are well cared for.”
Why it's listed — and what we can confirm
- Glass / botanical setting — “Botanical garden”
- Hosts weddings or events — “Wedding venue”
- Hosts weddings — “Weddings & Rentals”
- Corporate & private events — “Corporate Meetings & Events”
From the reviews
Aldridge Gardens is such a beautiful hidden gem in Birmingham. I've had the opportunity to photograph two fall weddings here, and each one showcased just how stunning the property is. From a photographer's perspective, there are endless locations for portraits throughout the gardens.
This is a little slice of heaven hidden away by the interstate and a busy area of Hoover. The walking trails are nice and quiet. They do a wonderful service keeping the gardens clean and the plants and surrounding area are well cared for.
Getting married at Aldridge Gardens
Aldridge Gardens comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth it. First, see the glass house at the time of day and season you'd actually get married — the light pouring through the panes at golden hour is the whole reason to book one, but a greenhouse at noon in July feels very different from one at dusk in October, so ask about temperature and shade for your date and walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring the questions that only matter for a glass venue: is it heated and air-conditioned (the single most important question), what months do they actually book, is there shade cloth or diffusing glass for midday glare, what's the humidity like in summer, are candles or open flame allowed near the plants, and exactly what's included — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Glass venues are intimate and popular dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
Corporate events & private parties at Aldridge Gardens
Corporate events, retreats, or private parties come up for Aldridge Gardens — greenhouse venues often have real weekday availability since weddings claim the weekends. A quick call answers the three things that matter: weekday and off-season rates, whether the space works for your headcount and A/V needs, and what catering is allowed. If your event lands on a Friday or Saturday in wedding season, ask early.
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