The Theodore is a historic wedding venue located in Birmingham, AL. Situated in the heart of the city’s old industrial neighborhood, the property lies at the cross-section between Birmingham’s past and present. An ideal choice for a style-conscious couple looking to make a statement, it is a truly distinct setting for a big day. An adaptable setting for parties of all scales, its central location makes it accessible to guests arriving from far and wide.
Birmingham’s Lakeview Industrial District is an area defined by Birmingham’s rich history. Throughout the neighborhood signs of “The Magic City’s” industrial past define characterful street fronts that are quickly becoming filled by hip eateries and bars. The Theodore plays such a role, offering a setting of industrial-chic that features modern facilities for celebrations. This carefully restored venue boasts exposed brickwork, hardwoods floorings, and the warehouse’s original barrel trussed ceilings. An Art-Modern inspired space, its open-plan design and high-reaching ceilings allow ample natural light to flood the interior. From above, show-stopping chandeliers of cut glass shine down upon guests adding an element of sophistication to proceedings.
With its multiple stylish spaces, The Theodore is a truly flexible venue that can welcome parties up to 750 guests. In addition to the main rooms, there is also a private suite, The Swann Room, that can be used as a get-ready space. The party can step outside and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of the neighborhood thanks to the venue’s private porch and courtyard space. Wedding vendors from caterers to bands can set up out of sight in The Lab, a back-of-house space that features a loading dock and kitchen. The property has an exclusive agreement with Beyond Details Catering and Design. One of the city’s foremost events companies, their menus are replete with modern takes on classic Southern comfort dishes. The team can also help design an event that takes full advantage of the venue’s characterful spaces.
Civil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding, Vow Renewal Ceremony
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks, Food & Catering, Rentals & Equipment, Service Staff
Settings
Historic Venue, Industrial & Warehouse, Loft
Business Attributes
Pricing for The Theodore
Option
Value
Starting Cost
Moderate
Cost Starting
Price Range
$14,650 - $26,200+
Couples Usually Spend
$20,400
Peak Season Months
March-June, September-December
Peak Season Cost
$14,650 - $26,200+
Peak Season Reception Cost
$7,500
Peak Season Ceremony Cost
$7,500
Peak Season Bar Service Cost
$11
OffSeason Months
January-February, July-August
OffSeason Cost
$14,650 - $26,200+
OffSeason Reception Cost
$7,500
OffSeason Ceremony Cost
$7,500
OffSeason BarService Cost
$11
The Theodore Reviews
Lauren Owen(other)5 out of 5 Rating
We are so happy with how everything turned out from start to finish with our experience with The Theodore. There was never a stressful moment which is hard to avoid when planning an event. We loved how the venue handles almost all services. This was a huge factor in our decision on a venue. The food is so great. The fried green tomato/bacon and pimento sliders are to die for! We are still getting compliments on the food. Hire this vendor. You will not be disappointed! Reviewed on 31-12-2023
Andrea Slocumb(other)5 out of 5 Rating
We knew the moment that we emailed The Theodore that this was the right fit for us. They responded within minutes. We emailed 8 venues and it took the others over a week to respond. This set the tone from the very beginning. Everything was top notch. The wedding day was amazing with a top notch staff. Our guests complimented the food, service, venue and cocktail. I cannot imagine not having our event at The Theodore. Reviewed on 30-12-2023
Vicki Austin(other)5 out of 5 Rating
Our daughter's November wedding reception was at The Theodore and what a night! It was the perfect venue and there was nothing we would have changed! Working with Jakob was wonderful; he was so easy to communicate with and promptly answered and attended to our every question and need! He planned the most spectacular tasting; it sure made it hard to select our menu! The food was delicious! Our wedding planner, Jenny Dansby was just superb! What a joy and blessing she is! She brought such excitement to each of our meetings and made us feel like our reception was her Number 1 priority! She is so thorough with her planning and covers every single detail! She is just an amazing person! Because of Jenny and her team, I was able to enjoy every single moment of my daughter's reception knowing that Jenny was handling everything! And the flowers! Suzanne, from Stems and Styles, did such an amazing job! She transformed The Theodore into exactly what we wanted it to be! We continue to get compliments! Thank you to everyone at The Theodore for all you did to make it a reception of our dreams! Reviewed on 01-12-2023
Excellent experience with The Theodore! I could not be happier with our experience from beginning to end. Having everything done in house made a world of difference after planning my other daughters wedding with a venue that provided nothing. As the saying goes - \"you get what you pay for\". Reviewed on 24-10-2023
Cathy DeBardeleben(other)5 out of 5 Rating
We recently had our oldest daughter's wedding at The Theodore. It was the PERFECT venue. Not only was the space beautifully decorated, the service was beyond what we had expected. The food was delicious, too. Jakob made us feel comfortable in several decisions and was easy to work with. Highly recommend the venue and you MUST get Jenny Dansby for your coordinator. She was an absolute joy to work with. Reviewed on 24-08-2023
Laura Ladd Skelton(other)5 out of 5 Rating
I only have the most amazing things about The Theodore and Jakob that owns this beautiful venue. He and his team were able to make all of our wedding dreams come true through the food, decor, and ambiance! I would choose this venue over and over again for my wedding because it was stunning and the perfect location for all of our guest to get to. If you are looking for a gorgeous venue in Birmingham with a fantastic team then look no further! Reviewed on 22-07-2023
Kate Lange(other)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 03-12-2022 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. Reviewed on 24-12-2022
Still on Cloud 9 after our daughter's wedding - The Theodore was a DREAM, and truly exceeded my expectations. Jakob and Todd were great to work with, and helped guide us with the flow and design of the whole event. The food was amazing, and since I was talking too much during the event to stop to really enjoy the food, was glad we got to do a tasting a few months before the wedding! I may request joining another tasting just so I can enjoy it all again. I also truly appreciated their patience with me and all my questions and requests (@Jakob, IYKYK). My only complaint was that it all went by too fast, and I wish I could go back and do it again in slow motion.....Highly recommend working with Jakob and Todd at The Theodore - our whole vendor team was tremendous! Reviewed on 05-07-2022
Kim Haney(other)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 18-06-2022 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 Reviewed on 27-06-2022
Janna Steele(other)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 11-06-2022 Fantastic venue for our daughters wedding reception! Food and space were perfect, and Jakob is a dream to work with. Highly recommend! Reviewed on 23-06-2022
Christina Rossi(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 14-05-2022 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! Reviewed on 07-06-2022
Barbi Agricola(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 16-04-2022 Beautiful venue! Jakob and his staff made our wedding day a wonderful experience! He made accommodations for special requests and everything went wonderfully. Reviewed on 22-05-2022
Anita Jones(other)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 19-03-2022 When trying to decide on a wedding and reception venue, we had made 4-5 appointments one Saturday back in 2021. Our first visit was to The Theodore. Jakob walked us through this beautiful, historic venue and spotlighted the large inside spaces (2 of them) 1 for the reception and 1 for the ceremony, the bridal suite, the groom's suite, the outdoor space, complete with corn hole, and bar options. We were sold from the very first moment that we stepped in to the venue and even more sold on Jakob and his wonderful personality and grasp of our vision for the wedding and reception. We did NOT make any of the other venue visits, we were completely sold on The Theodore.Throughout the entire year of planning and preparations, Jakob treated us like family and was very attentive to our every request and need. He made planning the event effortless and fun. And, when it came to the tasting to make food selections, it was hard to decide from the many delicious options that he presented to us at our tasting. Not only were the samples delicious, but the mock set up for the table settings were just beautiful.On the weeks and days leading up to the wedding and reception, Jakob would check in to make sure we had everything we needed and to make suggestions if we were needing help with anything at all.The day of the wedding and reception could not have been more perfect. Jakob, Todd and the entire staff made sure we had anything and everything while we were all getting dresses, even had the College Basketball tournament on for the guys getting ready in the grooms suite. Needless to say it was a magical day, everything that we could have imagined and more!!! The decor, the food, the bar, the service, the lighting.... everything was spot on.I highly recommend Jakob Lee and The Theodore. We have made a very special new friend and he really \"loved\" us like family!! Reviewed on 31-03-2022
Jordan Ruesch(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 19-03-2022 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! Reviewed on 31-03-2022
Alli Bembry(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 18-12-2021 I absolutely loved the theodore! Jakob was wonderful to work with and the venue itself is stunning and you can make it so unique to what you desire for your wedding. 10/10 recommend, I couldn’t have imagined anything better🤍 Reviewed on 26-01-2022
Tanesha Beene(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 12-12-2021 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! Reviewed on 18-01-2022
John Bailey(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 11-12-2021 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. Reviewed on 30-12-2021
Jill Sims(other)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 31-07-2021 When looking for the perfect venue for my daughter we had visited several places in Birmingham. We came to The Theodore and met with Jakob - we knew that we had found “the perfect Venue.” From the planning process to the day of Jakob was so easy to work with. Jakob was wonderful at communicating with us about every detail and most of all we had a blast working together.The venue itself is so beautiful and the wedding night was just amazing. It was everything my daughter had imagined it to be and more. If we could do the planning, wedding process again- we would not change one thing!! Thank you Jakob, staff and The Theodore for the memories!! Reviewed on 30-12-2021
Hillary Knox(other)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 07-08-2021 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! Reviewed on 12-11-2021
Leen Matalka(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 17-09-2021 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! Reviewed on 01-11-2021
Riley Norris(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 31-07-2021 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! Would highly recommend to anyone! They made every wedding dream I had come true! Reviewed on 03-09-2021
Ashley Mccomb(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 03-07-2021 Booking this venue was the best decision we made in the wedding planning process. Working with Jakob was amazing. He was attentive to all of our needs and went above and beyond to ensure everything was taken care of. He was always a step ahead. The food which is done by their catering company is absolutely amazing. Our guests are still talking about the FOOD! I also love the fact that they house a huge inventory of FURNITURE AND DECOR. It was so nice having a venue which does almost everything including valet parking! I would not change one thing if I had to do it all over again! Reviewed on 30-08-2021
Julia Perkins(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 21-08-2021 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!!! Reviewed on 26-08-2021
Rachel Santiago(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 12-06-2021 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. Reviewed on 18-08-2021
Clairee Pabich(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 18-06-2021 Cannot say enough good things about choosing The Theodore as our wedding venue! We had the most incredible time dreaming of and planning our day in this gorgeous space. The exposed brick and industrial feel is everything we had ever wanted. The team at The Theodore made wedding planning such a dream. You will love this. space for any event or party! Reviewed on 09-08-2021
Anne-Marie Claburn(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 31-12-2020 I LOVE The Theodore! I love that you have options. There are two rooms, which was super important to me when looking for a venue because I wanted the ceremony and reception in the same location. The Theodore is the perfect venue because it is a blank canvas that allows the couple to design their day exactly how they want. It was perfect for my New Year's Eve Wedding! And Jakob was a blast to work with! From the meetings to the tastings and phone calls, it all helped bring my dream NYE wedding to life! Reviewed on 22-07-2021
Anna Beth Boehme(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 10-04-2021 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! Reviewed on 22-07-2021
Brandy Dyer(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 04-07-2020 You will love this new space. We loved the area, the building and the people. This is a perfect space for a wedding, corporate event or any party. The building is simply amazing. You will love the exposed brick, large beams and amazing windows. You HAVE to check this space out for your next event. Reviewed on 12-07-2020
Amber Fleck(other)5 out of 5 Rating
I cannot say enough great things about The Theodore, a brand new venue located in the heart of Alabama. The exposed brick paired with modern touches throughout the building adds the perfect amount of southern charm. It's versatile, clean, has impeccable service, professional staff and an overall fun atmosphere. It's perfect for any occasion. I highly recommend!! Reviewed on 12-07-2020