Venue Info

Weddings & Events

The Barn at Shady Lane is truly a place where one is surrounded by pastoral beauty and feels miles away from the hustle of urban life. Yet this little piece of heaven is located just one mile from the Renaissance Ross Bridge Marriott and nestled at the entrance to the first Robert Trent Golf Trail, Oxmoor Valley Golf. Complete with vintage furnished Bride’s Loft, cool Groom’s Cottage, indoor and outdoor venue space, antique furnishings and materials all around and seating for 300. PLUS … wait for it! … FULLY AIR CONDITIONED! This is Birmingham’s Country Place in the City for weddings, receptions and events.

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What's Included

Frequently Asked Questions

Layouts & Options

Ceremony Locations

twenty eight 60” round tables
10 hi-boy cocktail tables
250 Chiavari chairs
6 vintage farm tables
2 vintage pine pews
Additional pews are rentable at $50 each

Clients have access to the barn beginning at 9am on day of event. Typical closing time is 11pm or before. Shady Lane staff sets up all of above items before event and tears down same after event.

On site parking**
Set up and break down of ceremony site**
Access to our preferred vendors list**
All located minutes
from Ross Bridge**

How far out should I book my wedding?

We are often booked a year in advance on Saturdays. Friday and even Sunday weddings are also very popular at Shady Lane. Book your venue before anything else. All of your other ideas will be shaped by your venue choice.

How Can I Schedule A Site Visit?

Call Linda at 205-790-7238 or email us at ShadyLaneInfo@gmail.com to schedule an appointment.

What are the barn and outdoor venue dimensions?

For Floor Plan Layout Ideas and scale drawings of the Barn, click on this link at our web site: TheBarnAtShadyLane.com

OUTDOOR ARBOR DIMENSIONS
8' front to back posts
14' left to right posts
10' high front drape pipe
9'4" high back drape pipe
16' pipe length
Overall Arbor is 22'x14'

FLAGSTONE STAGE
Approx 28' wide
Approx 16' deep

BARN BACK PATIO
60' deep. 24' wide
Upper Patio Drape rod 9'9"H x 32'L. 11' between each post
Lower Drape rod 10'7"H x 27'L. 8'8" between each post
End of lower patio. 19' wide

145' long flagstone sidewalk
FARM TABLES 6'x 30". 29 1/4" tall
Barn Doors 9'6" tall 45 and 47" wide

NEW SIDE PATIO 30’X40’

How much time is allowed for rehearsal?

We allow one hour for rehearsals, which are scheduled in cooperation with wedding parties which may occur on the day before.

What is the seating capacity of The Barn?

We can seat 300 theater style for indoor ceremonies

Seated around tables of 10, seating capacity is 250 with an 8' square stage in center.

Seated around tables of 10, seating capacity is 280 for dining only, with all food stations on back patios.

Seating capacity is 250 with limited dance floor.

What is the seating capacity of your outdoor venue?

We can seat 300 for outdoor ceremonies

Do you host weddings on days other than Saturdays?

Absolutely! Most all year long we host weddings on at least two weekend days, and many times do Friday, Saturday and Sunday weddings. Each day has its own flair and we encourage brides who can't find a Shady Lane Saturday, to consider a fun Friday night or a relaxed Sunday wedding.

How many hours do we get to be on site?

We open at 9 am and the property is yours for the day. Ceremony / Reception maximum time is 4.5 hours, including the estimated 30 minutes for Ceremony. If your event is reception only, the reception time is 4 hours max.

How many tables & Chairs come with our venue rental?

Each venue rental comes with 28 60" round tables, six farm tables, 10 hi-boy cocktail tables & 250 mahogany Chiavari chairs.

Outdoor ceremonies which require matching Chiavari chairs can be rented from The Barn at Shady Lane for a nominal set up fee.

Do you provide linens?

We do not provide linens but can recommend some wonderful rental providers by going to our Vendors list.

Do we have to use your caterer?

All of our guests choose from among our list of over one dozen Birmingham area professional, insured and qualified caterers. Ranging in price and menu options, these caterers are proven professionals who are committed to making your event at Shady Lane amazing on every level.

Is alcohol allowed at The Barn at Shady Lane

Alcohol is allowed, but must be brought on site and removed from the site on the day of the event and by the client. A bar tender is required and is usually available thru the caterer. Uniformed security will also be provided by The Barn at Shady Lane at a cost of $160 for a four hour period when alcohol is consumed.

Can we do both the ceremony and the reception at Shady Lane?

Yes. The majority of our brides choose to have both events at Shady Lane.

What is involved if both ceremony and reception are held in The Barn? Is there a Plan B?

Remember to factor in the “flip” if both events are indoors. The Shady Lane team and your caterer and their team will convert The Barn from ceremony to tables and chairs in a matter of minutes immediately following the ceremony. Guests are excused to the three patio areas while the flip is taking place. Then the big doors are reopened and BAM, your guests are welcomed back into a whole new space!

If the ceremony is outdoors, are there additional costs?

The only additional cost is if you rent matching Chiavari chairs from The Barn at Shady Lane. The rental fee is $3/chair.

Can we have whatever caterer or florist we want?

All caterers must come from our approved vendor list. These professional, licensed and insured caterers represent Birmingham's finest and range in a broad variety of foods and prices. Florists and photographers are your choice.

Layouts Provided by: Magnolia Vine Events

THE FLIP

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