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Gabrella Manor

Name: Gabrella Manor
Address: 8912 4th Avenue S, Birmingham, AL, 35206, US
Telephone: +12058339754
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.4

Gabrella Manor is a private, vintage estate perfect for weddings and special events. Birmingham's best location for celebration!
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07/24/2024

Thank you, Lauren, for the kind words. We genuinely appreciate it ❤

07/22/2024

Brooke with her gorgeous bouquet with pops of orange, yellow, and white ✨

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07/18/2024

Discover the art of wedding minimalism with our latest blog post. Learn how to create a stunning and intimate celebration by focusing on quality over quantity, making sustainable choices, and prioritizing guest comfort.

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Planning a wedding can be overwhelming, especially with social media suggesting you need countless decorations and knick-knacks. Instagram and Pinterest might make it seem like you need many personalized signs and countless trinkets, but you don't. The key to a memorable wedding lies in the quality

07/16/2024

Sweet Summer Time

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07/14/2024

Victoria’s custom bouquet by us 🤍

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07/10/2024

Congratulations Victoria + Jelani! ❤

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07/03/2024

Fairytale bridal photos 🥀

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07/02/2024

Pretty in pink 🩷

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07/02/2024

Table decor with a personal touch ✨

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07/01/2024

Next stop… forever ❤

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07/01/2024

Pink and white bridesmaid bouquets for Kayla 🤍

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06/19/2024

Those details 😍

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06/17/2024

Explore elevating your big day with stunning and customizable décor choices. From elegant table settings to draped fabrics, find out how our rental services can help you create the perfect ambiance for your big day.

Photo by Once Like A Spark Photo + Video

Every wedding should reflect the unique style and vision of the couple. That's why we're proud to offer various décor rentals designed to turn our venue into your dream space. From exquisite centerpiece elements to elegant aisle décor, stylish draping, captivating dance floors, and everything in b...

06/16/2024

Happy Father’s Day ❤

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06/13/2024

A unique perspective of our gorgeous venue.

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06/11/2024

The next great love story - Brooke + Blake ❤

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06/11/2024

Beautiful bride and her photographer!

06/10/2024

Discover how personalized planning can make your special day seamless and stress-free. Our expert coordinators handle every detail to create a wedding that reflects your unique love story.

Read more about how we can bring your dream wedding to life!

Every wedding is unique, so our coordination services begin with a personalized plan tailored to each client's needs and vision. Our dedicated staff works closely with couples to identify their preferences and designs and note every detail.

06/09/2024

Laura + Matthew are radiating pure joy ✨

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06/08/2024

Last Dance

05/31/2024

Get the inside scoop on what to expect on your wedding day at Gabrella Manor!

Your wedding day is a whirlwind of love, joy, and celebration. With the help of our dedicated team, you can rest assured that every detail will be taken care of, allowing you to focus on creating cherished memories with your partner and loved ones.

05/27/2024

Vintage Engagement Photoshoot 🤍

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Address

8912 4th Avenue S
Birmingham, AL
35206

Opening Hours

Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm
Sunday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+12058339754

Website

http://www.gabrellamanor.com/

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It’s been a wonderful 25 years!

Featuring images from Lifedance Photography, Mary Margaret Smith Photography and others.

It’s been a wonderful 25 years!

Featuring images from Lifedance Photography, Mary Margaret Smith Photography and others.

Check out this amazing Church of the Highlands Worship Video filmed right here at Gabrella Manor.

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Our Story

Gabrella Manor was originally named the Bundy House after it was commissioned by its first owner, Theodore C. Bundy, in 1938. Bundy was well respected among the community and was well known for entertaining dignitaries and guests. Mrs. Bundy and their daughter, Barbara, lived in the house for years after Mr. Bundy passed away until it was sold to Brenda Jones and Steve Johnson in 1997.

Brenda was working for Bell South as a geographic information system consultant and had been dating Steve for several years. Steve was a videographer and photographer and typically spent his weekends at various wedding venues. Brenda started going with Steve on his jobs so that they could spend time together even while having such busy schedules.

Brenda decided that she wanted to begin writing a business plan and decided to use a wedding venue as her “template” to learn the process. She was working with a small business group at The University of Alabama at Birmingham, and they were all in unanimous agreement that her business plan was wonderful. They all said that this business plan would be much more viable than a consulting firm, so Brenda got to work.

The business plan was finalized in January of 1997, which happened to be perfect timing since her brother had just retired from the phone company and earned his real estate license. Brenda’s mother, Ruth, had suggested that they look at the Bundy House, which was right up the road from where they lived for many years.

Brenda’s original plan was to find an abandoned church and create an indoor garden, but when they knocked on the Bundy House doors for the very first time, they fell in love. Brenda and Steve wanted something beautiful but not dainty. The location was easily accessible, on-site parking was available, and there were several large rooms. However, there was a lot of work to be done.

Steve and Brenda purchased the manor on August 2, 1997. They had contractors lined up to begin work on the property. They added air conditioning; a parking lot; did electrical repairs; added restrooms; built the catering building, ballroom, and apartment (for Steve and Brenda to live in); added privacy fencing around the back of the property; added the pavilion; and filled in the swimming pool to create the wedding arbor.

At the time, there were only three other wedding venues in the Birmingham Area. They were doing things out of their homes, or properties they owned, but Brenda wanted to do things differently. She and Steve decided they wanted to become a fully licensed event venue, and so they did. They were able to create a new type of wedding venue for the Birmingham Area, while also raising the standard.

The house was renamed in honor of Brenda’s grandmother. The grandmother that she had called “nan” all her life was not her biological grandmother. Her biological grandmother, Gabrella, had lost her life in childbirth many years before Brenda was born. When Brenda learned about this, she realized she had to name the property as an homage to her lost loved one.

Brenda and Steve were the first to be married at Gabrella Manor in December of 1997 and enjoy sharing this beautiful piece of history with clients and guests. From 1997 to 2018, there were 1,562 events and 192,709 guests that had attended the venue. Brenda Jones and Steve Johnson restored the Bundy House to one of Birmingham’s most beloved wedding and event venues – Gabrella Manor.