Modern Stone Castle
The Sterling Castle
Shelby, AL
A turreted Alabama castle with indoor and outdoor ceremony sites.
Set on a wooded hillside just south of Birmingham, The Sterling Castle was built specifically for weddings and large events. Stone turrets, a covered drive, and a sprawling outdoor ceremony lawn give couples both fairytale photographs and weather-proof flexibility.
What's included
- Outdoor ceremony lawn
- Indoor reception hall
- Bridal & groom suites
- On-site event coordination
What couples say
The Sterling Castle in Shelby, Alabama has earned a near-perfect reputation as one of the South's most beloved wedding venues, receiving a rare 5.0/5 across all WeddingWire service categories and being called the most popular wedding venue in Alabama by Cosmopolitan. Couples universally describe the experience as magical, fairytale-like, and seamlessly executed, with an all-inclusive approach that relieves planning stress. It is a 12-time WeddingWire award winner and a 3-time Knot Best of Weddings honoree.
Rated 5.0/5 on WeddingWire (191 reviews), 5.0/5 on The Knot (69 reviews), and 4.6/5 on Google (188 reviews).
- Perfect 5.0/5 across all WeddingWire service categories
- All-inclusive packages simplifying the planning process
- Stunning castle exterior and Great Hall reception space
- Fireworks send-offs and dramatic nighttime illumination
- Consistently described as magical and fairytale-like by couples
