Jefferson County is the state of Alabama's most populated county, and it has plenty of diverse resources to help you plan the wedding of your dreams.
Some major cities and towns in Jefferson County include the county seat of Birmingham, which is also partially located in Shelby County, Avondale, Center Point, Trafford, Brighton, West Jefferson, and Woodlawn.
Jefferson County has a well-developed public transportation system, as it is served by Amtrack, BNSF Railway, CSX Transportation, Alabama Warrior Railway, and the Seaboard Coast Line Railway, among others. The county is also home to Birmingham-Shuttleworth International Airport.
Jefferson County has some great shopping venues, so you will have no problem finding everything on your wedding checklist. The county seat of Birmingham is home to one of the largest malls in the United States, Riverchase Galleria.
The county also has plenty of specialty bridal shops, quirky antique and gift stores, and galleries where you can find one-of-a-kind wedding favors.
Make sure you check out Colonial Brookwood Village, Colonial Promenade at Hoover, Brook Highland Plaza, the specialty gifts at Headway, Crestwood Antiques, and the Shoppes of Colonnade.
If you spend a day shopping in Birmingham, keep in mind that the city has a very vibrant nightlife, with numerous clubs, live music venues, and nationally recognized theater and music productions.
Jefferson County offers a wide variety of wedding venues, from traditional churches, to luxury hotels and bed and breakfasts, to country clubs and farms.
Popular venues include The Westin Birmingham, Rosewood in Pinson, The Sweet House in Bessemer, Canterbury United Methodist, and the Carraway-Davie House, which is also a popular location for wedding photographs, as it is surrounded by nature preserves and offers scenic views of the Cahaba River.
Jefferson County has plenty of parks, museums, and other attractions for you to enjoy during your free time, including Hoover's Rock Moss Preserve, Red Mountain Park, Alabama's Sipsey Wilderness Area, Railroad Park, The Birmingham Zoo, McWane Science Center, and Vulcan Park and Museum, just to name a few.
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