Sawyers Cove Farm is a wedding venue designed for intimate celebrations, accommodating up to 100 guests. Our venue is the perfect setting for intimate weddings, wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, vow renewals, and special events, offering a beautiful and comfortable experience for you and your guests.

At Sawyers Cove Farm, our one day and two day event space rental packages include access to 100 farmhouse resin chairs, 10 five-foot round tables, 9 six-foot rectangular tables, 6 cocktail/bistro tables, 4 six-foot wooden farmhouse tables for outdoor use, and 10 four-foot black metal benches.

Our Calera, Alabama wedding venue can comfortably accommodate up to 100 guests for your wedding ceremony, reception, rehearsal dinner, or special event. Having these tables and chairs available allows couples to simplify their planning process and reduce the need to coordinate additional rental vendors.

For a complete list of included amenities and available options, please visit our Wedding Venue Packages page.

Sawyer's Cove Farm does not provide table linens. To customize the look of your event, please arrange for your own linens to suit your theme and style.

Yes! At Sawyers Cove Farm, you're welcome to choose the caterer that best fits your style, taste, and budget. We allow outside catering, giving you the flexibility to customize your wedding menu for your ceremony, cocktail hour, and wedding reception. Whether you're planning a casual buffet, elegant plated dinner, or family-style meal, you're free to work with the licensed caterer of your choice to create the perfect dining experience for you and your guests.

Our full day wedding venue rental includes 14 hours of exclusive access to Sawyers Cove Farm on your wedding day, giving you plenty of time for getting ready, your ceremony, wedding reception, photos, and celebrating with family and friends. We also include an additional hour for breakdown and cleanup, so you and your vendors can wrap up the day without feeling rushed.

Our extended rental time allows you to enjoy a relaxed, stress-free wedding experience from start to finish.

Alcohol must be served by a licensed and insured bartending company. We also require that you obtain an event policy that includes Host Liquor Liability Insurance protection that meets our requirements. Cash bars are not permitted. If you have any other questions about our alcohol service guidelines, please let us know!

Sawyers Cove Farm features a spacious catering prep kitchen designed to support a seamless wedding day and reception. Our commercial-style prep kitchen includes stainless steel countertops, a refrigerator/freezer, warming ovens, a three-compartment commercial sink, and a separate handwashing sink, providing your caterer with the space and equipment needed for efficient food preparation and service.

Whether you're hiring an outside caterer for your wedding reception, rehearsal dinner, or special event, our well-equipped catering kitchen helps ensure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.

At Sawyers Cove Farm, we understand that having a reliable rain plan for your wedding day is an important part of choosing the perfect venue. Our team offers flexible options to help ensure your ceremony and reception can continue beautifully, even in the event of inclement weather.

If rain occurs, couples may choose California-style seating to avoid a room flip. Another option is to transition the space while guests enjoy time on our covered patio area, allowing your wedding celebration to continue comfortably while the reception space is prepared.

Couples are also welcome to rent a wedding tent from a local rental company as an additional weather backup option. Sawyers Cove Farm must be notified at least 30 days in advance if a tent rental will be part of your rain plan, and we will provide approved placement information to help with planning.

Our flexible rain options help provide peace of mind while preserving the beautiful wedding experience you envisioned at our Calera, Alabama wedding venue.

Our wedding venue features two private bridal suites designed to provide a comfortable, relaxing space for you and your wedding party while getting ready for your special day. Both suites include full-length mirrors, vanity mirrors, and comfortable seating, making them ideal for hair, makeup, final touch-ups, and pre-ceremony photos.

Whether you're the bride, groom, or a member of the wedding party, our spacious getting-ready suites offer a convenient and elegant place to prepare before you walk down the aisle.

Yes. An event policy through Nuptial Event Insurance is required.

We would love to give you a tour of our event space. All tours are by appointments only. To contact us click here

Unfortunately, we are not able to hold or reserve dates without a signed rental agreement and down payment.

Couples searching for an intimate wedding venue near Birmingham, Montgomery, or Tuscaloosa choose Sawyers Cove Farm for its refined indoor-outdoor design, flexible layout options, and peaceful farm setting. Whether you’re planning a 50-guest modern ceremony or a 100-person celebration with dinner and dancing, our venue is intentionally scaled to feel warm, elegant, and connected.

Our payment options include cash, check, or ACH e-check/bank transfer.

Yes! Sawyers Cove Farm offers a micro wedding package that's perfect for couples planning an intimate wedding in Calera, Alabama. Our micro wedding package provides a beautiful, stress-free way to celebrate your special day while enjoying the charm of our farm wedding venue.

For pricing, package details, and what's included, please visit our Wedding Day Planning tab to find our Micro Wedding Page. Whether you're planning a small ceremony, an intimate celebration with your closest family and friends, or a simple yet elegant wedding, our micro wedding package is designed to make your day both memorable and affordable.

Yes! Sawyers Cove Farm is located in Calera, Alabama, just 40 miles south of Birmingham, making it a convenient destination for couples seeking a beautiful wedding venue near Birmingham. Our peaceful countryside setting offers the charm of a private farm venue while remaining easily accessible for guests traveling from Birmingham, Alabaster, Pelham, Helena, Hoover, Columbiana, and throughout Shelby County.

Whether you're planning an intimate wedding, wedding reception, rehearsal dinner, vow renewal, or special event, Sawyers Cove Farm provides a scenic Alabama wedding venue that's close to the city while offering a quiet, picturesque atmosphere for your celebration.

If your event is less than 12 months away: we require 50% of the rental fee as a down payment, along with a signed rental agreement to book an event. The remaining 50% of the rental fee is due 120 days prior to the event.

If your event is more than 12 months away: we require 25% of the rental fee total as a downpayment, 25% is due 10 months prior to your event, and the remaining 50% is due 120 days prior to your event.

PROCESS FOR RESERVING YOUR DATE:

When you are ready to reserve your date, send us an email to let us know. After we check to see that the date is still available, we will start the process with our official “date request form”. Once your “official” request has been received, we will confirm that the date is still open, and then we will send your rental agreement out by email.

We take reservations on a first come first served basis once a date request form has been received.

We will hold your date for up to 48 hour once your rental agreement has been sent to give time to complete the reservation process.

Sawyers Cove Farm is a versatile wedding and event venue in Calera, Alabama designed for intimate celebrations and memorable gatherings. In addition to weddings and wedding receptions, our farm venue is available for rehearsal dinners, bridal showers, engagement celebrations, vow renewals, corporate gatherings, and other special events.

With a beautiful countryside setting, flexible event spaces, and thoughtful amenities, Sawyers Cove Farm provides a charming backdrop for celebrations throughout Central Alabama.

Yes! Sawyers Cove Farm offers the convenience of hosting both your wedding ceremony and reception at one beautiful location. Our venue provides a seamless experience for couples and guests, allowing you to celebrate every part of your wedding day without needing to travel between locations.

From your ceremony and wedding photos to your reception celebration, our Calera, Alabama wedding venue provides a memorable setting for your entire day.

Sawyers Cove Farm offers a flexible wedding venue experience that allows couples to customize their celebration with vendors and details that reflect their unique style. While we provide a beautiful setting and essential venue amenities, couples have the freedom to personalize their wedding day with their preferred caterers, décor, and vendors.

Yes! Sawyers Cove Farm welcomes couples to personalize their wedding experience by working with vendors who best fit their vision. From caterers and florists to photographers, DJs, and décor professionals, you have the flexibility to create a wedding day that reflects your style and personality.

Our goal is to provide a beautiful and welcoming venue where your chosen wedding vendors can help bring your celebration to life.

Located in Calera, Alabama, Sawyers Cove Farm offers couples a peaceful countryside wedding experience while remaining conveniently accessible from Birmingham and surrounding areas. Our intimate venue combines rustic charm, thoughtful amenities, and flexible event options to create a personalized wedding celebration.

For couples searching for a unique Alabama wedding venue, Sawyers Cove Farm provides a beautiful setting for intimate weddings, receptions, and unforgettable memories.