Attention Engaged Couples near Loxley, Alabama
Attention Engaged Couples of Southern Alabama
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Download your free guide now for our venue pricing, FAQs and wedding planning tips! Discover how affordable and customizable The Garden at Bella Sera is and why hundreds of couples have chosen us as their dream wedding location.
Your Dream Wedding Includes:
15 serene acres with southern pine privacy
Lush garden courtyard with fire and water features
Three scenic pond sites
New Orleans-style main house with bridal suite
Pavilion with antique doors/windows (heated/cooled) for events
Open-air chapel with antique doors and exposed beams
Charming covered bridge for intimate ceremonies
Bride and groom suites for day-of prep
Flexible spaces for creative planning
Two full-service bars and kitchen
On-site parking with optional valet service
Your dream wedding includes:
15 serene acres with southern pine privacy
Lush garden courtyard with fire and water features
Three scenic pond sites
New Orleans-style main house with bridal suite
Pavilion with antique
doors/windows (heated/cooled) for events
Open-air chapel with antique doors and exposed beams
Charming covered bridge for intimate ceremonies
Bride and groom suites for day-of prep
Flexible spaces for creative planning
Two full-service bars and kitchen
On-site parking with optional valet service
A 5-Star Wedding Experience
2x Couple's Choice Award Winner
Southern elegance meets old-world romance
A Tuscan Dream
We'll transport you to the romance of the Italian countryside. With our enchanting open-air chapel, lush gardens, and vintage accents, this venue is a celebration of timeless beauty. Imagine your special day surrounded by towering trees, twinkling lights, and the tranquil sound of fountains.
Versatile Event Spaces
The Garden offers multiple atmospheric spaces, including an open-air chapel with antique doors and exposed beams for your ceremony, a gare garden and a grand ballroom fully heated and cooled, for your reception. These options allow you to create a personalized and unforgettable celebration.
All-Inclusive
Our all-inclusive packages include everything from venue setup, décor, and seating to customizable catering and bar services. With elegant touches like Chiavari chairs, vintage accents, premium food and seamless coordination, we ensure your day is nothing short of perfection.
About the venue
Welcome to The Garden at Bella Sera, a stunning 15-acre garden sanctuary nestled in Loxley, Alabama—the Gulf Coast’s best-kept secret. Combining timeless elegance with modern luxury, this picturesque venue offers the perfect setting for every type of celebration. Whether you’re hosting an engagement party, an intimate ceremony in our romantic open-air chapel, or an extravagant reception, The Garden provides both indoor and outdoor spaces to bring your vision to life.
Conveniently located near white-sand beaches, the cruise terminal, and the airport, The Garden at Bella Sera is a true southern oasis that blends old-world charm with contemporary sophistication. Beyond its breathtaking beauty, the venue is equipped with a full-service kitchen, two bars, rentals, and linens. With options ranging from DIY to all-inclusive, we handle every detail, from props and parking to staff and security, making The Garden your stress-free, all-in-one destination for an unforgettable event.
Bridal Suite
A Luxurious Retreat for Your Special Day
With early morning 8 AM access, the large bridal suite offers a serene space for you and your bridal party to get ready, complete with areas for hair, makeup, and stunning photo opportunities. Featuring a master bath and private balconies, it ensures comfort and privacy on your special day, creating the perfect retreat for relaxation and preparation.
Groom's Barn
A Serene Environment for Gentlemen
The Groom’s Room is a private space within the barn, featuring a spacious veranda and comfortable furnishings that create a relaxed and inviting atmosphere. Inside, guests can enjoy a pool table, refrigerator, and a stocked Keurig for refreshments. Outside, a cozy fire pit area provides the perfect setting for memorable conversations.
Ceremony area
Indoor Elegance or Outdoor Charm
You can choose from both outdoor and indoor ceremony options. The open-air chapel offers a stunning outdoor setting with rustic wooden beams and antique windows and doors. For an indoor option, the pavilion features elegant antique details and a wrap-around veranda, creating a charming space for your special day.
Reception Space
Sophisticated Reception Venue with Garden Access
The bright and airy Pavilion offers the perfect indoor space for your main reception. With exposed wooden beams, glittering chandeliers, and a grand double staircase, it's an elegant setting for guests to drink, dine, and dance. Six double-door entrances open to the garden, allowing guests to enjoy both indoor and outdoor spaces.
The Grounds
Romantic Photo Spots and Garden Lounge
After the ceremony, newlyweds can take photos at the covered bridge and grove of pines. Guests can then enjoy the Gated Garden for an outdoor cocktail hour with water and fire fountains. The garden’s stone and wood pergolas, furnished with linens and cushions, offer stylish, comfortable lounging amidst 15 acres of scenic beauty.
- See what other couples have to say -
If you are looking for a fairytale wedding, look no further than Bella Sera Gardens. The staff at Bella Sera were exquisite and the venue is magical. Straight out of a storybook, Bella Sera will sweep you away with the beautiful scenery, charming Reception Pavillion and fairytale Air Chapel. The courtyard is gorgeous with a stunning fountain and precious swings and fire fountains. The bars are simply the icing on the cake that wraps the courtyard together. Everywhere you step you will find an amazing photo opportunity with guests. The decor is perfection and filled with vintage magical touches everywhere. The entire venue is like a dream come true! The staff is courteous and friendly. I could not have asked for a more beautiful venue to have our dream fairytale wedding!
- Chelsea
Exquisite Italian garden!
Look no further for the perfect venue. The Garden at Bella Sera combines an exquisite outdoor chapel, a stunning Italian garden, and a perfect reception building, all in one all-inclusive location. Robin, the owner, goes above and beyond with her artistic eye and extensive experience, making Bella Sera the most beautiful and stress-free choice in South Alabama.
Devry C.
Best Summer Wedding!
We had our wedding at Bella Sera and couldn’t have asked for a better day! The property offers countless stunning photo opportunities, and Robin, the owner, was incredibly helpful, providing creative ideas and making the planning process enjoyable. From the spacious bridal house to the beautifully decorated venue spaces, including the courtyard, fountains, and open-air chapel, Bella Sera is a must-see for anyone getting married in South Alabama.
Tabatha
Call us: 251-501-6639
Visit us: 25049 Co Rd 49, Loxley, AL 36551
Call us: 251-501-6639
Visit us: 25049 Co Rd 49, Loxley, AL 36551
