The Sterling Castle

About The Sterling Castle

The Sterling Castle is a castle-style private residence and wedding venue in Shelby, Alabama, with ceremony settings indoors and outdoors. Couples can choose among the lakeside pergola, timber frame, drawbridge, White Garden, castle interior, and Great Hall fireplace. The 4,000-square-foot heated and air-conditioned Great Hall serves as a reception space, with outdoor reception options also described. Wedding packages range from elopements and micro weddings to larger celebrations; the venue advertises events for up to 250 guests, while its FAQ says the Great Hall can accommodate up to 300. Venue services and package inclusions vary, with options including planning, catering, floral and decor, DJ/MC services, suites for wedding parties, and fireworks. Overnight stays are not available at the venue.

The facts

Guests

Up to 300 guests

Price

From $10,000

Pricing note

Wedding rental/package pricing is linked through a downloadable pamphlet or package tools; no venue-rental price amount is provided in the supplied passages. The $2,000 retainer is a deposit, not a rental price.

Setting

Indoor & outdoor

Last updated

November 2026

On the big wedding guides

• Listed on Zola (checked November 2026)

How to reach The Sterling Castle

• Website: thesterlingcastle.com
• Phone: (205) 669-9486
• Address: 89 Deseret Dr

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