The Historic Drish House

All-inclusive venue

The venue takes care of it all - food and beverage, rentals, the works!

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $650

Guest capacity

Up to 500 seated guests

About this venue

The Historic Drish House is an elegant, affordable venue near downtown Tuscaloosa and The University of Alabama. Built in 1837, the Drish House has been thoughtfully renovated with comfort and convenience in mind.

Seated guest capacity

  • 50-500

Venue type

  • Historic Estates, Mansions

Venue setting

  • Covered Outdoor
  • Indoor
  • Outdoor
2300 17th St, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

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Drish Mansion

Timelessly elegant space highlighted by three crystal chandeliers with private sitting alcove.

House includes Main Hall with Alcove Sitting Area. Adjacent to the Hall is a Catering Kitchen. Upstairs are the Bride and Groom Suites.

Guest capacity

Up to 120 Seated

Up to 319 Standing

Square footage

6,000

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

- Packages include table, chairs and tablecloths so you can customize your space. - Dimmers for total lighting customization. - Area for band or DJ. - Dancing Area.

Room cost

$650 to $2,500 pending day and duration of event

Available services that can be provided by The Historic Drish House

Services & amenities

  • Clean up
  • Dance floor
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event coordinator
  • Event staff
  • Set up
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Reviews

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5.0 (1 review)

  • Wonderful Vintage Venue

    Verified review
    •Andranell M.•8 days ago

    Everyone at the Drish House was a joy to interact with. From assisting with questions before the big day all the way to the day of holding crying babies during the ceremony. We couldn’t have asked for a better wedding day️

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