Weddings on the Mountain

The staff of Cheaha Resort State Park offers some of the most memorable vistas in Alabama, to accompany the memories made on your wedding day that will last for a lifetime. Weddings in the Paare restricted to approved sites.  We wish to ensure the enjoyment of all park guest (Trails, cabins, chalets and campsites  are not approved sites).

Restaurant Deck

"Can not be booked unless a reception is booked with Cheaha Restaurant "

The Restaurant Deck, overlooking the Talladega National Forest, will accommodate up to 200 people and is the number one requested wedding spot in the Park. (In case of inclement weather,  the wedding can be held in the chapel.) Chairs are not included in the listed rates. For rental items, please contact  cheahastld@dcnr.alabama.gov. Deck Reservations for Peak Season October 18, 2008 - November 22, 2008 or October 17, 2009 - November 14, 2009 will not be taken.  This time of year the restaurant parking area will be filled with restaurant guest and the deck with visitors for fall foliage. Our deck is used for viewing only.

Two hours - $100     Four hours - $150       Six hours - $200 

Full Day rental from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. - $225

Please email us for rules and rental information at Tammy.Power@dcnr.alabama.gov

Wedding Chapel

Can be booked with our with out a reception in the park

(Al Alexander Activities Building)

The Activities Building, better known as the “ Wedding Chapel,” is available for all groups and functions up to 75 guests. The Chapel offers pews for seating, a closet for storage or dressing, piano and organ, a gas operated fireplace, A/C & Heating, and restrooms. You may book the chapel or use it as back up in case of rain when booking the deck (if available and requested during deck rental booking). When used as a weather back up, the chapel must be cancelled no later than two days prior to the wedding.

Two hours - $100     Four hours - $150       Six hours - $200 

Full Day rental - 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. $225

Rental rates do not include chairs

Special rehearsal rental rate - $75 for four hours

Please email us for rules and rental information at cheaha.stateparklodge@dcnr.alabama.gov

Cleburne Room

Here you will find a stunning floor-to-ceiling window view of the Talladega National Forest. Guests are allowed to decorate the room themselves and use the baker of your choice for the wedding cake. Exclusive Catering Rights: Cheaha Mountain State Park must provide all food and beverages consumed in banquet rooms and public spaces located in or near Cheaha Restaurant (Cleburne Room and the Deck area). A contact list for additional needed items is available upon request.  Rental rate includes chairs and basic set up.

$125 - $250 depending on the set up. 

Menus available upon request. Each wedding is different and we like to cater to your needs. Please email us at Tammy.Power@dcnr.alabama.gov  for information and rental rules.

View Cleburne Room Setup # 1 Layout

View Cleburne Room Setup # 2 Layout

Ceremony and Reception Website Special

Monday – Friday
Cleburne Room and Chapel
8:00 am – 8:00 pm
$150.00
(Price includes facility site rental only)

 Tammy.Power@dcnr.alabama.gov

 Pavilions

Can be booked for wedding site and or ceremony

Located throughout the park you can host a more casual reception at any one of four pavilions. Two pavilions are located near the highest point in the state, along the “picnic trail,” the stone pavilion boasts dual fireplaces. At Cheaha Lake there are two more picnic pavilions. The stone pavilion is located on a hillside overlooking the Lake and has a wood burning fireplace. Firewood may be purchased at the Park store or you are welcome to bring what you need. Cheaha Restaurant can cater or you may wish to handle all the cooking. The stone pavilions are the most requested pavilions for weddings. Call the Park Country Store and book now 1-800-610-5801 or email for information Cheaha.StatePark@dcnr.alabama.gov

Bald Rock Group Lodge

The Bald Rock Lodge is the perfect one-stop location for wedding, reception and lodging. The Lodge can accomodate the rehearsal, rehearsal dinner, ceremony and reception, and lodging for family and guests. The Lodge can accommodate up to 200 people in the dining area for hors d' oeuvres. Please contact Tammy Power for more information at Tammy.power@dcnr.alabama.gov

The Bald Rock Group Lodge sleeps 32 people in its 12 rooms, each with its own full service restroom. It can easily host a seated reception or indoor wedding of 150 persons in the main conference/dining hall, located next to the main lobby. Outside, the terrace is furnished with five tables and 20 chairs, an open air-pavilion with pedestal BBQ fire grills.

On the Bald Rock Group Lodge's main floor, there are six overnight rooms, with the following sleeping arrangements:

• Room 201 – Double bed, ADA accessible bathroom (sleeps two)

• Rooms 202 & 204 – Queen bed (each room sleeps two)

• Room 203 – Bunk beds with single sized mattresses (sleeps two)

• Room 205 – Two Bunk beds each with single mattresses (sleeps four)

• Room 206 – Queen bed and bunk beds, each with single sized mattresses (sleeps four)

On the lower floor of the Bald Rock Group Lodge there are six more overnight rooms, each with its own private bath and the following sleeping arrangements:

• Rooms 301 through 305 – Queen bed (each room sleeps two)

• Room 306 – Queen bed and bunk beds with single sized mattress (sleeps four)

Upstairs from the lobby and conference hall there is a mezzanine with a 12-person table, and an adjoining day room with two day beds.

Please see Bald Rock Lodge for rental rates.

View Bald Rock Lodge Layout

View Bald Rock Lodge Sleeping Layout

View Bald Rock Lodge Terrace Layout

View Bald Rock Lodge Wedding Arbor Area Layout

WEDDING RECEPTION MENUS 

We will be happy to email you menus or customize menus for your event. Pricing and menus vary with areas, time of day and what you are looking for. Please request menus when booking at Tammy.Power@dcnr.alabama.gov