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About Elk River Farm
Based in Athens, Elk River Farm works with couples planning weddings throughout Huntsville and Madison, Decatur, Athens, Alabama. Couples touring this venue often compare it with nearby options such as Southern Charm, Willow Oak Farms. Verified reviews from real couples appear below as they are earned — rankings on Lazo are never sold.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding planner in Huntsville
How much does a wedding planner cost in Huntsville?
Day-of coordination in Huntsville commonly runs $800–$2,000; partial planning $2,000–$4,500; full-service planning often starts around $4,500 and scales with the wedding. Many planners saved couples more than their fee through vendor knowledge and mistake-avoidance.
Planner vs. venue coordinator — what's the difference?
A venue coordinator works for the venue and manages the venue's responsibilities. A planner works for you — across every vendor, the timeline, and the day itself. Most couples need at least a day-of coordinator even at venues with great staff.
How does Lazo rank wedding planners in Huntsville?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Wedding venues near Elk River Farm
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Southern Charm | 2.7 mi |
| Willow Oak Farms | 7.2 mi |
| White House Wedding & Event Venue | 10.4 mi |
Straight-line distance from Elk River Farm to each venue listed on Lazo.
Huntsville weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in March, April, May, October. The driest months are August, September, October.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52° | 33° | 22% | 4:21 PM | 4:59 PM |
| Feb | 57° | 36° | 27% | 4:55 PM | 5:29 PM |
| Mar | 66° | 43° | 25% | 6:21 PM | 6:54 PM |
| Apr | 75° | 51° | 24% | 6:45 PM | 7:18 PM |
| May | 82° | 60° | 21% | 7:07 PM | 7:42 PM |
| Jun | 89° | 68° | 23% | 7:24 PM | 8:01 PM |
| Jul | 92° | 71° | 23% | 7:23 PM | 8:00 PM |
| Aug | 91° | 70° | 19% | 7:00 PM | 7:34 PM |
| Sep | 86° | 63° | 15% | 6:20 PM | 6:53 PM |
| Oct | 76° | 52° | 16% | 5:37 PM | 6:11 PM |
| Nov | 64° | 41° | 20% | 4:04 PM | 4:41 PM |
| Dec | 55° | 36° | 24% | 3:58 PM | 4:37 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Huntsville International Airport (7.2 mi from Huntsville). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Huntsville.
Getting to Huntsville
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| HSV Huntsville International Airport | 7 mi | 10 min |
| MSL Northwest Alabama Regional Airport | 53 mi | 1 hr 20 min |
| BHM Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport | 79 mi | 2 hr |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | 82 mi | 1 hr 40 min |
| Nashville | 101 mi | 2 hr 10 min |
| Atlanta | 146 mi | 3 hr |
| Memphis | 194 mi | 4 hr |
Straight-line distance from central Huntsville; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 12736 Elk River Mills Rd, Athens, AL 35614, USA
- Where
- Athens · 26 miles northwest of central Huntsville
- Listed under
- Wedding Planners · Wedding Planners · Wedding Rentals
- In Huntsville
- One of 17 wedding planners we list · 1 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (256) 303-4377
- Website
- Visit site
Around Athens
- Wedding Venues nearby
- 1 within 3 mi, 2 within 10
Distances are straight-line from Elk River Farm; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Huntsville.
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