Chapel Weddings
Physical Arrangements
The official capacity of the Chapel is 200; however, we recommend no more than 180 to allow your guests some elbow room. The balcony may not be used to seat guests; only a photographer may have access to the balcony. Please plan accordingly as a dressing room is not available. The wedding party may wait at the side entrance to the Chapel.
In addition to the piano and organs, furniture in the Chapel includes a permanent podium located in front of the main organ. You must seek permission from the Events and Summer Programs Office if you have special arrangements in mind that require labor for the movement or addition of furniture. Restrictions apply and you will be billed for any labor charges.
The center aisle of the Chapel is 66 feet long and 9 feet wide.
Parking
There is no single lot on campus to accommodate your guests. Guests may park in any campus lot after 5:00 pm on Friday and throughout the weekend. We recommend that they park in either the Coffin Street lot, the North and South Campus Drive lots, or along Upper Park Row. A campus map is available through the Events and Summer Programs Office.
Decorations
If candles are used, votive candles are mandatory to keep wax from dripping onto the carpet or woodwork.
Flowers and containers not removed from the Chapel at the end of the ceremony will be disposed of by College housekeeping staff.
Custodial Service
Custodial service is included in the rental fee. A staff person from the College housekeeping department will be on-duty before and after, but not during, the rehearsal and wedding.
We ask that your guests refrain from throwing rice, flower petals, or confetti inside the Chapel and that outside only bird seed, flower petals, or bubbles be used.
Music
The Chapel houses a 1927 Austin organ, a 1975 Cooper two-manual tracker organ in the style of the German Baroque, and during the academic year, a 2007 Steinway grand piano.
If you wish to have the organ played at your wedding, you must contact our organist, Hentus van Rooyen, at (940) 735-9145 or hentus.vanrooyen@gmail.com. If he is not available, he will refer you to other available organists.
You are welcome to bring a microphone and small amplifier in to the space for your voice or music amplification needs.
Fees
The fee for use of the Chapel is $1,000.00. Rental of the 91黑料 Chapel covers use of the sanctuary only.