If you are not an active member or participant in a church or religious organization, it may be difficult to find the perfect location for your wedding ceremony. Chapels, however, are known for allowing individuals to rent their space for a wedding ceremony when necessary. Wedding chapels are often unique and well-kept, and they will make an ideal wedding venue for your special day. Consider the following options in the St. Paul and Minneapolis, Minnesota, areas.
Fort Snelling Veterans Memorial Chapel
Highway 55
Saint Paul, MN 5511
612.725.2390
www.fortsnellingmcf.org
This historic building is located in the midst of beautiful Fort Snelling State Park. It is conveniently situated between St. Paul and Minneapolis, Minnesota. If your wedding ceremony will be small and intimate, this wedding chapel is perfect for you. Due to its size, Fort Snelling Memorial Chapel will hold your wedding guests and attendants close to you, giving the appearance and feel of a full house, regardless of the size of your guest list. The building stands in a secluded location, surrounding you with natural beauty. This is the perfect wedding chapel if you want to maintain the ambiance of nature without the risks of an outdoor wedding. Nearby you will also find the Fort Snelling Club, a potential wedding reception location.
Nazareth Chapel at Northwestern College
3003 Snelling Avenue North
Saint Paul, MN 55113
651.631.5388
www.nwc.edu
This is a popular wedding chapel in the Twin Cities, Minnesota area. Though it is located within the limits of the big city, lush trees and greenery give it a more isolated feel. The structure features majestic marble columns, all stone walls, solid wood pews, an arched ceiling, and plenty of seating for a good sized wedding ceremony of up to 300 people. With a great deal of ambiance and natural light, the wedding photography taken in the Nazareth Chapel will yield stunning results.
Luther Seminary Chapels
2481 Como Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55108
651.641.3456
www.luthersem.edu
The Luther Seminary campus features three distinctive wedding chapels from which you may choose. The buildings are well preserved, featuring classic stone architecture. Each wedding chapel offers its own unique ambiance, and you should visit the campus in St. Paul, Minnesota before making your decision. These three chapels can accommodate from 75 to 640 guests, giving you a great deal of freedom when developing your guest list.
Lake Harriet Spiritual Community
4401 Upton Avenue S.
Minneapolis, MN 55410
612.922.4272
www.lakeharrietspiritualcommunity.org
If you are looking to preserve wedding traditions and exchange your vows in a church, the Lake Harriet Spiritual Community allows non-members to hold wedding ceremonies on the premises. Lake Harriet Spiritual Community still offers that classic wedding chapel feel, with its impressive stained glass windows and a unique sanctuary with a round shape. The ceiling in the sanctuary features a rounded stained glass dome. It is located in South Minneapolis, Minnesota and nearby there are many upscale restaurants that are appropriate for rehearsal dinners.
A ceremony held in a wedding chapel will preserve tradition, while creating a warm and comfortable atmosphere for your guests. You can also use the location and scenery surrounding the wedding chapel as an asset in your wedding theme. This special day will be one of the most memorable in your life time—choose a beautiful and inviting wedding chapel.