WEDDINGS AT
WILLARD CHAPEL

The Willard Memorial Chapel, designed by Louis Comfort Tiffany, is a beautiful and unique place to celebrate your wedding ceremony!

Scheduled Times
Saturday weddings are scheduled at 11 am, 2 pm and 5 pm.

Rehearsals for Saturday weddings are scheduled for one hour on Fridays at 4, 5 or 6 pm. 

Other times can be allowed with permission from the Executive Director. 

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Decorations
Flowers placed on each side of the podium add a very beautiful touch. However, there are some restrictions in the use of flowers. Flowers must be in vases. Petals used by flower girls must be fake. In an effort to preserve the beauty of Willard Chapel, candles (other than a unity candle) are no longer allowed in the building. The smoke from the candles damages the stained glass and ceilings and open flames present an obvious hazard. In addition, pew bows may only be fastened with ribbon or rubber bands. No pew clips, tacks, tape or wire are allowed. The use of the following is prohibited at the chapel before, during and after the wedding: food, rice, confetti, potpourri and bird seed.

Parking
Great measures are being taken to beautify the grounds at the chapel. Willard Chapel has two parking lots for your use. The main lot is off of Nelson Street. The north lot is off of Seymour Street and is the only entrance that is handicapped accessible. When the Nelson Street lot is full, we ask that our Seymour Street lot is used. The chapel entrance is located just beyond the garden through the walkway.

Seating Capacity
The chapel can accommodate a maximum of 225-250 guests.

Additional Information

Willard Chapel is only a ceremony venue and can accommodate up to 10 bridesmaids/groomsmen. There are facilities in the chapel where the wedding party may dress. The chapel is not responsible for any valuables left anywhere, at anytime, in the chapel.
The wedding party must agree to be responsible for:

• completing the entire wedding within the allotted three hour time frame

• making all arrangements with the officiator and the musicians

• submitting the balance of the rental fee one month prior to the wedding ceremony

• making wedding party and guests aware of chapel rules

• any damage to the facility or its furnishings

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Rates

• $600 for regular dates with a $300 deposit

• $900 for holiday dates with a $450 deposit

• $200 additional fee for every hour added  

Deposits may be paid with cash or check at the Willard Chapel’s office, 17 Nelson Street, Auburn NY  13021 from 11am to 4 pm Wednesday through Friday or by mail. 

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Check out our listings of musicians, florists and caterers down below!