Questions & Answers // Frequently Asked Questions
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- Q. Is a certian date/time available?
A. You can now check available days and times by visiting our online Calendar. CLICK HERE
(*This will give an indication of availability but remember that we try to keep the information constantly updated but may not be 100% accurate.) - Q. How many people does the chapel seat?
A. Our chapel comfortably seats up to 100 guests - not including your wedding party.
- Q. What does the chapel rate include?
A. The chapel rate includes 1½ hours for the chapel, Seating for up to 100 guests, ceremony music (You may bring your own music on CD), Large Private Bridal Dressing Suite, Groom's Dressing Room, Fully Decorated Chapel with Silk Flowers and Brass Candelabras, Use of our beautiful garden area for photos.
- Q. What does the chapel rate NOT include?
A. The chapel rate does not include a minister, photographer, rehearsal, wedding coordinator, printed materials, aisle runners, etc...
- Q. Is there a limit to how many guests can attend my wedding?
A. You may have up to 100 guests not including your wedding party. A guest is anyone attending the wedding other than the bride, groom and members of the wedding party. (Our private ceremony service is limited to 2 witnesses.)
- Q. How long is a wedding ceremony?
A. The actual ceremony is about eight to twelve minutes long. Depending on your package, the minister and whether it is a civil or religious ceremony. Typical wedding reservation example: You have the chapel reserved for a total of 1½ hours. If your ceremony is scheduled for 5:00 you will arrive at 4:30. You will have a half hour for the bride, groom, bridesmaids and groomsmen to dress, as well as time for photographs before the ceremony while guest arrive and are seated. After that you will have up to an hour for the ceremony. A typical ceremony is about eight to twelve minutes long. Then you will have the rest of that hour for photos in the chapel and/or outside in our garden area.
- Q. How early can we arrive prior to our ceremony?
A. A total of 1 ½ hours is allowed for a single ceremony. You should arrive ½ hour before your scheduled ceremony time. (e.g. If your scheduled ceremony time is for 5:00, your total reservation time is 4:30 - 6:00, you should arrive at 4:30, ceremony will begin at 5:00, and you will be out by 6:00. Failure of the bride or groom to be prepared for the ceremony to begin as scheduled may result in cancellation of the ceremony, and forfeiture of any amounts paid. With respect to other weddings... Please be on time!
- Q. Can we write our own vows?
A. Yes, you may. We do our best to make every ceremony personal to the couple getting married. We believe that each of our ministers performs a beautiful ceremony, and that your own vows are certainly not necessary. If, however, you feel strongly about writing your own vows we are happy to accommodate you. We ask that you keep them to about one minute each in length. Please get a copy to us at least one week in advance so that our minister can look over them ahead of time.
- Q. Can we have a unity or candle lighting ceremony?
A. Yes, you may bring your own candles and holder set for your ceremony. During the ceremony the couple will be asked to each take a candle and together light a center candle. This is a beautifully symbolic
- Q. What music do you play?
A. We will provide you with traditional wedding music for your ceremony. You are welcome to bring your own music on CD for us to play.
Click here to listen to Samples of our music. - Q: What must we do to reserve our date?
A: We ask that you come in and leave a 50% deposit to hold your date. The remaining balance is due 30 days
- Q. What type of deposit is required to book a reservation?
A. We are very sensitive to the budget needs of all of our couples. The amount of the deposit will depend on what package you have chosen. We normally require a 50% non-refundable deposit in order to secure your &time.
- Q. What are your cancellation policies?
A. Any changes and/or cancellations must be made in person and in writing within 60 Days of the event date.
All deposits and payments are NON-REFUNDABLE - Q. What if I need to change my Date/Time?
A. If your wedding date and or time needs to be changed for any reason, there will be a $25 fee for each
- Q. When is the full balance due?
A. We require the remaining balance of your ceremony to be paid 30 days prior to the ceremony date. If you book within 30 days of your ceremony, you will be asked to pay the full amount at the time that you book
- Q. Can flower petals, birdseed, bubbles or rice be used inside or outside the Chapel?
A. You can use silk flower petals only during the ceremony. If the flower girls drop petals preceding the bride's walk down the aisle, it is the responsibility of the wedding party to remove all petals at the conclusion of the ceremony before any portraits may be taken in the chapel. You may use bubbles outside after the ceremony.
- Q. Can we bring our own decorations for the Chapel?
A. Yes you can, just as long as they are removed by the end of the reservation. When the ceremony is concluded, we ask that all areas be cleaned and all flowers and decorations be removed immediately. Please make arrangements with your florist or a family member(s) to remove flowers, flower pedals, floral boxes and debris from the chapel. If any areas are not left clean and litter-free, a $100 clean up fee will be assessed. Chapel furniture and decorations are not to be moved. Nothing can be adhered to any part of the chapel structure, including walls, windows, doors, floors, pews and lighting fixtures. Florist wire, ribbon or pipe cleaners may be used.
- Q. May I have an outside ceremony?
A. Yes. You may have your ceremony outside at no additional charge - However we do not recommend more than 20 guests for the Gazebo, as it may be difficult for them to hear your ceremony and there is no outdoor seating or audio/music equipment available.
- Q. Is there an area for a reception?
A. No, an area is not available here. Food and drink are prohibited in the Chapel (except for ceremonial purposes). HOWEVER, We do have a banquet center next door to us... Please call LAUREL MANOR at 734-462- 0770 for more information. They are in our same parking lot and is a very short walk from us after your ceremony.
- Q: Is Food, Drinks or alcohol allowed?
A: NO - No food, gum, beverages, or smoking will be allowed anywhere inside the building at anytime. No alcohol will be permitted inside the chapel at anytime. No Exceptions. No one under the influence of drugs or alcohol will be allowed to participate in a rehearsal or wedding.
- Q. How long is the aisle?
A. The aisle is approx. 42 feet long.
- Q: Is there enough room for parking?
A: Yes, we have plenty of parking space available for ANY size event. We also have a covered carport to enter from in the case of bad weather.
- Q. Do you provide ministers?
A. Yes, we can provide a minister for you. Our staff of ordained non-denominational ministers have impressive personalities and years of experience. The cost for a minister is $150
- Q. Will my minister be a man or a woman?
A. You have the option to request any one of our ministers.
- Q. Can I bring my own Minister to perform my Wedding Ceremony?
A. You are more than welcome to bring your own minister to perform your wedding ceremony. However, your minister must be licensed to perform weddings in the State Of Michigan.
- Q. Can I bring my own photographer?
We have a full staff of professional photographers on-site here at the chapel but do allow you to use your own outside photographer for a $25 fee.
- Q: Will you permit us to have a unique or non-traditional event?
A: Yes. We welcome civil ceremonies, religious vows of any faith, commitment ceremonies, renewals of vows, wedding anniversaries, music recitals and plays, memorials, luaus, and many other diverse events.
- Q. What type of payments do you accept?
A. We take cash, checks, visa and master card only.
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