Wedding Policies
The Board of Trustees of the Siasconset Union Chapel welcomes your inquiry into reserving our Chapel for your wedding. The following information will help in determining your eligibility for getting married in our Chapel. Please read about our policies and guidelines before contacting us.
Contact Information
All wedding reservations or requests for information are managed by Elaine Boehm, Chapel Administrator. She is also the liaison to St. Mary’s Church for all Catholic weddings and will assist in this process.
Elaine Boehm
PO Box 423
Siasconset, MA 02564
508-257-9868
All wedding music or requests for information about music to be played at a wedding are managed by the Music Director. The Director organizes ensembles and individuals for Catholic and Protestant weddings at the Chapel . It is requested that all music choices for weddings, regardless of her participation, be submitted in advance to the Music Directorfor approval.
Contact information for the Music Director is forthcoming.
Policies and Guidelines for Weddings in the Chapel
- Who may reserve the Chapel for Weddings?
- What types of Wedding Ceremonies are permitted at the Chapel?
- Reservations and Fees
- What decorations are used?
“Simplicity” is highly valued and has a long tradition at our Chapel. Two flower arrangements are permitted; one on either end of the altar shelf. An arrangement on the vestibule table is optional, but recommended for a lovely entry visual effect. Small arrangements on the end of the pews are also permitted. - Who can officiate at Chapel Weddings?
Year round residents of Nantucket Island, the Sconset summer worship community, off-island property owners and those who regularly vacation here may reserve the Chapel for a wedding. While we would like to accommodate every request, we must limit eligibility to those that have a definitive connection to Nantucket and can verify the connection.
The Siasconset Union Chapel is a Christian Non-denominational Chapel. Therefore, religious ceremonies of the Protestant and Catholic Faiths are permitted. These ceremonies are expected to adhere to the Rites, Rituals and
Regulations of these Faiths.
Weddings are normally scheduled on Saturdays. The Chapel is available seasonally from June 1 through Columbus Day weekend.. Rehearsals are scheduled on Fridays. Seating capacity is limited to 180 people.
The fee to reserve the Chapel is $2500. A non-refundable deposit of $1250 is required to secure your reservation. The balance of $1250 is payable 90 days BEFORE the date of the wedding.
The fees for florists, musicians, photographers and the gratuity for the Minister or Priest officiating are not included in the fees.
There are guidelines for photographers and guests in regard to taking pictures during the ceremony. We expect your guests and the Professional Photographers to respect the Religious nature of wedding ceremony and cooperate with our guidelines. (Read Photographer Guidelines).
For reservations or balance payments mail your check to:
Siasconset Union Chapel
PO Box 400
Siasconset, MA 02564
On the memo line please note “wedding deposit” and or “wedding balance”
Three candles or less are allowed for your ceremony. The Officiant is responsible for the safety issue and should extinguish the candles immediately following the ceremony.
NOT PERMITTED:
Runners, rice, flower petals, bird seed, etc. Most of the work associated with keeping the Chapel clean and maintained is done by volunteers.
Food and beverages, especially alcoholic beverages, are forbidden in our Chapel or on the grounds of the Chapel.
Our Resident Minister, The Reverend Bruce Rigdon, is available for your ceremony and consultation. The phone number at the Parsonage is 508-257-6616.
Clergy from on-island Churches have tacit permission from Rev. Rigdon to officiate at a wedding ceremony.
Visiting Clergy are welcome to officiate after receiving delegation from Rev. Rigdon for Protestant services. Catholic Clergy need delegation from Father Marcel Bouchard, Pastor of St. Mary’s Church.
Catholic weddings must be registered and approved by St. Mary’s before your deposit for the Chapel is accepted.
Lastly, all out of state Clergy need permission from the Secretary of State of Massachusetts to perform weddings in Massachusetts.
In Summation
These are the conditions under which Weddings are celebrated at the Sconset Chapel. The guidelines conform to the traditions of the Chapel from its inception
in 1883 and are in compliance with both sacred and secular authority.
It is understood that you agree and will adhere to the guidelines when you reserve the Chapel for your wedding. We wish you every blessing as you prepare for this very special occasion.
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