Office of the Chaplains and Religious Life
Brown University

Weddings and Blessing Ceremonies Guide 

What Fees Are Involved in Using the Chapel?

The fees for weddings are listed in the table below. The fee reserves the chapel for a wedding rehearsal and for three hours on the day of the service. THE FEE MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH YOUR APPLICATION.

Type of Community Member

Fee Amount*

Brown University Students

$200

University Faculty/Staff or Immediate Family

$300

Brown Alumnae/us or Immediate Family

$500

Non-University Affiliation

$1,000

Reservation Form

Additional Fees to Keep in Mind

Officiant Fee: It is customary to pay a fee to the officiant. This is determined between you and that individual.

Organist Fee: Dr. Mark Steinbach, University organist, requires a fee* to discuss the music with a couple, play for the wedding rehearsal, and play the actual service. If you use another organist or other musicians, you are responsible for working out those fees.

Instrument Use Fee: TBA*

Audio/Technical Fee: Because Manning Chapel is part of the Brown University , Brown Facilities and Maintenance have to be requested to provide audio links. OCRL will make these arrangements and a staff member will discuss the fees with you at the time of finalizing your application.

Custodial Fee: A Facilities and Maintenance employee must be available during your service to handle any problems relating to the physical building and to run the handicap-accessible chairlift.

Facilities Deposit: Is included in the rental fee.

*The organist fee and instrument use fee are also being negotiated, please call 401.863.2344 for more information.

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