Recommendations on a Sanctuary in the SW Minneapolis, MN Area Open to Non-members?
Wow, I got a question from a groom! (It's usually brides who write me, or contact me to use my services):
Question:
Dear Rev. Tomkin,
I apologize for the question out of the blue, but my fiancée and I are attempting to plan an April 2009 wedding in the Chaska, MN area from Washington DC. Trying to find a sanctuary to use as non-members is proving far more difficult than we ever imagined as you aptly note on your site. We are all set in terms of a reception site, but would ideally not like to have our guests drive more than 30 - 40 minutes from the ceremony. I have a list of approximately 30 churches in the area that I've tried with limited success at best. We love your list of Minnesota churches and chapels that will rent for weddings. Any thoughts on a pretty church in the SW metro area seating at least 175 that might be open to a couple of non-members?
Please don't feel any pressure to respond, but do know that we have found your website to be a tremendous resource. Thanks for all of the wonderful information and tips!
Sincerely,
-Out of State Groom
Answer:
Dear OOSG,
Great question! You're in luck - check out Weddings Of Wayzata - it's an amazing space. It's not exactly a southwest Minneapolis suburb, it's more western suburb of Minneapolis, MN, but it's not a bad drive from Chaska, Minnesota (see driving directions below).
Weddings of Wayzata, outside of Long Lake, Minnesota, usually rents out
their outdoor chapel (a garden that must be seen to be believed...it's breathtaking), but you can rent their church, too, which is pictured above. Basically, this wedding ceremony space used to be a church, the congregation moved and the church sold the space, and now wedding ceremonies are performed there (another church uses the chapel for Sunday services). The indoor chapel holds 250, and it's quite nice. The outdoor "chapel" (actually, a beautiful amphitheatre), is even more striking, and is used much more often for wedding ceremonies. The indoor chapel is usually used as a backup rain location.
Check this link for a map from Chaska to Weddings of Wayzata (it's actually in Long Lake, MN, but that has no alliteration.)
I hope this answer helps!
Warmly,
Rev. Tomkin
Minnesota Wedding Officiant and Planner
Question:
Dear Rev. Tomkin,
I apologize for the question out of the blue, but my fiancée and I are attempting to plan an April 2009 wedding in the Chaska, MN area from Washington DC. Trying to find a sanctuary to use as non-members is proving far more difficult than we ever imagined as you aptly note on your site. We are all set in terms of a reception site, but would ideally not like to have our guests drive more than 30 - 40 minutes from the ceremony. I have a list of approximately 30 churches in the area that I've tried with limited success at best. We love your list of Minnesota churches and chapels that will rent for weddings. Any thoughts on a pretty church in the SW metro area seating at least 175 that might be open to a couple of non-members?
Please don't feel any pressure to respond, but do know that we have found your website to be a tremendous resource. Thanks for all of the wonderful information and tips!
Sincerely,
-Out of State Groom
Answer:
Dear OOSG,
Great question! You're in luck - check out Weddings Of Wayzata - it's an amazing space. It's not exactly a southwest Minneapolis suburb, it's more western suburb of Minneapolis, MN, but it's not a bad drive from Chaska, Minnesota (see driving directions below).
Weddings of Wayzata, outside of Long Lake, Minnesota, usually rents out
their outdoor chapel (a garden that must be seen to be believed...it's breathtaking), but you can rent their church, too, which is pictured above. Basically, this wedding ceremony space used to be a church, the congregation moved and the church sold the space, and now wedding ceremonies are performed there (another church uses the chapel for Sunday services). The indoor chapel holds 250, and it's quite nice. The outdoor "chapel" (actually, a beautiful amphitheatre), is even more striking, and is used much more often for wedding ceremonies. The indoor chapel is usually used as a backup rain location.
Check this link for a map from Chaska to Weddings of Wayzata (it's actually in Long Lake, MN, but that has no alliteration.)I hope this answer helps!
Warmly,
Rev. Tomkin
Minnesota Wedding Officiant and Planner
posted by Rev. Tomkin Coleman | 7:25 AM
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Great blog about our site!
Thank you for the referral!
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