Weddings At Brown Chapel

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Wedding Policies

  1. All weddings are to be scheduled directly with the Conferences & Facilities Coordinator at 318-869-5015 or 318-869-5286. At the time of the scheduling, the couple will complete a Wedding Information Sheet and a Lease Agreement. A wedding will not be scheduled without these forms and a $100.00 refundable security/cleaning deposit.

  2. The Chapel(s) of Centenary College is available only for wedding ceremonies celebrating a lawful union according to the Louisiana State Laws. A rededication ceremony of a lawful union is permissible.

  3. Weddings are scheduled for the entire day to accommodate preparations and clean up. The couple is responsible for informing florists, photographers and wedding party of their schedules, as well as for cleaning the Chapel after the wedding.

  4. Included in the Chapel charges is an evening for the wedding rehearsal. Also included in the rental fee at no additional charge, are microphones, a podium, and a piano.

  5. ALCOHOL is not permitted on campus; food & drink are not permitted in the Chapel.

  6. Animals, with the exception of guide animals, are not permitted in the Chapel.

  7. Certain fixtures in the Chapel may not be moved (for example, the altar railing) due to their delicate constructions. Consult with the Conferences & Facilities Coordinator if any fixtures need to be moved or removed before the wedding. DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, move any Chapel fixture; our Facilities Services personnel must do this. The organ console may not be moved.

  8. Candles can be used only on the altar area and they must be dripless or mechanical. Candles should be extinguished and removed from the Chapel immediately after the event. Waxed paper or plastic must be used under all candelabras. Candles can be used in the windows or down the aisle as long as a glass globe is covering the candle.

  9. Clips or any kind of tape are NOT allowed to attach any decorations to the pews, railings, or walls. They must be tied or rubber bands must be used instead. No decoration of any kind may be placed on the organ pipes, wind chest, or on the wall behind the choir pews.

  10. Flowers, floral equipment, and all personal belongings must be removed immediately after the wedding service. If some items need to be left in the Chapel, they can be picked up Sunday after 1:00pm.

  11. Music arrangements, whether or not they require the use of the Chapel organ, must be coordinated with Dr. Holly Watson. If you request her services, her charges are extra, and are paid directly to her. She can be reached at 318-222-0604 ext. 210.

  12. Sound system arrangements must be coordinated with Francine Campbell. A Facility person is required at all weddings. The cost of this service is $235.00 and paid directly to the person working the sound equipment. Francine can be reached at 869-5015.

  13. Centenary College is not responsible for any valuables lost or left behind in the Chapel.

  14. In the event a wedding is canceled the $100.00 security deposit is nonrefundable. In the event that the Chapel is not cleaned, the deposit is retained.

  15. NO RICE, BIRDSEED, ROSE PETALS, ETC. MAY BE THROWN IN OR AROUND BROWN CHAPEL AT ANY WEDDING. These items could potentially create a liability by someone slipping on them.

  16. The bride and/or groom and/or florist may have access to the Chapel on Friday & Saturday, the week of your scheduled wedding. Anyone needing to get in the Chapel prior to the wedding will need to first notify the Conference & Facilities Office at 318-869-5015 or 318-869-5286. To gain access to the chapel anytime after hours on the weekend of your event, contact Campus Police at 318-869-5000 in order for Chapel to be unlocked.

  17. "Alumnus" is defined as any person receiving a degree from Centenary College of Louisiana. They must be related to the bride or groom as a parent, or sibling in order to receive the Alumni discount. The name and year of graduation must be written on the "Wedding Information Sheet".

  18. "Current student" is defined as any person currently attending Centenary College of Louisiana. The bride or groom must be attending Centenary at the time of the wedding, in order to receive the student discount.

  19. "Employee" is defined as anyone presently employed by Centenary College of Louisiana. The employee must be employed on the date of the wedding in order to receive the Employee discount.

  20. Video persons cannot plug their equipment into the Chapel's sound system.

  21. There is no restriction on where video cameras and photography cameras are placed. Check with the person conducting the ceremony.

Liability Insurance

A certificate of Liability Insurance must be provided for all wedding ceremonies.

This can be obtained through a Homeowners Insurance Policy or by purchasing Special Events Liability Insurance.

To purchase insurance thru EIIA please use the following steps:

  1. Visit the EIIA Website under "Programs & Services" select "Property & Casualty Insurance. "
  2. Scroll down to the bottom and click "Access our NEW! Special Events Applicator" or click on "apply now".
  3. Review and print the page which lists a detailed summary of the coverage provided by the policy as well as the exclusions.
  4. After reviewing the coverage, scroll to the bottom of the page and click on the link. "Click here for a quote or policy now" you will be able to obtain a quote or purchase a policy.
  5. Fill out the application form with as much detail as possible. The application is part of the policy, so the information noted on the application must be accurate and complete in order to procure coverage.
  6. Once the information is completed, the next section is the Premium Computation. To retrieve the class code for the type of event you are hosing, use the link "Click Here" in step 1. If you are unsure about the class code - contact Francis L. Dean at 888-416-9091 x 101 or anorrbohm@fdean.com .
  7. Once the Class Code and Number of Participants are selected, a premium will display underneath, this is your quoted premium. At this point, stop if you are not ready to purchase your coverage. If you are ready to purchase coverage, proceed by entering your complete "Billing Information" including the credit/debit card information and click on "submit Application."
  8. You are now finished. A copy of the certificate is sent to you via e-mail along with the special events coordinator at Centenary College.

Music Guidelines

Please contact the College Organist, Dr. Holly Watson, as soon as your date is set through the Conference & Facilities Coordinator. She is the only person authorized to play the organ for weddings in the Chapel, but on rare occasions, others may be engaged. Dr. Watson will be glad to assist you with any questions you may have about appropriate musical choices, but please make NO commitments regarding music or musical performers before you confer with her. If you do not intend to have any organ music for your wedding, she will need to know that also.

For specific fee information, contact Dr. Watson. The basic fee will cover a music planning conference, performance at the wedding rehearsal (at which time the fee is due), and at the wedding itself. If soloists or other musicians are to be involved together with the organ, then some appropriate extra charges will be made. Please contact her for all these variable details. She may be reached at the following telephone number: 318-222-0604

Additional Information

  • Main Chapel seats approximately 600 that include seating for 100 in the balcony.
  • Please make sure that your florist, decorator, coordinator, etc. know about the decorating guidelines, scheduling visits to the chapel, sound and lighting instructions, clean up, etc. so that your full deposit can be returned.
  • Depending on the status of the chapel, a check request will be sent to the Centenary College business office the week after your wedding.
  • You should receive a check in the mail approximately two - three weeks after your wedding. The deposit will be sent to the bride's mailing address unless otherwise noted.
  • The bride's room is the Small Chapel located on the West of the main Chapel.
  • The groom's room is located in the back hallway of the main chapel (behind the altar).
  • Handicapped accessible on the West side.
  • A Certificate of Liability Insurance or Special Events Policy must be provided.
  • Call Security at 869-5000 for entrance to the Chapel and to lock the Chapel after the rehearsal or ceremony. If you need to gain access at any other time you must schedule a time through the Conference Office at 318-869-5015 or 318-869-5286.
  • There are 9 windows in the Chapel.
  • There are 26 pews on each side, 52 pews total.
  • The length of the middle aisle is 81 feet.
  • There are 6 light posts on the walkway.

Wedding Fee Schedule

Wedding fees and insurance must be paid in full fourteen (14) days prior to the wedding. The rental fee may be paid by Visa, MasterCard or Discover or by cash, money order or check made payable to Centenary College for the rental fee.

Facility Small Chapel Main Chapel Crumley Gardens
Capacity 50 600 Varies
Current Student/Staff $150.00 $250.00 $150.00
Alumni $250.00 $450.00 $250.00
Non-Affiliated $400.00 $950.00 $350.00

Liability Insurance must be provided thru Homeowners Insurance or by Purchasing a Special Events Policy thru EIIA. See insurance information Page for information about purchasing insurance.

Damage / Clean up deposit of $100.00 NOT INCLUDED in prices.

Sound Fee of $235.00 NOT INCLUDED in prices.

Effective 7-22-2010