Wedding Chapels and Locations

Luther Seminary has three chapels, as well as several outdoor locations for a wedding ceremony.

• Chapel of the Cross
• Chapel of the Incarnation
• Old Muskego Church/Outdoor Locations

Be sure to review our wedding guideline highlights and the complete Wedding Guidelines PDF document.

If you have additional questions after reading the information below, contact the Wedding Coordinator in the chapel staff office by email or call 651-523-1614. 

To check facility availability for a specific date or dates for your wedding and/or reception, please fill out our Initial Wedding Information Form

Chapel of the Cross

Chapel History and Setting: The Chapel of the Cross is located in Northwestern Hall, which was built in 1967. The brick room has the general shape of a Greek cross. Four columns of small, colored windows punctuate the walls in front and back. A permanent bronze sculpture of Christ on the cross rises among the pews. A bronze candelabra holding 7 candles hangs above the freestanding altar. Heavy stone slabs create the altar, pulpit and baptismal font. A Cassavant organ and rebuilt 1901 Steinway grand piano are located in the rear of the chapel. The chapel is air-conditioned.

Capacity: There are 3 sections of pews and four aisles. This is a comfortable capacity of 175. Additional chairs can be added if necessary.

Audio: The Chapel of the Cross does not have or require a sound system.

Video: You may hire your own videographer to have your wedding recorded.

Rental Fee and Services: A non refundable deposit is required to confirm rental of the chapel, with the balance due two weeks prior to your wedding day. Fees will be discussed after having received the Initial Wedding Information Form. The following are included in the chapel rental:

• One hour rehearsal time
• Four hours use of the chapel on the wedding day
• 2 Dressing rooms
• Family room
• Use of the organ and grand piano
• Lectern for guest book
• Campus security
• Free parking in designated lots or, the non-residential side of the street.
• Luther Seminary Wedding Coordinator on site to coordinate the rehearsal and wedding.

Chapel of the Incarnation

Chapel History and Setting: The Chapel of the Incarnation is located in the Olson Campus Center, which was built in 1985. Warm colors of sand-molded brick, a wood ceiling, red oak pews and quarry tile floor create a striking interior. A Holtkamp organ and Yamaha grand piano are located in the chancel. The chapel is air-conditioned.

Capacity: The pews are set on a sloped floor, in a nonsymmetrical arrangement, around three sides of the altar. A center aisle and two side aisles divide the sections. The chapel's capacity is 640.

Audio: A Luther Seminary sound technician is present in the Chapel of the Incarnation for the rehearsal and the wedding ceremony. The technician will set up all required sound equipment and monitor sound levels during the wedding.

Video: You may hire your own videographer to have your wedding recorded.

Rental Fee and Services: A non refundable deposit is required to confirm rental of the chapel, with the balance due two weeks prior to your wedding day. Fees will be discussed after having received the Initial Wedding Information Form. The following are included in the chapel rental:

• One hour rehearsal time
• Four hours use of the chapel on the wedding day
• 2 Dressing rooms
• Family room
• Use of the grand piano and the organ
• Lectern for guest book
• Campus security
• Free parking in designated lots or, the non-residential side of the street.
• Luther Seminary Sound Technician present at the rehearsal and on the wedding day.
• Luther Seminary Wedding Coordinator on site to coordinate the rehearsal and wedding.

Old Muskego Church/Outdoor Locations

Old Muskego Church

Norwegian immigrants in America built the church in a settlement near Racine, Wisconsin. The structure was moved to the Luther Seminary campus in 1904.

This log church is on the National Register of Historic Places and is available for your wedding ceremony from May 15 through October 15, weather permitting. (There is no heating or air conditioning in the church) Guest seating is limited to 50. No seating is permitted in the balcony. The facility fee includes a one hour rehearsal time and four hours use of the church and dressing rooms on the wedding day. Fees will be discussed after having received the Initial Wedding Information Form.

Please note that Old Muskego Church is not handicapped accessible.

To visit the interior of the Muskego church as a possible venue for a wedding, please contact the Wedding Coordinator.

Outdoor Locations

Outdoor weddings may be held in front of Bockman Hall. One of our chapel spaces may be available in case of inclement weather as long as the number of guests does not exceed the seating capacity of the chapel. There are various picturesque locations on our campus that can provide a lovely backdrop for your wedding photos.

Rental Fee and Services: A non refundable deposit is required to confirm rental of the space, with the balance due two weeks prior to your wedding day. Fees will be discussed after having received the Initial Wedding Information Form.

The fee includes: one hour rehearsal time, up to four hours use of the ceremony site on the wedding day, dressing rooms, and one of the Seminary Chapels as an inclement weather back up space, if available. A wedding coordinator from Luther Seminary will be on site to coordinate the rehearsal and wedding.