Wedding Guidelines

Luther Seminary is a theological educational institution of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America; therefore, we encourage active congregational participation.

Our chapels are places of Christian worship and the wedding service is by nature one of worship. Therefore, we require that the music, the readings, and all other aspects of the liturgy be characterized by joy and dignity and reflect a worship environment. We also ask that you respect the artwork and symbols of faith displayed in our chapels. Changes are only made at the direction of the Seminary's Pastor's Office, in conjunction with the liturgical church year.

The complete Luther Seminary’s Wedding Guidelines are available online as a PDF file or upon request. Please note that:

• Wedding ceremonies must be performed by the couples’ pastor or the Seminary Pastor.
• Smoking is not permitted in any Luther Seminary building.
• Alcohol, except for communion wine, is not permitted on the campus.
• Catering - Luther Seminary is the exclusive provider of catering services on campus.
• Parking is free, but is restricted to the parking lots and the non-residential side of the streets.
• A deposit of half the chapel rental fee is required to reserve the space. This deposit is non-refundable. All wedding facility costs must be paid in full prior to the event.

Please consult the Wedding Guidelines (PDF) and/or the office of the Seminary Pastor for more specific policies, including decorating of chapel spaces.

If you have any questions about having your wedding at Luther Seminary, please contact the office of the Seminary Pastor by email or call 651-641-3216.

To inquire further regarding available wedding/reception dates and/or to schedule a facility tour, please complete our Initial Wedding Information Form. Please note that the seminary is not available for wedding ceremonies during the Christmas season, on days or weekends when a large seminary event is taking place (e.g. commencement, convocation) nor on other holidays when the seminary is closed.