San Francisco Wedding Location

Images courtesy of Jere Visalli Photographics. We invite you to consider the facilities offered by the Swedenborgian Church in Pacific Heights, San Francisco. The historic Arts & Crafts chapel with its landscaped lawn and garden provide an unforgettable setting for a marriage ceremony. Our friendly, experienced staff will do everything possible to ensure that your wedding is a joyous event. This National Historic Landmark is famed throughout the Bay Area for its century-old tradition of celebrating beautiful wedding ceremonies tailored for each occasion, the Swedenborgian Church will serve your needs through a friendly and experienced staff who love going the extra mile to ensure that your wedding is a joyous event for all concerned. Though the church has an active and vibrant congregation rooted in the Swedenborgian tradition, the wedding program is non-denominational and open to people of all backgrounds. Guest officiants are welcome upon approval. We cherish our tradition of helping couples begin their marriage with rare beauty. It is best to call or email our office for wedding information: (415) 346-6466, x10 or info@sfswedenborgian.org. San Francisco's Swedenborgian Church was built in 1895 by a gathering of architects, artists and spiritual seekers, whose names have now become legendary. The Rev. Joseph Worcester, the founding pastor, was also an unusually visionary amateur architect, often cited as the true pioneer of Bay Region Arts & Crafts architecture. Working in consultation with A. Page Brown, he brought together the insights and contributions of Bernard Maybeck, A.C. Schweinfurth, Willis Polk, Bruce Porter, and William Keith to produce, not so much architecture, as Brown said later, but rather "poetry of architecture". Click here to see a 360 degree view of the sanctuary and facilities. Four oil landscape murals by California's premier nature artist, William Keith, illustrate scenes of the seasons on the north wall. The famed Bruce Porter stained-glass window at a high focal point depicts a dove resting on a fountain against a background of flower blossoms. In lieu of conventional pews, historic handmade maple chairs lend a striking atmosphere of Arts & Crafts. In its "wedding dress," the church glows day and night from the warmth of a huge fireplace and the flames of more than sixty candles. Madrone tree trunks, with bark left on, arch overhead and convey the sacred peace of a forest. The beauty of nature and her wisdom provide the vision underlying the grounds and chapel designed and constructed in the Franciscan mission style while the magic of the Craftsman period transports the visitor into a new dimension of nature. Our turn-of-the-century Parish House, designed by Willis Polk (after whom Polk Street was named), is a charming, convenient, and economical setting for a reception. Three main rooms include the Garden Room, with deck and large windows looking out onto the garden, an Arts & Crafts library-den, and a long dining room suitable for buffet serving. Two working fireplaces provide a warm and inviting setting. The house holds up to 100 guests for a buffet-style reception and approximately 60 for formal sit-down dinner receptions. Couples arrange their own catering. Our staff is ready to answer your questions and help you plan each detail of your wedding. Phone: (415) 346-6466, x10 Fax: 415.346.7190 E-mail: info@sfswedenborgian.org Office: 3200 Washington Street, San Francisco, CA 94115 Church: 2107 Lyon Street at Washington  [ Driving Directions ] Experience tells us that certain information is important to couples when considering our church for their wedding: The seating capacity of the church is 100-115 persons (in addition to the wedding party, who, as participants in the ceremony, do not need a seat). Standing-room-only weddings will hold 150, but this is a firm limit. The size and intimacy of our church also make it suitable for smaller weddings. Our weddings are normally scheduled 3 hours apart with two and one-half hours allotted to each wedding. For example, if yours is a 2 o'clock wedding, you have the use of the church and gardens from 1:00 to 3:30. Wedding fees range from $750 to $1,800. The donation to the church for your wedding entitles you to the services of our minister, music director, and wedding hostess. Weddings with under 20 guests generally do not have a hostess. Also included are the wedding rehearsal, all the candles, and a fire in the fireplace. Guest officiants and musicians are welcome, upon approval by our staff. A deposit of $500 is required to hold a firm reservation. This deposit is non-refundable and will be applied toward your full contribution to the church. A tentative reservation of up to 14 days is possible without a deposit. Traditional     Contemporary     New     Interfaith These caterers have worked at the Swedenborgian church and we suggest them with confidence. Their experience in producing receptions in the Parish House gives them knowledge of the facility, equipment available, workable setup suggestions, and our policies. We advise, as with any business arrangement, that you see and/or sample their work, obtain estimates and a contract. Arguello Catering Company 415-822-3710 Global Gourmet Catering 415-701-0001 Hugh Groman Catering 415-250-1361 Melon's Catering 650-583-1756 Organic Chef Catering 415-563-1292 Small Potatoes Catering 415-585-0557 Branch Out 415-933-6280 Thistledown Cottage Gardens 415-346-2555 Peter Diggs 415-292-9839 Sandra Fisk 415-457-0145 Jane Grossenbacher 415-863-1651 Irene Kane 415-821-7369 Matt Kim Photography 510-209-8812 Brett Klenk 510-207-3686 Photo International 415-978-5485 Jere Visalli 415-331-1223 Patrick Wong 415-673-6429 Andrea Wyner 415-648-7901 Lori Carsillo Jazz Quartet 415-289-7036 John Lehrack, Pianist 415-701-7011 The Swedenborgian Church of San Francisco National Historic Landmark