TOP 10 QUESTIONS ABOUT GETTING MARRIED AT THE CHAPEL!
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The Pop-Up Chapel Co. heard your questions and we are here to answer!
The Pop-Up Chapel Co. is a unique shared wedding concept where we marry up to 10 couples in one day, one couple on the hour, every hour, for 10 hours straight. We get that the Chapel is a one of its kind experience and you might have some questions about how it works, what’s included, etc. The Pop-Up Chapel Co. team is here to answer the most common questions we get!
Our team is ready to answer the top 10 questions about getting hitched with us!
Only one hour at the Chapel? Is that enough time to celebrate?
Our Chapels are broken down into a 1 hour time slot for each couple. Within that 1 hour, 15 minutes is for your ceremony and 45 minutes for your reception. Many people ask if 45 minutes for a reception is enough and our answer is always yes! Of course, different couples utilize the 45 minutes in different ways: Some have a first dance, some use for religious traditions, some take pictures with friends and family, but we can guarantee (from experience) that there’s time to do all of the above and enjoy a celebratory drink at the bar! After your 1 hour is up, you and your partner also have a 30 minute portrait session with your photographer outside of the Chapel!
If you still think the one hour is not enough, The Pop-Up Chapel Co. offers a late night party spot package for couples who want to keep the party going! Learn more about our packages HERE!
2. What do couples do after their Chapel?
Each couple has their own idea on how to continue the celebration post Chapel. Sometimes, couples plan a small reception at a nearby venue, some host a lunch, brunch or dinner, and some even do a group trip! Our recommendation is for you to follow your heart and plan what would be your dream wedding day!
Photo by Frances Rose West (Left) and Alicia Thurston (Right)
3. Do we have any say on the Chapel design?
Our goal is to make your wedding as stress free as possible, that includes taking care of the design for you! Our team are experts in wedding design and we guarantee a unique, creative and beautiful design for every Chapel. Our team also takes the Chapel venue into consideration, and creates something that would work well with the space. You can check out our past designs HERE!
4. Can we pick our vendors?
The Pop-Up Chapel Co. only works with the best of the best vendors! We ensure professionalism, experience, and that their values align with ours. Our team will take the stress off your hands and we book all the vendors for you, including the officiant, photographer, musician, florist, and any other requirements to get your Chapel absolutely perfect! You can check out our vendor partners HERE. You might be wondering if you can bring your own vendors. You can definitely bring your own vendors and/or photographer to your pre and post Chapel celebrations, however, during your time at the Chapel we require that you only use the photographer and vendors included.
Photo by Alicia Thurston (Left) and Wade Muir (Right)
5. Can we pick our own personal florals?
We love this question! Once you are all booked with the Chapel, we will send you a form that includes a space for you to upload your personal floral inspiration. We grab your photos and submit to the florist, and they will try their best to make it as close as possible to what was requested, considering seasonality and availability.
6. Can we customize the Chapel experience in any way?
There is opportunity for personalization with the bouquet, the music, and ceremony service (ie. personal vows, etc.). You can also customize your Chapel with our Add Ons available. Check out our Add Ons HERE!
Photo by Rita Kravchuk (Left) and Luna Weddings (Right)
7. What if I have more than 20 guests?
That’s okay! We get that some couples have bigger families, and that’s why we created our 30 guests add-on. You are able to add an extra 10 guests to your Chapel to ensure you invite everyone special to you. We have also created the Late Night Party Spot, which allows you to bring up to 50 guests and keep the party going!
8. I want a longer ceremony, how can I do that?
At the Pop-Up Chapel Co. we welcome people from all backgrounds and beliefs. If you require a longer ceremony to include a personal tradition we encourage it! Please make sure to communicate it to our team in advance and we will ensure your officiant is prepared. If you require more time for the ceremony that is okay, but do keep in mind that your reception will be a little bit shorter. A way to enjoy both parts equally, we recommend the Extra Hour Add-On or Late Night Party Spot, the best of both worlds!
Photo by Hello Lovely (Left) and Rachel Hunt (Right)
9. I am Gluten Free/Vegan, can you accommodate that?
Absolutely! If you purchased one of our delicious food Add Ons please make sure to communicate any dietary restrictions to our team and we will keep note of that, ensuring your add-on is gluten free, vegan, or whatever you require. Since your Chapel also includes light bites, also ask our team what those will be and we can advise on how to proceed.
10. What about venue details (parking, arrival time, where to enter, etc.)?
We take care of EVERYTHING for you! Five days prior to your Chapel, our team will send you an email that includes everything you need to know, including what time you should arrive, the timeline for your Chapel day, a venue map, where to park, Chapel rules and regulations and accessibility. If there’s still any unanswered questions, you can always contact our team and we are ready for you!
Photo by Alicia Thurston (Left) and Luna Weddings (Right)
Do you still have any questions? Head to our FAQ page HERE and get all your questions answered! Ready to book your dream elopement? Check out our dates HERE!