Arranging the Ceremony
A date should be set as soon as possible. A minister/pastor is not provided by MLR. The bride or groom is responsible for making all contacts with the minister and these arrangements should be made as soon as possible. The minister or pastor who will perform the ceremony will need to contact MLR to set the firm date and time of the wedding. Your wedding date is not officially on the MLR calendar until the minister/pastor has talked to the MLR office and all fees have been paid. Since the chapel is heated, it is available any time of the year.

Pews
There is bench seating in the chapel which will seat 200. A kneeling bench is located in the altar area and can be used by the couple.

Rehearsals
Rehearsals are normally held the day or night before the wedding. Normally an hour is set aside for your rehearsal. Your party must be on time for the Chapel is scheduled during the weekends for other activities and/or services.

Liscense
Acquiring the proper licenses is the responsibility of the bride and groom.

Flowers
Flower arrangements are the responsibility of the couple. Decorating time can be arranged through the MLR office. Decorations and flowers left will be disposed of on Monday after the weekend groups who may be using the Chapel have left. Florists may deliver and set up during office hours and need to make these arrangements thought the MLR office. MLR will not be responsible for any flowers, decorations, etc. left in the Chapel. This is due to the volume of usage of the Chapel by many groups.

Music
The organ in the Chapel can be used. Any other instruments provided by the couple are welcome. Your organist may practice the organ during office hours after making arrangements with the MLR office. Electrical outlets are located in the rear of the chapel, one outlet on each side.

Candles
Two large white alter candles are located on the altar for you to use. Any other candles used should be of the non-drip variety. A candle snuffer is located in the side room in the Chapel. Please provide matches or a lighter.

Cleanup
All personal items which you do not want MLR staff to dispose of should be removed immediately after the wedding. Garbage bags are located in the side room; clean-up is appreciated.

Other Details
The throwing of confetti or rice is not permitted in the building or on the grounds. Flower petals or bird seed can be thrown outside of the Chapel.

Photographs & Video
Taping and photographs are permitted with the approval of the minister/pastor who will be performing the ceremony.

Bathrooms
No bathroom or dressing rooms are provided. During the summer the bathrooms are available in the Pool Bath House. If available (depending on the weekend groups), a cabin might be rented for the day, which would be located next to or across from the Chapel.

Altar cloths, vestements not provided by Mar-Lu-Ridge.

NO SMOKING OR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE ALLOWED ON THE PREMISES.