--- title: "Weddings at Manhattan University" url: "/conferences/weddings" type: page date: 2026-06-19 updated: 2026-06-19 --- # Weddings at Manhattan University Events & Conference Services # Congratulations on your engagement! **Looking to host your wedding ceremony here on our beautiful campus?** The Chapel of De La Salle and His Brothers is available to Manhattan University employees and alumni for wedding ceremonies. [ Submit a Wedding Request Form ](#) Image ![Image of a wedding at Manhattan University](/sites/default/files/styles/4_3_327w/public/media/2026-06/wedding1.jpg?h=2d3a4055&itok=i4ODGmfa) ## Availability The Office of Events & Conference Services typically accommodates weddings taking place during mid-June through mid-August on a first-come, first-served basis. Your date selection will be reviewed to determine if the facilities are available. Requests for weddings are typically made a year in advance. [Submit Wedding Request Form](//inside.manhattan.edu/offices/business-services/weddings-request-form) ## Officiant Image ![Image of a wedding at Manhattan University](/sites/default/files/styles/original_aspect_ratio_400/public/media/2026-06/wedding2.jpg?itok=RQho5DmM) Marriage preparation and the ceremony are typically performed by a priest with whom you have formed a prior relationship. It is preferred that you make arrangements with your priest to officiate your wedding here on campus. Your priest is responsible for coordinating arrangements with the Archdiocese. **Step 1:** The priest you have arranged to officiate your wedding must reach out to our local parish, St. John's Visitation, by emailing our local Father. Our office will provide you with his contact information after contract signature and initial deposit. **Step 2:** Once our local Father replies back with a confirmation, your priest is to forward this email to our office. ## Fees Image ![Image of a wedding at Manhattan University](/sites/default/files/styles/original_aspect_ratio_400/public/media/2026-06/Maybe-change-to-this-one.JPG?itok=rPvYEzIz) There is a non-refundable rental fee which covers the use of the Chapel. The Chapel rental fee is due once our office confirms the dates are available for both the wedding and rehearsal. Upon receipt of a contract and invoice, the initial payment will be due within seven days to reserve the Chapel. The remaining balance will be due a few weeks prior to your ceremony date. Payment can be submitted by mailing a personal check or online via our credit card portal. No request should be assumed confirmed without a written confirmation and a paid-in-full invoice from the Office of Conference Services. Additional fees include the required assistance of a sacristan and any musical needs. The cost and payment terms of these fees are communicated by the associated departments coordinating these efforts. ## Sacristan All weddings taking place in the Chapel of De La Salle must be coordinated and approved with our University Chaplain. A campus sacristan is required to be scheduled for these events. Our University Chaplain will directly communicate the sacristan fee and payment terms at your time of outreach. Our office will provide you with his contact information once we have a signed agreement and initial deposit. ## Music All events taking place in the Chapel of De La Salle that require music must be coordinated and approved with our Music Director, with the first right of refusal. Outside musicians or the use of our musical equipment is not permitted. Our Music Director will directly communicate the music fees and payment terms at the time of your outreach. Our office will provide you with his contact information once we have a signed agreement and initial deposit. ## Campus Enhancements & Renovations Manhattan University utilizes the summer months and school breaks to schedule renovations, repairs and enhancement projects to our buildings and grounds on campus. When booking your wedding, these schedules for work and projects may not be known. While we cannot anticipate these projects in advance, we do want you to understand the potential exists that some work may impact buildings and grounds aesthetically. Be assured, we will do our best to minimize any inconvenience to you and your guests. We will notify you in advance of any projects as soon as we learn of them. ``` ## Frequently Asked Questions ### #### Do I need Pre-Cana? Yes, you must be Roman Catholic to have your ceremony in the Chapel. You will need to go to your church for Pre-Cana, or meet with your priest who is performing the wedding ceremony at least six months in advance. ### #### Do I need my own priest? Marriage preparation and the ceremony is typically performed by a priest that you’ve formed a prior relationship with. It is preferred that you have your own priest that you have a relationship with to preside over your wedding on campus. ### #### Is there air conditioning in the Chapel during the summer? Yes. There is also an elevator. ### #### Is there parking available for handicap guests? Yes, handicap parking is located in between De La Salle Hall and Jasper Hall. All other guests can park in the lower forecourt by the main entrance and Public Safety booth. ### #### Can we take photos before or after the ceremony? Yes, there are many locations to take photos including the Quad, grotto, statue of St. John the Baptist de La Salle, front entrance, Memorial forecourt, etc. Please be mindful and considerate of other parties utilizing the campus while you are taking photos. ### #### When can florist set up the chapel? Your florist can set up several hours before the ceremony, unless you were informed otherwise in advance. ### #### Can we throw rice, confetti, etc.? No, the front of Smith Hall and the Quad must not be littered. ### #### Does Manhattan University help coordinate the wedding? Once your date is confirmed and you have paid the initial deposit, you are responsible for coordinating all aspects. This includes ensuring we have written confirmation from our local parish with their blessing for your priest to officiate your wedding, contacting our campus Chaplin to schedule a Sacristan, and contacting our Music Director. ## Contact Us **Office of Events & Conference Services** Manhattan University 4513 Manhattan College Parkway De La Salle Hall 105 Riverdale, NY 10471 **Email:** **Phone:** 718-862-7415 **Fax:** 718-862-7942 **Office Hours** Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. [Submit Request Form](/conferences/request-form/)