First Presbyterian Church

11/16/07

beautiful stained glass, parking onsite and nearby

by gakester8 at Citysearch

Their wedding coordinator, Kathryn O., has a lot of practice, so she was a great help w/planning for the ceremony, rehearsal and rehearsal dinner. We had the rehearsal dinner catered, but paid the church to provide china, silverware and table cloths. Since everyone was from out of town it was nice to be able to have the dinner at the church so people in the wedding didn't have to find their way to another place and out of town guests found the church the day before the ceremony. The church was beautiful and they give you all the rules and fees upfront. Their stained glass windows are amazing and their smaller chapel feels so homey. (The also have a larger, sanctuary) Their organist, David Lapse, is wonderful - he works with you to make sure that the music is just how you like it. Kathryn did have one slip up when she told me, not so politely, that I needed to get out there and get my pictures taken right then (in the middle of a huge dress and veil crisis.) I know she felt horrible in the end though, and she was just trying to keep things on track.

• Pros: all wedding fees up front (and includes coordinator), parking onsite, great organ pipes
• Cons: carpet has rips and tears (for wedding photos)