Brooklyn wedding chapel with a white aisle runner, wooden chairs and a draped floral arch

your brooklyn
wedding chapel | private ceremony with officiant in Gowanus, Brooklyn

Say “I do.” Make it official.

A private chapel setup in Gowanus for a simple, beautiful ceremony of about 10 minutes. Your officiant, your marriage license signed, and up to 20 of your people. Come in, say your vows, and go to celebrate.

Bride signing her marriage license at the chapel

choose your ceremony

Every chapel booking is a private 45-minute appointment with an officiant and a standard ceremony of about 10 minutes, including the signing of your marriage license. Add a witness or a photographer if you like.

45 minutes

chapel +
officiant

Not available during weekends

  • Private 45-minute chapel appointment for up to 20 guests
  • English-speaking officiant
  • Standard ceremony of about 10 minutes
  • Signing of your NYC marriage license*
  • Chapel setup prepared for you

For couples who want it simple

$699

Reserve
add-on

witness

  • A witness for your ceremony

New York requires at least one witness besides your officiant. Coming without one? We will provide a witness.

If you arrive without a witness

+$100

Add when you reserve
add-on

photographer

  • A professional photographer at your ceremony
  • Works within your 45-minute appointment

Contact us for more info

Custom

Add when you reserve

*We sign licenses issued by the NYC City Clerk. See the FAQ for licenses issued elsewhere.

Wedding guests hugging and celebrating at Green Boutique

five steps to “i do”

1

reserve

Pick your date and time on our calendar and we send your booking details.

2

get your license

Apply with the NYC City Clerk. Your license must be issued at least 24 hours before the ceremony.

3

follow the checklist

After you book, we send a short checklist with everything to prepare and bring on the day.

4

arrive on time

Your guests are welcome as your appointment begins. We wrap up together as your 45 minutes close.

5

say “i do”

Your officiant leads a ceremony of about 10 minutes and signs your license on the spot.

45-minute slotAbout 10-minute ceremonyUp to 20 guestsLicense: 24 hours before

want to celebrate a little longer?

The chapel is a simple ceremony. For a toast, photos, food and guests who linger, see our elopement and micro wedding packages, or rent the whole venue.

frequently asked questions

Still wondering? Contact us and we will happily help.

How long is the ceremony?

A standard ceremony takes about 10 minutes. Your booking is a private 45-minute appointment that covers your arrival, the ceremony, the signing of your license and personal photos.

What is included in the chapel booking?

Chapel + Officiant includes a private 45-minute appointment, an officiant, a standard ceremony of about 10 minutes, the signing of your New York City marriage license and a prepared chapel setup for up to 20 guests. A witness and a photographer can be added.

Can we add a photographer?

Yes. A professional photographer is available as an add-on, with custom pricing. Contact us for details and a quote. Your photographer works within your 45-minute appointment.

Is the chapel available on weekends?

No. The wedding chapel is not available during weekends.

Do we need a marriage license?

Yes. You need a New York marriage license to marry in New York. It must be issued at least 24 hours before your ceremony and is valid for 60 days after the day it is issued. Bring the license with you to the ceremony. Apply for your NYC marriage license.

Do you book the City Clerk appointment for us?

No. You apply for your license yourself through the NYC City Clerk and bring it with you. We do not handle the appointment.

Which licenses can you sign at the ceremony?

We sign licenses issued by the NYC City Clerk in any of the five boroughs: Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island. For a license from another New York town or city clerk, we can still perform your ceremony, but we cannot sign it. You arrange the signing and filing with the clerk who issued it.

Can we use a license from another state or country?

To marry in New York you need a New York marriage license. Requirements come from New York law and the NYC City Clerk and can change, so if you are unsure about your situation, contact the City Clerk before booking.

Do we need a witness?

Yes. New York requires at least one witness besides the officiant. Bring a guest to be your witness, or add one of ours for $100.

How many guests can we bring?

Up to 20 guests.

Can we arrive early or stay longer?

No. Your appointment starts at your reserved time and guests cannot enter earlier. Everyone, including your photographer, needs to be out by the end of the 45 minutes.

What language is the ceremony in?

Your officiant conducts the ceremony in English.

Can we see the chapel before our ceremony?

We do not offer previews of the chapel before the ceremony. If you have questions, contact us and we will happily answer them.

Can we cancel or get a refund?

All bookings are non-refundable. You can change your date or time up to 7 days before your ceremony, subject to availability.

Is the space accessible?

Yes. The venue is accessible by elevator, with no stairs.

Can we celebrate after the ceremony?

The chapel appointment is for the ceremony only. For a toast, a meal or a longer celebration, see our wedding packages, or book the full venue.

How do we book?

Choose your date and time on our booking calendar. You will receive your booking details and a short checklist.

Bride signing her marriage license after the ceremony

say “i do” in brooklyn

A private ceremony, an officiant, your license signed. Simple, beautiful and done in 45 minutes.