Wedding Information

A popular location for Dallas weddings, Perkins Chapel is the site for approximately 200 weddings each year. About one-third of those marry in the Chapel are SMU students or alumni. The remainder are members of the local community. Couples of all faiths have been married in the chapel since it opened in 1951, and some families have had multiple generations marry there. Two attributes which make the Chapel particularly attractive are its proximity to many reception sites and its central aisle.

Four time slots are available for weddings each Saturday: 9:00 am-noon, noon-3:00 pm, 3:00-6:00 pm, and 6:00-9:00 pm. Rehearsals for the weddings are held Friday evenings from 5:00 to 8:00 pm.

The cost of a wedding in Perkins Chapel is $1,800.00, which includes an organist, a public safety officer to direct parking, and a light and sound technician. Couples provide their own officiant.

Reservations for weddings at Perkins Chapel may be made in person or by telephone at 214.768.3035. The reservations office, located at 101-B Kirby Hall, is open 10:00 am-noon and 2:00-4:00 pm Mondays and Wednesdays.

Regulations for Weddings in Perkins Chapel

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Any questions not answered in the documents above may be directed to the chapel office at chapel@smu.edu.