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1 Benevolent St.
Providence, RI 02906
Phone: 401-421-7970
Fax: 401-276-4291
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 about us
weddings & rentals
For more than 200 years the First Unitarian Church of Providence has performed ceremonies for members and non-members of differing faiths. Our historic meeting house, constructed in the late 1700s, seats 750 people (including the balcony) and has an outstanding organ and Steinway piano. We welcome the larger community to our facilities, making our space available for weddings and ceremonies of union. Our antique-filled parlors and elegant glass-walled atrium offer rooms for smaller ceremonies and receptions. Those who are not members of the church pay a rental fee.
The congregation’s minister is generally available for member ceremonies only. However, a list of experienced Unitarian Universalist ministers available to officiate at your ceremony can be provided. If you have a minister you would like to bring in, additional information will be provided. Our Music Director is a Brown University professor and works with an array of soloists should you wish to hire him. If you choose to bring your own organist, by the American Guild of Organist guidelines, you will be required to pay ours 50% of the normal fee. If he is not available, we can provide the names of excellent alternate musicians. The church has a full sound system (CD and tape players) for your use. Our building manager will assist you during your rehearsal (generally the evening before) and on the day of your ceremony.
Our facility provides parking spaces for 25 cars. There is plenty of on-street parking on the weekends. We do have smaller alternate spaces available for ceremonies as well as receptions, and a full-service kitchen. All buildings are handicap accessible. We do not allow confetti of any kind inside the church but do allow flower petals or birdseed outside only. There is no smoking allowed anywhere on the grounds.
The church administrator Posey Kooris will be your connection to all aspects of your service. Contact: admin@firstunitarianprov.org, 401-421-7970.
Wedding Rental Fees
Meeting House
Includes the wedding rehearsal, the hour before the wedding for your florist and guests to arrive, and the hour of the wedding |
$300.00 |
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Minister |
$400.00 |
Building Manager
Our building manager's fee covers custodial services: opening and closing, helping with setup, cleanup, and insuring security (Additional services available for $20.00/hr) |
$80.00 |
Reservation Fee (non-refundable)
Secures time and date on our calendar |
$50.00 |
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Wedding Total |
$830.00 |
Optional Services
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Organist |
$300.00 |
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Organist with Soloist (vocal or instrumental) |
$350.00 |
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Auditorium |
$75.00/hour |
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Parlors |
$25.00/hour per parlor |
Other (Non-Wedding) Rental Fees
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Use of the Meeting House |
$150.00/hour |
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Use of the Auditorium |
$75.00/hour |
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Use of the Atrium, Parlors & Kitchen |
$250.00/hour |
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Use of the Parlors and Classrooms |
$25.00/hour |
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Setup and breakdown charge |
$20.00/hour |
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Use of the Kitchen |
$75.00/event |
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Minister |
varies |
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Organist (optional) |
$300.00/event |
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Organist with Soloist (vocal or instrumental) |
$350.00/event |
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Building Manager |
$20.00/hour |
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$50.00 (non-refundable) deposit reserves date on our calendar. |
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$100.00 (refundable) damage deposit for all rentals except weddings, memorial services and child dedications. |
Please Note |
All building rental fees are payable to the First Unitarian Church. Payments to the minister, building manager, and organist should be made payable to the individual providing the service. All final payments are due two weeks prior to your reserved date.
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