Any Catholic event at Sacred Heart Chapel must be conducted by an ordained priest or Deacon and approved by the local Catholic Church (Sacred Hear Parish). 

Photographs during the event are permissible.  If so desired, the wedding party may pose for pictures in the church prior to or after the service, but must finish within the total allotted time and space.

There is no space at the church for personal preparation before ceremonies, that is, dressing, makeup, etc.  All participants in the ceremony must arrive at the church dressed and ready for the ceremony.

There is no smoking permitted on the inside the Chapel.

There is no alcohol permitted anywhere on the premises.

There must be full compliance with the access hours and spaces agreed to in the Application and Contract.

No food or beverages are allowed inside the Chapel.

The use of confetti, birdseed, rice, or balloon releases on the premises is not permitted.

Street parking is permitted.

There must be full compliance with the General Rules for Decorations, as follows:

          The use of flowers to decorate the Sanctuary is permitted.

          If you wish to leave flowers for our use on Sunday, this is much appreciated.

          The use of candles to light the Sanctuary is permitted within very strict guidelines.  You may    provide your own candles.  You are also responsible for having someone light, extinguish, and remove all candles.  Only smokeless, dripless candles are permitted, and all candles must be placed on protective coverings to catch wax drippings.

Thumbtacks, nails, or adhesive of any kind may not be used in decorating the Chapel.  Any florist can provide appropriate hangers.  Nothing may be attached to fabric-covered surfaces.

All decorations and rubbish must be removed immediately following the ceremony.