Explore the Venue

• The chapel capacity is 428 guests.
• There are 28 pews on each side of the chapel.
• The length of the aisle is approximately 83 feet from the back pew to the chancel step.
• Our chapel is a sacred space that we look forward to sharing with you. To preserve the space, we will provide two options for the set-up of the chapel. We do not permit further alterations to the space  other than floral arrangements provided by your florist.
• We will reserve five (5) parking spots immediately outside the chapel for the wedding party 
• We can make accommodations for those needing special assistance.

The Gideon F. Egner Memorial Chapel is the College’s major worship center and is not available for weddings during concerts, other cultural events and between December 24 and January 1. Consult the chapel wedding calendar for available dates. Please contact  the Religious & Spiritual Life Office (Fahy Commons) at 484-664-3121 or email [email protected] with any additional questions you may have regarding scheduling.

Weddings are scheduled in two-and-a-half-hour time slots; set-up, the ceremony, pictures and clean-up must take place within this time frame. We suggest that any receiving line be held at your reception where you and your guests will not feel rushed. Your proposed times based on the Chapel availability calendar are to be noted in the application.

The couple may provide floral decorations, but note that the chapel’s liturgical appointments and altar colors should not be moved or adjusted. Bows or other decorations are allowed on the ends of the pews, providing they are attached with wire, string or tape. There are 28 pews on each side of the chapel.

Candles will be provided for the altar and the two standing candelabras, which are a good place to decorate with flowers. You may use a wedding unity candle but must supply your own. Please arrange for someone to serve as acolyte. For safety reasons, candlelight weddings are prohibited. All decorations are to be removed from the chapel at the completion of the wedding ceremony.

Note: There is no scattering of flowers or confetti inside the chapel. Outdoors, bubbles and birdseed are permitted. Balloons are prohibited.

Couples are encouraged to invite the clergy from their own worship community to officiate at their wedding and provide the necessary premarital counseling.  The College Chaplain may also be available for officiating wedding ceremonies. Please contact the Chaplain, Rev. Janelle Neubauer, directly to arrange for this service at [email protected].

Please note that for those who wish to marry in the Roman Catholic Diocese, there is a specific process you must go through in order to be wed at a church outside of your home parish. We are excited to welcome you to Egner Memorial Chapel for your wedding, but please email Muhlenberg’s Allentown Diocese liaison, Magdalene Riggins, at [email protected].

If you are interested in an organist for your wedding, please contact our College Organist, Drew Lutz-Long at [email protected]. Drew consults with couples concerning all music for the wedding and assists in determining the music to be used. The honorarium for the Organist is $250.00.  The College Organist is preferred, however, Drew may also approve a visiting organist after consultation with the couple and the organist.