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Congratulations on your engagement! 51Âþ»Chicago is pleased that you are considering Madonna della Strada Chapel as the location for your Roman Catholic wedding ceremony. Here is helpful information for those contemplating a wedding in Madonna della Strada Chapel:
Reservations
- Initial inquiries are made by emailing MDS@LUC.edu. Requests should include your preferred date, year, and time as well as the completed Wedding Intake Form attached to the email request.
- Reservations are being taken for the calendar year 2024 and 2025 only.
- Reservations for 2026 will be taken beginning January 6, 2025.
- Please consult page 3 of the Wedding Information Packet which outlines who can be married in the chapel.
- We cannot offer wedding ceremonies of other denominations or faiths.
- The chapel is not available for rent.
- When an MDS Wedding staff member replies to your initial request, your requested date and time can be held for 2 weeks.
- Upon receipt of your wedding fee, your date and time will be confirmed and a contract will be sent to you for review and approval.
- Any annulment proceedings must be cleared before a reservation can be made. This cannot be negotiated.
Important Information
Download the Wedding Information Packet. This packet has policies and information that must be agreed upon for all weddings in Madonna della Strada Chapel.
Planning
We have created the to help review and select your readings and music. When entering information in the form, it will be sent to the Chapel staff who will use this information to prepare for your wedding.
Peter Morey is the chapel music director and will assist you with all music related items. You should be in contact with him between 4 and 6 months before your wedding.
Meg Hogan is the chapel coordinator and will assist you with all liturgy and rehearsal related items. You should be in contact with her between 1 and 2 weeks before your wedding.
All photos used with the permission of the photographers:
On website - Alexandra Lee Photography (Alex Marquardt) Facebook - Alexandra Lee Photography
Instagram - @alexandraleephoto
On website - Emma Petersen Photography (Emma Petersen) Facebook - Emma Petersen Photography
Instagram - @emmapetersenphoto