Church Help!

Hello Ladies,

I am desperately seeking a church to have my ceremony at. My home church is too small to accommodate the number of guests I have (175). I can't seem to find a church that will allow us to use their chapel. My fiance's father is a retired minister and we would want him to officiate. It would also want it to be close to my reception hall - the Bourne in Oakdale. But I guess, beggars can't be choosers!

Any ideas? I need to find one fast so that I can order my invitations!

Thanks!
Anita

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Posted by anita814

Hello Ladies,

I am desperately seeking a church to have my ceremony at. My home church is too small to accommodate the number of guests I have (175). I can't seem to find a church that will allow us to use their chapel. My fiance's father is a retired minister and we would want him to officiate. It would also want it to be close to my reception hall - the Bourne in Oakdale. But I guess, beggars can't be choosers!

Any ideas? I need to find one fast so that I can order my invitations!

Thanks!
Anita

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what about st patricks in bayshore? its beautiful and ive heard they're great about non-parishioner weddings. its also close to bourne!

http://www.thehistoricalchapel.com

I don't know how many people it holds but it's in Jericho.

What about having the ceremony at the reception site or even at a different reception site?

First off, what religion are you?

The Historical Chapel is too small unfortunately

Hi,

I know this might not be close but have you considered the Parkway Community Church in Hicksville? They are open to having ceremonies for people who aren't congregants as well as having other Pastors officiate. Good luck!

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Posted by anita814

Hello Ladies,

I am desperately seeking a church to have my ceremony at. My home church is too small to accommodate the number of guests I have (175). I can't seem to find a church that will allow us to use their chapel. My fiance's father is a retired minister and we would want him to officiate. It would also want it to be close to my reception hall - the Bourne in Oakdale. But I guess, beggars can't be choosers!

Any ideas? I need to find one fast so that I can order my invitations!

Thanks!
Anita

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I am also non denominational. Call some churches and tell them which church you go to and that your fiances father is a retired minister and you are a faithful churchgoer and just explain the situation. They should work with you. Sometimes non-denom. churches don't open up to outsiders because they don't want people who are not involved in church just renting their facility. Find a church that you like the look of it outside and just give a call. There is a new one in Holtsville area, it's Baptist and there is also Abundant Life or something like that in Holbrook.