Kirkpatrick Chapel In The News
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are the business hours of the Kirkpatrick Chapel Office?
A: The business hours are 9:00am-4:00pm Monday-Friday.
Q: What is the fee to rent Kirkpatrick chapel?
A: Click on the specific event link for fees and ameanities.
Q: Does the chapel have an officiant?
A: Renters must provide their own officiant.
Q: Where can I find an Officiant?
A: Click on the "useful links" link for a list of campus ministries.
Q: Where do I get the Marriage License?
A: New Brunswick health dept (732) 745-5018 download form: www.state.nj.us/health
Q: May I throw rice?
A: The tossing of rice, confetti, flowers, flower petals etc. is strictly forbidden both inside and outside the facility.
Q: May I use a flash in the chapel?
A: Flash photography is allowed inside and outside the chapel.
Q: When may I decorate the chapel?
A: Renters may arrange for a florist to decorate the chapel, but the florist will not have access to Kirkpatrick chapel until the first half hour of the contracted time slot. The florist should provide all flower containers and pedestals. All flowers, decorations, and programs must be removed following the ceremony.
Q: How may I decorate the chapel?
A: Taping, tacking, stapling, gluing, or otherwise attaching posters, signs, advertisements and decorations to walls, pillars, or posts inside or outside the Kirkpatrick Chapel is not permitted. Rubber bands may be used to attach flowers to the ends of pews.
Q: May I use an aisle runner?
A: Yes, aisle runners are permitted and can usually be purchased from a florist.
Q: What are the center aisle dimensions?
A: Center Aisle Dimensions: 75 feet long x 4 1/2 feet wide
Q. What are the measurments of the chapel's front doors?
A. The double doors measure 70", 35" apiece
Q: How wide/High is the end of the pew?
A: The pew ends measure 8 inches at their widest. Circumference 19 inches, thickness 2 inches and are 36" from floor to peak or 33" from floor to back of pew.
Q: What are the dimensions of the chapel?
A: Dimensions: 55 feet high, including ornamental gables; 43 feet high to roof peak; 116 feet long; 57 1/2 feet wide; center aisle is 75 feet; interior ceiling is 36 feet high.
Q: How many pews are there in the chapel?
A: There are 24 pews on either side of the church, 48 total.
Q: What is the seating capacity of the chapel?
A: Seating Capacity: 650 persons
Q: How many parking spaces are in the chapel's parking lot?
A: There are 111 regular spaces and 4 designated Handicap spaces
Q: What are the dimensions of parking lot the gates?
A: The gates are 12' high and 12' wide.
Q: Is the chapel air conditioned?
A: There is no air conditioning in the chapel. You are welcome to bring your own fans during warm weather months, but they must be removed after your ceremony.
Q: Are there electrical outlets available in the chapel?
A: Electrical outlets can be found in either pulpit, on the back wall of the church, and just inside the front door.
Q: Who can play the chapel's organ?
A: The University Organist is Antonius Bittmann (908) 735-9308 email: anbittmann@aol.com
Q: How can I hire a bagpipe player, or any other musician, for my wedding?
A: Musicians can be hired through the concert bureau. Contact Kevin Viscariello (732) 932-9067 email: kevinv@rci.rutgers.edu
Q: Who are those people on the walls of the chapel?
A: Click on The Portraits In Kirkpatrick link for a description of the historic portraits.
Q: What are the customs and superstitions surrounding weddings?
A: Click on this link for some interesting reading: custom