swtcarrieanne286's Green wedding

We both are Catholic. He was raised more Catholic than I. I am only baptized. No communion or confirmation. I know it would mean alot to his mother to be married at the Cathedral downtown in Syracuse. But, Hendricks Chapel at Syracuse University is so beautiful and much much cheaper for us.
My FMIL works for the University. And Tim is an alumni. To reserve the chapel for a wedding is only

For the Chapel..
Its a $150 REFUNDABLE deposit.
And then a fee of $150 for Chapel Rental w/the use of the resident Chaplain presiding.
Or $250 if we wanted to use our own guest officient presiding.
And $200 for use of the Chapel organist. (not planning on using one..)

For the Church..
For weddings in 2009: $700 with a $300 Deposit which secures the day and time of the wedding. The fee covers the Church, Celebrant (if you use Cathedral personnel), Music Organist, Rehearsal and Ceremony Coordinators, Maintenance and Security.


Not to mention all the classes and meetings I would have to go through to be married there..