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1668 Bush St. (at Bush & Gough)
San Francisco, CA 94109
Contact: Wedding Coordinator
Phone: 415/775-1117
www.sftrinity.org
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Why We Like This Place
Trinity Episcopal Church appears to have been lifted, lock, stock and stained-glass windows, from a quaint village in England—but don’t let the imposing Norman-Romanesque architecture fool you. Beneath the church’s 104-year-old Colusa sandstone exterior beats a progressive heart. This church may look old-fashioned, but the attitudes of its clergy and congregation are firmly rooted in the 21st century.
Trinity is the oldest Episcopal church west of the Rockies, and continues to be a thriving cornerstone of the community, with a diverse, inclusive congregation. Project Open Hand, a service that brings free hot meals to AIDS patients, got its start here. Theater companies and recovery groups rent space from Trinity, and the church hosts many innovative workshops. More important to those planning a wedding, the church places no restrictions on who can get married here. You need not be a member of the congregation, you need not be baptized and you can bring your own clergy or design the ceremony yourself. Same-sex blessings are permitted, and the participation of family members in the ceremony is encouraged. The staff has many innovative ways to include children in a wedding. This is especially nice for couples who are “blending” families, as it gives them a chance to give everyone an active role in starting their new life together.
The church features rainbow-hued stained-glass windows, an 86-foot-long aisle, an antique Skinner organ (one of only four on the West Coast), and a grand piano. The lectern is carved in the shape of an angel, and has a PA system for readings by family members or friends. The altar, which is decorated with brass candlesticks for wedding ceremonies, is inlaid with intricate mosaic designs. The church’s ornateness makes very elaborate decorations unnecessary, which is nice for those on a tight budget.
Trinity Episcopal Church is ideal for couples who want the dignified beauty, but not the stuffy rigidity, of a traditional church wedding. Who says you can’t have your wedding cake, and eat it too?
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Max. Seated Indoors: 450 Max. Seated Outdoors: |
Max. Seated Indoors: 75 Max. Seated Outdoors: Max. Standing Indoors: 125 Max. Standing Outdoors: |
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Fees & Deposits
A $1,000 rental deposit ($250 of it is nonrefundable) is required to reserve your date; the balance is due 2 weeks prior to the event. The church rental fee is $2,500 and includes a 3-hour block plus a 1-hour rehearsal; additional hours are available at $100/hour. The rental fee for the Meeting Room starts at $150/hour.
Availability
Year-round, daily, anytime. The Church is not available Sundays until 1pm.
CateringBYOAlcoholNo AlcoholSite UsesCeremoniesWedding Receptions Special Events, Parties Business Functions/Meetings Services/AmenitiesCatering: BYOKitchen Facilities: fully equipped Tables & Chairs: provided Linens, Silver, etc.: through caterer Restrooms: not wheelchair accessible Dance Floor: hardwood floor Bride's Groom's Dressing Area: yes Meeting Equipment: no Parking: local garages or on street Accommodations: no guestrooms Telephone: emergency use only Outdoor Night Lighting: access only Outdoor Cooking Facilities: n/a Cleanup: renter or caterer View: no Other: some coordination |
Amplified MusicAcoustic OnlyWheelchair AccessAccess LimitedSite ViewsNo ViewSite TypeChurch/Chapel/TempleHistoric/Landmark Building RestrictionsAlcohol: n/aSmoking: not allowed Music: no amplified; recorded or acoustic only Wheelchair Access: limited Insurance: not required Other: no rice, confetti or birdseed; decorations restricted |
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415/775-1117
www.sftrinity.org
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