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Good Shepherd Chapel at Concordia University Irvine

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Irvine Wedding Venue
1530 Concordia West
Irvine, CA 92612
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Contact: Samuel Nordrum
Phone: 949/214-3141
www.cui.edu/aboutcui/conferencing

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Good Shepherd Chapel at Concordia University Irvine

Why We Like This Place

Situated high on a 70-acre plateau overlooking the Saddleback Valley, and mere minutes from John Wayne Airport, the Pacific coast and Orange County’s major attractions, Concordia University’s Good Shepherd Chapel is a truly heavenly place for a wedding—and it’s just one of many indoor and outdoor event sites on this beautifully tended campus.

Your Christian ceremony might begin in the chapel itself, a sunlit space with floor-to-ceiling windows; gleaming, honey-colored wood floors; a low, well-lit stage and altar; and a wood-beamed ceiling. The large stained-glass window lets in additional light, and chapel seating can be moved to accommodate any chair arrangements.

Two charming patios flanking the church feature breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and protected parklands, and the romantically landscaped chapel lawn at the rear of the building is a lovely spot for plighting one’s troth or enjoying the party that follows amid beds of white roses, fragrant jasmine, and towering eucalyptus trees.

If dining and dancing indoors is your preference, take the celebration to the Grimm Hall Conference Center just a short walk away. You and your attendants may want to unwind pre- and post-ceremony in the Preus Faculty Lounge, before joining the festivities in the adjacent Conference Center and Terrace. The Hall’s ground-floor lobby and art gallery make a sophisticated entry to the venue. Take the elevator up to the third floor, where you’ll find a generous salon that opens onto a broad covered terrace and more sweeping views. WiFi and AV capability enable relatives to Skype in so that they can participate long distance.

Concordia University’s knowledgeable and experienced conferencing staff and caterers—they partner with Bon Appétit—will ensure that your meal is delectable and the service topnotch. You’ll be able to relax, savor the day, and look radiant when you strike a pose by the fountain, in the garden, or before one of the canyon or mountain panoramas.

Concordia University can easily accommodate events large and small. This is an extremely flexible setting with seemingly infinite possibilities. For example, Concordia’s largest chapel, the Concordia University Center for Worship and Performing Arts, is a magnificent structure that seats up to 500. It offers a professional stage and lighting, amazing acoustics, and both a Steinway concert grand piano and a 3,290-pipe Casavant Pipe organ. And how about cocktails or dinner for all the assembled, elegantly served on the long Center Lawn?

No question about it, whether your event is an inspiring concert performance, a fundraiser for a worthy cause, a wedding celebration, or just about any good-spirited gathering, you certainly want to consider having it at this divine venue.

Capacity

Ceremony

Reception/Special Events

Meetings

Max. Seated Indoors: 110
Max. Seated Outdoors: 0

Max. Seated Indoors: 110
Max. Seated Outdoors: 110
Max. Standing Indoors: 110
Max. Standing Outdoors: 110

Max. Seated: 510

CEREMONY CAPACITY: The chapel accommodates up to 110 seated guests, indoors.

EVENT/RECEPTION CAPACITY: The site holds 110 seated or standing guests, indoors or outdoors.

MEETING CAPACITY: Meeting spaces accommodate up to 510 seated guests.

Fees & Deposits

20% of the rental fee is required to reserve your date and the balance is due 30 days prior to the event. Rental fees start at $650 and vary depending on the facilities required. Meals range $9–19/person or market prices for seafood/prime cut selections. Tax, alcohol and a 15% service charge are additional.

Availability

Year-round, daily.

Catering

Provided

Alcohol

Provided
BYO w/ Corkage Fee

Location Uses

Ceremonies
Wedding Receptions
Special Events, Parties
Business Functions/Meetings

Services/Amenities

Catering: provided
Kitchen Facilities: n/a
Tables & Chairs: provided
Linens, Silver, etc.: provided
Restrooms: wheelchair accessible
Dance Floor: CBA
Bride’s Dressing Area: yes
Meeting Equipment: provided
Parking: large lot
Accommodations: no guestrooms
Telephone: emergency use only
Outdoor Night Lighting: access only
Outdoor Cooking Facilities: BBQ CBA
Cleanup: provided
View: garden, landscaped grounds; panorama of hills, canyon and mountains
Other: grand piano, on-site wedding cake, clergy on staff, picnic area, AV equipment, organ

Amplified Music

Indoors
Outdoors
w/ Restrictions

Wheelchair Access

Wheelchair Accessible

Venue Type

Banquet Hall/Events Facility
Church/Chapel/Temple
College Campus/School
Garden

Restrictions

Alcohol: provided or BYO wine with corkage fee
Smoking: outside only
Music: amplified OK with restrictions
Wheelchair Access: yes
Insurance: liability required

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