Weddings at Dimnent Memorial Chapel

Dimnent Memorial Chapel located at 277 College Avenue on the campus of Hope College provides a beautiful setting for a wedding. The chapel can accomodate over 1,000 guests. Weddings are held in the chapel during the summer (weekend following commencement in May to weekend prior to new student arrival in August) and academic holidays (Fall Break in October, Christmas Break in December and January, Winter Break in February, and Spring Break in March). Hope College is affiliated with the Reformed Church in America, however the chapel is open to persons of all faiths and denominations.

Confirmation: The chapel is confirmed 1 year prior to the wedding date. One wedding can be scheduled on Friday evening, two weddings can be scheduled on each Saturday and two weddings on each Sunday and you may choose a mid-day or evening block, depending on availability. To add your name to the waiting list please call 616-395-7370.

Hours of Use: The renter will have use of the facility for one hour for the rehearsal and four consecutive hours for the ceremony. The four hours include set-up, the event and breakdown. To maximize the wedding experience for all parties using the chapel an extension of time is not permitted. All times are scheduled through the Conference Services Office at 616-395-7370.

Rental Fee: Dimnent Memorial Chapel is available for rent to the general public. The rental fee for the general public for 2009 is $900.00. A discount is offered if either the bride or groom is attending Hope College as a full time student or is an alumni of the College. The Hope College discount also applies to current Hope College Faculty and Staff. A current faculty/staff ID is required. The discounted rental fee for Hope College Alumni/Students for 2009 is $600.00. A non-refundable deposit is required with each signed contract. The wedding rental fee will be billed after the event and 6% sales tax will be added.

Dressing Rooms: Two classrooms in the basement of the chapel are provided for your convenience as dressing rooms. Each dressing room has fans and mirrors.

Handicap Access: Handicap parking spaces are located in the vicinity of the chapel. The chapel has elevator access through the front entrance.

Wedding & Event Assistant: Your assistant will meet with you at the beginning of your rehearsal and will have the setup in place at both the start of the rehearsal and the start of your ceremony time slot. It is very important that you determine your setup needs prior to your arrival at the rehearsal and communicate it to the Events and Conferences Office at 616-395-7370. While all of our chapel assistants are helpful and available the entire time you are at the chapel, they are not intended to be professional wedding coordinators, and they should not be asked to perform duties that relate to the progress of your ceremony.

Music: Any musician is welcome to play the Pel's Van Leeuwen Organ in the balcony of the chapel or the Skinner Organ on the stage. The 6' Yamaha Grand Piano is available to any musician as well. The CD Player is located in the balcony of the chapel. Chairs, stands, and stools are available upon request. Those wishing to rehearse in the chapel should rehearse during the scheduled rehearsal time or reserve additional time (a fee will be assessed).

Making Reservations & Touring Dimnent
To inquire about availability, for additional information , or to make an appointment please contact Kristin Raley or Elise Mattingly at (616) 395-7370 or by email at kristin.raley@hope.edu.

Wedding Receptions and Rehearsal Dinners
The Maas Center or the Haworth Inn and Conference Center are beautiful settings for your rehearsal dinner or wedding reception.