"The Best! This church was amazing, the view wonderful..."
Exchange your vows in our beautiful sanctuary (designed by famed architect Roy Harrover) with floor-to-ceiling windows and a reception room with covered deck offering a breathtaking view of the mighty Mississippi River.
Or, hold your wedding ceremony outdoors on our church's grassy lawn or patio, with a view of both Memphis bridges (and their amazing synchronized "Mighty Lights" LED light shows in the evenings).
The First Unitarian Church of Memphis/The Church of the River is a Welcoming Congregation and supports marriage equality. LGBTQ+ weddings welcome.
Weddings are scheduled on a first-come, first-serve basis. Because of the popularity of our downtown church as a fantastic Memphis wedding venue, please contact our Office Administrator to make arrangements well in advance of your desired wedding date.
The Sanctuary or Riverside Lawn
- For price, please contact our Office Manager.
- Description: Have your wedding in the beautiful sanctuary with a view of the Mississippi River or on the lawn overlooking the river
- Sanctuary Capacity: 250 people
- Time: 6-hour use of building (includes rehearsal in sanctuary, day before wedding)
Sanctuary or Riverside Lawn plus Entertainment Facilities
- For price, please contact our Office Manager.
- Description: Wedding with rehearsal dinner or reception (Sanctuary or Riverside Lawn, Social Hall, Chalice Room, Outdoor Patio)
- Sanctuary Capacity: 250 people
- Entertainment Facilities Capacity: 100 people (approximately)
- Time: 9-hour use of building
With either option, even if you plan an outdoor wedding, the Sanctuary is automatically reserved for your use in the event of inclement weather.
Wedding photo credits: Vania + Daniel: Ashley Benham Photography || Meghan + Troy: Kevin Barre Photography || Megan + Andy: www.aleksmcgraw.com || Taylor + Jackson: Emily McCutchen Photography || Sarah + Charles: Phillip Murphy Photography & Nina Westervelt || Christi + John: Ahsley Benham Photography
