Weddings

Let us help you plan your ceremony

A Sacred Covenant

A Sacred Covenant

For  more than a century,  First United Methodist Church of Austin has provided beautiful spaces for
weddings in our present location. Generations of couples have had their unions blessed by God and their friends in these spaces, and now we understand that you are considering doing so as well.  

We are very proud of our grand sanctuary in the traditional Greek Revival style, as well as Murchison Chapel, our beautiful contemporary space. Our location next to the Capitol in downtown Austin is a prime place for taking advantage of what our unique city has to offer.  We welcome your inquiry and hope that this handbook for planning a wedding here will provide much or the information you need. 

Marriage Equality

Marriage Equality

FUMC welcomes all couples seeking the blessing of Christian marriage to its facilities, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. 

FUMC Austin is a proud member of the Reconciling Ministries Network and has a long history of supporting LGBTQ rights for marriage equality in the church. We offer many options for couples to consider when planning their wedding. The staff will be happy to help you plan your event.

Wedding Facilities

Sanctuary

Sanctuary

Murchison Chapel

Murchison Chapel

Family Life Center

Family Life Center

Murchison Chapel

A small chapel suited for smaller, more intimate gatherings. It has beautiful stained glass windows with a seating capacity for 96 guests and standing room for 12. It is a cozy, warm chapel with the comfort of love surrounding you. 

Sanctuary

The Sanctuary has a seating capacity of 750, including the balcony area. However, the average wedding size is normally 200-300 guests. The setting is very traditional with a center aisle & four (4) side aisles. We have a magnificent pipe organ as well as a beautiful baby grand piano. The stained glass windows are stunning. The acoustics are exceptional. The FUMC Sanctuary is, indeed, a glorious place for a wedding. 

Reception

Family Life Center  - We have additional space for reserving your reception in our Schmidt/Jones Family Life Center. These facilities include a fully functional commercial kitchen. This facility can handle up to 500 guests and seating for 350. However, we do not allow smoking or alcohol on the premises. Caterers are always welcome.

Weddings are normally scheduled for Saturdays with the rehearsal on Friday evenings. We do not schedule weddings on Sundays or Holidays.

Online payment is available at this link. Please select “Wedding Deposits & Fees” on the drop-down menu, and put the couple’s name in the notes field. Check out as a guest if you are not a member of FUMC.

The staff will be happy to help you plan your event. We have wedding coordinators that will work with you and/or your wedding planner to insure you have a wonderfully planned ceremony.

For more information on having your wedding at First Church, contact wedding@fumcaustin.org.