General Information
Lincoln Chapel at Kindred Oaks is a sacred space. We are excited to have you enjoy it as much as we do, but please respect the grounds and remember that you are a guest here.
Smoking in designated areas only. NO smoking inside the chapel.
Catering, Cake and/or Beverages may be served in a light apps/small bites, small celebratory cake, toasting context. NONE MAY BE SET UP, SERVED OR CONSUMED INSIDE THE CHAPEL.
Decorations are allowed but ALL decor needs to be freestanding and not adhered to the walls/doors/windows in any fashion. Due to the concrete nature of the chapel, no rose petals are allowed. ALL clean up is the sole responsibility of the client.
Capacity: Lincoln Chapel seats up to 30 guests inside on custom-made maple benched seating. Please note that the benches may not be moved. Extra seating outside of the chapel can be purchased for $5.00 per chair for a maximum of 20 extra guests (50 guests total) for a chapel ceremony. Please be aware that weather can be a factor for those guests not seated inside and that the chapel has no Plan B outside of guests bringing their own umbrellas. No tenting is available. Up to 125 guests can be accommodated in the adjacent elliptical patio IF reception space is secured at Kindred Oaks (which provides a Plan B in the event of inclement weather).
Pets are adored and allowed, but must be on a leash, and remain outside of the chapel at all times. Their humans must also be responsible for any poop scooping.
Preferred professionals including officiants, not included in hourly rate, are located here.
Music is welcomed! Portable music and acoustic live music is allowed, as is an iPod. There is ample electricity in the chapel. No loud bands or amplified music is allowed. Preferred professional ceremony musicians are listed on the preferred vendors page. There is no wired sound system.
Alcohol: Any and all alcohol must be served by Hill Country Events (info on vendor page) and any tables or set ups are the sole responsibility of the client. Additionally, only those booking 2 hours may have alcohol served, to allow enough time.
Dressing room/bathroom facilities are available for our couples to get ready in and are wheelchair accessible. Space allows a maximum of 2-3 people per side. Dressing rooms must be cleaned and vacated before the ceremony start time. It is highly suggested to have hair and make-up done prior to arrival.
Inclement weather policy: There are no refunds. The Chapel is an indoor facility for up to 30 guests. If you are worried about having rain on your day and you have more than 30 guests, you might consider having your event at a venue that can accommodate more than 30 guests under cover. Consider www.kindredoaks.com for a Plan B option.
Cancellation Policy: Because the Chapel is booked based on supply and demand, any given date is sold and held for you alone, which means that someone else who might have wanted that date, is unable to secure that date. For that reason, refunds are not possible.
Parking: There is a separate entrance gate and parking area for Lincoln Chapel on the grounds of Kindred Oaks. There are 20 guest parking spaces. There are 10 bridal/handicapped/vendor spaces available in a separate space closer to the chapel. Additional cars must park outside the gate unless prior approval has been granted.
Professional Styled Photo Shoots will be accepted on a case by case basis.
Fireworks, sparklers & fire lanterns are expressly prohibited at The Chapel. The Chapel is located in an area that does NOT have water service and the fire danger is real. Candles are allowed if in containers that meet the top of the wick or higher and must be properly disposed of before leaving the property.
If you wish to do a send-off: bubbles are highly recommended. Due to the nature of the concrete chapel, no rose petals are allowed. ALL must cleaned up before you leave or you risk forfeiting your deposit. Rice, confetti of any type, poppers, artificial rose petals, or any other send-off item that would require clean-up, is expressly prohibited and cause for forfeiture of your deposit.
Getting ready: There are two bathroom/getting ready rooms available. They are approx. 50ft from the chapel and are air-conditioned and wheelchair accessible. They must be cleaned and vacated before each ceremony begins.
Helpful hints: There is no staff available for your event so the following are helpful hints from a reputable photographer who has experience at other small venues. Thanks to Peary Photography!
Let your guests know where to park in order to stay out of the view of the photographer. Parking on the side of the bathroom building furthest away from the chapel (closest to the ZuZu’s Petals floral studio) will ensure that the cars will stay out of your pictures!
Bring a small cooler with about 12- 24 mini bottled waters iced down (summer) or shawls in a basket (if it’s winter). Your guests will love you for that.
You might need a non-greasy bug spray just in case the gnats or mosquitoes are around. They rarely are, but it is good to be prepared.
Assign someone to pin on boutonnieres and distribute other flowers. The staff at the chapel will not be available to do this for you.
Remember that the bridal room and grooms room has to be cleared out prior to you walking down the path. Have someone assigned to come clear it out.
Keep the traffic in the bridal room to a minimum. The opening and closing of the door will not only expose you to guests, but it will get really hot in the room.
If you are bringing a cake or anything else that needs to stay cool, put it in an ice chest because you will not be allowed to leave it in the dressing room.
Make sure that guests or family that have trouble walking have assistance getting to and from the chapel. The Chapel does not provide a golf cart to transport people to and from the chapel.
Make sure that you have given your family/friends good directions. Feel free to forward them the directions page of the website.
Extras:
Chairs: $5.00 per chair to include set up and clean up.
Tables/Linens: $25.00 each table, comes with black or white linen, set up & clean up.
Hours: $500.00 per hour. If you secure a 2:00pm ceremony for example, then you may arrive at 2:00pm and all activities must be done, site cleaned up and gone by 3:00pm.
