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Reception
$420 starting price
Ceremony
$420 starting price
Reception
$420 starting price
Ceremony
$420 starting price

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First Parish in Waltham is a Unitarian Universalist church located in Waltham, Massachusetts, where you can hold your wedding ceremony. An affirming and open community, they welcome couples of all backgrounds and any and all faiths. For a traditional church ceremony or your own unique celebration, First Parish warmly welcomes you.


Facilities and Capacity
Able to seat up to 350 people, at First Parish in Waltham, the Sanctuary space features a classic revival style, warm pink interior, and rose tinted windows. It is a beautiful and inviting space. Perfect for smaller weddings, the 780-square-foot Chapel is a bright space filled with plenty of natural light which seats up to 60 guests. For the reception, Whitcomb Hall is a 2,280-square-foot area with a hardwood floor and offers you and your guests space for dining and dancing.

Services Offered
The church can assist in finding a celebrant, and music for your ceremony can also be arranged. A pipe organ and a grand piano can be found at First Parish in Waltham to serenade you as you walk down the aisle. The chapel and rest rooms are available to the couple and their parties as pre-ceremony retreat spaces. A sound system and wireless microphones are available, with a ceiling-mounted projector in the Chapel and a stage in the reception space. One hundred folding chairs and 22 eight-inch rectangular tables are at your disposal. Set up can be arranged for you at an additional cost. There are church parking lots, on-street parking, and a municipal garage within walking distance. For a beautiful classic wedding setting, First Parish in Waltham looks forward to welcoming you.

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Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$420

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$420

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$420

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$420

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

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Chairs
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What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

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How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4

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Banquet Hall
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What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Clean Up
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Wifi

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Flatware

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
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Reviews of First Parish in Waltham

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Jim G. Sent on 05/23/2023
5 out of 5 rating

I surprised my wife with a wedding at First Parish Church in Waltham

I chose First Parish Church in Waltham as our wedding venue, and even though the sanctuary is magnificent, we wanted a smaller informal wedding and chose to get married in their function hall called Whitcomb Hall. My wife is a perfectionist and asked me if I could surprise her with a wedding so she wouldn't obsess about the details leading up to the wedding and during the wedding lol. So I did. The people at First Parish were really wonderful to work with. We chose to get married by Reverend Becky Sheble-Hall, the minister at First Parish and she an I had a great time planning a surprise wedding for my wife. Whitcomb Hall had all the room we needed to set up an area for our wedding ceremony and a separate area for the pre-wedding hors d'oeuvres, a bar and a sit-down buffet dinner with room left for dancing. Because the venue rental fee didn't break the bank, we were able to hire top-notch vendors for the wedding design (decorate the venue and set up the table design, buffet, bar etc.), a lighting designer, plus a caterer for the food buffet and appetizers, a local liquor store for the drinks, a local florist and a specialty baker for the cake. Our wedding designer transformed the space for us into a party atmosphere with lighting and table settings, etc. Our caterer used the commercial kitchen attached to Whitcomb Hall to cook/reheat the meals we had planned. We saved a bunch by tapping into the professional music sound system and I played my playlists via bluetooth from my phone. The whole experience went off without a hitch and we're so glad we chose this venue!
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Chris K. Sent on 04/04/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect spot for our ceremony!

We recently had the pleasure of using First Parish in Waltham for our wedding, and I cannot speak highly enough of the experience. From start to finish, the staff at this church were incredibly easy to work with, accommodating, and flexible in allowing us to use the space as we desired.

One of the things that stood out to me was their excellent communication. They were always available to answer our questions and provide guidance throughout the planning process. This made everything run smoothly and made me feel confident that our wedding would be perfect.

The church itself is really beautiful. From the moment we walked in, we knew that this was the perfect venue for our wedding. The architecture and design are elegant, and it provided the perfect backdrop for our ceremony.

Parking was also very easy. It may seem like a small thing, but it made a big difference on the day of our wedding. Our guests were able to park close to the church without any hassle, which made everything run smoothly.

Overall, I would highly recommend this church to anyone looking for a beautiful and accommodating venue for their wedding. We couldn't have asked for a better experience!
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Bethany T. Sent on 05/20/2020
5 out of 5 rating

A lovely, inviting space

I was married at First Parish in 2010 and was so pleased with how the ceremony went. My husband and I have larger families, and the sanctuary had plenty of seating for all of our relatives and friends. Rev. Marc married us, and the ceremony was just what we wanted: personal, joyful, and brief.

The wedding party had plenty of space to get ready--we used the chapel as a dressing area, but I don't know that's still the room offered to the couple. We also used the front steps for photos of the wedding party and the family. We didn't use Whitcomb Hall or the Chapel for any other portion of the wedding.

I loved the sanctuary. The high chandeliers, the rosy glow of light filtering through the colored glass windows, and the pipe organ's music all added to the day. With the sound system, no one strained to hear the ceremony, either.

The description for the church doesn't mention the convenient off-street parking, with street parking and city lots nearby. The convenient parking was helpful! Overall, this warm and welcoming church is a wonderful place to be married.
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