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Ceremony
$1,531 starting price
Ceremony
$1,531 starting price

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We are a liberal, Christian, Universalist congregation in the heart of Washington, DC, with an inclusive vision of the “final harmony of all souls with God.” We welcome non-church members to have their weddings here — including divorced persons, interethnic and interfaith couples, and same-sex couples. We also welcome outside officiants.

Our beautiful “mini cathedral” can accommodate weddings both large (up to 250 attendees) and small (just the two of you and your officiant) and every size in between. Our location near Dupont Circle puts many wonderful restaurants and other reception venues within easy reach.

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Frequently asked questions

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?

$1,531

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

$1,531

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Religious

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony

What event services do you offer?

Event Rentals

What event items are available?

Aisle Runners

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
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Reviews of Universalist National Memorial Church

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3.6 out of 5 rating
3.6 out of 5 rating
3 Reviews
71% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    3.8 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    3.2 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    3.3 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.3 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    3.2 out of 5 rating
Weddingwire
3.6/5 3 reviews
Google
4.9/5 17 reviews
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Joanna Sent on 05/16/2017
5 out of 5 rating
UNMC was the perfect location for my wedding ceremony in DC. It was conveniently close to metro stations and my hotel for reception. Also, Laura was a pleasure to work with from the very beginning, extremely nice and accomodating. From the tour, to rehearsal, to the day of my wedding, I had absolutely no issues or concerns. She even allowed us to gain access to the church earlier than we expected on the wedding day, so the officiant and bridal party could be on time. What I liked most was the beauty of this church! The sanctuary is stunning, all of my photos came out beautiful. And, there were separate holding rooms provided for the groomsmen, bridesmaids, and officiant. The parking lot across the street can be rented for couples that have a lot of guests with cars. Only downside is if couples go over their reserved time at the church, pricing is very expensive, so stick to a schedule! I would definitely recommend.
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Amy Sent on 09/10/2017
4.4 out of 5 rating
We loved having our ceremony at UNMC! The feel was just what we were looking for and the stained glass is stunning. The only trouble we had was that the parking lot they typically rent was not available for our wedding so we ended up hiring a valet service. The seems to be unusual, but can happen. Loved the bridal waiting room and the library for the groom. Overall, it provided the perfect setting for our 140 person wedding.
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Sandra Sent on 06/23/2012
1.3 out of 5 rating
This church is very beautiful inside. They offer (additional cost) parking lot for your guests to park on the day of the wedding -- which is good. The church coordinator here is Leila Chamberlin who is awful to work with. We were thankful to have our own wedding coordinator who directed the flow of things on the day of our wedding. Leila is very rude and forgetful with everything. She could not for the life of her remember my name I had to repeat myself all throughout the year we had contact with her. I have no idea how this place can run with her in charge. She has office hours to which she does not stick to, she does not reply back to emails, or phone calls. Like I've said the church is beautiful but the church coordinator needs to be replaced with someone who's more professional and friendly to brides and grooms. The church I rate a 4.5 (.5 off for additional cost of parking), but with the current church coordinator it was to be 1.3/5.
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Universalist National Memorial Church frequently asked questions

Universalist National Memorial Church includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
The space offered by Universalist National Memorial Church for wedding events is known for:
  • Religious
Universalist National Memorial Church offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
Universalist National Memorial Church offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
Universalist National Memorial Church offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Event Rentals
Universalist National Memorial Church offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Aisle Runners
Universalist National Memorial Church is recommended by 71% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 3.6 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.3 in value, 3.8 in quality of service, 3.3 in professionalism, 3.2 in average response time and 3.2 in flexibility.

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