Testimonials

"Absolutely Amazing. Exceeded all our expectations!" (married on 08/6/22)

"My experience at the Memorial Chapel was excellent. The staff made my wedding extremely memorable. They are patient, kind and accommodating. They were there to answer any questions, any time of the day and night! I knew I was in great hands from day one! The Chapel manager and the three ladies there to assist me are super professional and knowledgeable. You can tell that they love their jobs because they make it super easy for the bride and groom to have the best day of their life. And how could I forget to mention the beauty of the Chapel - both sides, the Main and the Garden. Either space doesn't need much decorating, its beauty speaks for itself. I highly recommend having your wedding at the Memorial Chapel." (married on 01/15/2022)

"Considering we didn't reserve the Chapel until 2 months before our wedding, we were extremely pleased with the ease of reserving the facility, the information provided, and the support we received from the staff. We were pleasantly surprised with all of the help we received leading up to our big day as well as the day of our wedding. She was amazing to work with! The Chapel provided her services and the services of an assistant (Olivia) and everything went very smoothly! We would definitely, without hesitation, recommend this beautiful venue and their dedicated staff for weddings."

"Thank you for your professionalism and care in your involvement in our wedding. Everything was perfect as God planned! The hard work and dedication shown on our wedding day was greatly appreciated! All my wedding guests raved about various elements of our wedding, but the one thing that was a repeat was how much love they felt in the room. Each element of the event impacts the overall goal, and because of you our wedding goal was met." (married on 11/05/22)

"Having our ceremony at the UMD Memorial Chapel was lovely. The inside of the Chapel is beautiful! From our initial tour to email correspondence, we knew this was a special venue to hold our ceremony. The staff is extremely helpful, timely, and professional. My husband and I were very pleased!"

"The Memorial Chapel at UMCP was a great option for us since we are both alumni of the school! Pictures came out great, our day-of coordinator was super helpful and accommodating. The staff were also very responsive throughout the planning process via email and they answered all our questions! Great acoustics if you're looking to have live music too!!"

"I was so happy to have the chapel as my wedding venue. The inside was gorgeous! The long isle was stunning and made for such a dramatic entrance. :) We were assigned a coordinator for our rehearsal and wedding; she was great. She asked all the right questions and made it so the chapel was set up to fit our personal wedding. It really helped A LOT to have her there!"

"We could not have selected a more perfect venue for our ceremony. The Chapel was important to us as I am an alum of UMD. More specifically, Mel Coles (Event Coordinator) was amazing. The staff was so attentive to our needs and extremely flexible. Mel was quick to answer e-mails, phone calls, and complete follow-up items. In the weeks leading up to the ceremony, she made sure that every detail was ironed out and settled our nerves during the rehearsal and even on the day-of. Mel is a natural and will definitely be an awesome wedding planner in the future :) I recommend the care of UMD Chapel to handle all of your ceremony needs with efficiency and class!"

"The Memorial Chapel was a symbolic location to hold our wedding, as we met at the University of Maryland as students. All of the staff was tremendous to work with and always tried to do their best. We wish there would have been more time allotted between weddings to assist with ensuring all family pictures could have been completed in the Chapel. As we were leaving, the next couple was coming in and already starting to set up. I would highly recommend this vendor to other couples who are looking for a beautiful non-denominational venue!"

"UMD Memorial Chapel made the planning process extremely easy. They reached out to me on many occasions before I had to even think about reaching out to them. As a bride, there are a lot of details to remember, people to contact, timelines to follow-- and UMD made that extremely easy for me."

"Absolutely loved working with the staff at University of Maryland's Memorial Chapel. The chapel itself is massive, with cathedral ceilings and seating for up to 1100! We only had 100 and it was still beautiful and didn't feel too big. I planned my wedding from Atlanta, and the staff was extremely responsive via email and phone. They were very prepared with all the information I needed for my denomination (it's a non-denominational chapel) and really helped make sure I was fully prepared for the ceremony. The day of coordinator was SO patient with us and was ready with all the 'accessory' items we needed (stands, candles, lights, mics, etc). They even offer discounts for winter weddings and alumni, so it was a very reasonably price!"

"The staff at the Memorial Chapel did a SPECTACULAR job on our wedding ceremony!!! The chapel was decorated beautifully with our decorations and the decorations that the Chapel allows weddings to use like the candelabras, unity candle, columns to hold flower vases, etc. Plus, the chapel staff was so friendly and attentive. We could not have asked for a better location for our wedding ceremony!! Most of all, we would like to thank Janice and Denise for being so helpful and understanding while we were in the planning process of this wedding. Their advice really made it easier to plan for this special day."

"Memorial Chapel is an absolutely beautiful venue, especially if the University of Maryland is a special place to you. Both my husband and I went there, so when we got engaged, the Chapel was really the only venue we considered. It is beautiful; the staff are courteous and responsive. As for me and my husband, the chapel was absolutely perfect, the photos are beautiful and we have zero regrets!"

"All the staff were very kind. Our wedding day was perfect and the venue had everything we needed."

"The Memorial Chapel staff was amazing to work with and I would highly recommend having your ceremony there. The Chapel is beautiful and I loved every part of my ceremony. I have no complaints. If you plan on getting married in peak season, book early to make sure you get the day/time you want. Perfect venue for Terps and other happy couples."

"My husband and I recently held our wedding at the UMD Chapel and were extremely pleased and delighted with the entire process of working with the team. We cannot say enough good things about Mel Coles! She kept us calm, answered any questions we had quickly and professionally, and did anything she could to accommodate any request we had. I would recommend the chapel over and over again! My experience here was one of the highlights of my planning. We can't thank you enough!"

"The employees that work for the chapel at University of Maryland provide exceptional customer service, and always willing to go the extra mile to make your day memorable."

"We had a great experience working with Memorial Chapel!! The staff, especially Mel, was really nice and answered emails quickly. Since we were both Alumni, getting married at the Chapel was our first choice! The chapel is big and the inside is very pretty. We decorated the altar with flowers and some tulle, but minimal decoration is needed because it looks great plain. I had no complaints working with the chapel, we had our reception in the Alumni center on campus as well, so it was great to have the ceremony and reception very close to each other. Also parking was not an issue, we put a few signs to point guests, but parking is free the day of! I would definitely recommend getting married here!!"

"Absolutely loved working with the staff at University of Maryland's Memorial Chapel. The chapel itself is massive, with cathedral ceilings and seating for up to 1100! We only had 100 and it was still beautiful and didn't feel too big. I planned my wedding from Atlanta, and the staff was extremely responsive via email and phone. They were very prepared with all the information I needed for my denomination (it's a non-denominational chapel) and really helped make sure I was fully prepared for the ceremony. The day of coordinator was SO patient with us and was ready with all the 'accessory' items we needed (stands, candles, lights, mics, etc). They even offer discounts for winter weddings and alumni, so it was a very reasonably price!"

"My dream was always to get married at the UMD Chapel ever since I went to school there in college. Not only did my dream become a reality, it exceeded every expectation I could have had for the intimate, quiet, and calm wedding day I desired. Thanks to the UMD Chapel and Mel, specifically. I'll never forget your impact on my special day!"

"Memorial chapel is a great venue to have a wedding at. It is beautiful inside and out. A little pricey, but normal for University venues. The staff was very informative and helpful."