Morris Chapel 3.9 out of 5.0 4.0/5.0
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3601 Pacific Ave, Stockton, CA 95211
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209-946-2538
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Business Info
Services: Ceremony & Reception Venue
Established: 1942
Employees: 2
Accepts:

 
About
Inside and out, Morris Chapel offers one of the most picturesque settings for your wedding. With beautiful stained-glass windows, arched entryways, deep stained woodwork and massive columns, the Chapel sets the mood for the most romantic day of you life and stands as one of the most beautiful wedding sites in San Joaquin County. Here with the love of your life, you could begin the eciting and rewarding journey of marriage.

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Endorsements
If a grand church wedding is in your vision this is the place. The chapel is beautifull and the grounds at UOP are even better. Their staff is very helpfull and always around when you need them.

Frequently Asked Questions for Ceremony & Reception Venue
What service does your venue provide?
Ceremony
 
What settings does your venue provide?
Indoor
 
Describe your venue:
Historic Site, Place of Worship
 
Do you have onsite catering?
No
 
Do you allow outside catering?
No
 
Do you offer an on-site wedding consultant?
Yes
 
Is there handicap access?
Yes
 
Are there any special characteristics about this venue such as scenery or architecture?
Arched Entryways, Stained-glass windows, deep stained woodwork and massive columns. Beautiful rose garden entry, gorgeous views.
 
How does your venue determine the cost of the space?
We have 3 packages that are flat fees. You may purchase additional time.
 
Do you offer any special services?
As part of our package you have a wedding hostess on your rehearsal day and wedding day.
 
Do you offer additional items for the ceremony?
Candelabras
 
Do you require clients to use a specific list of vendors?
Only on the organ.
 
Do you require the client to use your musicians? If you do not require this, is that an additional fee to bring in one's own musicians?
You are only required to use our Sound Tech if you are going to have CD music, that additional cost is $125.00 We do not allow outside DJ's.
 
Do you have any special side rooms that can be rented out for the occasion?
We have a brides room that is part of the package, NO additional charge.
 
Can the client provide their own alcohol if desired?
No alcohol is permitted at Morris Chapel
 
What restrictions (if any) on decorations?
No tape or metal on the pews, if you want candles on the carpeted area please use a hurricane.
 
What restrictions (if any) on photography?
Photography at Morris Chapel The rules regarding photography are definite and designed to uphold the sanctity of the ceremony and Morris Chapel and to ensure an enjoyable experience for the bride and groom, as well as their invited guests and hired professionals. Flash pictures may be taken during the processional and recessional, but not during the ceremony proper. Photographs may be taken from the choir loft. You are asked to cooperate with other professionals, i.e. sound techs, pianists, videographers, etc., to ensure adequate working area for all involved. Photographers may stand in the center or side aisles within the last 5 rows of the back of the chapel during the ceremony. Do not become a distraction to the wedding party, guests, or officiant. (Please do not lie down in the aisles). Each bridal party has a specific number of hours they have contracted with the chapel. It is the photographer?s responsibility to know the schedule and to observe the timeline implicitly. Following the contracted hours in the chapel, photographs may be taken on the north lawn of the chapel or other areas on campus so long as they do not conflict with other events scheduled in those areas. A Morris Chapel wedding hostess is assigned to each bridal party and will be present during the bridal parties? contracted hours. The hostess is a representative for Morris Chapel and the University of the Pacific and is there to ensure that the rules and procedures are adhered to.
 
What restrictions (if any) on videography?
Videography at Morris Chapel The rules regarding videography are definite and designed to uphold the sanctity of the ceremony and Morris Chapel and to ensure an enjoyable experience not only for the bride and groom, but also for their invited guests and hired professionals. Video equipment may be set up in the choir loft or at the north end of the choir pews in the chancel area. Cameras may not use a spotlight during the ceremony proper. Videographers will operate cameras with minimal movement during the ceremony so not to become a distraction to the wedding party, guests, or officiant. Cameras may be left unattended on a tripod in either of the designated areas. If using a microphone system, confer with a Morris Chapel sound technician to avoid mic feedback. The sound tech will determine which microphones will be used. Each bridal party has a specific number of hours they have contracted with the chapel. It is the videographers responsibility to know the schedule and to observe the timeline implicitly. Following the contracted hours in the chapel, videographers are invited to shoot outdoor footage with the bridal party. A Morris Chapel wedding hostess is assigned to each bridal party and will be present during the bridal parties? contracted hours. The hostess is a representative for Morris Chapel and the University of the Pacific and is present to ensure that everyone adheres to all rules and procedures.
 
Does your venue often accommodate more than one event at a time?
No, we do one wedding at a time.
 
Describe your bathroom facilities:
We have two Bathrooms available for the use of your wedding.
 
Describe your parking facilities:
We are located on The University of Pacific so we have parking for your wedding. Parking can be difficult if there is an event on campus.
 
What is the maximum capacity of your venue?
300

Tips and Advice
Book your Ceremony and reception first and then talk to your Priest , Officiant, or Minister early on because they do book up.