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• Marla Sent on 05/02/2019
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  A secret gem in a wonderful city

  The Swedenborgian was a fantastic find for our wedding ceremony. From the cost to the overall look and feel of the church, this place was a perfect choice for us.
  
  It's interiors are absolutely divine with a warm feel of not just candlelight, but with truly warm and sturdy wood that envelopes the atmosphere with just pure warmth and love. It truly brought our family and friends together where it just felt right and perfect.
  
  The process to reserve the Church for our non-denominational wedding was smooth and easy from the Event Manager communicating the overall cost, any limitations and answering questions to the Venue Coordinator helping us develop our ceremony timeline, schedule, and fielding questions and working with our Day of Coordinator.
  
  I am absolutely thrilled that this church was our choice as it's value is incomparable for the look of it, the quality of the church and just the overall feel this location gave us from the first moment we visited, when we signed our contract to when we actually had our big day.
  
  If you are planning to have an SF wedding and would love a classic, vibrant yet warm location for your ceremony that is intimate, lovely, and just allows you and your bridal party to shine, choose the Swedenborgian. They are worth their fair price and make it so easy.

  The Swedenborgian was a fantastic find for our wedding ceremony. From the cost to the overall look and feel of the church, this place was a perfect choice for us.
  
  It's interiors are absolutely divine with a warm feel of not just candlelight, but with truly warm and sturdy wood that envelopes the atmosphere with just pure warmth and love. It truly brought our family and friends together where it just felt right and perfect.
  
  The process to reserve the Church for our non-denominational wedding was smooth and easy from the Event Manager communicating the overall cost, any limitations and answering questions to the Venue Coordinator helping us develop our ceremony timeline, schedule, and fielding questions and working with our Day of Coordinator.
  
  I am absolutely thrilled that this church was our choice as it's value is incomparable for the look of it, the quality of the church and just the overall feel this location gave us from the first moment we visited, when we signed our contract to when we actually had our big day.
  
  If you are planning to have an SF wedding and would love a classic, vibrant yet warm location for your ceremony that is intimate, lovely, and just allows you and your bridal party to shine, choose the Swedenborgian. They are worth their fair price and make it so easy.
• Paloma Sent on 04/28/2019
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  Ethereal space, great for even the non-religious and those sharing alternative spirituality in their ceremonies

  My now-husband and I had been looking at having our ceremony and reception in one space but we ended up choosing this venue because we realized we wanted my dad to walk us down a real aisle. We are not religious, but because the Swedenborgian welcomes diversity in their celebrations, we knew it was the perfect place for us. We brought in our celebrant (a friend who is an ordained Zen Buddhist priest) who gave us the right amount of spirituality in our otherwise secular ceremony script in this romantic and spiritual place. We could feel the magic and all our guests could, too!

  My now-husband and I had been looking at having our ceremony and reception in one space but we ended up choosing this venue because we realized we wanted my dad to walk us down a real aisle. We are not religious, but because the Swedenborgian welcomes diversity in their celebrations, we knew it was the perfect place for us. We brought in our celebrant (a friend who is an ordained Zen Buddhist priest) who gave us the right amount of spirituality in our otherwise secular ceremony script in this romantic and spiritual place. We could feel the magic and all our guests could, too!
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  Pictures do not do the church justice. Amazing location, amazing people (shot out to Jana and Ashley) who are extremely helpful. You will not regret using them.

  Pictures do not do the church justice. Amazing location, amazing people (shot out to Jana and Ashley) who are extremely helpful. You will not regret using them.
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• Kuang-Lei Sent on 12/23/2015
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  My then fiance found this wedding venue online. It was named one of the 3 top wedding venues in San Francisco. We instantly fell in love with it once we scrolled through the pictures. A quaint historic small church was exactly what we were looking for. Ashley, the events coordinator, helped us every step of the way. Her email replies were fast as well as informative, which was very important to us as we were working overseas at the time. She answered and clarified every question we had. I had sent my cousins over to take a look at the venue for us. Even though Ashley could not make it to meet them, she made sure someone was there to show them around. She also was flexible with our payment schedule. She accommodated every request we made. On our big day, Holly was the person who was there to assist us. Our wedding ran a bit late, but she helped us in cleaning up so we could try to finish up by our scheduled time. I would recommend this venue to anyone who was looking to have a small wedding with close family and friends.

  My then fiance found this wedding venue online. It was named one of the 3 top wedding venues in San Francisco. We instantly fell in love with it once we scrolled through the pictures. A quaint historic small church was exactly what we were looking for. Ashley, the events coordinator, helped us every step of the way. Her email replies were fast as well as informative, which was very important to us as we were working overseas at the time. She answered and clarified every question we had. I had sent my cousins over to take a look at the venue for us. Even though Ashley could not make it to meet them, she made sure someone was there to show them around. She also was flexible with our payment schedule. She accommodated every request we made. On our big day, Holly was the person who was there to assist us. Our wedding ran a bit late, but she helped us in cleaning up so we could try to finish up by our scheduled time. I would recommend this venue to anyone who was looking to have a small wedding with close family and friends.
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  User2488848 Sent on 12/31/2015
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  We couldn't have hoped for a better venue (and all-round service) for our wedding at Swedenborgian Church.
  
  It was perfect. The venue itself is even more beautiful in person than it is in photos, and everybody we worked with (Ashley, Holly, Dana, and of course Reverend Lee) were exceptionally professional and accommodating.
  
  My (now) wife and I especially loved our meetings with Reverend Lee in the weeks and months leading up to our wedding. We came to look forward to these meetings and getting to know the Reverend in general (note: we don't identify as religious), and as a result he put us at complete ease during our wedding ceremony itself.
  
  We honestly couldn't recommend Swedenborgian Church enough. Our guests have since told us how much they loved the venue (including the attached Parish House, which we used as our reception venue), and while we were having our photo taken outside the church directly after the ceremony someone jogged by, offered her congratulations, and told us she was also married at Swedenborgian!

  We couldn't have hoped for a better venue (and all-round service) for our wedding at Swedenborgian Church.
  
  It was perfect. The venue itself is even more beautiful in person than it is in photos, and everybody we worked with (Ashley, Holly, Dana, and of course Reverend Lee) were exceptionally professional and accommodating.
  
  My (now) wife and I especially loved our meetings with Reverend Lee in the weeks and months leading up to our wedding. We came to look forward to these meetings and getting to know the Reverend in general (note: we don't identify as religious), and as a result he put us at complete ease during our wedding ceremony itself.
  
  We honestly couldn't recommend Swedenborgian Church enough. Our guests have since told us how much they loved the venue (including the attached Parish House, which we used as our reception venue), and while we were having our photo taken outside the church directly after the ceremony someone jogged by, offered her congratulations, and told us she was also married at Swedenborgian!
• Karen Sent on 09/26/2014
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  This was the one and only place we looked at for our wedding. We knew right away we were in the perfect place. The staff was phenomenal!

  This was the one and only place we looked at for our wedding. We knew right away we were in the perfect place. The staff was phenomenal!
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  User1832191 Sent on 09/27/2014
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  All of the staff were wonderful and responsive to our requests and needs. The location offered everything we wanted. We would highly recommend this church for your venue.

  All of the staff were wonderful and responsive to our requests and needs. The location offered everything we wanted. We would highly recommend this church for your venue.
• Robert Sent on 09/19/2014
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  Great event,very welcoming. Our fAvorite church.

  Great event,very welcoming. Our fAvorite church.
• Eric Sent on 09/19/2014
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  My wife and I got married at the Swedenborgian Church this summer and I only positive things to say about it. The staff, Reverend Lee, and everyone involved with the venue were professional and easy to work with. Everything went as we hoped (and better!). I couldn't recommend a better place to get married.

  My wife and I got married at the Swedenborgian Church this summer and I only positive things to say about it. The staff, Reverend Lee, and everyone involved with the venue were professional and easy to work with. Everything went as we hoped (and better!). I couldn't recommend a better place to get married.
• Julie Sent on 09/28/2014
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  The Swedenborgian Church did a really fantastic job with our wedding ceremony and reception. They matched us up with our wonderful officiant, Rev. Rachel Rivers. The Church is gorgeous, and the Swedenborgian team took care of wonderful touches, including lighting the fireplace and beautiful candles for the ceremony. Ashley, Shannon and team worked seamlessly with our vendors (La Bonne Cuisine Catering, Sebastien Sanges Floral Design, and Pretty Please Bake Shop). They were extremely responsive to requests and questions, and helped with planning (including a helpful wedding planning document). Shannon was our wedding hostess the day of the wedding, and really went out of her way to ensure that everything went smoothly. The Swedenborgian Church Parish House is perfect for a small reception -- we had 40 guests for a seated dinner. The entire planning process was a delight. We had a blast the day of the wedding, as did our guests.

  The Swedenborgian Church did a really fantastic job with our wedding ceremony and reception. They matched us up with our wonderful officiant, Rev. Rachel Rivers. The Church is gorgeous, and the Swedenborgian team took care of wonderful touches, including lighting the fireplace and beautiful candles for the ceremony. Ashley, Shannon and team worked seamlessly with our vendors (La Bonne Cuisine Catering, Sebastien Sanges Floral Design, and Pretty Please Bake Shop). They were extremely responsive to requests and questions, and helped with planning (including a helpful wedding planning document). Shannon was our wedding hostess the day of the wedding, and really went out of her way to ensure that everything went smoothly. The Swedenborgian Church Parish House is perfect for a small reception -- we had 40 guests for a seated dinner. The entire planning process was a delight. We had a blast the day of the wedding, as did our guests.
• Brett Sent on 09/23/2014
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  Everything about the Swedenborgian was top notch. Rev Lee was amazing on all levels.... And is now our meditation instructor as well! I would highly recommend the Swedenborgian for weddings!!!

  Everything about the Swedenborgian was top notch. Rev Lee was amazing on all levels.... And is now our meditation instructor as well! I would highly recommend the Swedenborgian for weddings!!!
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  The perfect option for an intimate, very special and unique celebration.

  The perfect option for an intimate, very special and unique celebration.
• David Sent on 09/29/2014
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  My (now) wife and I had a great experience and wedding at the Swedenborgian Church. The location was beautiful and we especially enjoyed working with Rev. Junchol Lee leading up to the ceremony. He did a great job counseling us in general as well as guiding us through the day itself. He was like an ocean of calm: just was we needed on a very intense day!

  My (now) wife and I had a great experience and wedding at the Swedenborgian Church. The location was beautiful and we especially enjoyed working with Rev. Junchol Lee leading up to the ceremony. He did a great job counseling us in general as well as guiding us through the day itself. He was like an ocean of calm: just was we needed on a very intense day!
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  User1828780 Sent on 09/24/2014
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  Wonderful place to have a wedding.

  Wonderful place to have a wedding.
• Adam Sent on 10/01/2014
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  A beautiful venue for a wedding. The entire experience was wonderful for us and our guests.

  A beautiful venue for a wedding. The entire experience was wonderful for us and our guests.
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  My husband and I were married at the Swedenborgian Church in October 2012. We had a Thursday evening wedding and it was absolutely everything we hoped for and more! We wanted to get married in the evening by candle light and the entire church was lit up with candles. It's a historical location too which added to the magic and charm of our SF wedding. The venue is an incredible value as you receive services from the minister, musician and wedding coordinator. This also included pre-wedding counseling with our minister which we really enjoyed. I'm Catholic and my husband is Jewish - neither of us is deeply religious but we are spiritual and wanted a ceremony that reflected this and we were able to choose the readings that best suited our beliefs and values. Our musician (pianist) was awesome as well and learned new music for us and played a fantastic selection of contemporary music to entertain our guests. We had a very small ceremony of 20 people but the venue can fit much more guests. In terms of value, it can't be beat. The location is in a quiet and beautiful residential are of SF as well. We had our ceremony at the church and our reception at Spruce restaurant which is very close to the church. Highly recommend!

  My husband and I were married at the Swedenborgian Church in October 2012. We had a Thursday evening wedding and it was absolutely everything we hoped for and more! We wanted to get married in the evening by candle light and the entire church was lit up with candles. It's a historical location too which added to the magic and charm of our SF wedding. The venue is an incredible value as you receive services from the minister, musician and wedding coordinator. This also included pre-wedding counseling with our minister which we really enjoyed. I'm Catholic and my husband is Jewish - neither of us is deeply religious but we are spiritual and wanted a ceremony that reflected this and we were able to choose the readings that best suited our beliefs and values. Our musician (pianist) was awesome as well and learned new music for us and played a fantastic selection of contemporary music to entertain our guests. We had a very small ceremony of 20 people but the venue can fit much more guests. In terms of value, it can't be beat. The location is in a quiet and beautiful residential are of SF as well. We had our ceremony at the church and our reception at Spruce restaurant which is very close to the church. Highly recommend!
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  Perfect. The team were very organised and quick to respond. Really made our day special.

  Perfect. The team were very organised and quick to respond. Really made our day special.
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  User1830712 Sent on 09/26/2014
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  Me and my now husband, Dean, went away to San Francisco to get married and found this beautiful church. It was the best day in our lives and we will always remember how professional but yet friendly everyone was. Our reverend Rachel, our hostess Valeria and the musician Charles made the day just perfect, we'll always remember it! Everyone is complimenting our wedding photos in and around the church. Thank you

  Me and my now husband, Dean, went away to San Francisco to get married and found this beautiful church. It was the best day in our lives and we will always remember how professional but yet friendly everyone was. Our reverend Rachel, our hostess Valeria and the musician Charles made the day just perfect, we'll always remember it! Everyone is complimenting our wedding photos in and around the church. Thank you
• Rebecca Sent on 06/29/2012
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  My husband and I got married here earlier this month and it couldn't have been more perfect. We planned our wedding from Atlanta and weren't able to see the church in person or meet with anyone until 2 days before the wedding. It is a beautiful location, perfect for an intimate wedding. It looks even better in person than in the pictures I saw online. Rev. Doug and Valentyna were great. They were both so warm, friendly, and welcoming. I felt like I didn't have to worry about a thing with them there. We had our reception in the parish house, which was also beautiful with a great open floor plan that was perfect for mingling. They had enough chairs and couches set up that I didn't end up using any of the round tables they provide. I highly recommend getting married here. Everything was perfect and beautiful and I can't imagine having an easier time planning, especially since I was on the other side of the country.

  My husband and I got married here earlier this month and it couldn't have been more perfect. We planned our wedding from Atlanta and weren't able to see the church in person or meet with anyone until 2 days before the wedding. It is a beautiful location, perfect for an intimate wedding. It looks even better in person than in the pictures I saw online. Rev. Doug and Valentyna were great. They were both so warm, friendly, and welcoming. I felt like I didn't have to worry about a thing with them there. We had our reception in the parish house, which was also beautiful with a great open floor plan that was perfect for mingling. They had enough chairs and couches set up that I didn't end up using any of the round tables they provide. I highly recommend getting married here. Everything was perfect and beautiful and I can't imagine having an easier time planning, especially since I was on the other side of the country.
• Christine M. Sent on 09/19/2014
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  We loved having our wedding here. Everyone was very pleasant and the church is beautiful. We would reccomend the venue without hesitation!

  We loved having our wedding here. Everyone was very pleasant and the church is beautiful. We would reccomend the venue without hesitation!
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  Cute church, friendly staff, nice venue, easy to coordinate. We were married on New Year's Eve.

  Cute church, friendly staff, nice venue, easy to coordinate. We were married on New Year's Eve.
• Leslie Sent on 09/20/2014
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  I've been to weddings here in the past and thought how I'd like to have ours here too. The Swedenborgian did not disappoint. People who attended our wedding still comment on how wonderful our wedding was and what a perfect place for such an event.

  I've been to weddings here in the past and thought how I'd like to have ours here too. The Swedenborgian did not disappoint. People who attended our wedding still comment on how wonderful our wedding was and what a perfect place for such an event.
• Tomoko Sent on 11/26/2011
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  We got married here earlier this month. It was perfect - lovely, intimate and the perfect size for our group of about 45 people. We didn't want a big church. We wanted a place that would make us feel close to our guests. The Swedenborgian Church's coziness and character (it's a National Historic Landmark) made for a very memorable ceremony. Our guests have said over and over what a beautiful church we chose.
  
  Valentyna was a fantastic wedding hostess. She responded to all my e-mails promptly and made sure our rehearsal and ceremony went off without a hitch. Rev. Doug is wonderful. We met with him before the ceremony, and he was genuinely interested in getting to know us. As an Episcopalian, I knew nothing about the Swedenborgian Church before I started wedding planning. But Rev. Doug made me feel comfortable and was so flexible in letting us design the ceremony to our liking (which I did by inserting some elements from the Book of Common Prayer and asking a friend to read a poem).
  
  I also think it's excellent value for the all-inclusive price. The$1,800 fee we paid includes the minister, musician, wedding hostess, rehearsal, candles, fireplace, conference with the minister, bridal dressing room and use of the garden for photos. Some other churches I researched ask for far more than this and require a lot more planning work!
  
  The Swedenborgian has my highest recommendation.

  We got married here earlier this month. It was perfect - lovely, intimate and the perfect size for our group of about 45 people. We didn't want a big church. We wanted a place that would make us feel close to our guests. The Swedenborgian Church's coziness and character (it's a National Historic Landmark) made for a very memorable ceremony. Our guests have said over and over what a beautiful church we chose.
  
  Valentyna was a fantastic wedding hostess. She responded to all my e-mails promptly and made sure our rehearsal and ceremony went off without a hitch. Rev. Doug is wonderful. We met with him before the ceremony, and he was genuinely interested in getting to know us. As an Episcopalian, I knew nothing about the Swedenborgian Church before I started wedding planning. But Rev. Doug made me feel comfortable and was so flexible in letting us design the ceremony to our liking (which I did by inserting some elements from the Book of Common Prayer and asking a friend to read a poem).
  
  I also think it's excellent value for the all-inclusive price. The$1,800 fee we paid includes the minister, musician, wedding hostess, rehearsal, candles, fireplace, conference with the minister, bridal dressing room and use of the garden for photos. Some other churches I researched ask for far more than this and require a lot more planning work!
  
  The Swedenborgian has my highest recommendation.
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  I got married 4/9/11 at Swedenborgian Church. I had an overwhelmingly positive experience! The Event Manager, Valentna Hohl, was an absolute delight, offering genuine encouragement and helpful support along the way.
  
  In fact, all of the staff that supported our marriage were tremendous -- Music Director Charles Calhoun, Reverend Doug Moss, Wedding Host Alice Grisez (all provided as part of the rental cost), and John Lehrak, Pianist ... they all supported our planning efforts in a professional and authentic way!
  
  Throw in some of the vendors that I found on my own -- Toast Catering, Three Sisters Flowers, Ille Photography and Hopkins Street Bakery ... everything was absolutely top notch!! According to a good friend, "it was the most amazing wedding. Definitely on my top list for beauty and location."
  
  Swedenborgian Church was the wonderful size for our group of about 85 guests. We used the chapel and adjoining parish hall. Even the bridal dressing room and the location for signing the marriage certificate were charming and photogenic!!
  
  I cannot say enough about the warmth of the historic venue, with sunlight streaming through the windows and candles galore. If I might recommend Swedenborgian Church (and all of the vendors) to anyone planning a wedding, I would do so without hesitation. The venue itself stands proud on its own, as one of the most important members of my wedding cast of characters ... my husband and I will definitely visit Swedenborgian Church year after year, to remember and celebrate our wedding day with fondness and joy!
  

  I got married 4/9/11 at Swedenborgian Church. I had an overwhelmingly positive experience! The Event Manager, Valentna Hohl, was an absolute delight, offering genuine encouragement and helpful support along the way.
  
  In fact, all of the staff that supported our marriage were tremendous -- Music Director Charles Calhoun, Reverend Doug Moss, Wedding Host Alice Grisez (all provided as part of the rental cost), and John Lehrak, Pianist ... they all supported our planning efforts in a professional and authentic way!
  
  Throw in some of the vendors that I found on my own -- Toast Catering, Three Sisters Flowers, Ille Photography and Hopkins Street Bakery ... everything was absolutely top notch!! According to a good friend, "it was the most amazing wedding. Definitely on my top list for beauty and location."
  
  Swedenborgian Church was the wonderful size for our group of about 85 guests. We used the chapel and adjoining parish hall. Even the bridal dressing room and the location for signing the marriage certificate were charming and photogenic!!
  
  I cannot say enough about the warmth of the historic venue, with sunlight streaming through the windows and candles galore. If I might recommend Swedenborgian Church (and all of the vendors) to anyone planning a wedding, I would do so without hesitation. The venue itself stands proud on its own, as one of the most important members of my wedding cast of characters ... my husband and I will definitely visit Swedenborgian Church year after year, to remember and celebrate our wedding day with fondness and joy!
  
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  Our ceremony was amazing!! It was a rainy day but with all of the candles and the fireplace lit, it was warm and romantic and just so special!!!

  Our ceremony was amazing!! It was a rainy day but with all of the candles and the fireplace lit, it was warm and romantic and just so special!!!

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