Auburn University Chapel

About the Auburn University Chapel

A painted illustration of a small historic red brick University Chapel with arched windows and a steep roof topped by a tall steeple. The University Chapel is enclosed by a low brick wall and surrounded by green trees. Soft pastel shades depict a blue sky with light clouds, giving the image an artistic, hand‑painted style. The scene suggests a preserved or commemorative campus or community landmark.

With a capacity of 90, the non-denominational Auburn University Chapel, located on the corner of College Street and Thach Avenue, may be reserved for weddings, formal ceremonies of fraternities, sororities, and other student organizations; as well as for memorial services. A Reuter-two manual pipe organ with four ranks is available upon reservation.

History

The Auburn University Chapel, located at 139 South College Street, stands as a landmark of more than a century of Auburn‘s history. The Chapel, constructed in 1851, is the oldest building still on its original site and is still used by the University. The Chapel is also the oldest public structure the town of Auburn. In 1976 the Chapel was given an imaginative restoration and designated a bicentennial building in the National Register of Historic Buildings.

This chapel has had a colorful past. It was used as a house of worship for the Presbyterian and Episcopal communities. It has also served as a Civil War hospital, a civic center, the Y-Hut (YMCA and YWCA headquarters), and a USO. In 1887, when the main building burned at Alabama Polytechnic Institute, the college used the Chapel for classrooms. Auburn University acquired this property in the early 1900’s. For forty years it served as the playhouse for the Department of Theater. It has now come full circle and again serves the Auburn University community.

Celebrate Your Love at Auburn University Chapel

An indoor wedding ceremony taking place in a chapel. At the front of the room, two people stand facing an officiant beneath a large cross set within a recessed wall feature. Rows of seated guests line both sides of a central aisle, which is scattered with light-colored flower petals. Decorative greenery and floral arrangements appear along the aisle. The image is taken from the back of the room, with the ceremony area slightly out of focus and the aisle in the foregroun

Venue Highlights:

  • Capacity: Accommodates up to 90 guests, ideal for a cozy and personal ceremony.
  • Affordable: At only $200, you will get chapel access the evening before your wedding for rehersal AND all day for your ceremony.

By choosing the Auburn University Chapel for your wedding, you are not only creating unforgettable moments but also becoming a part of its rich history.

Book your wedding at Auburn University Chapel today and make history with your love story!

Reserve

The AU Chapel is available for reservation by emailing us at reservations@auburn.edu or call at (334)844-1320. If an event requires a rental fee, payment must be received prior to its official scheduling. Chartered student organizations may reserve the Chapel for events of 3-hours or less without charge. Requests will not be considered more than one year in advance of the date requested. Please contact the Student Center Reservations office for more information. In the event a function must be canceled, notice must be give 30 days before the event date in order to receive a refund.

The AU Chapel is equipped with a Reuter-two manual pipe organ with four ranks, and the key to the organ requires a $10.00 deposit. The use of the organ and the services of an organist must be approved by our staff.