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Wedding Reservation Application
Wedding Reservation Application
Wedding Reservation Application
Before completing this form, please contact the Chaplaincy Coordinator at 617-627-3427 to check the availability of dates. Reservation requests are not confirmed until, within 30 days of the original request, the rental fee payment is deposited and a signed Reservation Request Form is returned to the requesting party.
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Before completing this form, please contact the Administrative Coordinator at 617-627-3427 to check the availability of dates. Reservation requests are not confirmed until, within 30 days of the original request, the rental fee payment is deposited and a signed Reservation Request Form is returned to the requesting party.
Today's Date
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Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY
Space Requested:
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Goddard Chapel (3 The Green, Medford, MA 02155)
Interfaith Center (58 Winthrop St, Medford, MA 02155)
Tufts Affiliation
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Current Tufts Staff/Faculty
Current Tufts Student
Tufts Alumni
Wedding Reservation Logisitics
Minimum total reservation times for weddings are five hours in order to allow for an ample two-hour window for a rehearsal and three hours on the day of the ceremony (i.e., one hour before the ceremony time for opening and set-up, one hour for the ceremony itself, and one hour following the ceremony time for cleanup and closing), plus administrative time. If additional time is needed, please contact the Chaplaincy Coordinator so that time can be arranged and fees adjusted accordingly.
Following the ceremony, would you like to have a receiving line?
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Yes
No
Would you like to have photographs at the building following the ceremony?
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Yes
No
Wedding Rehearsal Reservation Request Date
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Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY
Wedding Rehearsal Start time
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Wedding Ceremony Reservation Request Date
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Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY
Wedding Ceremony Start time
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Anticipated Wedding Ceremony Attendance:
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Please enter a number less than or equal to
340
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Goddard Chapel- The occupancy limit of 300 persons may not be exceeded.
Anticipated Wedding Ceremony Attendance:
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Please enter a number less than or equal to
100
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Interfaith Center- The occupancy limits of 90 persons in the upstairs room and 30 persons in the downstairs room may not be exceeded.
University Chaplaincy Wedding Policies
https://chaplaincy.tufts.edu/tufts-university-chaplaincy-wedding-policies/
Wedding Couple Information Person 1
Name
First
Last
Gender Identity
Tufts Affiliation
Current Tufts Staff/Faculty
Current Tufts Student
Tufts Alumni
Address
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Street Address
City
ZIP / Postal Code
Phone
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Email
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Religious/Philosophical Identity
Wedding Couple Information Person 2
Name
First
Last
Gender Identity
Tufts Affiliation
Current Tufts Staff/Faculty
Current Tufts Student
Tufts Alumni
Address same as Person 1
Yes
No
Address
Street Address
City
ZIP / Postal Code
Phone
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Required
Email
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Required
Religious/Philosophical Identity
Celebrant Information
The Tufts University Chaplain or their designee celebrates weddings in Goddard Chapel and e Tufts Interfaith Center. Couples may consult with the University Chaplain regarding celebrants. the couple would like to request their own celebrant, they should contact the University Chaplain.
We would like __________ to perform the ceremony.
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the Tufts University Chaplain
the Tufts University Associate Chaplain
a personal Religious/Spiritual Celebrant
If you would like to have celebrant that is not a Tufts University Chaplain. please complete the following additional information.
I would be interested in connecting with:
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Buddhist Chaplain
Catholic Chaplain
Humanist Chaplain
Jewish Chaplain
Muslim Chaplain
Protestant Chaplain
The Office of the University Chaplain serves as a dynamic hub, supporting all spiritual life at Tufts and providing multifaith programs and services. Please visit to learn more about the Tufts University Chaplains: https://chaplaincy.tufts.edu/chaplaincies/
Requested Celebrant Information
Outside celebrants are only permitted with the University Chaplain’s permission, the information below will be used to connect directly with the celebrant of choice.
Requested Celebrant Name
First
Last
Requested Celebrant Phone
Credentials
Personal Note
Requested Musician Information
The Tufts University Chaplaincy Music Director or their designee provides music for events in Goddard Chapel and the Tufts Interfaith Center. Couples may consult with the Music Director regarding a ceremony musician. If the couple would like to request their own musician, they should contact the Music Director.
Name
First
Last
Address
Street Address
City
ZIP / Postal Code
Phone
Email
Credentials
Additional Details/Notes
Rental Fees
Please make the space fee deposit check payable to “Trustees of Tufts College” with Friends of Goddard Chapel” in the memo line, and mail it with the completed Reservation Request Form to: Tufts University Chaplaincy, Goddard Chapel, 3 The Green, Medford, MA 02155.
Date of Request
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Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY
Rental Fee Check Due by:
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Rental Fee as Established by University Chaplaincy
Will be established after form is submitted
Agreement
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Required
By my Electronic Signature below and by clicking “Submit” I agree that:
I have read and I accept the University Chaplaincy Space Regulations and Fees.
I understand this is only a request to use University Chaplaincy space and does not confirm space availability or reservation.
Signature
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Required
To sign this form, please type your first and last name below. This will constitute your legal signature.