A Unique Wedding Venue in Cambridge, MA

March 2, 2026: we regret to announce that due to ongoing building maintenance and repairs, we need to put our wedding ministry on pause through the summer of 2026, and we will be unable to accept any new wedding reservations for the time being.
Please check this page for updates as work at the chapel progresses.

At Swedenborg Chapel, we believe that couples should have the opportunity to experience a wedding service that reflects their personal stories. We make it our job to create a sacred space for you and your families and friends that brings heightened meaning to the day’s events, incorporating your personal traditions and wishes. We welcome couples of all (or no) faith traditions and walks of life and celebrate the diversity of those drawn together in marriage love.

We encourage you to contact us as early in your planning process as possible and arrange a visit to learn more about our services and to view our beautiful and historic facilities.

“Stylist Ilaria Urbinati wore an endless lace train for her classic New England wedding” –Vogue, October 31, 2022

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Photo: Marcela Plosker. Bride and Groom: Adrianna & Joshua.

The Chapel

Completed in 1901, our chapel is a prime example of the late nineteenth-century Arts and Crafts movement in Boston. We’re a short 8-minute walk from the heart of Harvard Square, making Swedenborg Chapel a perfect location for your wedding. Entered into the National Register of Historic Places in 1983, the chapel was designated a protected landmark by the City of Cambridge on March 16, 1999, thanks to overwhelming community support and a recommendation from the Cambridge Historical Commission. The chapel’s charming Gothic Revival exterior leads you into a sacred space of simplicity and beauty, comfortably seating up to 168 guests.

Wedding Ceremonies

The rates below are effective through December 31, 2026, and subject to our standard terms and conditions. Book now to secure our current rates.

  • Use of the chapel and grounds for up to an hour prior to the wedding, for the duration of the ceremony, and for up to 30 minutes following the ceremony. Total time not to exceed two hours and thirty minutes.
  • Use of the parlor for preparation before the ceremony.
  • Forty-five minute rehearsal during the week of the wedding.
  • On-site services by the chapel’s Wedding Coordinator.
  • Up to 75 guests.
  • Lit candles on the altar.

  • Use of the chapel and grounds for up to an hour prior to the wedding, for the duration of the ceremony, and for up to 30 minutes following the ceremony. Total time not to exceed two hours and thirty minutes.
  • Use of the parlor for preparation before the ceremony.
  • Forty-five minute rehearsal during the week of the wedding.
  • On-site services by the chapel’s Wedding Coordinator.
  • Maximum capacity: 175 people, including wedding party, guests, officiant, musicians, and support staff.
  • Lit candles on the altar.

  • Use of the chapel for the ceremony and the parlor for preparation before the wedding. Total time limited to 90 minutes.
  • Forty-five-minute rehearsal during the week of the wedding.
  • On-site services by the Chapel’s Wedding Coordinator.
  • Up to 30 guests.
  • Lit candles on the altar.

    The romantic glow of candlelight in an English Gothic chapel …

  • In addition to candles on the altar, we will set up candles with glass covers in the side windows of the sanctuary and along the central aisle on custom-fabricated wrought iron standards.
  • Off-peak weddings are not eligible for this upgrade.

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“Peak” wedding dates occur on Saturdays during the months of April, May, June, July, September, and October. “Off-Peak” wedding dates occur on weekdays throughout the year and on Saturdays during the months of January, February, March, August, November, and December. Weddings during off-peak months with more than 30 guests are subject to the applicable “Peak” rental fee.

Please note that we cannot accommodate weddings on Sundays due to the number of worship services held at the chapel.

The states produced by marriage love are innocence, peace, tranquility, inmost friendship, complete trust, and a mutual desire of the mind and heart to do the other every good…

– Emanuel Swedenborg

Vendors

Photo: Shawon Davis

Testimonials

Thank you so much for an absolutely wonderful wedding ceremony! We are truly grateful for all of your expertise, efforts, and patience — our wedding day went so smoothly, and it couldn’t have done so without your help.

- Monica & Rick

We truly enjoyed the hands on process of building our own ceremony, and your guidance and wisdom truly influenced our outlook on the wedding.  The role you played will endure in our hearts and thoughts.

- The Colanninos

Thank you for the beautiful wedding ceremony. You calmed us just enough so that we didn’t burst into tears and laughter and start whispering to each other ‘Oh my goodness – we’re getting married!’ Alex and I are absolutely ecstatic to begin our marriage. Thank you for a beautiful and perfect wedding.

- Alex & Sasha

Matt and I are truly grateful for all you did to make our wedding special and meaningful. You set such a wonderful tone for the whole ceremony, and helped Matt and me focus on what was truly important about the day.

- Emily & Matt

Thank you very much for presiding over our wedding! You did such a wonderful job and everyone had a good time. Thanks also for taking the time to meet with us and speak with us about all the details. We really appreciated your thoughtfulness

- Scott & Kathy

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Please fill out the form below and a representative of the Chapel will get back to you as soon as possible.

March 2, 2026: Please see announcement at the top of this page. We may not be able to respond to new inquiries right away.

Photo: Marcela Plosker. Bride and Groom: Adrianna & Joshua.

Getting to Swedenborg Chapel

Parking/Transportation

The Chapel, located at 50 Quincy St. is only a short walk from the Harvard Square T Station. Limited parking for the wedding party and other vendors is available in our small lot on the Kirkland St. side of the church and limousines may park on Kirkland St., in front of the chapel walkway.

There are varied parking options for guests. Many wedding parties choose to hire a bus to transport guests to and from the Chapel. Parking may also be arranged through Harvard University’s parking office at (617) 496-7827.

*The official and historical name for Swedenborg Chapel, which may be on maps and church directories, is The Cambridge Society of the Church of the New Jerusalem (Swedenborgian). For more directions, search for “Swedenborg Chapel” on Harvard University’s map.

Top Banner Photo: Marcela Plosker. Bride and Groom: Adrianna & Joshua.