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Conference and Event Services

Small Weddings & Elopements

When you're planning 1-9 months out, and just need a small event with little or no staff involvement, we've got an option just for you. Cornell-affiliated couples can book a wedding at Sage Chapel or Anabel Taylor Chapel with reduced services, outside the usual timeslots, if the following criteria are met:

  • Fewer than 30 guests
  • No audiovisual needs
  • No aisle markers
  • No unity candles
  • No catering
  • Ceremony is less than 30 minutes

A wedding that does not meet these criteria is considered a “Standard Wedding” and will incur the regular fees associated with such classification (e.g. $750 minimum planning fee and $2,000 Sage Chapel location fee for 2024).

Fees

The fees for a small wedding are outlined as follows and based on date and availability:

Sunday through Thursday

Planning FeeSage Chapel FeeAnabel Taylor Chapel Fee
$750$500$250

Friday and Saturday

Planning FeeSage Chapel FeeAnabel Taylor Chapel Fee
$750$750$500

 

Wedding Services

Conference and Event Services will accept Small Wedding and Elopement inquiries 1 month to 9 months from the event date. Upon inquiry, CES will provide an agreement with the following restriction on terms:

  • Event Staff for 1 hour maximum at $50/hour
  • Locations for 1 hour maximum
  • Insurance at standard levels for a wedding