Old Church Chapel FAQ

Please reach us at OldChurchChapel@gmail.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

How Many People Can I Invite To My Event?

While your specific guest limit is determined by your chosen package, please note that Old Church Chapel Weddings & Events can host a maximum of 70 guests per celebration.

Is Onsite Parking Available For Our Guests?

Yes. There is space to accommodate 40 vehicles.

Are There Any Overnight Accommodation's Nearby?

Yes! There are Airbnb's adjoining Old Church Chapel grounds and nearby. CLICK HERE for local accommodation's page.

Are There Any Restrictions On What We Can Bring Into The Venue?

SMOKING IS PROHIBITED IN CHAPEL OR ON GROUNDS

Help us protect our historic property by following these venue rules:

🚫 NOT ALLOWED INSIDE CHAPEL

Food & Drinks
Candles, Grills, Smokers, & Fireworks
Firearms & Weapons
Confetti & Glitter

🌳 OUTSIDE ON THE CHAPEL GROUNDS

Grills, Smokers, & Flames (Approved vendors only)
No Firearms or Weapons
No Confetti or Glitter

Catering vendors require individual case-by-case approval.

Are Pets Allowed?

Pets are not permitted inside the Chapel, but are warmly welcome to join your celebration in our outdoor spaces. All pets must remain on a leash, under owner control, and supervised at all times while on the venue grounds, and owners are responsible for prompt cleanup. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), trained and certified service animals are fully exempt from this restriction and are permitted in all indoor and outdoor areas, including the Chapel, to assist their handlers.

What are the Deposit, Refund & MISC Policies?

Please see our Event Contract CLICK HERE

Florida Marriage License FAQ

Do I need a Marriage License and where do I get it?

To get legally married in Florida, you must obtain a Florida marriage license from ANY FL County Clerk of the Circuit Court.
Marriage licenses from Marion County, Florida are issued by the (Click link for full instructions) Marion County Clerk of Court and Comptroller at the Clerk's Annex Building, located at 19 N. Pine Avenue, Room 126 Ocala, FL .
Marriage licenses from Alachua County, Florida are issued at the( Click link for full instructions) Alachua County Family and Civil Justice Center located at 201 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL.

How much does it cost?

The standard state fee is $86.00.·
If you complete a state-approved 4-hour premarital preparation course, the fee is $61.00.

Is there a waiting period?

Florida residents: There is a 3-day waiting period before the license becomes valid, unless you complete an approved premarital preparation course, which waives the wait time.
Out-of-state residents: There is no waiting period. Your license is valid the same day it is issued.

How long is the license valid?

The license is valid for 60 days from the date of issuance. Your ceremony and the legal signing must take place within this window.

What happens to the license on the wedding day?

Bring your physical marriage license packet to the venue and hand it to your licensed officiant (clergy, notary public, or judicial officer). After the ceremony, the officiant must sign it and return it to the issuing FL Clerk of Court within 10 days so it can be legally recorded.

Old Church Chapel FAQ

Florida Marriage License FAQ

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