Weddings
General Information
Weddings
First Parish is a Welcoming Congregation, which is happy to host the marriage of committed couples of any gender.
Contact Susanna Whitman, Parish Administrator 781-444-0823 x2, to secure space and a date for a wedding. If a suitable date is available at the church, contact the minister, Rev. Catie Scudera to discuss the wedding, and either her availability or if it is possible for another officiant to conduct the ceremony.
Weddings have a special set of considerations including how to arrange for an officiant to perform the ceremony, whether the reception will be held at First Parish, arranging for a musician and so on. Please call as much in advance as possible to see if space is available. All rules of building use apply.
When a date is found and a conversation has taken place with Rev. Catie, the Parish Minister, Susanna Whitman the Parish Administrator will send a rental form which serves as a contract. Space and date will only be booked by payment of a deposit, which is 50% of the rental fee.
Call the Parish Office at 781-444-0823 to inquire about availability and obtain a copy of First Parish’s Policy Governing External Rentals and a reservation form. Reservations are not secure until the completed, signed Rental Form, 50% of the total rental fee, and the security deposit have been received and acknowledged by the First Parish Administrator.
Members of First Parish may qualify for discounts. Public events benefiting the community may also receive a discount.
Key terms and conditions
All events must be in keeping with the policies and principles of First Parish. All Renters must read and agree to comply with First Parish’s Policy Governing External Rentals. All one-time rental events must be supervised by a First Parish-appointed Event Facilitator.
Rental Info and Fees
- Non-Members: Â Wedding Package Prices & Features
- Parish Members:Â Member Package Prices & Features
- Room Info: Rooms Available for Use
- Wedding Rental Form
Contact Info & Forms
Contact Info
Call the Parish Office at 781-444-0823 to inquire about availability. Â
Reservations are not secure until:
- The Rental Form has been completed and signed;
- 50% of the total rental fee has been paid; and
- The security deposit have been received and acknowledged by the First Parish Administrator.
Key Terms & Conditions
- All events must be in keeping with the policies and principles of First Parish.
- All Renters must read and agree to comply with First Parish’s Policy Governing External Rentals.
- All one-time rental events must be supervised by a First Parish-appointed Event Facilitator.
Forms / Downloads
Rental Policies
Overview of Our Facilities & Rental Policies
- All events must be in keeping with the policies and principles of First Parish.
- Our beautifully renovated and rebuilt space opened in the fall of 2008 to rave reviews
- The Sanctuary and Parish Hall offer an ideal pairing for your wedding and reception
- Our facilities offer:
- A variety of rooms and configurations to fit the needs of your event
- One of the best dance floors in MetroWest
- A clean, new pantry for staging meals supplied by either you or your caterer
- Childcare facilities
- You are welcome to enjoy champagne, wine, and beer in moderation, as long as appealing alternatives are also available
- Conveniently located just off the square in Needham with easy access from I-95/128
- Abundant weekend and evening parking