Weddings

Noted for its Georgian-style, brick buildings and tree-shaded lawns, Hood College provides a picturesque setting for your wedding. Hood's Coffman Chapel is widely popular and always in demand year-round for weddings. The Hodson Outdoor Theater also creates a fabulous wedding setting with its beautiful landscaping and majestic trees.

About Coffman Chapel

Coffman Chapel, one of Frederick's renowned "Clustered Spires," was built in 1955 in honor of Andrew and Gladys Coffman, well-known Maryland philanthropists and longtime residents of Hagerstown, Maryland. The 95-foot center aisle is lined by wooden pews with painted white accents. The beautiful windows, numbering five on each side of the sanctuary, are clear glass. Both the lectern and the pulpit are equipped with microphones. A kneeling bench and a communion table are available upon request. We kindly ask that no bird seed or rice be thrown following the ceremony.

The organ is located in the front of the sanctuary of Coffman Chapel, and the solo trumpets are mounted on the back wall of the upper balcony. Built by Möller Organ Company, the organ contains 41 ranks of pipes, playable on a console of three manuals and full-pedal keyboard. The combination action is available to use and reset to suit each specific organist. In addition, a grand piano is available at the front of the sanctuary.

Coffman Chapel Rentals Include

• Use of the Sanctuary for Ceremony
• Use of Chapel Classrooms for wedding party
• Support from Conference & Events Service Staff
• Pipe & Drape for Alter available at no additional cost
• Kneeling bench and communion table
• Projector and screen
• Podiums with wired microphones
• Wireless Microphones - hand held & lapel 
• Free Campus Parking 
• Beautiful scenic background for Wedding Photos

• Eight-hour Rental
  Ideal for couples using off-site location for receptions
• Twelve-hour Rental
  Ideal for couples planning to get ready on-site or who have a reception on campus
• Add-On: Two-Hour Rehearsal and Pre-Decoration Time (Evening Prior) 
  Time must be scheduled around academic class schedule

• Coblentz Hall - Dining Room 
  Availability subject to Academic calendar 
• The Commons - Whitaker Campus Center

Plan Your Wedding at Hood Today

To start planning please Submit A Request Online  or e-mail: vargason@hood.edu

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