Weddings in the Chapel

Here are the rules and guidelines for weddings in Academy of Holy Angels' St. John the Evangelist Chapel.

Requirements and Reservations

1. Only Academy of Holy Angels alumni may have a wedding in the Academy of Holy Angels' St. John the Evangelist Chapel. Either the bride or groom must be an alum.
2. The Academy of Holy Angels school schedule has priority over chapel availability for weddings.  Weddings will be scheduled on dates that do not impede school events, student and teacher activities, renovation or maintenance activities. Due to the limited number of staff during non-school months, weddings are only scheduled during the school year.
3. Wedding date reservations will be made on a first-come, first-served basis.
4. Half ($250) of the total chapel rental fee ($500) is required as a deposit to secure your scheduled date. 
5. Your "Academy of Holy Angels Wedding Packet" filled with all the necessary information will be mailed to you upon request.  
6. The Academy of Holy Angels' St. John the Evangelist Chapel has a maximum seating capacity of 290 people. There are 18 pews in each side of the chapel, for a total of 36 pews.

Contact Information:

Carrie Carroll
Alumni Coordinator
(612) 798-0775                                        
ccarroll@academyofholyangels.org    

Other Information

• Alcohol and Tobacco:  The school is a smoke-free environment.  Please make sure the wedding party is aware and understands the policy.
• Air Conditioning:  The Academy of Holy Angels' St. John the Evangelist Chapel is NOT air conditioned. 
• Parking:  Wedding guests can park in the Academy of Holy Angels' parking lot.  Parking for wedding guests may be limited due to other activities.  For example, league play in the AHA StarDome often fills the AHA parking lot until 11 p.m., and the St. Peter's Church parking lot becomes more congested on Saturdays due to the 4:30 p.m. Mass.  The Academy of Holy Angels cannot be responsible for tickets issued to guests for parking at the Hub Shopping Center. 
• Receptions:  The Academy of Holy Angels is NOT available for receptions. 
• Priest:  The wedding party is responsible for securing a priest.  All aspects of the liturgy need to be approved by the priest presiding at the wedding.  Please secure a priest when you reserve the chapel or as soon as possible afterwards.  AHA's chaplain, Fr. Mike Tix, is available on occasion.  Please work with him directly.  He can be reached at St. John's Parish in Savage, MN via phone at (952) 890-9465 or e-mail at mtix@stjohns-savage.org 

Dates

The Academy of Holy Angels administration determines the school schedule and also the schedule for weddings.  Weddings on Saturdays are typical, but Friday evening weddings may be considered.  Dates are subject to change.  Interested couples must contact Carrie Carroll at 612-798-0775  ccarroll@academyofholyangels.org to solidify the date.