Wedding Ceremony In the Park

If you are having your reception at Rochester Community House, you can also book our patio site in the park for your ceremony. The site fee is $200. We provide:

• 100 white chairs

• A wedding arch

• Small round table, with linen, for unity candle or flowers

• One hour for guest arrival and ceremony

We have a new beautifully furnished bridal room in which the bride and bridesmaids may dress, usually one hour before the ceremony time.

Groomsmen may use the dressing area of the men’s room.

Checklist for Outside Ceremony:

• Inform Rochester Community House at 248-651-0622

• Ask for a form letter from Rochester Community House to the City of Rochester for city approval of a gathering in the park. Complete the letter with your pertinent information and mail this to:
      Bruce Austin
      Parks and Recreation Director
      400 Sixth Street
      Rochester, MI 48307
  This letter should be sent three to six months before your wedding. Approximately 10 days later, telephone Mr. Austin at 248-651-9061 to be sure he received your letter and has put your event on the city calendar