The Academy - Vancouver, Washington - From Boarding School for Girls to World Renowned Wedding Chapel

The Academy is known as one of the most beautiful wedding chapels located in the Vancouver, Washington area. Located in the Academy building in the heart of the city at 400 East Evergreen Boulevard, the Chapel features a three story high carved altar, stained glass windows throughout, and a prominent balcony at the rear of the facility making the chapel a prime location for wedding events. In 1874, the French Carpenter Gothic Providence Academy building was opened as an academy for young ladies. The architecture and details were completed and dedicated in 1883. The Academy provides free and large parking areas and is situated only one mile from the Interstate-5 Bridge in downtown Vancouver making it a convenient wedding destination.

The wedding chapel seats 225 guests and clients are encouraged to reserve the wedding facility well in advance to their needed date. Competitive prices are Mondays through Thursdays evenings only for $400. Friday weddings from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. are offered at $600. Saturday weddings from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. are $750 and Saturday evenings from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. is $900. Sundays from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. or 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. is $600. All reservations require a $100 refundable deposit.

Photographers love to take photos in the Academy Chapel because of the lighting and architecture. Some prime photo locations within the building include the circular staircase for flowing-gown shots, the outdoor garden and brick building backdrops, and the balcony to the back of the chapel. Many brides utilize the balcony for either musical soloists or videographers.

Windsor Wedding Consultants oversees and manages the Academy Chapel and Ballroom and has been in business for over twenty years. The consultants provide as much or as little help as the bride and groom request. They offer the bride the freedom to provide their own music, ministry, caterers, and florists, or offer recommendations to the above-stated. The Windsor Consultants can recommend a wide variety of vendors to contingent upon the couple's budget and personality. The consulting is only offered to Academy clients, not couple's marrying off-site.

Aside from the famed wedding chapel, the Academy building houses some sixty plus local area business and office spaces. Conference rooms and ample parking make this a convenient location for local businesses. The Academy is located conveniently off of Officers Row and I-5 in the heart of the city. Conference rooms are available for rent at $125 per day for the main conference room which seats up to fifty guests with tables and chairs and up to seventy-five visitors standing room only. The Hidden Courtyard costs $200 per half day rental fee and accommodates up to 110 people. The Main Conference Room and Hidden Courtyard are located adjacent to one another and can also be rented together for a large event, conference, or as a reception hall for weddings. Parking passes can be purchased for local business employees at rates that range from $30 to $55 per month.