Presidio Chapel

Seriously amazing location and beautiful, small chapel situated on a hill with a glimpse of the GG bridge and a grand view of the SF bay! We used the chapel for our wedding ceremony on Memorial Day weekend, and had a small cocktail reception in the garden on the side. It was absolutely lovely! Rowan was very patient with my bazillion questions prior to the big day and though I wish they had restored all of the pews in the recent renovation (there are now aisles with office chairs which detracts from the general ambiance of this quaint beautiful church), it was still charming and beautiful.
The Pros: To-​die-​for setting; very reasonable pricing; friendly Presidio staff (a huge shout out to Rowan and Natasha); can have them ring the bell for you if you want before or after the ceremony; available side garden where cocktails and food are allowed; can have anyone officiate; non-​denominational; location location location and a beautiful, historic building.
The Cons: A little hard to plan the details because the church is closed always unless by appointment and they charge extra if you want to have a rehearsal; can be hard to find– seems more people stumble across Chapel of Our Lady; parking, although close and plentiful recently became paid parking– even on Sundays which was a real drag; the office chairs in place of pews are pretty ugly; limited access to the chapel on the day of (a 3 hour window for everything)
All things considered a real gem. We absolutely loved this chapel and so did our guests. In our opinion the best spot in the city to be married!

Beautiful little church with surprisingly affordable rentals in a billion dollar setting.
Schedule fills up fast, but it is one of the true hidden gems of San Francisco… or as close to San Francisco as you can get without really being in San Francisco.
Tons of parking, and five minutes from Golden Gate pictures.

I’ve been here to the Presidio’s Main Chapel for a friend’s wedding (her father was a Vet so she was keen on the having it in the Presidio b/​c of its history as a former Army base). The facility is clean and intimate and the staff is warm and professional. The setting is in the Presidio which I find so beautiful and calming. The Golden Gate Bridge is in the backdrop as well.
It also houses the Interfaith Center at the Presidio, a local grassroots non-​profit whose aim is to build interfaith friendships both here in SF and beyond. Not only do their events involve several Christian denominations, Jewish and Buddhist organizations, but in recent years, they’ve also had Muslims participate.
As a devout Buddhist, I value the opportunity to dialogue with others of different faiths and have felt welcome here when attending interfaith events. Gathering diverse religious voices isn’t an easy feat, but the Center does «talk the talk and walk the walk» regarding its commitment to being an interreligious peacemaking advocate. The Chapel and Interfaith Center at the Presidio really deserve praise for gracefully taking on the challenge of celebrating religious diversity.

My husband and I got married here is a romantic ceremony on the fall equinox of 2008; It was a truly one of the most magical experiences! This beautiful chapel sits high up on a hills surrounded by a forest of eucalyptus trees. The chapel itself has so much history and is an interfaith chapel. Inside it is deeply romantic and charming. I couldn’t have dreamed getting married in a more beautiful place.

After a quick afternoon in Chinatown, we headed back to Queen Anne to get ready for the wedding at the Presidio Interfaith Chapel. This was a short bus ride (we chartered a bus for everyone). Along the way we got some views of the Golden Gate Bridge. It was really neat to drive through the park to the old military compound where the chapel is located.
This is a very simple but elegant church made of stucco and exposed wood beams. A high ceiling and warm lighting add the finishing touches. If it hadn’t been raining, it would have made for a great location to wander around afterward. As it was, it was a beautiful ceremony in an really cool chapel.

Don’t know much about the services that go on there, bus as one who officiates weddings, this is a very classy location. If you want to have the reception at the Presidio, even better.
One thing to watch out for is that it seems like many people (Local or Out-​of-​towners) get a little lost when navigating the Presidio

If all goes smoothly ;-), this is where Michael T. and I are getting hitched. The director, Paul, and the wedding coordinator, Jan, are just the sweetest, most helpful people. Paul referred me to five officiants based on what I told him about us and it was easy to choose one of them. They are so relaxed there, you can have just about any kind of ceremony and there are no rules or requirements. They make it easy to pay by sending self-​addressed, stamped reminders so you don’t forget. Not to mention the décor is rich and sumptuous, with solid wood pews and red carpeting on the bottom and stained glass windows and wrought-​iron chandeliers on top. It’s got gorgeous views of the bay, provided the weather cooperates, which you can never guarantee. Even in foggy weather, though, the trees surrounding the place are dramatic and beautiful. And it’s just a hop, skip, and a jump to the Golden Gate Club, which we chose for our reception for its amazingly convenient location and facilities.