The Little Chapel In-The-Woods

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Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $945

Guest capacity

Up to 250 seated guests

About this venue

As you walk into the Little Chapel in-the-Woods you are entering into a tradition. Located on the edge of Texas Woman’s University, the chapel is a secluded sanctuary that has held weddings since September 1939, a few months before its dedication by Eleanor Roosevelt. We have two beautiful ballrooms to host the wedding reception of your dreams! The Chapel attendant is present to set up the chapel for the wedding, set up the sound system and instruct your vendors on usage, and to oversee the facility. They will be happy to provide limited guidance and answer any questions you may have about the rehearsal or processional. If you desire full-scale coordination you are welcome to provide a planner or even a friend with experience to manage the flow of your wedding ceremony.

Best of Zola 2025

Seated guest capacity

  • 110-250

Venue type

  • Historic Estates, Mansions
  • Parks, Gardens

Venue setting

  • Indoor
  • Outdoor
415 Chapel Drive, Denton, TX 76209

Our event spaces

Greenhouse Patio and Gardens

A hidden gem in the heart of Denton.

Plan your perfect outdoor ceremony at TWU’s Gardens. Black garden chairs can be set up on the greenhouse patio or a garden location of your choosing for ceremonies. If your wedding is scheduled for the gardens & greenhouse, the Little Chapel will serve as the inclement weather site, providing you do not exceed the 110-person capacity.

Guest capacity

Up to 100 Seated

Up to 100 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

Up to 100 black garden chairs | Your own location choice within the garden area.

Hubbard Hall Ballrooms

The newly renovated Student Union at Hubbard Hall has beautiful ballrooms perfect for your wedding reception!

The university also offers additional venues on-site, like the beautiful, historic Hubbard Hall featuring two separate ballrooms to host your reception. The professional events planners have experience executing a wide variety of events and are happy to help you plan the details of your special day.

Guest capacity

100-400 Seated

Up to 400 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding reception, Wedding ceremony

Included in this room:

4-hour reservation time in a Hubbard Hall ballroom | 2-hours decorating time | 60” round tables & chairs for guest seating | 6’ tables with black skirting for vendor tables | Dance floor | Black iron easel | Green Room for wedding party use, pending availability.

Little Chapel in-the-Woods

An intimate setting surrounded by beautiful green landscapes.

The natural beauty that surrounds the Little Chapel is harmonized by the beautiful interior stained glass windows. The Chapel, 90 feet long by 24 feet wide, was designed by architect O’Neil Ford as a project of the National Youth Administration during the Depression, and dedicated by former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. History surrounds the Little Chapel in-the-Woods, just like every item in the chapel is stamped with an artistic touch from young women artists.

Guest capacity

Up to 110 Seated

Up to 1 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Elopement

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Included in this room:

3-hour time block on the day of the ceremony | 1-hour rehearsal any day prior to the ceremony | 2-hour use of the chapel and gardens for portraits sitting any day prior to the ceremony | Chapel attendant present at the rehearsal and ceremony | 2 separate changing rooms | Candelabras | Tea light candles along the window edges | Pew clips | Unity candle stand | Access to sound system with auxiliary cord | Use of the piano and organ (organist must be from approved list).

Room cost

$940 for 3-hour reservation, $100 per additional hour

Greenhouse Patio and Gardens

A hidden gem in the heart of Denton.

Plan your perfect outdoor ceremony at TWU’s Gardens. Black garden chairs can be set up on the greenhouse patio or a garden location of your choosing for ceremonies. If your wedding is scheduled for the gardens & greenhouse, the Little Chapel will serve as the inclement weather site, providing you do not exceed the 110-person capacity.

Guest capacity

Up to 100 Seated

Up to 100 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

Up to 100 black garden chairs | Your own location choice within the garden area.

Available services that can be provided by The Little Chapel In-The-Woods

Services & amenities

  • Catering services
  • Clean up
  • Dance floor
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event staff
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Set up
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - free
  • Self parking - paid

Reviews

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4.6 out of 5

10 reviews

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  • Best Wedding Venue in North Texas

    •Verified review
    •Natalie K.•Jun 19

    Working with the staff at The Little Chapel In The Woods made our special day fantastic. They went over and above to make our day spectacular. Scheduling was flexible and easy, rehearsal and preparation was exciting and our wedding day with their assistance went off without a hitch. All of the staff were very professional, kind, and a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend having your wedding at this beautiful, historical venue.

  • Wedding Ceremony

    •Verified review
    •Latoya S.•Jun 17

    Amazing venue. Small, intimate, and beautiful space.

  • Poor communcation

    •Verified review
    •Ashley M.•Jun 13

    They do not know when or if their ballrooms will be available at any point in the year. After 10 messages and begging for the next available date, I’ve still not been able to get an answer on if they are even ever able to rent the ballrooms that they market on their page.

    Response from vendor•Jun 17, 2025
    Hi Ashley, We’re sorry to hear that you feel this way, but we want to clarify that this is not an accurate representation of our communication with you. We responded to all of your messages promptly and worked to keep you informed throughout the process. As we shared multiple times, while booking the Little Chapel is straightforward, the ballrooms are shared campus spaces and not reserved solely for weddings. Because we are part of a university, we are unable to confirm ballroom availability more than a year in advance until the academic calendar is finalized. We also explained that checking availability for these spaces involves coordination across several departments, which can take additional time. Throughout our communication, we provided several available dates for the Little Chapel, with the understanding that confirmation for the ballrooms would come later. We understand that this process can be frustrating, and we’re truly sorry it didn’t meet your expectations. We wish you all the best in your wedding planning and would be happy to discuss anything further if you’d like more clarity.

  • Exactly what we wanted

    •Verified review
    •Keisha•Apr 4, 2025

    The Little Chapel In-The-Woods was the perfect venue for our wedding. Their communication style was fast and friendly - the staff was incredibly helpful as we planned our big day and on the day itself. It's hard to find a beautiful small chapel like this one, and we were so impressed by the quality of their work and the value they provided. The intimate setting and charming decor made our ceremony feel truly special and personal. We couldn't have asked for a better venue to start our marriage. Highly recommend The Little Chapel In-The-Woods to any couple looking for a unique and memorable wedding experience.

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