Due to limited seating, we ask you only attend with the guests included in you invitation. If guests cannot attend, we may have extra seats available. If you would like an extra seat, let us know and we will contact you about availability 2 weeks before the wedding.
Yes, kids are allowed to attend; however, please consider the other family, guests, and wedding party if your child becomes disruptive and needs to be taken outside the chapel. For your convenience, families with small children will be seated towards the back of the chapel.
Because of the historical nature of the venue, bathrooms are not readily available at the chapel; however, a bathroom is available within walking distance. Bathroom facilities are available at the Catawba Center (reception venue) and we highly recommend guests use these facilities before the ceremony.
Parking at the chapel is limited to immediate family and wedding party. Guests should park at the Catawba Center or the church across the street and a shuttle will be provided to take you to the Brauer Chapel. Please consider this when planning your arrival time. Shuttle service will be provided before and after the ceremony. If you need handicap access, please let us know so we can reserve parking at the chapel.
Light refreshments and ice cream will be served at the reception. (No alcoholic beverages are allowed on venue premises per venue rental policy.)
Hotels we recommend in the area: Fairfield Inn & Suites 121 Sheraton Dr Salem, VA 24153 540-302-4005 Hampton Inn Salem East-Electric Road 1886 Electric Rd Salem, VA 24153 540-776-6500 Rooms have been reserved at these two hotels: La Quinta Inn-Roanoke-Salem 140 Sheraton Drive Salem, VA 24153 540-404-9659 9 rooms blocked off under "Wright-Powell Wedding" Guests should mention that when calling. Rates are for 7/25-7/28. Block of rooms will be held until 7/15. No additional discounts may be used (already discounted 20%). Types of rooms reserved: 5x 1 King bed ($115/night) 4x 2 Double ($115/night) (All non-smoking) Holiday Inn & Suites Salem 991 Russell Drive Salem, VA 24153 540-562-3229 9 rooms blocked off under Wright-Powell Wedding. Guests should mention that when calling. Room rates are for 7/25-7/28. Block of rooms will be held until 7/18. Types of rooms reserved: 5x Double Queen bed 4x Double Queen Suites Non-smoking ($129.99/night)