St. Paul's Chapel Wedding Floral

Set in the heart of Manhattan, Columbia University’s historic St. Paul’s Chapel provided an intimate and timeless backdrop for this New York wedding. Inspired by early-spring romance, the floral design centered on a soft pink cherry-blossom arch, creating a gentle and poetic entrance for the ceremony.

The color palette embraced layered blush tones — pale pink, soft rose, and a whisper of ivory — echoing the natural elegance of cherry trees in bloom. The arch design balanced structure and airiness, allowing each branch to extend organically while maintaining a sense of graceful symmetry.

A Quick Guide to Weddings at Columbia University’s St. Paul’s Chapel

(NYC Historic Chapel • Ceremony Tips • Floral Inspiration)

Columbia University’s St. Paul’s Chapel is one of Manhattan’s most elegant and historically significant wedding ceremony venues. Built in 1907, the chapel blends Northern Italian Renaissance architecture with Byzantine-inspired interiors, offering vaulted ceilings, stone arches, stained-glass windows, and a warm, intimate atmosphere—ideal for couples seeking a classic New York ceremony setting.

For this wedding, we created a soft early-spring design centered on a cherry-blossom arch in layered blush tones. Pale pink, soft rose, and ivory branches formed an airy, freestanding structure that complemented the chapel’s historic architecture without touching any surfaces—perfect for a venue with décor restrictions.

Why Couples Choose St. Paul’s Chapel

• Non-denominational and inclusive

• Seats up to ~400 guests with balcony use

• Excellent acoustics for strings, organ, or modern ceremony music

• Convenient Manhattan location with easy guest access

• Works beautifully with romantic, minimalist, or classic floral design

  
  

Important Planning Notes

• Book 6–12 months in advance (spring and fall fill quickly)

• No adhesives, nails, wall attachments, confetti, or open flames

• All floral décor must be freestanding

• Ideal for interfaith, multicultural, or secular ceremonies

  
  

St. Paul’s Chapel is a perfect match for couples who want a timeless, intimate, and architecturally rich wedding ceremony in New York City—especially in spring, when soft florals and blush palettes echo the season’s romantic lightness.