Chapel Events

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Artisa BuildingMe M.

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7 years ago

Wwnt there for a birthday party and it was really nice. Very unexpected. The inside was a very decent size, but then salking to the outside area was a great. Kid friendly. Will definitely consider this place for my next event. read more

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Lucila C.

7 years ago

Well let me first say that John the owner is amazing. Considering it was a last minute booking, he took the time and showed us around this amazing little castle. The place is beautiful inside and out. John has a vision and great plans for this place. My family had a memorial reception and it was perfect. Gave us the privacy we needed with the right amount of space and beauty that surrounded us. Best part, my family got to ring the bell in memory of our loved one. It was an emotional moment for us all. This venue is defiantly worth the time to come check out. It's PERFECT for any type of event. read more

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Julissa H.

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7 years ago

First, I want to acknowledge John for being absolutely amazing throughout the entire process. My husband & I planned our wedding alone without the help of a wedding planner, in just about 3 months! Fortunately, John was able to provide us with tips & suggestions that definitely eased my stress. The Bridal parlors are beautiful & very spacious, my girls & I had a fun time getting ready. My husband & his guys also very much enjoyed their time in the groom's bunker. We had both our ceremony & reception at the chapel & both were absolutely amazing. The setup for our reception was beautiful & bartender Zach did an amazing job as well! Also, being that our reception was kid friendly the jungle gym/ play set was an awesome added feature! read more

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John K.

We really enjoyed this beautiful couple and very fun party. This…

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Joel N Melanie M.

7 years ago

Absolutely the worst wedding experience possible! My daughter's wedding was at 2:00pm and the owner booked a second wedding at 3:00pm rushing us out! My daughter's great grandmother had a difficult time walking and the owner literally asked if she could "hurry up" because the next wedding was starting! Do yourself a favor and find another location! read more

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John K.

Thank you for sharing your disappointing experience. The chapel would…

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Jose C.

7 years ago

This weekend was my Mother's wedding day. John the owner was exceptional in the manor he presented and conducted are party. The venue it self was beautiful , from the Bride's sweet , Chapel and outside decor very elegant an well put together. Nothing ever goes according to plan in a party but John was quick to provide a solution, like tents for the rain in the forecast the day of. For my family it was a blessing . We would definitely plan are next event at The Old Town Chapel. Thank you John read more

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Destiny G.

7 years ago

Very unorganized and unprofessional... I had my wedding ceremony only and glad that's all because my experience was terrible. I loved the chapel itself because of how unique it is but the staff are the worst. My wedding was November 23, 2019 and about a week before hand I called Brandi, the event coordinator to schedule an appointment to go over decor. Luckily, I arrived early because I would have been stood up. John, the owner was locking up and leaving when I arrived and didn't expect me, said that the event coordinator called in sick and didn't let him know about our meeting but he stood in for her and showed me the decor, I chose what I wanted and said it would be decorated the way I had chose by my rehearsal. I went in the day before my rehearsal to leave some decorations and had spoke to Brandi to ensure she knew how I wanted my decor and she ensured me it would be the way I wanted by the following day, mind you I had already took down and put up the items in the entrance and aisle myself. The decor I had chose was very simple and all that was left to do was my arch in the front. Come rehearsal dinner Thursday before the wedding she was sick again and it was supposedly going to get done the following day and I was okay with it. I call Friday trying to see if I can go see how it looked and what do you know, she was sick again and it was going to get done the day of the wedding because it wouldn't take her long. Saturday, day of the wedding we arrive to the chapel at 8 a.m. alongside my makeup artist and hairstylist and she is not there to let me in. I call her and again, no surprise, she is sick. I call John and he said another employee Kia was on her way and he would be there shortly, almost 30 minutes later we are finally in and even then I wasn't upset. I walk in to the chapel and nothing is set up the way I wanted so I kindly asked the other woman filling in Kia, if she was going to do it and she said it was Brandi's job to get it done. She said she'd do it and 9:30 comes around and no one has done a thing to the chapel they were busy working on the outside decor for the wedding after mine. Me, the bride and my two bridesmaids had to do it ourselves. On top of that she took her kids to work with her and they were crying and eating the appetizers I had bought for the bridesmaids. Seriously the worst experience ever and I was so disappointed. We did the job of the people who worked there and Kia still had the audacity to tell me to do my own mic check after all that. I was over it and pissed at that point. I walked outside where John was and explained to him what was going on he went in and heard me out and did the mic check but at that point there was noting for him to do. Supposedly he was under the impression the decor was the way I wanted... save yourself the stress and go somewhere else. They do not know what they are doing and they are straight lazy! No bride should have to worry about decorating the day of her wedding after she's paid someone to do it. Oh and to add they were really good at taking my decor down before my guest even left so just take my advice and go somewhere else. read more

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1901 Chester Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93305
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(661) 331-4196
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You have found Chapel Events. We feature and manage several event venues. We will help you find "the one" that is going to best meet your vision and your budget. We feature inclusive packages that include all the tables, chairs linens and decorations. We also include DJ, services, floral services, cake services and planning services. We have it all covered for you. Check out our photos and see what inspires you.

History

Established in 1920.

Vintage church originally built in the early 1920's, just recently re-opened to the public as a wedding and events venue. Chapel still boasts original wood floors, pews, and arched windows

Meet the Manager: John K.

Every place has a story. The chapel was a working Baptist church for a century until it fell into disrepair. We came to the chapel in 2014 and it began its restoration and transformation. The chapel staff are pleased to share the picture perfect energy of the chapel and make your big day extraordinary.

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Miros was so amazing. She was able to marry us in such short notice. And she was so patient and…read moresweet. She accommodated us and my family . I loved everything about it . I was able to include my family in our wedding . Thank you so much Miros!

Beautiful place to have a ceremony, i will never forget my wedding here. There also friendly and…read morenice there was no rush for anything.

Short & Sweet Ceremony

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I absolutely would recommend short and sweet ceremony!! Amy is the sweetest ever!! Most beautiful…read moreexperience!! Affordable packages, she just has everything!! AMAZING

From the owner: “Our charming Bohemian-themed chapel offers an intimate and unique setting for your special day…read more Nestled in a centralized location in Bakersfield, our chapel provides the perfect backdrop to exchange your vows. With stunning photo opportunities throughout the space, you’ll capture memories that last a lifetime. Whether you’re planning a small, romantic ceremony or an elopement, our warm and inviting space ensures a truly unforgettable experience.”

The Belle Rae

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Shannon and her team were so great to work with. They handled everything for me and executed my…read morevision better than I even envisioned. Anytime I had a question they were always happy to help, I never felt overwhelmed or stressed because they are so good at what they do! I can't wait for more parties in the future because we will for sure use them again.

The Belle Rae is absolutely amazing. The grounds, home, and staff are 10/10 incredible. I've known…read moreShannon for years and she carries herself and her business with unprecedented professionalism. She's incredibly talented and fiercely dedicated to providing the best service possible. Not to mention - she's so kind, humble, and a joy to be around! I love the Hough family for life :) My oldest friend just hosted her wedding reception here (prior to the stay at home order) and it was beyond stunning. Every single detail was thoroughly considered and executed on and it was a dream come true. I'd recommend The Belle Rae to anyone for anything and I can only hope to be back here attending another event very soon!

Padre Hotel

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I must say this was my first time actually staying in Bakersfield and I was honestly surprised that…read morethe Marriott was completely booked! Granted it looked like all construction workers because there was nothing else but oversized trucks in their parking lot! My fiancé Googled "clean hotel without bed bugs" and Padre Hotel came up first! Their online reviews were great and we were exhausted and needed to rest! We pulled into their valet parking just to drop off our things. As my fiancé parked the car, across the street in the over night garage, I was able to get a Single King room on a Monday night for $159. As we walked into our room #701, it was rather small, but fine since it was just the two of us. As I sat on the bed, it was actually hard! Yay!!!! I can't STAND soft beds and rather sleep on the floor! Haha no joke! Then my fiancé went into the restroom and suddenly he tapped on something glass sounding as I was turning ing on the tv..... I noticed there was a curtain by the bed, so I pulled it across and lo and behold by the bed was the shower and just a curtain the person from the outside of the shower could open/close as they please..... hee. We also had a mini fridge in the room along with a desk and chair. We had planned on staying one night, but got inside LA, and we figured we'd extend our stay. Upon doing so, we went downstairs the next day and asked if there was a deal if we could stay 3-4 days, and sure enough there was!!!! It's always great to see what happens once you ask! Hee. We got a larger room with a corner room location, I forgot the room number, but the restroom was larger and had a separate wall between the toilet and shower area, so if someone was in the shower, someone else could use the toilet and not be seen. This longer hotel room also had a chaise lounge chair and a better view of their downtown area, granted a lot of the places have closed. Overall, I honestly loved our stay here! It reminded me of a county version of The Fairmont SF! They constantly played new aged country music in the lobby! Then on Fridays and Saturdays there was a live band or singer in the bar area! I love how they had a community aspect to the hotel with some local live entertainment!!! My fiancé also loved watching The Knicks play on the bar tv with other people at the bar! Hee. Oh and they had an adorable coffee shop that made Ready To Order items downstairs too! See my review at Farmacy Cafe, but too freaking too! Country SHREK! Hee We will definitely be back again!!!!!

The Padre Hotel is a historic vintage jewel with updated slick styling…read more Service is outstanding from (Sara) front desk, (John) Brimstone Bar, (Alexis Food services Mgr) Farmacy Cafe to (Iman) housekeeping. The only hotel we will use when visiting Bakersfield.

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The venue is very beautiful even without decorations but somehow even more beautiful once…read moreeverything was put together. Amanda, the owner, was very helpful, and reliable she really made our vision come to life with just a few inspo pics and a color pallet. Do not doubt her recommendations, she truly knows what she is doing. We loved our wedding and our guests all had an amazing time as well.

People, We all been through happy time and difficult times . When we are grieving the loss of a…read moreloved one .Will this happened and we searched high and low . We needed to rent a venue for a Sunday. That maded almost impossible. Then there it was we never expected to fined this beautiful place in old town Bakersfield. It presented very simple in the outsided , Indoors it's gorgeous everything you might want available. I think the gracious owner were making this venue available to us. We had a great reunion of family from from home and from out of town for this place. I am truly thankful sincere.

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We used fun flicks to host our Superbowl block/tailgate party. The event was a success. Chad and…read moreAmy (the owners) were very friendly, helpful and honest. Jarrett (the host) was on time, friendly and very respectful. We will be using their services again soon. Thank you for making our 1st annual block/tailgating party a success! Ricardo & Amber NOTE: the quality of the picture gets better with the absence of the sun light. However, the 1000 watt surround system worked all day! Enjoy!

Absolutely the best time ever. Very professional and reliable!! Would recommend Chad, his employees…read moreand state of the art equipment any time!!

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The Old T.

7 years ago

Really great place. If you love vintage and historical this is the place to be. The building is original and restored. It has beautiful stained glass windows and a classic Italian charm. There is a lot of space for wedding events. Multiple bridal changing rooms are all stunning. The decorations and furniture are well thought out and taistfully exacuted. There is an indoor ballroom and an outdoor courtyard for receptions. The courtyard has glitery lights thst bring an excellent ambiance for an event. The chapel also has a beautiful auditorium with very unique seating. The chairs are a wood style auditorium seating. Very unique. Havent seen anything as clasic and different as these. After a ceremony couples get to go up to the bell tower and ring in the news. The bell is big and loud and fun. read more

Doris O.

7 years ago

With event venues being so expensive, particularly for weddings, it was a true blessing to find this hidden gem. I've held a few events at the Old Town Chapel and have NEVER been disappointed! I love that it has everything I needed at one location and didn't have to travel to different areas. The downstairs hall is roomy, fit everyone comfortably. The chapel is just beautiful and soooo charming. The backyard is huge and BEAUTIFUL! We have always had a memorable time and enjoyed the special uniqueness of this place. The owners went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed and the personal touches went a long way to decreasing our stress. You absolutely can't find a more amazing venue for the price! Thank you Old Town Chapel!! read more

Zachary C.

7 years ago

We had such a blast at our cocktail night at The Old Town Chapel! The summer themed set up including a VW Bus. The owner gave our whole party a complimentary tour around the chapel. From the Bell Tower the the Bridal suite everything was beautiful and had an interesting history behind the building. We had our gathering outside and the staff already had all of the finger-foods and drinks already deliciously displayed upon our arrival. It was such a great atmosphere! We will FOR SURE take advantage of the Christmas Party specials The Old Town Chapel is offering. Thank you John and your staff for making our party a great one. You will be seeing us soon! read more

Gerardo M.

7 years ago

I had my wedding here on April 5th, 2019. The chapel and venue are fabulous with lots of themes to choose from. Plenty of parking spaces for quite a bit of people. It also has a nice courtyard out back great for pictures and seating to accommodate alot of people. I also liked that it has a full kitchen with banquet room for the reception. It even has a play ground for the kids to keep them occupied while the bride and groom are getting ready. John the owner treated us with respect from when we planned our wedding to the day of the wedding. I would highly recommend this place for weddings or even events. read more

Royal R.

7 years ago

I held a birthday party for my daughter who turned 2 years old this past weekend. It was absolutely awesome. The Old Town Chapel was more than spacious, it provided a kid friendly setting and the children loved it! From a jumper in the courtyard to an entire kids play zone with swings, playhouses and slides. The ballroom was so nice, especially after all decorations were put in place. I would definitely do it again and again. My family was so impressed with this venue that we're thinking about hosting my Aunt's 78th birthday party there. Thank you John Kilby, you are the best! read more

Tamara H.

7 years ago

Really fabulous and beautiful place. I was so impressed by the decorations and the feel of this really special place. The castle feel is strait out of another time and place. Almost like being dropped in the middle of a fairy tail. Some places are beautiful but not comfortable. This place is really friendly and touchable. Loved hanging out with friends and chatting in the courtyard. The owners have create a beautiful place to gather and experience something truly special and different. Anyone looking for a place for a weddings or event this is a must see kind of place. read more

Rinny P.

6 years ago

Just got married there on Feb. 1st!! Had such an amazing experience! They are literally the only venue we checked out here in town and they hooked us the minute we walked in! The chapel is so gorgeous!!! I immediately fell in love! Brandy and John were so helpful! I literally couldn't have done it without them! They were so on top of everything even though we had a few wedding mishaps ;) I truly enjoyed my experience there and can't wait to have my baby shower there when the time comes!! They get an A+ in my book hands down!! I had the most amazing day, Thank you! read more

Nina D.

7 years ago

Attended a birthday party for a kid there and it was totally not what I expected. This place is BEAUTIFUL to say the least. I was able to get a tour of the entire venue and I was completely taken aback by the internal layout of the building. I even got a chance to ring the bell in the bell tower. Maybe I'm too juiced being that I'm 57 years old but in my opinion, good taste is in that place and I'd host any event there. Job well done to the owner. read more

Jacque S.

7 years ago

This venue has EVERYTHING one would want or need for any fabulous event! The venue itself is beautiful and the staff is absolutely wonderful!!! I can't recommend this place enough. Our event was stressful due to a random thunder storm but all was ok and the venue staff made sure everything went smooth and successful, which it did. Love this place!! read more

Lucille W.

6 years ago

Old Town Chapel is a perfect Place to Have A Event. On February 9th 2020 I held a Charity Event "THE WINTER WONDERLAND WHITE-OUT EVENT. We were Bringing Awareness to Stop Domestic Violence. The Venue was Beautiful very Clean and The Staff was Awesome and Very Helpful. I look forward to My Next Event. Thanks so much John & Brandy. read more

Brittany M.

7 years ago

I had my wedding here and it was the most amazing place in Bakersfield to have a wedding at!! The place is so beautiful and amazing, I can't wait to have my next event here! The Old Town Chapel is a place you can have any event here and feel loved!! Don't believe me, go look for yourself and that a tour of it and see!! read more

Justin W.

7 years ago

this place is absolutely beautiful... i had an amazing experience here... the tour they gave us was on point... them explained all events offered and i cant wait to be here more often The New Owners are absolutely amazing had a great time meeting the staff and had a couple drinks great times for all read more

F F.

7 years ago

My fiancé and I will be getting married in October, John has been so accommodating to our hectic vision. Easy to get ahold of. He got us in touch with an event planner to make our jobs easier. We're very thankful and very excited to see our big day come together. read more

Danae W.

7 years ago

This venue is amazing!! It has so many different spaces, there's really something for whatever your event needs. The owners have done a great job renovating the building, while maintaining that old charm. Highly recommend for all your event planning needs! read more

Lavesha B.

7 years ago

Great location everyone I encountered was professional and very welcoming. We celebrated the arrival of my son and it was a great turn out. There was more than enough space and restrooms. Outside area for the children was spacious and well taken care of. read more

Hope Y.

7 years ago

The chapel is such a beautiful place to host an event. I have been to the chaple for a couple events and it's such a beautiful clean place. I would highly recommend this place for events. The area is so spacious. Thank you for a wonderful experience read more

Maritza M.

7 years ago

I recently had my wedding at the old town chapel. It was truly amazing! I didn't not expect to have such a relaxing experience being the bride. John was excellent! He relieved all my stress and made all my wedding request a dream come true!! read more

Osiris B.