About this vendor
THE BUILDING:
A welcoming oasis of hushed solitude in one of the world’s busiest neighborhoods, Saint Luke’s Evangelical Lutheran Church was built in 1922 to the designs of the iconic Edward L. Tilton, with intricate stained-glass windows by Francis Xavier Zettler. The exterior is a stately blend of Art Deco and Victorian Gothic styles, and up to 180 of your loved ones can be seated in our spacious two-tiered sanctuary to bear witness to your vows.
THE LOCATION:
Centrally located on West 46th Street between 8th and 9th Avenues—the block known as Restaurant Row—this historical landmark is just steps away from Times Square and Broadway, accessed by the A, C, E, 1, 2, 3, 7, N, Q, R, W subway lines, and a 20-minute walk from both Grand Central Terminal and Penn Station.
THE PEOPLE:
Saint Lukes Lutheran Church, Times Square support couples throughout their wedding journey including in the run-up to the big day itself. You are welcome to bring your own pastor, or have our own Pastor Arden Strasser officiate and lend a helping hand and an open ear as part of the church’s premarital counseling service.
Not only that, but the church can also help organize your photography, videography, flowers, and more. Their wedding planner Megan, of Little Iron Bell Weddings, works with you to help curate the space and make it your own.
As a member church of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, we work with couples from many different faith traditions. Please feel free to share with us any cultural traditions that you and your families find meaningful. As a partner church with Reconciling in Christ, we commit to the full inclusivity and affirmation of LGBTQIA+ couples and families.
Amenities + details
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Wireless Internet
Covered Outdoors Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Ceremony Types
- Civil Union
- Commitment Ceremony
- Interfaith Ceremony
- Religious Ceremony
- Second Wedding
- Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
- Historic Venue
- Religious Setting
- Church
Venue Service Offerings
- Planning
Awards and Affiliations
2022 'Best of Weddings'
Best of Weddings
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Reviews
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5
out of 5.05 reviews
Pastor Arden was a dream to work with. We felt so taken care of and our wedding was made so stress free.
A beautiful church and lovely people
We got married at St. Luke’s and it was a wonderful experience. The church was beautiful and Pastor Strasser was great to work with. The church is more affordable than others in t...
he area and they were accommodating with the time of day we wanted to get married. They helped us plan the music and readings and we have the most beautiful memories of the ceremony.
We got married in St Luke’s Church in August 2018. We picked St Luke’s because it’s a beautiful historical church, members of the church are extremely friendly and welcoming and mo...
re importantly Paster Strasser is an energetic, passionate person whom we knew would officiate our wedding perfectly! Also we scheduled to be married at St Luke’s with extreme short notice on a weekday but Pastor Strasser accommodated is nonetheless. We feel grateful til this day so thank you St Luke’s!!
When my husband Kurt and I started planning our special day we had only a few must haves....First and most importantly, that we exchanged our vows in a church and more specificall...
y a Lutheran church. Secondly, that it was at a place that we felt comfortable, love, and by a pastor who would take the time to get to know us as a couple and would be understanding of our relationship and situation of an older couple getting married after both traveled this road before. Pastor Strasser checked all of these boxes for us and exceeded our expectations. He was amazing and performed a beautiful and intimate ceremony for us. As we are Floridians and wanted a “just us” destination wedding and chose NYC specifically Times Square because of our absolute love for the big apple as well as our love for Broadway. Yes, yes, yes...I highly recommend Pastor Strasser and Saint Luke’s Lutheran Church!❤️ Oh and did I mention it’s absolutely gorgeous inside and out? It is!!!❤️❤️
We had the most magical Christmas Wedding at St. Luke’s Lutheran. Pastor Strasser is so welcoming, down to earth, compassionate and committed to making sure that not only your wedd...
ing goes well, but your marriage afterwards is healthy. We had several premarital sessions in his office that have helped us till this day.
The wedding day was incredible. The church was already decorated for Christmas. The Golden background at the pulpit looked stunning in all our photos. The stained glass depictions of the Gospels are beautiful. The church is big enough to fit over 200 ppl (we had a PreCOVID wedding). There is a piano at the front and the acoustics were beautifully resonant during the service.
There was ample space in the upstairs meeting room for us to hold a small post wedding cocktail reception. The entire experience was shockingly affordable for a location right next to Times Square.
My favorite part? Those front steps framing the classic gothic cathedral. Our most memorable pictures were taken there.
Long story short, you CANNOT go wrong getting married at this incredible location. My husband and I feel so blessed to have had this experience :)
Contact
308 West 46th Street, New York, NY
Saint Lukes Lutheran Church, Times Square