Any Gothic Churches in Berkeley California?

September 22, 2009 8:57 PM

I am getting married in Berkeley California. Are there any beautiful Gothic churches there for the ceremony?

I love buttresses and stained glass :)

posted by Ekidnagrrl17 to Society & Culture (6 answers total)

It's more of "gothic fusion" but I love the Maybeck designed First Church of Christ Scientist.
posted by Duffington at 9:25 PM on September 22, 2009 [1 favorite]

Not to rain on your parade, but some priests/church people may take offense if you come in asking to use their house of worship for your wedding scenery.

That is putting it a little bluntly, but be sure to approach them with respect for the religious views of the organization.
posted by SLC Mom at 10:07 PM on September 22, 2009

There are some pretty Gothic buildings around the Graduate Theological Union and surrounding divinity schools (which may or may not be affiliated with GTU). Maybe contact them and see if they'll host private events?

Not a church, but the Berkeley City Club was designed with Gothic elements.
posted by kiripin at 10:08 PM on September 22, 2009

[pedant] Given that the Gothic architecture period was roughly from 12th to 16th century. I think you will have trouble finding a Gothic church in the USA.
posted by mary8nne at 5:06 AM on September 23, 2009

Given that the Gothic architecture period was roughly from 12th to 16th century, I think you will have trouble finding a Gothic church in the USA

*cough*Gothic Revival*cough*
posted by verstegan at 5:15 AM on September 23, 2009

i.e. Neo-Gothic as opposed to Gothic. Sorry..

I'll get my coat.
posted by mary8nne at 5:37 AM on September 23, 2009