What We Offer

Vow renewals and off-site officiant:

Whether renewing your vows in the chapel or getting married at a scenic location in the greater Coeur d’Alene area (lakefront, pa

Christian wedding ceremonies:

The Hitching Post specializes in traditional Christian services, performed by ordained ministers.

Intimate & affordable weddings:

The chapel provides small, simple, yet beautifully appointed ceremonies at budget-friendly packages. Ideal for couples who want meaningful over grand.

Hitched & Happy

  • $225 Mon–Thurs | $275 Fri–Sat

    JUST US TWO

    Simple and heartfelt, for couples who want a private “I do.”

    • 30 minutes inside the chapel

    • Officiant included

    • Ceremony length: about 10 minutes, elopement-style (not custom)

    • No other guests

Our Love Story

  • $275 Mon–Thurs | $325 Fri–Sat

    A classic choice for couples who want to include a few guests

    • 45 minutes inside the chapel

    • up to 6 guest

    • Officiant included

    • Silk bouquet to hold (use for ceremony and photos)

    • Ceremony length: about 10 minutes, elopement-style

    • Dressing room included

The Grand Tradition

  • $750 Mon–Thurs | $850 Fri–Sun

    Our most popular package, honoring the history of the chapel while giving you a little extra time to celebrate.

    • Professional Photographer

    • Up to 15 guests

    • 1 hour inside the chapel

    • Officiant included

    • Dressing room for the couple to get ready

    • Silk bouquet to hold (use for ceremony and photos)

    • Optional Fresh Bouquet to order

    • The Hitched and Happy Gift Basket Cheer to forever

    • Ceremony length: about 10 minutes, elopement-style

    • Choice of music for the ceremony. ( Walk down the aisle and celebrate your kiss with music of your choice, provided through our chapel system. Other than this add-on, no music will be played during your ceremony)

The Tradition

  • $475 Mon–Thurs | $500 Fri–Sat

    Relish your moment together, surrounded by the warmth of more family and friends.

    • 1 hour inside the chapel

    • up to 15 guest

    • Officiant included

    • Silk bouquet to hold (use for ceremony and photos)

    • Ceremony length: about 10 minutes, elopement-style

    • Dressing room included

    (Fresh flowers and professional photography not included)

Add-On’s

    • Professional Photography- $250 30 minutes of coverage, approximately 40 edited digital images delivered

    • Bring Your Own Photographer - $50

    • iPhone Video (raw, unedited footage) -$50

    • Additional 30 Minutes of Time - $150

    • Happy and Hitched Gift Basket -$100 Cheers to forever this gift basket includes engraved goblets, a lock for your love, gourmet truffles and sparkling cider to toast your “I Do’s”

    • Staff Photography $50 unedited, Iphone coverage provided by our staff

Meet the Team

The Hitching Post has been part of thousands of love

stories—weddings, vow renewals, and cherished memories passed down through generations.

  • Meet Minister Roy Nix

    Born in New York to amazing Christain parents. Has 3 sisters all close in age. Committed to God in Jesus movement of the 1970's. Has been married to his wife Zita for an amazing 45+ years. Raised 2 children and spends as much time as possible now playing with his 4 Grand-kids.

    spent most of the past 50 years involved with youth organization's and coaching and mentoring.

  • Meet Minster Rachel

    Rachel is a 44-year-old ordained officiant, a proud mother of three, and a happily married woman with a heart for service. With a deep love for people and a passion for creating meaningful moments, Rachel is honored to serve the community at this historic Hitching Post Chapel.

    Blending warmth, professionalism, and genuine care, she guides couples through one of the most important days of their lives. Whether the ceremony is simple, traditional, or tailored to a couple’s unique story, Rachel brings calm, joy, and sincerity to every wedding she officiates. Her commitment to love, family, and faith shines through in every word she speaks—making each ceremony heartfelt, personal, and unforgettable.

  • Meet Minster Tonisha

    Born and raised in Coeurd ‘Alene. Graduated from Lake City High school. Happily married to her best friend. Mom of three amazing young ladies. President of CD’A High School Viking Parent Committee and a proud Viking Booster. Tonisha loves to serve her community and school district. Over the years she has been a Bible Study Fellowship leader, youth ministry leader, Sunday school teacher. Creator at heart and loves helping host functions of all kinds. She is a part time elementary substitute teacher and now loving her job as a minister here at the Hitching Post.

  • Meet Don Knapp

    Don Knapp born in Oregon has been a Christian minister for 57 years. He graduated from Life Pacific

    University in California. For the last 36 years he has owned the Hitching Post Wedding Chapel where

    he has performed 1000’s of Weddings and Renewals of Vows for couples that have come from all over

    the world. His goal at The Hitching Post has been to provide the brides and grooms a ceremony that is

    special and meaningful. Over the years he has enjoyed hunting, reading, target practice, exercising

    and visiting with people.

DAY OF IMPORTANT DETAILS

+ All ceremonies are elopement-style and last about 10 minutes. they are not custom ceremonies.

+ Silk bouquets are included in select packages. They may be used for both the ceremony and photos but are not fresh florals.

+ Timing is strictly enforced- your package time starts and ends as booked to respect other couples.