New York City Wedding Venue Cost

They don’t call it the city that never sleeps for nothing! New York City venues are welcoming weddings for 2023 & 2024, and we are here to give you the best of the best. These venues offer New York City’s finest qualities—charm, elegance, and, of course, luxury! Browse through our selection fit with up-to-date starting prices, guest counts, and accommodations to find a venue that speaks to the luxurious New Yorker in you. Learn more about our event planning and venue planning services here.

1. Metropolitan Museum of Art - Midtown

This New York staple is a great option if you are looking for timeless elegance… and if you have an unlimited wedding budget! Getting married at the Met is like getting married at Buckingham Palace: fit for royalty… New York royalty that is! If you’re looking to throw a super luxurious, over-the-top affair, then you found the most glamorous option. Available event spaces are the Great Hall, The Temple of Dendur in The Sackler Wing, the Carroll and Milton Petrie European Sculpture Court, and The Charles Engelhard Court in the American Wing. You have the choice between their Standard Wedding Package or Custom Wedding Package—think of it as your very own MET Gala!

F&B Starting Price - Please inquire here.

Venue Capacity - Up to 800 guests (depends on the space)

Onsite Accommodations - No, however there are hotels in the area

Getting Ready Suites - Yes

2. The Rainbow Room - Midtown

If you know New York, then you’ve heard of the Rainbow Room. Sixty-five floors above New York City, you and your guests will feel on top of the world with some of the most incredible views of the city! Indoor and outdoor spaces are available with premier service, contemporary cuisine, and breathtaking views everywhere you look. We recommend renting the whole top floor, including Bar Sixty Five, for complete privacy.

F&B Starting Price - $425.00 per person or $100,000.00 minimum

Site fee - $35,000.00

Venue Capacity - Up to 300 guests

Onsite Accommodations - No, however there are hotels in the area

Getting Ready Suites - Yes

3. New York Public Library - Midtown

A historic and certainly luxurious option is the New York Public Library. There are two event spaces; Astor Hall and Bartos Forum. The New York Public Library offers an incredible backdrop for photos, sprawling front staircase as a dramatic entrance and an exquisite reception space that can be made completely your own, as the space is rented out completely empty.

F&B Starting Price - No catering onsite. Beverage package must be purchased through the Library.

Site Fee - $70,000.00

Venue Capacity - Up to 350 guests

Onsite Accommodations - No, however there are hotels in the area

Getting Ready Suites - Yes, board of Trustees Room.

4. The Plaza - Midtown

Old New York lives on at The Plaza Hotel. This iconic location fulfills luxurious New York wedding dreams with their elegant options of the Grand Ballroom, Terrace Room, and The Oak Room. If you are aiming for a classic style ballroom wedding, look no further! The Plaza Hotel offers a stunning getting ready suite, sweeping views of Central Park and an ornate, yet tasteful, ballroom setting. If budget permits, you can rent out the Palm Court for your cocktail hour and design at least three different spaces!

F&B Starting Price - $425.00 per person

Site Fee - $10,000.00 - $70,000.00 depending on event space

Venue Capacity - Up to 500 guests (depends on the space)

Onsite Accommodations - Yes

Getting Ready Suites - Yes

5. The Pierre - Midtown

Classic, timeless, elegant, three words that come to mind when considering this five-star hotel for your wedding day. The Pierre offers multiple spaces to wow your guests such as the Rotunda, Cotillion Room, Garden Foyer, and Grand Ballroom. Each of which make the perfect settings for your fairytale wedding. Included with the venue is a full-premium bar, a custom dinner menu, and a Ron Ben-Israel wedding cake.

F&B Starting Price - $425.00 per person

Site Fee -

Venue Capacity - Up to 700 guests (depends on the event space)

Onsite Accommodations - Yes

Getting Ready Suites - Yes

6. Cipriani South Street - Downtown

Right along the water, Cipriani South Street makes for the perfect downtown affair. The second floor event space is fit with an arrival foyer, outdoor terrace, and a 9,000 square foot Grand Hall. As a brand new event space, modern influences run throughout, elevating the downtown Manhattan area and offering a new touch of elegance.

F&B Starting Price - $675.00 per person

Site Fee - $35,000.00

Venue Capacity - Up to 800 guests

Onsite Accommodations - Casa Cipriani, hotel room blocks can be booked separate from the events team

Getting Ready Suites - Yes

7. Cipriani Wall Street - Downtown

The unique style of Cipriani Wall Street will have you believing you’ve left New York. The Greek revival architecture makes for a luxurious space for your wedding with 70-foot ceilings and monolithic columns. This space is the epitome of grand met with only the finest cuisine.

F&B Starting Price - $425.00 per person

Site Fee - N/A

Venue Capacity - 900 guests

Onsite Accommodations - No, however there are hotels in the area

Getting Ready Suites - Yes

8. Gotham Hall - Midtown

At the corner of luxury and character is where you will find Gotham Hall. The venue used to be The Greenwich Savings Bank and showcases Corinthian columns, granite walls, marble flooring, inscriptions, and other antique touches. Only one event is held at a time so your wedding is sure to be intimate and private.

F&B Starting Price - $325.00 per person

Site Fee - N/A

Venue Capacity - Up to 500 guests

Onsite Accommodations - No, however there are hotels in the area.

Getting Ready Suites - Yes

9. Cipriani 42 - Midtown

Sophistication is Cipriani 42’s middle name. The Italian Renaissance inspired space’s best features are its marble columns, high ceilings, inlaid floors, and grand chandeliers that give it an old world charm. The lighting will catch al these elements just right, highlighting you as the couple while making your reception feel royal and grand.

F&B Starting Price - $425.00 per person

Site Fee - N/A

Venue Capacity - 1,000 guests

Onsite Accommodations - No, however there are hotels in the area

Getting Ready Suites - Yes

Photo Credit: LLG Events Wedding - Brett Matthews

10. Mandarin Oriental Hotel - Columbus circle

The definition of exclusive is the Mandarin Hotel in Columbus Circle, New York City. Sitting right above Central Park, this gorgeous hotel comes with the whole package - views, stunning suites, a glamorous ballroom that can hold a floral ceiling (checkout our link to Mandarin Weddings below!) and the food and service is impeccable.

F&B Starting Price - $450.00 per person

Site Fee - N/A

Venue Capacity - 240-300 guests (depends on space)

Onsite Accommodations - Yes

Getting Ready Suites - Yes