How Much Do NYC’s Most Iconic Wedding Venues Cost?
How much were the weddings that Liv & Emma were fighting over in Bride Wars, really? Or the wedding that Carrie planned before Big left her at the altar? In this guide, we’re outlining some of New York’s most famous wedding venues, their capacities, and minimum overall budgets you should have to get married there.
The New York Public Library
Location: Midtown Manhattan
Capacity: Up to 750 cocktail-style, or 425 seated, depending on the space rental
Cost: Recommended overall budget of at least $600k. Most weddings at the NYPL exceed the $800k-1m mark
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Location: Upper East Side, Manhattan
Capacity: Up to 800 cocktail-style, or 250 for a seated dinner
Requirements: $60k+ yearly donation to be a high-level donor with event access
Cost: Recommended overall budget of at least $800k, with most weddings at the Met exceeding $1m.
The Rainbow Room
Location: Midtown Manhattan
Capacity: Up to 600 cocktail-style, 300 for a seated dinner
Cost: Recommended budget of at least $300k.
The Museum of Natural History
Location: Upper West Side, Manhattan
Capacity: Up to 1,500 cocktail-style or 800 for a seated dinner
Cost: Recommended budget of at least $800k, with most weddings exceeding the $1m-2m mark, especially those with higher guest counts.
The Plaza Hotel
Location: Midtown Manhattan
Capacity: 500 for a seated dinner
Cost: Recommended overall budget of at least $500,000 for 350 guests.
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