Wedding Venue Cost
In the US, wedding venue typically costs $12,000, with most prices from $4,000 to $25,000 for a reception venue rental. Pick your state for a local estimate.
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Wedding Venue Cost by state
| State | Typical | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $10,560 | $3,520 to $22,000 |
| Alaska | $14,160 | $4,720 to $29,500 |
| Arizona | $11,760 | $3,920 to $24,500 |
| Arkansas | $10,200 | $3,400 to $21,250 |
| California | $14,640 | $4,880 to $30,500 |
| Colorado | $12,960 | $4,320 to $27,000 |
| Connecticut | $13,800 | $4,600 to $28,750 |
| Delaware | $12,240 | $4,080 to $25,500 |
| District of Columbia | $15,360 | $5,120 to $32,000 |
| Florida | $12,000 | $4,000 to $25,000 |
| Georgia | $11,400 | $3,800 to $23,750 |
| Hawaii | $15,600 | $5,200 to $32,500 |
| Idaho | $11,400 | $3,800 to $23,750 |
| Illinois | $12,000 | $4,000 to $25,000 |
| Indiana | $10,800 | $3,600 to $22,500 |
| Iowa | $10,560 | $3,520 to $22,000 |
| Kansas | $10,560 | $3,520 to $22,000 |
| Kentucky | $10,560 | $3,520 to $22,000 |
| Louisiana | $10,800 | $3,600 to $22,500 |
| Maine | $12,240 | $4,080 to $25,500 |
| Maryland | $13,440 | $4,480 to $28,000 |
| Massachusetts | $14,400 | $4,800 to $30,000 |
| Michigan | $11,040 | $3,680 to $23,000 |
| Minnesota | $12,000 | $4,000 to $25,000 |
| Mississippi | $10,080 | $3,360 to $21,000 |
| Missouri | $10,800 | $3,600 to $22,500 |
| Montana | $11,760 | $3,920 to $24,500 |
| Nebraska | $10,800 | $3,600 to $22,500 |
| Nevada | $12,240 | $4,080 to $25,500 |
| New Hampshire | $12,960 | $4,320 to $27,000 |
| New Jersey | $14,160 | $4,720 to $29,500 |
| New Mexico | $11,160 | $3,720 to $23,250 |
| New York | $14,400 | $4,800 to $30,000 |
| North Carolina | $11,400 | $3,800 to $23,750 |
| North Dakota | $11,400 | $3,800 to $23,750 |
| Ohio | $10,800 | $3,600 to $22,500 |
| Oklahoma | $10,440 | $3,480 to $21,750 |
| Oregon | $12,960 | $4,320 to $27,000 |
| Pennsylvania | $11,760 | $3,920 to $24,500 |
| Rhode Island | $13,200 | $4,400 to $27,500 |
| South Carolina | $11,160 | $3,720 to $23,250 |
| South Dakota | $10,800 | $3,600 to $22,500 |
| Tennessee | $11,160 | $3,720 to $23,250 |
| Texas | $11,760 | $3,920 to $24,500 |
| Utah | $12,360 | $4,120 to $25,750 |
| Vermont | $12,600 | $4,200 to $26,250 |
| Virginia | $12,360 | $4,120 to $25,750 |
| Washington | $13,800 | $4,600 to $28,750 |
| West Virginia | $10,320 | $3,440 to $21,500 |
| Wisconsin | $11,160 | $3,720 to $23,250 |
| Wyoming | $11,400 | $3,800 to $23,750 |
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What the price covers
The figures are for a reception venue rental. Many venues charge a minimum food and drink spend on top of the rental fee.
How to pay less
- Many venues charge a minimum food and drink spend on top of the rental fee.
- Get at least three written quotes and compare what is included.
- Ask about off-peak dates, package deals and payment plans.
Frequently asked questions
How much are wedding venues?
The national typical price is about $12,000, with most people paying from $4,000 to $25,000 for a reception venue rental.
Which state is the cheapest for wedding venue?
In our estimates Mississippi is the lowest and Hawaii is the highest.
Is this a quote?
No. It is a modelled estimate for planning. Your own price depends on personal factors, so get quotes before you decide.
Sources and method
- Bureau of Economic Analysis: regional price parities
- Estimates only, not a quote
Page last updated November 2026. See our editorial policy and disclaimer.