Hudson Valley Wedding Venue Prices (Real 2026 Data)

Based on published starting prices from Hudson Valley and greater Hudson Valley-area venues in The Blu List database. Last updated May 2026.

Hudson Valley wedding venues start around $10,000 and run past $21,000 for the facility fee alone — before catering, staffing, or any extras. That's the range across the venues in our database with published pricing, and it holds whether you're looking at a country club in Westchester or a hilltop manor in the Catskills.

The region is one of the most competitive wedding markets in the Northeast. Proximity to New York City, dramatic landscapes, and a concentration of historic estates means demand stays high year-round. Venues know it. Prices reflect it.

The Short Answer

Based on venues in our database with published starting prices, Hudson Valley wedding venues range from $10,000 to $21,300. That figure is the venue fee or minimum spend — it does not include per-head catering costs, which typically add another $150–$250 per guest at this level of venue.

Budget end ($10,000–$13,000): Venues like The Briarcliff Manor ($10,000 starting), The Villa Barone Hilltop Manor ($10,000), and Greentree Country Club ($10,200) sit here. Real weddings happen at these prices. Capacity and date flexibility may be more limited.

Mid-range ($13,000–$16,000): FEAST at Round Hill ($13,700), The Davenport Mansion on the Sound ($12,500), and Falkirk Estate and Country Club ($14,950) fall in this band. Better infrastructure, more included services, and typically higher guest minimums.

Premium ($20,000+): The Inn at Longshore ($20,000), Rolling Hills Country Club ($20,000), and VIP Country Club ($21,300) lead the list. These prices reflect exclusive settings, full-service operations, and — in some cases — locations that are simply irreplaceable.

How Hudson Valley Venues Price Themselves

Most venues in this region price via a venue fee or rental minimum, separate from per-guest catering. Some all-inclusive operations bundle everything. The table below reflects published starting prices for venues in our database.

Venue	Starting Price	Guest Capacity (Min)	Knot Rating	Reviews
The Briarcliff Manor	$10,000	101–150	4.9	138
The Villa Barone Hilltop Manor	$10,000	300+	4.9	222
Greentree Country Club	$10,200	300+	4.8	255
Villa Borghese	$11,100	300+	4.7	125
The Davenport Mansion on the Sound	$12,500	151–200	5.0	147
FEAST at Round Hill	$13,700	151–200	4.9	245
Falkirk Estate and Country Club	$14,950	300+	4.8	192
The Inn at Longshore	$20,000	251–300	4.9	221
Rolling Hills Country Club	$20,000	201–250	5.0	141
VIP Country Club	$21,300	300+	5.0	223

Several high-profile venues in our database — The Waterview, Hilton Pearl River, Crystal Springs Resort, The Kittle House Inn, Abigail Kirsch at Tappan Hill Mansion, and Full Moon Resort — do not publish starting prices. Expect those to quote on inquiry.

What You Get at Each Price Point

$10,000–$13,000: Entry-Level, Not Budget

Don't mistake "starting price" for all-in cost. At this tier, you're typically covering the venue rental or minimum spend. Catering is almost always separate.

The Briarcliff Manor at $10,000 handles smaller weddings (101–150 guests) and has earned 10 Knot awards with a 4.9 rating across 138 reviews — that's a strong signal for a venue at this price. The Villa Barone Hilltop Manor also starts at $10,000 but accommodates 300+ guests, making the per-head math more favorable for larger parties. Greentree Country Club at $10,200 similarly handles 300+ guests and has 255 reviews and 13 Knot awards behind it.

What you're getting: an established venue with real operational history. What you may be giving up: exclusivity, cutting-edge design, and date flexibility on peak Saturdays.

$13,000–$16,000: The Sweet Spot

This is where the Hudson Valley's reputation for romantic, landscape-forward settings starts to show up in the price tag.

FEAST at Round Hill ($13,700) is a 20-time Knot award winner with a 4.9 rating and 245 reviews — one of the most reviewed venues in this dataset. It caps at 151–200 guests, which keeps the event feel intimate by Hudson Valley standards. The Davenport Mansion on the Sound at $12,500 holds a perfect 5.0 rating across 147 reviews and caps at the same 151–200 range. Falkirk Estate and Country Club steps up to $14,950 with 300+ capacity and 192 reviews.

At this tier, you're typically getting a more curated physical space, better built-in vendor relationships, and coordinators who've run hundreds of weddings in the same footprint.

$20,000+: Premium and Purpose-Built

The Inn at Longshore ($20,000), Rolling Hills Country Club ($20,000), and VIP Country Club ($21,300) are not just more expensive — they're structurally different operations.

Rolling Hills holds a perfect 5.0 across 141 reviews. VIP Country Club has 5.0 across 223 reviews with 16 Knot awards. The Inn at Longshore carries 221 reviews and 15 awards. At these prices, you're buying a venue that has ironed out nearly every logistical wrinkle: dedicated event staff, in-house catering operations, full bar programs, and settings that photograph well from every angle.

The starting price here is also just that — a floor. Saturday peak-season weddings at these venues will run meaningfully higher once per-guest minimums, bar packages, and service fees are applied.

What Drives the Price Up

Date: Peak Saturday evenings in May–October can add $2,000–$5,000 over off-peak pricing at the same venue. Friday and Sunday rates are consistently lower.
Guest count: Most Hudson Valley venues charge per-head above a base minimum. Going from 100 to 200 guests at $175/head adds $17,500 to the total — independent of the venue fee.
Exclusivity: Some venues book one wedding per day; others run two. Single-event exclusivity carries a premium of $1,500–$4,000 at many properties.
Ceremony on-site: Venues that host both ceremony and reception charge more than those that do reception only. Ceremony add-ons typically run $1,500–$3,500.
Season: Hudson Valley's fall foliage season (late September through October) is the hardest to book and the most expensive. Expect little negotiating room on October Saturdays.
Catering model: All-inclusive venues bundle food, beverage, and staffing into one price — which can look expensive upfront but removes the markup layers of external caterers. Pure rental venues look cheaper on paper; the math changes when you add catering.
Bar package upgrades: Standard open bar versus premium spirits can add $20–$45 per guest.
Minimums: Several venues in this dataset require 300+ guests, which forces total costs up regardless of the base venue fee.

Three Realistic Scenarios

The 100-Guest Intimate Wedding, $28,000–$35,000 all-in

You book The Briarcliff Manor at the $10,000 starting price for a 120-person Saturday in June. Per-head catering at a venue-preferred caterer runs $150/guest ($18,000). Bar package: $45/guest ($5,400). Ceremony on-site: $2,000. You're at roughly $35,400 before florals, photography, or music. This is the "affordable Hudson Valley wedding" scenario — and it's still a $35,000 event.

The 175-Guest Mid-Range Wedding, $52,000–$65,000 all-in

FEAST at Round Hill at $13,700 venue fee, 175 guests at $175/head ($30,625 catering), bar at $50/person ($8,750), ceremony add-on ($2,500). Venue-side costs alone: ~$55,575. Add $8,000–$12,000 for photography, florals, and a DJ, and you're looking at a $63,000–$68,000 total. This is the realistic number for a mid-size Hudson Valley wedding with a quality caterer.

The 250-Guest Premium Saturday, $90,000–$120,000 all-in

VIP Country Club or Rolling Hills Country Club at $20,000–$21,300. Catering for 250 at $200/head ($50,000). Premium open bar at $60/head ($15,000). Ceremony: $3,000. Subtotal: $88,000–$89,300 in venue and food costs. Add full vendor team — photographer, videographer, florist, band or DJ, hair and makeup — and most couples in this tier spend $105,000–$125,000 total. This is not unusual for a peak-season Hudson Valley wedding in 2026.

Use the Wedding Budget Calculator to map your specific guest count and priorities.

Featured Venues by Type

Hudson Valley's venue landscape is more varied than the "outdoor event space" category in our database suggests. Here's how the landscape actually breaks down:

Country Clubs: Greentree Country Club, VIP Country Club, Rolling Hills Country Club, and Falkirk Estate are traditional country club operations with in-house catering, manicured grounds, and strong logistical track records. Best for couples who want a fully managed event.

Estates and Mansions: The Villa Barone Hilltop Manor, The Briarcliff Manor, Abigail Kirsch at Tappan Hill Mansion, and The Davenport Mansion on the Sound offer historic architecture and a more formal aesthetic. Tappan Hill in particular is one of the most photographed estates in Westchester.

Resort Properties: Crystal Springs Resort, Hilton Pearl River, and Full Moon Resort offer on-site accommodations, which matters when your guest list is traveling from New York City. Room blocks simplify logistics significantly.

Outdoor/Garden Focused: FEAST at Round Hill and The Kittle House Inn lean into the landscape. If the Hudson Valley's scenery is the point — rolling hills, mature trees, natural light — these venues deliver it most directly.

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How to Find the Right Venue

Fix your guest count first. Several venues in this dataset require 300+ guests. If you're planning 120 people, that immediately eliminates a large portion of options. Know your number before you contact anyone.
Set your date range before you fall in love with a venue. October Saturdays book 14–18 months out at top Hudson Valley properties. If your timeline is shorter, ask specifically about Friday and Sunday availability — pricing drops and dates open up.
Ask for the all-in estimate on first contact. Request the venue fee, per-head food and beverage minimums, bar pricing, service charges, and any ceremony fees in writing before scheduling a tour. Venues with nothing to hide answer this quickly.
Understand the catering structure. Is it in-house only? Preferred caterer list? Open vendor policy? This changes your total cost significantly and affects how much creative control you have over the menu.
Check the review volume, not just the rating. A 5.0 with 12 reviews is less meaningful than a 4.9 with 245 reviews. VIP Country Club (5.0, 223 reviews), FEAST at Round Hill (4.9, 245 reviews), and Greentree Country Club (4.8, 255 reviews) have the deepest track records in this dataset.
Compare total event cost, not venue fees. A $10,000 venue fee with a $200/head catering minimum will cost more than a $15,000 fee with a $150 minimum once you apply your guest count.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average cost of a Hudson Valley wedding venue in 2026?

Based on published starting prices in our database, venue fees range from $10,000 to $21,300. That's the facility cost only. When you add per-guest catering ($150–$250/head), bar packages, and service charges, most couples spend $45,000–$90,000 on venue and catering combined before any other vendors.

Do Hudson Valley venues include catering in their pricing?

It varies. Some country clubs and full-service venues bundle food, beverage, and staffing into a per-head price. Others charge a venue rental fee and require you to hire from a preferred caterer list. Always clarify this before comparing prices — the cost structures are not equivalent.

What's the cheapest time of year to book a Hudson Valley wedding venue?

January through March is the softest booking period. Venues are most negotiable on price and date. November and early December also have availability at most properties. Peak season — May, June, September, and October — offers the least flexibility and the highest prices, with October Saturdays commanding top dollar.

How far in advance should I book a Hudson Valley wedding venue?

For a peak-season Saturday (May, June, September, October), plan 14–18 months in advance at well-reviewed venues. Off-peak dates (November–March, Fridays, Sundays) are bookable 9–12 months out in most cases. Venues with 200+ reviews and multiple Knot awards — like FEAST at Round Hill or VIP Country Club — fill faster than newer properties.

Are there Hudson Valley venues that accommodate large weddings of 300+ guests?

Yes. Several venues in our database explicitly accommodate 300+ guests, including Greentree Country Club, VIP Country Club, The Villa Barone Hilltop Manor, Villa Borghese, Falkirk Estate, Crystal Springs Resort, and Full Moon Resort. Note that some venues list 300+ as their minimum capacity, meaning they may not be the right fit for smaller weddings.

Data sourced from The Blu List vendor database and published venue pricing as of May 2026. Starting prices reflect venue fees or spend minimums and exclude per-guest catering, bar, and service charges. Prices subject to change; verify directly with each venue.