Related: see our newer guide on Westchester Wedding Venues With Published Prices.
Based on published starting prices from 17 venues in The Blu List database. Last updated May 2026.
The Hudson Valley has over a dozen highly-rated wedding venues with starting prices ranging from $10,000 to $21,300. Roughly half publish a number upfront. The rest require an inquiry — which usually means the price is negotiable, seasonal, or high enough that they'd rather talk first.
This article covers what venues in the region actually charge, what drives the price up, and how to find one that fits your guest count and budget without filling out five contact forms.
The Short Answer
Most Hudson Valley wedding venues start between $10,000 and $21,300 based on published rates in our database. That figure is typically a venue minimum — not a per-person catering number. Your actual all-in cost, once you add food, beverage, and staffing, will run higher. Venues that don't publish prices often sit at the higher end of the market or price dynamically by date and season.
For a 150-person Saturday wedding in peak season (May–October), expect your venue line item alone to land somewhere between $13,000 and $22,000 before food and drink.
How Hudson Valley Venues Price Themselves
Of the 17 venues in our database, 11 publish a starting price. Six do not. Here's how the published prices break down:
| Price Tier | Starting Price Range | Venues in Database | % of Total | What It Signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry | $10,000–$12,500 | 4 | 23% | Minimum spend; often weekday or off-peak |
| Mid | $13,000–$15,000 | 2 | 12% | Peak Saturday minimums; some catering bundled |
| Upper-Mid | $20,000–$21,300 | 3 | 18% | Full-service with high per-person F&B |
| No Published Price | — | 6 | 35% | Inquire; pricing varies by date and guest count |
The largest cluster sits at either end — entry minimums around $10,000–$12,500, and upper-mid starting points at $20,000+. There's a notable gap in the $15,000–$19,000 range, which suggests venues either bundle catering into a minimum or price by the head rather than a flat facility fee.
What You Get at Each Price Point
$10,000–$12,500: Venue Minimum, Bring Your Own Vision
Four venues in our database start here. The Briarcliff Manor (4.9 stars, 138 reviews) starts at $10,000 and accommodates up to 150 guests — reasonable for a mid-size celebration. The Villa Barone Hilltop Manor (4.9 stars, 222 reviews) also starts at $10,000 and opens to 300+, which suggests the minimum is a floor, not a per-head estimate. Greentree Country Club (4.8 stars, 255 reviews) starts at $10,200 for 300+ guests. The Davenport Mansion on the Sound (5.0 stars, 147 reviews) starts at $12,500 and caps at 200 guests.
At this tier, you're typically paying a facility or rental fee. Catering is either handled in-house at a separate per-person rate or requires a preferred vendor. Don't confuse the starting price with the total cost.
$13,000–$15,000: The Mid-Range Sweet Spot
FEAST at Round Hill (4.9 stars, 245 reviews, 20x award winner) starts at $13,700 for up to 200 guests. At 20 Knot awards, it's the most-decorated venue in our dataset. Falkirk Estate and Country Club (4.8 stars, 192 reviews) starts at $14,950 for 300+ guests. Both are outdoor event spaces with established reputations and enough reviews to give you a real signal on service quality.
This tier tends to deliver more included services — grounds, setup, sometimes day-of coordination — versus the entry level, which is closer to a raw rental.
$20,000–$21,300: Full-Service, High Minimums
VIP Country Club (5.0 stars, 223 reviews) starts at $21,300 for 300+ guests — the highest published starting price in our database. The Inn at Longshore (4.9 stars, 221 reviews) and Rolling Hills Country Club (5.0 stars, 141 reviews) both start at $20,000. Rolling Hills caps at 250 guests; The Inn at Longshore accommodates 251–300.
At $20,000+, you're typically looking at a bundled experience: venue, in-house catering, staffing, and often bar service included in the minimum. Per-person pricing usually sits above $150/guest at this level.
No Published Price: Six Venues Worth Asking About
The Waterview, Hilton Pearl River, Crystal Springs Resort, The Kittle House Inn, Abigail Kirsch at Tappan Hill Mansion, and Full Moon Resort all decline to list a starting price. That's not disqualifying — Hilton Pearl River carries a 5.0 rating across 242 reviews, and Abigail Kirsch at Tappan Hill Mansion has 13 Knot awards. It does mean you'll need to contact them directly to compare apples to apples.
Villa Borghese (4.7 stars, 125 reviews) starts at $11,100 for 300+ guests and is the only venue in the database with a rating below 4.8 — still strong, but worth reading the reviews before committing.
What Drives the Price Up
- Guest count over 200: Most venues start pricing jumps here. Moving from 150 to 250 guests can add $5,000–$15,000 to your minimum depending on whether catering is bundled.
- Peak season (May–October) Saturdays: Expect 20–30% premiums over off-peak dates. A venue minimum that's $12,500 on a Friday in February may be $16,000 on a Saturday in September.
- Catering minimums vs. facility fees: Venues that bundle food and beverage will quote a per-person number ($125–$200+/head) that rolls into the minimum. Venues charging a straight rental fee look cheaper upfront but require separate catering contracts.
- Outdoor ceremony add-ons: Many venues charge separately for ceremony spaces, arbors, or cocktail hour locations beyond the reception hall — typically $1,500–$4,000.
- Exclusivity and buyouts: If the venue hosts multiple events simultaneously, a buyout to guarantee sole use can add $3,000–$8,000.
- Holiday weekends: Memorial Day, Labor Day, and October weekends carry surcharges — often $2,000–$5,000 above peak Saturday rates.
- Minimum guest counts: Several venues in this dataset require 200–300+ guests to rent on a Saturday. If your guest list is 120 people, your choices narrow and the per-person cost rises.
Three Realistic Scenarios
Scenario 1: 100 Guests, $30,000 Venue Budget
Your best fit in this database is The Briarcliff Manor, which caps at 150 and starts at $10,000. With a $30,000 venue budget for 100 guests, you have room for catering at roughly $150–$175/head ($15,000–$17,500) plus bar and staffing. You're not locked into a minimum guest count that requires filling seats you don't have.
Total venue + catering estimate: $27,000–$30,000.
Scenario 2: 175 Guests, $45,000 Venue + Catering Budget
FEAST at Round Hill ($13,700 starting, caps at 200) is the clearest match. At 175 guests with a bundled or in-house catering scenario at $150/head, you're looking at roughly $26,250 in food and beverage plus the venue minimum — around $40,000 before bar. That's workable at a $45,000 combined budget if you keep the bar package lean or choose an off-peak date.
Total venue + catering estimate: $38,000–$45,000.
Scenario 3: 250+ Guests, No Budget Ceiling on the Venue
VIP Country Club at $21,300 or Rolling Hills Country Club at $20,000 are your benchmarks. Both accommodate 200+ guests and carry 5.0 ratings. At 250 guests with per-person F&B at $160–$180/head, you're at $40,000–$45,000 in food and beverage before the venue fee. Total all-in for venue, catering, and bar: $65,000–$75,000 is realistic.
If you want the venue search without the sticker shock, run the numbers in our Wedding Budget Calculator before you start booking tours.
How to Find the Right Hudson Valley Venue
- Set your guest count first, then filter by capacity. Half the venues in this database require 300+ guests on peak dates. If your list is 120 people, you'll hit minimums that don't make sense economically.
- Compare published starting prices as a floor, not a quote. Every number in this article is a minimum. Request an itemized estimate for your specific date, guest count, and day of week before comparing venues against each other.
- Ask whether catering is in-house or bring-your-own. A $10,000 venue minimum with external catering can end up costing more than a $20,000 fully bundled minimum once you factor in the catering contract, rentals, and staffing.
- Check off-peak availability. Friday and Sunday weddings at venues like Falkirk Estate or The Villa Barone Hilltop Manor can cut venue costs by 15–25% and often come with more flexibility on vendors.
- Read the reviews beyond the rating. All 17 venues in this database sit at 4.7 or above on The Knot. At that level, the rating alone doesn't differentiate — read for patterns in the written reviews (coordinator responsiveness, hidden fees, parking).
- Browse and compare directly. Browse all Hudson Valley wedding venues in our directory to filter by guest count, price, and venue type.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average starting price for a Hudson Valley wedding venue?
Based on 11 venues with published prices in our database, the average starting price is approximately $14,700. The median sits closer to $13,700. Both figures represent minimums — actual costs run higher once catering and bar are included.
Do Hudson Valley venues include catering in their pricing?
It varies. Country clubs and full-service venues like VIP Country Club and Rolling Hills Country Club typically bundle catering into their minimum. Estates and outdoor spaces may quote a facility fee only and require a separate catering contract. Always ask whether the starting price is a facility fee or an all-inclusive minimum.
What's the smallest guest count that Hudson Valley venues accommodate?
Most venues in this database set minimum capacities at 150–300+ guests for Saturday peak events. The Briarcliff Manor (cap: 150) and FEAST at Round Hill (cap: 200) are the most flexible for smaller weddings. If your guest count is under 100, you may need to look at micro-venue or weekday options not captured in this dataset.
Are outdoor wedding venues in the Hudson Valley weather-dependent?
All 17 venues in our database are listed as outdoor event spaces, but most have indoor backup options or tent structures for inclement weather. Ask specifically what happens to your contract and timeline if weather requires a venue change — some charge separately for tent rental or indoor flips.
Is it cheaper to get married in the Hudson Valley than in New York City?
Generally, yes. NYC wedding venue starting prices routinely begin at $15,000–$30,000 for mid-tier spaces, with premium Manhattan venues exceeding $50,000. The Hudson Valley entry point of $10,000 is meaningfully lower, and you gain outdoor space and capacity that's hard to find in the city at any price. Travel and accommodation costs for guests are the main tradeoff. See our average cost of a wedding in NYC breakdown for a direct comparison.
Pricing data sourced from published vendor listings in The Blu List database. Starting prices reflect minimums and may vary by date, guest count, and package. Last updated May 2026. Browse all Hudson Valley wedding venues · Wedding Budget Calculator · Related: Hudson Valley Wedding Photographers · Upstate New York Wedding Venues