Weddings Under 5K

Micro wedding venues under $5,000 in New York City

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32 real venues in the New York City area with published prices under $5,000, mostly park district pavilions, courthouse ceremonies and state park shelters and lodges. Every price links to the venue's own pricing page or a public fee schedule, with the date we checked it.

Listings
32
Cheapest
Free
Median start
$125
Highest start
$700

Cheapest is Warinanco Sports Center - Union County Surrogate's Court Ceremonies for free. Prices last verified against their sources in August 2026.

Quartiles, per-type cheapest, and the public versus private split for these listings are on the New York City cost index.

The list breaks down into 18 park & pavilion, 6 courthouse & city hall, 5 state park, 2 other venue, 1 estate & historic home, across 22 cities. 23 have outdoor space, 9 have indoor space, and 19 publish a capacity of 50 or more. Prices were last verified in August 2026.

32 of 32 venues

Warinanco Sports Center - Union County Surrogate's Court Ceremonies

Free
Roselle, NJ
Courthouse & City HallIndoorCeremony only

Union County Surrogate's Court: "Beginning June 2025, couples may schedule, at no charge, a wedding ceremony officiated by Surrogate Christopher Hudak. Ceremonies will be conducted at the Warinanco Sports Center in Warinanco Park, Roselle."

NYC Office of the City Clerk - Manhattan Marriage Bureau

$25
New York, NYUp to 3
Courthouse & City HallIndoorCeremony only

The fee for a Marriage Ceremony in the City Clerk's Office is $25 by credit card or money order payable to the City Clerk. The Office of the City Clerk fee schedule lists the same amount: "The fee for a Marriage Ceremony is $25."

NYC Office of the City Clerk - Brooklyn Marriage Bureau

$25
Brooklyn, NYUp to 3
Courthouse & City HallIndoorCeremony only

The fee for a Marriage Ceremony in the City Clerk's Office is $25 by credit card or money order payable to the City Clerk. The Office of the City Clerk fee schedule lists the same amount: "The fee for a Marriage Ceremony is $25."

NYC Office of the City Clerk - Queens Marriage Bureau

$25
Kew Gardens, NYUp to 3
Courthouse & City HallIndoorCeremony only

The fee for a Marriage Ceremony in the City Clerk's Office is $25 by credit card or money order payable to the City Clerk. The Office of the City Clerk fee schedule lists the same amount: "The fee for a Marriage Ceremony is $25."

NYC Office of the City Clerk - Bronx Marriage Bureau

$25
Bronx, NYUp to 3
Courthouse & City HallIndoorCeremony only

The fee for a Marriage Ceremony in the City Clerk's Office is $25 by credit card or money order payable to the City Clerk. The Office of the City Clerk fee schedule lists the same amount: "The fee for a Marriage Ceremony is $25."

NYC Office of the City Clerk - Staten Island Marriage Bureau

$25
Staten Island, NYUp to 3
Courthouse & City HallIndoorCeremony only

The fee for a Marriage Ceremony in the City Clerk's Office is $25 by credit card or money order payable to the City Clerk. The Office of the City Clerk fee schedule lists the same amount: "The fee for a Marriage Ceremony is $25."

Central Park - Cop Cot

$25
New York, NYUp to 50
Park & PavilionOutdoorCeremony only

NYC Parks Special Events permit: "There is a $25 non-refundable application fee, payable by credit or debit card via the online application." The NYC Parks special events FAQ states the same figure citywide: "All special events permits require a $25.00 nonrefundable administrative processing fee."

Central Park - Ladies Pavilion

$25
New York, NYUp to 25
Park & PavilionOutdoorCeremony only

NYC Parks Special Events permit: "There is a $25 non-refundable application fee, payable by credit or debit card via the online application." The NYC Parks special events FAQ states the same figure citywide: "All special events permits require a $25.00 nonrefundable administrative processing fee."

Central Park - Wagner Cove

$25
New York, NYUp to 25
Park & PavilionOutdoorCeremony only

NYC Parks Special Events permit: "There is a $25 non-refundable application fee, payable by credit or debit card via the online application." The NYC Parks special events FAQ states the same figure citywide: "All special events permits require a $25.00 nonrefundable administrative processing fee."

Central Park - Bethesda Terrace / Bethesda Fountain

$25
New York, NYUp to 25
Park & PavilionOutdoorCeremony only

NYC Parks Special Events permit: "There is a $25 non-refundable application fee, payable by credit or debit card via the online application." The NYC Parks special events FAQ states the same figure citywide: "All special events permits require a $25.00 nonrefundable administrative processing fee."

Central Park - Shakespeare Garden

$25
New York, NYUp to 25
Park & PavilionOutdoorCeremony only

NYC Parks Special Events permit: "There is a $25 non-refundable application fee, payable by credit or debit card via the online application." The NYC Parks special events FAQ states the same figure citywide: "All special events permits require a $25.00 nonrefundable administrative processing fee."

Central Park - Cherry Hill

$25
New York, NYUp to 60
Park & PavilionOutdoorCeremony only

NYC Parks Special Events permit: "There is a $25 non-refundable application fee, payable by credit or debit card via the online application." The NYC Parks special events FAQ states the same figure citywide: "All special events permits require a $25.00 nonrefundable administrative processing fee."

Nassau County Parks Wedding Ceremony Permit

$50 to $100
East Meadow, NYUp to 50
Park & PavilionOutdoorCeremony only

Nassau County Wedding Ceremony Permit: "Resident Permit Fee: $50 Non-Resident Permit Fee: $100." "Either the bride or the groom must be a Nassau County resident with a valid Leisure Pass to qualify for the $50 resident permit fee. The non-resident permit fee is $100."

James A. McFaul Environmental Center

$100
Wyckoff, NJUp to 50
Park & PavilionOutdoorCeremony only

Bergen County Parks reservation form, Wedding Ceremonies and/or Photos, FEES: "Photo session $25.00"; "Ceremony (max 50 people & 15 cars) $100.00 inc. photos."

Indian Island County Park - Picnic Pavilion

$125
Riverhead, NY
Park & PavilionOutdoorCeremony + reception

Suffolk County Parks Fee Schedule, "Picnic Pavilions Locations & Rates": Cathedral Pines, Cedar Point, Indian Island, Montauk, Sears Bellows & Southaven and Smith Point - $125 per day (cash) / $128.38 per day (credit).

Southaven County Park - Picnic Pavilion

$125
Brookhaven, NY
Park & PavilionOutdoorCeremony + reception

Suffolk County Parks Fee Schedule, "Picnic Pavilions Locations & Rates": Cathedral Pines, Cedar Point, Indian Island, Montauk, Sears Bellows & Southaven and Smith Point - $125 per day (cash) / $128.38 per day (credit).

Cedar Point County Park - Picnic Pavilion

$125
East Hampton, NY
Park & PavilionOutdoorCeremony + reception

Suffolk County Parks Fee Schedule, "Picnic Pavilions Locations & Rates": Cathedral Pines, Cedar Point, Indian Island, Montauk, Sears Bellows & Southaven and Smith Point - $125 per day (cash) / $128.38 per day (credit).

Essex County Parks - Wedding Ceremony Permit

$150
Newark, NJUp to 100
Park & PavilionOutdoorCeremony only

Essex County Wedding Ceremony and Photography Permit FEE STRUCTURE: "Wedding (Ceremony / Photos included) 1-100 people $150.00 - max 2 hours"; "Wedding Photography (only) $100.00 - max 2 hours"; "Professional Photography (only) $50.00/hr".

Bergen County Parks - Pavilion Area Permit

$195 to $275
Hackensack, NJUp to 199
Park & PavilionOutdoorCeremony + reception

Bergen County Department of Parks permit fee table, PAVILION AREA, 1-199 people: Bergen County resident permit fee $195.00, non-Bergen County resident permit fee $275.00, security deposit $50.00. (A plain PICNIC AREA for 15-199 people is $100.00 resident / $150.00 non-resident.)

Belmont Lake State Park - Picnic Pavilions

$200 to $250
West Babylon, NYUp to 200
State ParkOutdoorCeremony + reception

Belmont Lake State Park fees and rates page: "Belmont Lake has four pavilions. Prices range from $200 to $250 and can accommodate up to 200 people." The four pavilions are Birch, Maple, Oak and Pine.

Hempstead Lake State Park - Philip Scott Pavilion

$200 to $250
West Hempstead, NYUp to 300
State ParkOutdoorCeremony + reception

Hempstead Lake State Park fees and rates: "The Philip Scott Pavilion is available to rent for large parties of up to 300 people, ranging in price from $200 on a weekday to $250 on a weekend or holiday."

Bethpage State Park - Picnic Pavilions

$200 to $250
Farmingdale, NYUp to 250
State ParkOutdoorCeremony + reception

Bethpage State Park pavilion information: "Bethpage State Park has two pavilions. Prices range from $200 to $250 and can accommodate up to 250 people." The two pavilions are the Eagle Pavilion and the Bluebird Pavilion.

Croton Point Park - Pavilion 2

$250 to $400
Croton-on-Hudson, NYUp to 50
Park & PavilionOutdoorCeremony + reception

Westchester County Parks "Pavilion Reservation Fees" table, Croton Point Pavilion 2 (up to 50 people): Weekday $300, Weekend $400, Weekday with Park Pass $250, Weekend with Park Pass $350. Range shown is the cheapest published rate (weekday with a Westchester County Park Pass) to the dearest (weekend without a pass).

Heckscher State Park - Picnic Pavilions

$250 to $375
East Islip, NYUp to 500
State ParkOutdoorCeremony + reception

Heckscher State Park pavilion information: "Heckscher has three pavilions. Prices range from $250 to $375 and can accommodate 400 to 500 people."

Kip's Castle Park

$250
Verona, NJUp to 500
Estate & Historic HomeOutdoorCeremony only

Essex County Kip's Castle Park FEE STRUCTURE, Weddings (Ceremony Only): "1-500 people (2 hour max) $250.00"; "Wedding Photographs Only (2 hour max) $100.00".

Hempstead Lake State Park - Carousel Party Room

$300 to $350
West Hempstead, NYUp to 90
State ParkIndoorCeremony + reception

Hempstead Lake State Park fees and rates: "Carousel Pavilion Building party room rentals for: Birthday parties, weddings, anniversaries, baby showers, etc." - "$350 (weekends/holidays) or $300 (weekdays) for a three-hour party", "up to 90 people".

Croton Point Park - Pavilion 1

$350 to $550
Croton-on-Hudson, NYUp to 250
Park & PavilionOutdoorCeremony + reception

Westchester County Parks "Pavilion Reservation Fees" table, Croton Point Pavilion 1 (up to 250 people): Weekday $400, Weekend $550, Weekday with Park Pass $350, Weekend with Park Pass $500. Range shown is the cheapest published rate (weekday with a Westchester County Park Pass) to the dearest (weekend without a pass).

George's Island Park - Pavilions 1 and 2

$350 to $550
Montrose, NYUp to 250
Park & PavilionOutdoorCeremony + reception

Westchester County Parks "Pavilion Reservation Fees" table, George's Island Pavilions 1 and 2 (up to 250 people): Weekday $400, Weekend $550, Weekday with Park Pass $350, Weekend with Park Pass $500. Range shown is the cheapest published rate (weekday with a Westchester County Park Pass) to the dearest (weekend without a pass).

Glen Island Park - Pavilion 1

$350 to $550
New Rochelle, NYUp to 200
Park & PavilionOutdoorCeremony + reception

Westchester County Parks "Pavilion Reservation Fees" table, Glen Island Pavilion 1 (up to 200 people): Weekday $400, Weekend $550, Weekday with Park Pass $350, Weekend with Park Pass $500. Range shown is the cheapest published rate (weekday with a Westchester County Park Pass) to the dearest (weekend without a pass).

Stephen N. Adubato Community Center, Branch Brook Park

$500
Newark, NJUp to 70
Other VenueIndoorCeremony + reception

Essex County room rental fee schedule: "Site Fee $500.00 (4-hour Event)". Organization Meeting Fee is $150.00 weekdays / $325.00 weekends (2-hour maximum); Additional Set-up Fee $125.00 per hour.

Verona Park Boathouse - Senior Room

$500
Verona, NJUp to 50
Other VenueIndoorCeremony + reception

Essex County room rental fee schedule: "Site Fee $500.00 (4-hour Event)". Organization Meeting Fee is $150.00 weekdays / $325.00 weekends (2-hour maximum); Additional Set-up Fee $125.00 per hour.

Clipper Pavilion, South Mountain Recreation Complex

From $700
West Orange, NJUp to 150
Park & PavilionOutdoorCeremony + reception

Essex County Clipper Pavilion contract: "Site Fee: $175.00 per hour (4 hour minimum)". $175 x the mandatory 4-hour minimum = $700 to book, which is the figure shown here; longer bookings cost $175 more per hour.

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Common questions

How much does a small wedding venue cost in New York City?
Across the 32 New York City venues listed here, published starting prices run from free to $700, with a median of $125. The cheapest is Warinanco Sports Center - Union County Surrogate's Court Ceremonies in Roselle for free. That is the site fee only. Officiant, license, food, and rentals are separate.
Are there any free wedding venues in New York City?
1 of the 32 listings here publish a fee of zero, meaning the site itself costs nothing. You still pay for the marriage license, and free sites often come with tight guest limits or a fixed schedule. The listing shows the terms and links to the source.
Can you really get married in New York City for under $5,000 total?
The venue is the part people overspend on, and 32 sites here come in under $5,000 for the space alone, led by 18 park & pavilion listings. With a $125 median site fee, a guest list in the 20 to 50 range, and catering handled simply, the whole day fits under $5,000 in this metro. A $700 venue does not leave room for much else.
Where do these New York City prices come from?
Each one is copied from the venue's own pricing page or a public fee schedule such as a park district rate sheet or a county court's ceremony page, and each listing links to that source with the date it was checked, most recently August 2026. Nothing here is estimated, and venues that do not publish a price are left out rather than guessed at.
What is the cheapest way to get married in New York City?
A civil ceremony. 6 New York City area courts publish a ceremony fee, starting at free beyond the marriage license itself. After that, public park pavilions are the next step up.
Do these New York City venues include tables, chairs, or catering?
Usually not. Most public sites rent the space and nothing else, which is why the fee is so low. Each listing spells out what the published price includes when the source says so, and says nothing when it does not. Budget separately for rentals, catering, and anything you have to haul in and out the same day.

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