Weddings Under 5K

32 wedding venues under $1,000 in New York City

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Under $1,000 is where public fee schedules beat private venues outright: park districts, courts, and civic buildings rent the same square footage for a fraction of the wedding-market rate. Every listing below is a real New York City area site with a price published by the venue itself or in a public fee schedule, checked in August 2026. We do not publish estimates, and we do not take a cut of what you book.

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.

The mix here is 18 park & pavilion, 6 courthouse & city hall, 5 state park, 2 other venue, plus a few others, spread across 22 cities in the metro. Filter by price tier, guest count, indoor or outdoor, and ceremony versus reception below, then open any listing to see its source link.

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 do venues that start under $1,000 cost in New York City?
Across the 32 New York City listings on this page, published starting prices run from free to $700, with a median starting price of $125. The cheapest is Warinanco Sports Center - Union County Surrogate's Court Ceremonies in Roselle for free. Every figure comes from the venue's own pricing page or a public fee schedule, checked in August 2026.
What is the cheapest of the venues that start under $1,000 in New York City?
Warinanco Sports Center - Union County Surrogate's Court Ceremonies in Roselle, for free. 1 of the 32 listings here publish a fee of zero, though a marriage license is still a separate cost. Rental fees do not include the marriage license, an officiant, or anything you bring in.
Which parts of New York City have venues that start under $1,000?
The 32 listings here sit across 22 cities in the New York City area, including New York, Newark, West Hempstead, Croton-on-Hudson, Verona, and Roselle. Some rates are lower for residents of the city or county that owns the site, so check whether a resident rate applies to you.
Can any of these New York City venues hold 50 or more guests?
Yes. 19 of the 32 listings on this page publish a capacity of 50 or more. The rest are sized for smaller ceremonies, and a few courthouse and garden sites cap guests in the low single digits.
Are these New York City venues indoor or outdoor?
Both. 23 of the 32 have an outdoor ceremony or reception area and 9 have indoor space. Outdoor sites almost never include a rain backup, so ask what happens to your fee if the weather turns.
Are these prices current?
Each listing shows the date its price was checked against the source, most recently August 2026, and links straight to that source so you can confirm it yourself. Fee schedules change, peak-season and weekend surcharges are common, and nothing here is a quote. Confirm with the venue before you book.

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