New York City Wedding Venues

Popular Wedding Venues in Manhattan & Prices

If you're looking for a wedding location in the city, some popular Manhattan wedding venues include: lofts/ rooftops, country clubs, studios, ballrooms, and hotels. Manhattan's world famous skyscrapers could be the perfect backdrop if you choose a loft or rooftop wedding venue. Ballroom and hotel wedding venues are great for large weddings and allow for a great deal of creativity to make the space uniquely yours.

If you and your fiancé(e) are going with a nautical theme, take it to the next level by choosing a river cruise ship as your ceremony and reception venue. Your guests can gape in awe at the Manhattan skyline while enjoying wedding festivities. This unique wedding location will have your guests talking about it for years to come!

Not sure if you're ready to try out your sea legs, but still want to a wedding venue that's out of the box? Some other unique venues include a castle, a book store, a zoo, and several museums. Your guests will not only be entertained by the wedding festivities, but with the wedding venue itself!

As far as pricing goes, Manhattan is the most expensive place in the country to get married. But don't let that deter you from finding a stunning wedding venue in Manhattan. The average cost of a wedding in NYC is around $88,176, which is about $59,000 over the national average. Don't worry if your budget doesn't look like the average, though. Every wedding budget is unique and there’s an appropriate venue out there for everyone.

Travel & Hotel Accommodations

Depending on where your wedding venue is within Manhattan, there are several airports for out-of-town wedding guests to use. The first is LaGuardia Airport, located in Queens. A drive from LaGuardia to Manhattan wedding venues will take about 35-40 minutes, depending on traffic. If your wedding location is closer to the southern tip of Manhattan, out-of-town guests might consider flying into Newark Liberty Airport, which is about a 30-40 minute drive to wedding venues in Manhattan. JFK, located on Long Island, is also an option, but it is farther from wedding venues at the center of the city.

If you aren't planning on booking a hotel as your Manhattan wedding venue, out-of-town guests will need a place to stay. The average cost of a hotel in NYC is about $213/ night. And we know finding an affordable hotel with enough rooms for your guests that's close to your wedding location can be overwhelming. We suggest you look into this wedding hotel block service. Representatives will find available hotels with enough rooms at a price you can afford!

Weather Considerations & Your Manhattan Wedding Venue

Here are a few things you should know about the weather when deciding on a Manhattan wedding venue. Manhattan has a humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. Due to the high number of large buildings and high levels of energy use, the city itself can have different temperature than the surrounding boroughs. The weather is also affected by the fact that Manhattan is completely surrounded by water.

If you're looking at outdoor wedding venues in Manhattan, we suggest booking in the late spring or early summer before the humidity sets in. The warm season in Manhattan lasts from the beginning of June to the end of September, with the hottest days being at the end of July. Daily summer temperature highs average above 80 degrees. While outdoor wedding locations like rooftops, country clubs, and gardens are stunning, make sure your guests have a way to stay cool, shaded, and hydrated during your Big Day. It's important to note that thunderstorms are also a possibility during the summer, so have a backup plan. The most likely time to experience precipitation is the beginning of April.

The cold season lasts from the beginning of January to the middle of March, with average lows below freezing. Snow can be expected between the end of November and the beginning of April. So if you're planning on taking pictures outdoors or having an open air ceremony, remind your wedding party and guests to dress appropriately for the weather. While we sure hope it doesn’t rain (or snow) on your wedding day, don’t forget to discuss the possibility of inclement weather with your wedding venue in Manhattan.

When you're ready to start your Manhattan wedding venue search, WeddingWire has everything you'll need!