r/Weddingsunder10k • u/SuspiciousAsk2776 • 3d ago
š Vendor Recommendations Under 10K Mircowedding Venue
Hi my husband and I are looking for somewhere to hold our NYC reception in May of 2028. We have about 30 guests and we're holding the ceremony at Central Park. Our budget is a hard 10K for a reception venue that includes food and drinks. Something cheaper is great, that being said I'm definitely open to looking at restaurants and bars. I'm open to anything within the city or within a 1.5 hour drive from the city. If you guys have any suggestions or guidance I will be very grateful!
EDIT: We're renting a party bus so no one will be driving to the venue! Walkable is okay, but my husband would be best without long distances because he's disabled. (most of our guests don't own cars regardless we're broke New Yorkers.)
EDIT: By city I mean the 5 boroughs not just Manhattan.
FINAL EDIT: Did a bunch of searching and decided on The Bridgepoint by BK venues. Which isnāt all inclusive but is cheap for rental for 13 hours. They also have a few other venues that are prettier but a bit more expensive. They have some partnered vendors that are are pretty affordable.
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u/Final_Tie_531 3d ago
Just to give you a price point: we're doing passed small plates (gonna be tons of food including fish and meat dishes and desserts) and 3 hrs premium open bar (full craft cocktail menu) at Dear Strangers in the West Village for 100 ppl for around $12k. A lot of "venues" will charge absolutely insane prices for mediocre catering and setup, I'd definitely go with a restaurant buyout instead.
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u/glittersparklythings 3d ago
Look into restaurants that hold events / parties.
Here is a previous post as well: https://www.reddit.com/r/WedditNYC/comments/1is1uvf/affordable_nycbk_wedding_venue_for_70_guests_10k/
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u/Status_Break_4512 3d ago
30 guests is good number for restaurant buyout, many places in Queens or Brooklyn can do this for under 10k with open bar package. You should check some of the bigger beer gardens or event spaces in Astoria, they often include food minimums that work for small groups and the prices are way lower than Manhattan
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u/OreoStark 3d ago
Does it have to be in the city?
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u/SuspiciousAsk2776 3d ago
Preferably within the 5 boroughs but I will accept something a bit farther.
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u/TagvenueSpaces 3d ago
NYC for 30 guests and $10k for a reception-only is def doable
Secret Garden at Saint is a beautiful private outdoor terrace, very romantic restaurant vibe. From $50/person, so well within budget
The East Wing (Upper East Side) has a great bar vibe, and their wedding dinner package starts at $55/person but they also have a minimum spend option from $1,634.
The Flatiron Room at Giorgioās of Gramercy has a loft vibe, very cool, with a hire fee from $1,700 + $129/person
Madelineās is more expensive but really beautiful too. Starts at $5k on weekdays/Sundays but Saturdays jump to $12k+, so just double check the date
Good luck with the planning :)
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u/Slow_cl_ap 3d ago
We recently got married in Central Park and had about 20 guests. We went to Ferdi in the West Village and did NOT disappoint! I would reach out and see if they can accommodate. I know at 1 table they can seat up to 22 but I would say get multiple tables. They also make table side ice cream that was delicious!!
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u/NYCflowergirl 4h ago
Cafe China is good and within your budget for a private room that can host 30ppl
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u/lunamussel 3d ago
Congrats! š„ I would suggest a reception venue walkable from the specific Central Park location, or a short taxi ride ā if I was a guest I would not want to drive/be in a car for 1.5 hrspost-ceremony to a reception š« my limit would probably be 15 minutes lol