Civil Ceremony Venues for Rent in New York City, NY

Prices of civil ceremony venues average $400 hire fee per hour. The cost varies based on the venue's size and additional services such as catering, floral arrangements, or bridal suites. It may also be influenced by the number and type of event spaces available in the venue, for example, separate areas for the ceremony, reception, and photo sessions. Spaces offering all-inclusive packages are a budget-friendly option for couples seeking a fuss-free experience. Check out typical price ranges in New York City, based on Tagvenue data:

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated September 2026), the best options include:

• Brooklyn Garden Wedding at Carroll Hall in Bushwick - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘We celebrated our wedding and everything was perfect.’

• SoHo Loft Penthouse at Penthouse Six Rooftop in South Village - rated 4.8/5
  Our user said: ‘claudia was very helpful throughout our time at the facility with set up, etc. she made everything feel easy.’

• Secret Garden at SAINT in East Village - rated 4.8/5
  Our user said: ‘Held my husband's and I's reception here after our microwedding. It was perfect.’

You'll find civil ceremony venues in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in New York City, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (September 2026):

These are the venues within 0.7 mi from central New York City, available to book on Tagvenue:

• Lower Lounge (Sistem) at The Concord on 93 Ludlow Street - 0.4 mi from center.
  Venue said: What guests say: The Lower Lounge has an energetic atmosphere and hosts live music on occasion; the space's decor and intimate layout are frequently praised.
• SoHo Loft Penthouse at Penthouse Six Rooftop on 177 Prince Street - 0.4 mi from center.
  Our user said: ‘claudia was very helpful throughout our time at the facility with set up, etc. she made everything feel easy.’
• Secret Garden at SAINT on 136 2nd Avenue - 0.7 mi from center.
  Our user said: ‘Held my husband's and I's reception here after our microwedding. It was perfect.’

Based on Tagvenue data (as of September 2026), users looking for civil ceremony venues most commonly go for these venue types:

Smaller civil ceremony venues usually fit up to 75 guests seated. Here are some great options in New York City, based on Tagvenue data as of September 2026:

• Private Next Door Room at Pil Pil, rated 4.7/5 - event space for 30 guests
  Venue said: Private Next Door Room, an event space in Pil Pil, is an intimate private dining room defined by its small, enclosed scale. Design: The room has low ceilings, exposed brick walls and patterned banquette seating that create...

• Entire Studio at Studios by SK, rated 5/5 - photo / film studio for 50 guests
  Venue said: What sets it apart: A glazed private suite off the main space provides a lockable, visible room for fittings and client meetings.

• The Loft & Roof Deck at 5th House Studios, rated 5/5 - event space for 74 guests
  Venue said: What sets it apart: A private roof deck directly accessible from the loft provides an outdoor extension to the space.

Cheap civil ceremony venues in New York City start from $125 hire fee per hour or $50 per person. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:

• Entire Studio at Studios by SK, from $125 hire fee per hour (up to 30 guests seated)
  Venue said: What sets it apart: A glazed private suite off the main space provides a lockable, visible room for fittings and client meetings.

• Private Back Room at Amber, from $50 per person (up to 40 guests seated)
  Venue said: In Manhattan's Upper East Side, Amber is a unique restaurant offering sushi and Pan-Asian cuisine in a modern setting with a full cocktail bar. Our private dining room at the back of the restaurant is the perfect space for...

• The Upstairs at Prime143, from $2100 hire fee per day (up to 70 guests seated)
  Venue said: Our Upstairs area is a beautiful, crystal-white venue with nice chandeliers. It can host around 75 guests, opening an opportunity to celebrate various events here, like birthdays, engagement drinks, corporate parties and...