If you’re set on a garden wedding in New York, the aesthetic part is easy—lush florals, outdoor ceremonies, maybe a greenhouse. The harder part is figuring out what it actually costs. Pricing for garden venues varies wildly across the state, from $1,000 permit-style ceremonies in Central Park to six-figure buyouts at luxury Hudson Valley properties—and most venues aren’t exactly transparent about where they fall on that spectrum.
That’s why this roundup focuses on real numbers. Every venue included here is based on actual pricing documents, so you can see how costs break down—whether that’s per-person catering, venue fees, or minimums that quietly drive up your total. All of this data comes from Tulle Together’s Wedding Pricing Transparency Project, a crowdsourced database with 500+ real pricing PDFs from venues across New York State, designed to make budgeting a lot less guesswork and a lot more strategic. View the highlights in the article below, or sign in to tulletogether.com to view their pricing PDFs.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden | Brooklyn, NY
If you want a true garden wedding without leaving New York City, Brooklyn Botanic Garden is one of the most iconic options—especially in peak bloom seasons when the cherry esplanade and surrounding gardens become part of the backdrop. Weddings here are fully catered through an exclusive partner, with pricing starting at $228 per person for a standard package that includes a four-hour open bar, cocktail hour, seated dinner, and cake. On top of catering, couples should expect a $4,000 wedding day fee, plus seasonal room rental fees that typically range from about $2,700 to $12,000 depending on the day and time. There are also food and beverage minimums ranging roughly from $11,000 to $55,000+, depending on the space and season. The larger Palm House accommodates up to 230 guests, while the Atrium is better suited for smaller weddings around 125 guests, giving couples flexibility depending on guest count and overall budget priorities.
New York Botanical Garden | Bronx, NY
For a more expansive, nature-immersed setting, the New York Botanical Garden offers multiple venue styles—from the historic Stone Mill with its rustic, exposed wood interiors to the more classic Garden Terrace Room with chandeliers and garden views. Weddings here are fully catered in-house, with packages priced at $300 per person for a five-hour event that includes an open bar, cocktail hour, seated dinner, and cake. Venue costs are layered on top, with room rental fees ranging roughly from $2,250 to $4,500 depending on the space, season, and day of the week, plus a ceremony fee of $4,000–$5,000 if you choose to host it onsite. Guest minimums vary by space (typically 70–150 guests), and additional costs like administrative fees, required membership, and valet staffing can add up quickly. Overall, it’s a strong option for couples who want a true estate-style garden wedding within NYC, with flexibility between a more rustic or polished aesthetic.
Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden | Staten Island, NY
For a more budget-flexible garden venue with multiple distinct backdrops, Snug Harbor offers a mix of manicured gardens, historic buildings, and the particularly unique Chinese Scholar’s Garden. Wedding packages are priced more accessibly than most NYC botanical venues, starting around $155–$200 per person depending on the package tier and year, and include a five-hour open bar, cocktail hour, four-course seated dinner, cake, rentals, and coordination. Most couples will also need to factor in a $1,500 ceremony fee and a $3,500 garden fee for outdoor spaces. Guest minimums vary by location, typically starting at 80–125 guests, depending on the space and day of the week. With multiple venue combinations (like the Tuscan Garden and Great Hall or the tented pavilion setups), it’s a strong option for couples who want a true garden setting with more pricing flexibility than the larger NYC botanical institutions.
Queens Botanical Garden | Queens, NY
For couples looking for a more flexible, DIY-friendly garden venue, Queens Botanical Garden stands out as one of the more affordable options in NYC. Ceremony pricing starts at $2,000 (or $2,500 for twilight ceremonies) for use of the private Wedding Garden, which includes seating for up to 80 guests, a gazebo backdrop, and time for photos throughout the grounds. Reception costs are separate and relatively straightforward, with indoor and outdoor spaces like the terrace starting around $2,000–$6,000+ depending on the size and timing of the event. Unlike full-service venues, catering is not included—you’ll need to bring in your own vendor—which gives more flexibility on budget but requires more coordination. Overall, it’s a strong option for couples who want a garden setting at a lower price point and are comfortable piecing together their own vendor team.
Central Park Conservatory Garden | Manhattan
For one of the most affordable (and iconic) garden ceremony spots in NYC, the Conservatory Garden in Central Park offers a permit-based option that’s best suited for small, ceremony-only weddings. Pricing is simple: a wedding permit costs $1,000 per garden (North, Center, or South), which includes 90 minutes of ceremony time and photography . Each garden accommodates up to 60 guests, and while a separate $200 photography-only permit is available, full wedding permits already include photo access. There are some important limitations—no chairs, tents, or décor are allowed, and receptions are not permitted on-site—so this works best for couples planning a quick ceremony followed by a separate reception elsewhere. Still, with three distinct garden styles (French, Italian, and English-inspired) and peak seasonal blooms, it’s one of the most visually striking low-cost options in the city.
Brooklyn Grange | Brooklyn, NY
For a true urban garden wedding, Brooklyn Grange offers a rooftop farm setting in Sunset Park with skyline views, wildflowers, and a more laid-back, design-forward feel than traditional venues. Pricing starts with a venue fee around $13,500–$14,250 for peak season dates (May–October), with lower off-season pricing closer to $8,500 . This fee includes the space itself along with lighting, event staff, and basic setup, but catering is not included and must be brought in separately. Bar service is handled in-house, with packages ranging from about $50 to $90 per person depending on the level of service and offerings. The space accommodates outdoor ceremonies and receptions with optional indoor backup space, and events run for about five hours with the option to extend for an hourly fee. Overall, it’s a strong option for couples who want a garden feel in a city setting, with more flexibility to customize food and overall spend compared to all-inclusive venues.
The Greenhouses at Audrey’s Farmhouse | Hudson Valley
For a greenhouse-style wedding that feels immersive and design-forward, The Greenhouses at Audrey’s Farmhouse offers a full weekend experience in the Hudson Valley, about two hours from NYC. Pricing is structured in layers, starting with a venue fee that ranges from about $9,000 to $16,000 depending on the season, which includes exclusive use of the property, greenhouse, barn, and outdoor ceremony spaces for a 6.5-hour event. Catering is required in-house, with a base package starting at $195 per person and a food and beverage minimum around $28,000, including a five-hour open bar, cocktail hour grazing station, and dinner service. There’s also a required two-night lodging buyout for on-site accommodations, with rooms starting around $310 per night and a farmhouse option for larger groups. The space accommodates up to about 175 guests and blends indoor greenhouse dining with a separate barn for dancing, making it a strong option for couples who want a destination-style garden wedding with a built-in guest experience.
Wildflower Farms | Hudson Valley
For a high-end, fully immersive farm wedding experience, Wildflower Farms offers a luxury, buyout-style celebration set across 140 acres of meadows, wildflowers, and private cabins in the Hudson Valley. Pricing starts with a $30,000 site fee for larger weddings, along with a food and beverage minimum beginning around $130,000, making it one of the most premium options in the region. There’s also a required two-night buyout of all on-site accommodations (65 cabins, cottages, and suites), plus an additional $20,000 minimum for spa or guest experiences, creating a full weekend destination feel for guests. Smaller weddings have scaled pricing, with site fees starting around $5,000–$15,000 and lower food and beverage minimums depending on guest count. The venue can host up to about 225 guests and offers multiple ceremony and reception locations across the property—from a tree-lined aisle in the meadow to a glassy, light-filled reception space—making it ideal for couples who want a nature-forward wedding with a luxury resort-level experience.
Boscobel House and Gardens | Hudson Valley
For a classic Hudson Valley garden wedding with sweeping river views, Boscobel offers a mix of formal gardens, open lawns, and a glass-enclosed pavilion overlooking the Hudson. Pricing is relatively straightforward and venue-focused, with the main West Meadow Pavilion package starting at $12,500 for a 6-hour event for up to 250 guests, plus a required membership fee ranging from $1,500 to $5,000 depending on guest count. Smaller or more intimate options—like the Carriage House, Forecourt, or Formal Garden—generally start around $7,500 for a 5-hour event, again with an added membership fee. For couples wanting full exclusivity, a full property buyout is available starting at $35,000 plus membership, giving access to all gardens and event spaces for the day. Catering is not included, so total costs will depend heavily on vendor choices, but the structure makes this a more flexible option for couples who want a scenic, garden-forward setting without being locked into a per-person package.
The Promise Gardens | Adirondacks
For a rustic-meets-garden wedding with mountain views, The Promise Gardens offers a more laid-back, venue-only option in the Adirondacks, about 15 minutes from Lake George. Pricing is straightforward and seasonal, with weekend rates typically ranging from $12,000 to $16,000 depending on the time of year, and midweek weddings starting around $6,500 . This pricing covers the venue itself—including ceremony space and garden chairs—but does not include catering or other vendors, which must be booked separately through a preferred vendor list. The property can host up to 150 guests and blends garden pathways, open lawns, and restored barns, making it a strong option for couples who want a scenic, outdoorsy setting with more flexibility to build their own vendor team and control overall costs.
Hammond Museum & Japanese Stroll Garden | Westchester, NY
For a quieter, more intimate garden setting, the Hammond Museum offers a unique Japanese stroll garden paired with a tented patio for receptions, making it one of the more affordable options on this list. Pricing is highly flexible depending on event size and timing, with larger assemblies (up to 100 guests) starting at $1,000 for a 6-hour rental, plus additional hourly fees and a cleaning fee. For catered weddings, site fees typically range from about $3,000 to $5,000 depending on guest count, with events requiring a full museum closure priced around $7,000, plus a cleaning fee . Smaller gatherings can be even more accessible, starting around $600 for 4 hours for up to 50 guests. Catering is handled through preferred vendors, and the space accommodates up to about 150 guests using the tented patio. Overall, it’s a strong option for couples looking for a serene, garden-focused venue with significantly lower starting costs than most traditional wedding venues in the region.
Majestic Gardens | Long Island
For a more traditional, full-service garden venue on Long Island, Majestic Gardens combines manicured outdoor ceremony spaces with an indoor ballroom and atrium for a seamless indoor-outdoor flow. Pricing is structured per person, with Saturday evening rates typically ranging from about $135 to $185 per person (with a 100-guest minimum) and slightly lower pricing for larger guest counts or off-peak times . Fridays, Sundays, and weekday weddings can drop closer to the $95–$155 per person range depending on timing and guest guarantees, making flexibility a key lever for cost. Packages are largely all-inclusive—covering food, bar, staffing, and cake—while still allowing outside vendors for things like photography and entertainment. With multiple ceremony locations like the Secret Garden and Fountain Gardens, plus a full ballroom reception space, it’s a strong option for couples who want a polished garden setting without needing to piece together separate vendors.
There’s no single “right” price point for a garden wedding in New York—but there is a huge range, and understanding how venues structure their pricing is what really helps you stay in control of your budget. Some venues look affordable upfront but rely on catering minimums or required add-ons, while others are more expensive per person but include nearly everything. And then there are permit-style options that are incredibly cost-effective—as long as you’re okay with a ceremony-only setup.
If you want to go deeper, you can explore Tulle Together’s Wedding Pricing Transparency Project, where you’ll find 500+ real pricing PDFs from New York venues—including many more garden options—so you can compare costs, spot patterns, and build a budget based on actual data, not estimates.
Photo Credit: Megan and Kenneth, Hudson Valley Photographers
