- INSIDER’s data team looked at the prices of wedding venues in the biggest city in each state.
- Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York all came out on top, each costing more than $10,000 for a venue and rentals (like tables and chairs).
- Idaho, Mississippi, and West Virginia have the lowest priced venues, each costing less than $5,000.
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On average, couples spend $33,391 on their wedding, and a large chunk of that price tag is the cost of the wedding venue and rentals (like tables and chairs).
INSIDER’s data team examined the price of a wedding venue in each state’s biggest city using data from Cost of Wedding. We found that wedding spaces are most expensive in Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York, while the most affordable event spaces are in Idaho, Mississippi, and West Virginia.
Keep reading to learn how much people typically spend on a venue in your state.
In Birmingham, Alabama, it costs an estimated $5,902 for the wedding venue and rentals.
Couples typically spend $4,086 on the venue and $1,816 on rentals in this city.
In Anchorage, Alaska, it costs an estimated $8,502 for the wedding venue and rentals.
Couples typically spend $5,911 on the venue and $2,591 on rentals in this city.
In Phoenix, Arizona, it costs an estimated $6,493 for the wedding venue and rentals.
Couples typically spend $4,504 on the venue and $1,989 on rentals in this city.
In Little Rock, Arkansas, it costs an estimated $5,461 for the wedding venue and rentals.
Couples typically spend $3,781 on the venue and $1,680 on rentals in this city.
In Los Angeles, California, it costs an estimated $8,604 for the wedding venue and rentals.
Couples typically spend $5,982 on the venue and $2,622 on rentals in this city.
In Denver, Colorado, it costs an estimated $7,348 for the wedding venue and rentals.
Couples typically spend $5,107 on the venue and $2,241 on rentals in this city.
In Bridgeport, Connecticut, it costs an estimated $11,369 for the wedding venue and rentals.
Couples typically spend $7,928 on the venue and $3,441 on rentals in this city.
In Wilmington, Delaware, it costs an estimated $9,471 for the wedding venue and rentals.
Couples typically spend $6,584 on the venue and $2,887 on rentals in this city.
In Jacksonville, Florida, it costs an estimated $6,966 for the wedding venue and rentals.
Couples typically spend $4,834 on the venue and $2,132 on rentals in this city.
In Atlanta, Georgia, it costs an estimated $6,452 for the wedding venue and rentals.
Couples typically spend $4,473 on the venue and $1,979 on rentals in this city.
In Honolulu, Hawaii, it costs an estimated $9,963 for the wedding venue and rentals.
Couples typically spend $6,932 on the venue and $3,031 on rentals in this city.
In Boise, Idaho, it costs an estimated $5,355 for the wedding venue and rentals.
Couples typically spend $3,701 on the venue and $1,654 on rentals in this city.
In Chicago, Illinois, it costs an estimated $7,070 for the wedding venue and rentals.
Couples typically spend $4,911 on the venue and $2,159 on rentals in this city.
In Indianapolis, Indiana, it costs an estimated $6,476 for the wedding venue and rentals.
Couples typically spend $4,492 on the venue and $1,984 on rentals in this city.
In Des Moines, Iowa, it costs an estimated $6,579 for the wedding venue and rentals.
Couples typically spend $4,567 on the venue and $2,012 on rentals in this city.
In Wichita, Kansas, it costs an estimated $5,592 for the wedding venue and rentals.
Couples typically spend $3,870 on the venue and $1,722 on rentals in this city.
In Louisville, Kentucky, it costs an estimated $5,709 for the wedding venue and rentals.
Couples typically spend $3,956 on the venue and $1,753 on rentals in this city.
In New Orleans, Louisiana, it costs an estimated $6,375 for the wedding venue and rentals.
Couples typically spend $4,418 on the venue and $1,957 on rentals in this city.
In Portland, Maine, it costs an estimated $7,989 for the wedding venue and rentals.
Couples typically spend $5,539 on the venue and $2,450 on rentals in this city.
In Baltimore, Maryland, it costs an estimated $9,045 for the wedding venue and rentals.
Couples typically spend $6,297 on the venue and $2,748 on rentals in this city.
In Boston, Massachusetts, it costs an estimated $9,485 for the wedding venue and rentals.
Couples typically spend $6,596 on the venue and $2,889 on rentals in this city.
In Detroit, Michigan, it costs an estimated $6,272 for the wedding venue and rentals.
Couples typically spend $4,349 on the venue and $1,923 on rentals in this city.
In Minneapolis, Minnesota, it costs an estimated $7,111 for the wedding venue and rentals.
Couples typically spend $4,939 on the venue and $2,172 on rentals in this city.
In Gulfport, Mississippi, it costs an estimated $5,201 for the wedding venue and rentals.
Couples typically spend $3,598 on the venue and $1,603 on rentals in this city.
In Kansas City, Missouri, it costs an estimated $5,985 for the wedding venue and rentals.
Couples typically spend $4,148 on the venue and $1,837 on rentals in this city.
In Billings, Montana, it costs an estimated $5,731 for the wedding venue and rentals.
Couples typically spend $3,965 on the venue and $1,766 on rentals in this city.
In Omaha, Nebraska, it costs an estimated $6,366 for the wedding venue and rentals.
Couples typically spend $4,416 on the venue and $1,950 on rentals in this city.
In Las Vegas, Nevada, it costs an estimated $9,172 for the wedding venue and rentals.
Couples typically spend $6,378 on the venue and $2,794 on rentals in this city.
In Nashua, New Hampshire, it costs an estimated $6,851 for the wedding venue and rentals.
Couples typically spend $4,755 on the venue and $2,096 on rentals in this city.
In Newark, New Jersey, it costs an estimated $10,212 for the wedding venue and rentals.
Couples typically spend $7,108 on the venue and $3,104 on rentals in this city.
In Albuquerque, New Mexico, it costs an estimated $5,670 for the wedding venue and rentals.
Couples typically spend $3,924 on the venue and $1,746 on rentals in this city.
In New York City, New York, it costs an estimated $10,212 for the wedding venue and rentals.
Couples typically spend $7,108 on the venue and $3,104 on rentals in this city.
In Charlotte, North Carolina, it costs an estimated $6,306 for the wedding venue and rentals.
Couples typically spend $4,369 on the venue and $1,937 on rentals in this city.
In Fargo, North Dakota, it costs an estimated $5,861 for the wedding venue and rentals.
Couples typically spend $4,058 on the venue and $1,803 on rentals in this city.
In Cincinnati, Ohio, it costs an estimated $5,685 for the wedding venue and rentals.
Couples typically spend $3,938 on the venue and $1,747 on rentals in this city.
In Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, it costs an estimated $6,165 for the wedding venue and rentals.
Couples typically spend $4,271 on the venue and $1,894 on rentals in this city.
In Portland, Oregon, it costs an estimated $7,182 for the wedding venue and rentals.
Couples typically spend $4,981 on the venue and $2,201 on rentals in this city.
In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, it costs an estimated $6,438 for the wedding venue and rentals.
Couples typically spend $4,459 on the venue and $1,979 on rentals in this city.
In Providence, Rhode Island, it costs an estimated $9,049 for the wedding venue and rentals.
Couples typically spend $6,286 on the venue and $2,763 on rentals in this city.
In Charleston, South Carolina, it costs an estimated $6,605 for the wedding venue and rentals.
Couples typically spend $4,580 on the venue and $2,025 on rentals in this city.
In Sioux Falls, South Dakota, it costs an estimated $6,162 for the wedding venue and rentals.
Couples typically spend $4,271 on the venue and $1,891 on rentals in this city.
In Nashville, Tennessee, it costs an estimated $5,621 for the wedding venue and rentals.
Couples typically spend $3,894 on the venue and $1,727 on rentals in this city.
In Houston, Texas, it costs an estimated $7,043 for the wedding venue and rentals.
Couples typically spend $4,891 on the venue and $2,152 on rentals in this city.
In Salt Lake City, Utah, it costs an estimated $6,793 for the wedding venue and rentals.
Couples typically spend $4,716 on the venue and $2,077 on rentals in this city.
In Burlington, Vermont, it costs an estimated $8,280 for the wedding venue and rentals.
Couples typically spend $5,744 on the venue and $2,536 on rentals in this city.
In Virginia Beach, Virginia, it costs an estimated $7,064 for the wedding venue and rentals.
Couples typically spend $4,904 on the venue and $2,160 on rentals in this city.
In Seattle, Washington, it costs an estimated $7,826 for the wedding venue and rentals.
Couples typically spend $5,438 on the venue and $2,388 on rentals in this city.
In Charleston, West Virginia, it costs an estimated $5,300 for the wedding venue and rentals.
Couples typically spend $3,658 on the venue and $1,642 on rentals in this city.
In Milwaukee, Wisconsin, it costs an estimated $7,104 for the wedding venue and rentals.
Couples typically spend $4,935 on the venue and $2,169 on rentals in this city.
In Cheyenne, Wyoming, it costs an estimated $6,227 for the wedding venue and rentals.
Couples typically spend $4,318 on the venue and $1,909 on rentals in this city.