As any happily engaged couple may be familiar with, weddings aren’t cheap. In fact, the average cost of a US wedding has hit a whopping $27,021 with costs as high as $65,824 in an urban area like New York City. Keep in mind, this high price tag doesn’t include the cost of a honeymoon…
To keep wedding costs affordable, it’s important to cut corners in the right places. One way to save money on the expense of a wedding is to choose an economical wedding venue that will fit within a modest budget.
For couples looking for a value venue in the Austin area, here are several low-cost locations to consider:
Camp Lucy
Camp Lucy is an elegant Austin wedding venue that has been voted The Knot Best of Weddings in 2012. Camp Lucy is a popular venue because it’s right smack dab in the middle of the Texas Hill Country to provide an unforgettable setting with a scenic backdrop. For traveling guests, Camp Lucy is easy to access from surrounding cities like San Antonio, Houston, and Dallas.
But onto prices… For an off-season weekday wedding, Camp Lucy can cost as little as $2500. Friday and Sunday weddings range from $3000-$3500; popular Saturday wedding slots cost $5000 in the off-season. In peak spring and summer months, rates can rise to as much as $7000 for a Saturday wedding.
When booking a wedding, you’ll be provided the option for an indoor or outdoor ceremony, an enclosed event hall with a capacity for more than 300, the use of a restored French colonial wedding chapel, an on-site catering kitchen, generous guest parking, and much more.
Mercury Hall
Mercury Hall is located just minutes from downtown Austin and provides a small town, country feel with a chapel constructed in 1904. If you’re looking for a venue with simple stained glass and authentic distressed wood floors, Mercury Hall is the perfect choice.
Compared to other popular Austin venues, prices are reasonable at $4100 for 10 hours in peak season for a Saturday wedding to as little as $750 for five hours in peak season for a weekday wedding.
Blanco State Park
If you’re looking for a casual chic wedding destination, Blanco State Park is an affordable crowd-pleaser. For a wedding, you can rent a picnic pavilion that includes a kitchen for an astonishing $100 a day, plus entrance fees.
The picnic pavilion can accommodate up to 75 people and will require a $25 cleaning deposit in advance. Even better, rates drop to as little as $65 a day for a wedding scheduled on a weekday from Monday to Thursday.
Clearly, it’s possible to plan an affordable wedding in the Austin area when your on a tight budget. When it comes to wedding planning, don’t skimp on luxury transportation. Booking an Austin limousine rental in advance will allow you to ride in style to and from your venue to celebrate your special day.