Wedding Venue Cost Calculator

Calculate the total cost of your wedding venue including all fees, service charges, and taxes. Venue costs typically represent 40-50% of your total wedding budget.

Typical Venue Fees to Ask About:

• Site Fee: Base rental cost for the space
• Per Person Minimum: Food & beverage per guest
• Service Charge: Usually 18-22% (this is NOT a tip)
• Gratuity: Additional tip for staff (sometimes separate)
• Setup/Cleanup: Labor fees for venue prep and breakdown
• Overtime: Hourly rate if you go beyond contracted time
• Corkage: Fee per bottle if bringing your own wine
• Cake Cutting: Fee to serve cake (not baked on-site)

Note: Always get the full contract in writing with all fees itemized. Hidden fees can add 20-30% to the quoted price.