Cost to host guide

What your event really costs

Typical venue totals for each kind of celebration — built from our actual rates, with every required fee already added.

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required fees on every rental: a $100 security deposit and a $100 cleaning fee

25%

non-refundable retainer reserves your date — the rest is due 30 days before

$75

per extra hour · early decorating +$100 · day-before access +$200

By event

Package totals

“Typical total” is the package plus the two required fees. Prices marked “from” vary with your date and hours.

5 hours · up to 100 guests

Baby & bridal shower

Package
$650
Deposit + cleaning
+$200
Typical total
$850
With early decorating + 1 extra hour
$1,025
Retainer to reserve (25%)
$163
Customize in the estimator

Custom · up to 125 guests

Birthday party

Package
From $700
Deposit + cleaning
+$200
Typical total
From $900
With early decorating + 1 extra hour
From $1,075
Retainer to reserve (25%)
From $175
Customize in the estimator

Custom · up to 125 guests

Micro wedding & reception

Package
From $1,000
Deposit + cleaning
+$200
Typical total
From $1,200
With early decorating + 1 extra hour
From $1,375
Retainer to reserve (25%)
From $250
Customize in the estimator

Custom · up to 125 guests

Graduation party

Package
$700
Deposit + cleaning
+$200
Typical total
$900
With early decorating + 1 extra hour
$1,075
Retainer to reserve (25%)
$175
Customize in the estimator

4 hours · weekday · up to 100 guests

Corporate meeting

Package
$450
Deposit + cleaning
+$200
Typical total
$650
With early decorating + 1 extra hour
$825
Retainer to reserve (25%)
$113
Customize in the estimator

Custom · up to 125 guests

Holiday party

Package
From $800
Deposit + cleaning
+$200
Typical total
From $1,000
With early decorating + 1 extra hour
From $1,175
Retainer to reserve (25%)
From $200
Customize in the estimator

By day

Standard rental totals

For any event that isn’t a package — family gatherings, reunions and other special events.

Standard rental totals by day
DayRentalDeposit + cleaningTotal25% retainer
Monday – Thursday 4 hours$400+$200$600$100
Monday – Thursday 6 hours$600+$200$800$150
Friday$750+$200$950$188
Saturday$950+$200$1,150$238
Sunday$800+$200$1,000$200

When you pay

Example: a Saturday rental

$950 Saturday rental, no add-ons — here’s how the payments fall.

  1. $238At booking

    25% non-refundable retainer + signed agreement hold your date.

  2. $71230 days before

    The remaining rental balance.

  3. $1007 days before

    Non-refundable security deposit.

  4. $100Cleaning fee

    Mandatory on every rental.

Budget beyond the venue

What’s not included

We’re open-vendor, so these are yours to choose — and price — however you like.

  • Catering and drinks (there’s a prep area for your caterer)
  • Decorations, florals and centerpieces
  • DJ, music or entertainment
  • Photography and video
  • Cake and desserts
  • Event insurance — strongly recommended

Tables and gold Chiavari chairs are included. For more budgeting tips, read our guide to hidden event fees.