BYOB Wedding Venues: Where To Find Them & How Much They Cost (2024)

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Wedding venues on Peerspace typically cost $150 — $600 per hour.

Looking for BYOB wedding venues? Then you’ve come to the right place! In this guide, we at Peerspace delve into what makes a BYOB wedding attractive to betrothed couples and wedding planners alike.

As the largest online marketplace for hourly venue rentals, we at Peerspace can also connect you with traditional wedding venues, unexpected wedding venues, BYOB wedding venues, and more, in locations across the globe. More on that ahead alongside everything you need to know about booking a BYOB wedding venue and how much they cost.

Why try to book a BYOB wedding venue?

Let’s face it – weddings are expensive. There are many creative ways to reduce the cost, though. For example, you could ask a friend to officiate. You could combine the ceremony and reception venues, eliminating both a deposit and the cost of an entire location. Better yet, cut your food and beverage costs, while still wining and dining your beloved guests.

How to do that? Host a BYOB wedding in a venue that allows guests to bring their own beverages – including their favorite booze.

Typically, in the US, according to The Knot, up to 15% of the wedding budget is spent on alcohol. This depends on the number of invited guests, and how much they drink. A lot of venues require that you contract with a caterer, usually an in-house crew or a trusted external vendor. This can add a significant markup to your cost. So, while approximately 90% of weddings still offer free alcohol, the bring-your-own bottle (BYOB) option is becoming more socially acceptable.

Find a low-cost BYOB wedding venue on Peerspace

The key to finding a BYOB wedding venue is to choose a space that matches your wedding style and size. You also want to find a place that will allow you the freedom to bring in whatever refreshments you choose. 

You can search for your dream wedding venue using Peerspace, the internet’s largest peer-to-peer venue booking platform. There are thousands of unique spaces across the US and beyond – more are added each day!

Just visit the website or launch the app. Enter the location and date of your wedding and browse the listings. You can even discover some innovative spaces, including gardens, conservatories, barns, and galleries. You can even find BYOB wedding venues quickly by typing BYOB into the keyword field after entering your intial search parameters.

Here are a couple BYOB wedding-perfect venues you’ll find on Peerspace. We’ve also included the price included so that you can get a rough idea how much BYOB wedding venue cost:

A dreamy Joshua Tree, CA venue

You might opt to celebrate at Seven Arches in Joshua Tree (pictured above). It’s a 1960s Spanish-style home in Yucca Valley, California surrounded by the austere beauty of the Mojave Desert. The iconic seven arches in front of the home are mirrored with arched doorways. There are also windows throughout the home and a stylish mural outdoors. This one-of-a-kind venue is just $250 per hour.

At this space, you have use of the kitchen and bar for keeping your guests’ BYOB offerings chilled and for glassware and bottle openers.

This space is a perfect BYOB wedding venue if you have a guest list on the micro side, with a limit of 25 people. Plus, the chance of getting rained out is slim. Ask the host about their flat-fee wedding bundle. 

A Dallas, TX flower farm

Alternatively, take your vows under the pavilion at this sustainable Flower Farm near Dallas. It’s a stunning outdoor space with a party barn, picnic tables, and charming rural views. The casually beautiful scenery will set the perfect vibe for your BYOB wedding and is only $150 per hour.

Place wooden barrels filled with ice in convenient locations around the space for guests to stow their bevies as they arrive. It can also keep glasses and bottle openers within easy reach.

An exposed brick minimony in NYC

If you’re looking for BYOB weddings in New York City, you’ll find plenty of them! One we especially love is RESOBOX, an exposed brick multi-use event space in the East Village. This is a more intimate venue with space for 74 guests, but it’s warm industrial design and exceptional services will no doubt make it a wonderful setting for a romantic wedding.

The host provides tables and chairs, A/V equipment, and an on-site kitchen. The venue’s BYO policy includes both food and drinks. And this flexibility and a stunning venue for just $200 per hour!

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