How Much Does a Biltmore Estate Wedding Cost?
The Biltmore House in Asheville, North Carolina, hosts over a million visitors each year.
Originally built in the 1890s as the private residence of George Vanderbilt, the 250-room French-Renaissance château today hosts numerous weddings each year in various venues in and around the mansion. There are so many options for weddings at this location, and each one will have different costs.
How much does a Biltmore Estate wedding cost?
The rental and ceremony fees, depending on the location, can vary anywhere from $5,000 to more than $25,000. The official website, as we go into detail below, explains what the average cost is. This won’t include the food and beverage minimums.
As per the wedding information provided by Biltmore, there are different wedding location options offered:
For the Champagne Cellar at the Winery package, which is ideal for 30 guests (without dancing) the facility fee for the ceremony and reception locations is $3,000 with an additional fee of $1,500 for Butterfly Garden ceremony. The wedding package average is $175 per person. The food and beverage minimum for this location is $3,000.
The Inn on Biltmore package is ideal for up to 90 guests and requires a $2,800 facility fee for the ceremony and receptions. The food and beverage minimum for this location is $10,000. The wedding package average is $175 per person.
The Antler Hill Barn, suitable for 150 guests, requires a $3,200 facility fee for the ceremony and reception. The food and beverage minimum for this option is $8,000. The wedding package average is $175 per person.
For the Lioncrest package, ideal for up to 200 guests, requires a $5,000 facility fee for the ceremony and reception. The food and beverage minimum for this location is $12,000. The wedding package average is $175 per person.
The Deerpark location, appropriate for up to 225 guests, has a $5,000 facility fee for the ceremony and reception. The food and beverage minimum for the Deerpark location is $12,000. The wedding package average is $175 per person.
The Butterfly Garden and Conservatory Sitting Room location is ideal for up to 56 guests, without dancing. The facility fee is $10,000 for the ceremony and reception. The food and beverage minimum is $8,000. The wedding package average is $225 per person.
The newest venue, Diana, is the estate’s prime outdoor wedding location. The facility fee for the ceremony and reception is $15,000. The wedding package average is $225 per person. The food and beverage minimum is $18,000.
The Biltmore Gardens, ideal for 75 to 200 guests, requires facility fees, which vary by reception location. For the Tennis Lawn ceremony and Italian Garden reception, the facility fee is $20,000. For an Italian Garden ceremony and South Terrace reception, the facility fee is $25,000. Both options require an additional $3,500 for a ceremony held on the front lawn. The food and minimum for each location is $22,000. The wedding package average is $275 per person.
According to HereComestheGuide.com, the rental fees at the Biltmore range from $1,500 to $3,500 for Sunday and Friday weddings, and $1,500 to $4,500 (plus a beverage minimum) for Saturdays. The rental charges include tables and chair.
Wedding-Spot claims the average wedding, when everything is factored in, will be in the $44,612 to $45,665 range for 100 guests.
Biltmore Estate wedding overview
The venue includes the following amenities: a bride’s dressing area, dance floor, table/chairs, linens, silverware, glassware, outdoor lighting, venue setup/cleanup, onsite manager, kitchen for prep and a free larger parking lot for guests.
All wedding packages, as per the official website, will include a selected menu, open bar, wedding cake, champagne toast and a complimentary overnight stay for the bride/groom.
What are the extra costs?
The items not included in the wedding package per person price are the facility fee, state sales tax, a 22% taxable service charge, and vendors such as the officiate, photographer, entertainment, and florist.
Add-ons can be included in the packages as well, including spa services, private wine tastings, a carriage ride, tent rentals, custom floral arrangements and/or fireworks.
Rehersal dinners can be planned at the various venue locations for an additional fee.
Tips to know:
All food and beverage must be handled by the venue, and each package, as specified above, will have a food and beverage minimum. Alchohol must be provided by the venue as well.
Couples who wish to have their wedding at Biltmore need to set an appointment in order to gain access to the property and to meet with a catering sales manager to discuss the details.
A deposit is required and will make up the total amount of the facility fee and the food and beverage minimum. The initial deposit is due at the signing of the contract while the final deposit is due 14 days prior to the wedding date and is based on 100% of estimated total charges, minus previous deposits.
How can I save money?
Consider using the venue’s preferred caterer to obtain a $1,000 room rental discount.
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