The Orchid List · Venues · Gowanus
501 Union
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All-in cost submissions
115
Range: 95 to 140
160
160 seated · 400 cocktail
$179
Across submissions
+166%
Peak season vs off-peak
$10.2k
$10k–$27k
Up to $27k reported
Reported
All-In Reported Cost · 3 receipts
What couples actually paid or were quoted.
A wedding at 501 Union typically runs about $22,600 all-in, with real quotes and receipts ranging from $10,160 to $26,995. That’s the site fee, ceremony surcharge, and any required add-ons rolled together. Here’s what the numbers look like.
Median All-In
$22,640
Reported Costs · By Wedding Date
Day of Week:
More filters unlock as submissions grow
median $22,640
$27k
$10.2k
$22.6k
Sep '26
Sun · peak
Jan '27
Sat · off-peak
Oct '27
Sat · peak
25th Pctl
$16,400
Median
$22,640
75th Pctl
$24,818
Mean
$19,932
Recent Submissions
| Month | Day | Guests | Total | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2027 | Sat | 140 | $22,640 | Quote | Peak Saturday · Venue + F&B |
| Jan 2027 | Sat | 110 | $10,160 | Quote | Off-peak Saturday · Venue + F&B |
| Sep 2026 | Sun | 95 | $26,995 | Quote | Peak Sunday · Venue + F&B |
Oct 2027 · Sat$22,640
140 guests · Quote
Peak Saturday · Venue + F&B
Jan 2027 · Sat$10,160
110 guests · Quote
Off-peak Saturday · Venue + F&B
Sep 2026 · Sun$26,995
95 guests · Quote
Peak Sunday · Venue + F&B
Pricing Model Key
Venue + F&BSite fee plus food and/or beverage provided by the venue.
Coming with more data
As submission counts grow, we’ll break this down into line-item ranges (site fee vs. ceremony surcharge vs. required add-ons) plus seasonal and day-of-week adjustments.
What’s included
Site fee, ceremony surcharge, required staffing, security, insurance riders, and overtime as billed.
What’s not
Catering, florals, rentals, photography, music, attire: those have their own ledgers.
Fine Print
Restrictions & Rules
House Rules
Event Duration
Events typically run 4.5 to 6 hours from guest arrival to bar close, with vendor load-out until 2am.
In-House Bar
All beverage service is provided exclusively through the in-house bar program; outside bartenders are not permitted.
Insurance
A certificate of insurance is required from every client and vendor working on-site.
Coordinator Required
A day-of coordinator or event planner is required for all events.
Candles
Candles must be enclosed in votives or lanterns; open flames and taper candles are not allowed.
Smoking
Smoking and vaping are prohibited indoors, including in the covered atrium.
Load-In
Vendor load-in begins at 9am and load-out can run until 2am.
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