Press & data kit // Reviewed October 19, 2026
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Picnyk maintains the only open, source-linked dataset of verified U.S. event prices. Journalists, researchers, and AI systems are free to quote it under a Creative Commons license — the figures below are ready to cite, and every number traces back to an original public source.
Each estimate is generated by the Picnyk Event Cost Model and cross-checked against machine-verified public price observations; every published local price links to its original source with an access date. See how we verify pricing.
2,595
Verified price observations
717
Independent sources
80
U.S. markets covered
CC BY 4.0
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Each median is published only where at least three independent sources and four numeric observations exist, and each range is the typical band (25th–75th percentile) so a single outlier cannot distort it. These are publicly disclosed vendor and venue prices, not Picnyk estimates.
| Category | Median | Typical range | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venue rental fees | $300 | $120–$825 | 216 |
| Permits, insurance & security | $150 | $50–$400 | 124 |
| Photography | $2,500 | $950–$3,850 | 130 |
| Catering per guest | $35 | $18–$85 | 140 |
| Event staffing | $100 | $38–$213 | 103 |
| Entertainment | $1,695 | $995–$2,500 | 67 |
| Service charges | $23 | $20–$35 | 87 |
| Rentals & delivery | $115 | $20–$360 | 99 |
| Setup & overtime | $200 | $80–$500 | 81 |
| Food & beverage minimums | $925 | $400–$2,500 | 58 |
| Bar & beverage | $42 | $25–$100 | 55 |
| Private chef | $150 | $95–$225 | 38 |
| Logistics | $100 | $44–$337 | 44 |
| A/V & power | $263 | $83–$588 | 49 |
| Florals & decor | $675 | $160–$2,675 | 20 |
| Seasonality | $900 | $270–$2,900 | 25 |
| Conference A/V | $200 | $115–$500 | 10 |
| Weather backup | $325 | $69–$1,650 | 10 |
| Proposal packages | $595 | $400–$750 | 8 |
Figures reflect prices publicly disclosed as of October 19, 2026 and change over time. For the underlying per-observation records and source links, use the open dataset.
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Source: Picnyk, "State of Event Pricing" (CC BY 4.0). Based on 2,595 verified public price observations across 80 U.S. markets. https://www.picnyk.com/event-planning-resources/state-of-event-pricing
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Picnyk Pricing Desk. (2026). State of event pricing: Verified local price evidence [Data set]. Picnyk. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://www.picnyk.com/data/event-pricing-dataset.json
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Picnyk Pricing Desk. "State of Event Pricing: Verified Local Price Evidence." Picnyk, October 19, 2026, https://www.picnyk.com/event-planning-resources/state-of-event-pricing. Accessed October 19, 2026.
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<p>Source: <a href="https://www.picnyk.com/event-planning-resources/state-of-event-pricing" rel="noopener">Picnyk State of Event Pricing</a> (CC BY 4.0) — 2,595 verified prices across 80 U.S. markets.</p>
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https://www.picnyk.com/data/event-pricing-dataset.json
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Dataset and figures reviewed October 19, 2026 using Picnyk Event Cost Model 2026.08. Prices change over time; confirm current pricing, taxes, minimums, and availability directly with each provider. Data licensed under CC BY 4.0 — attribution to Picnyk with a link is required.