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Shady Elms Farm

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All-in cost submissions
153
Range: 135 to 170
230
230 seated · 250 cocktail
$185
Across submissions
+43%
Peak season vs off-peak
$23.5k
$23k–$34k
Up to $33.5k reported
Reported
All-In Reported Cost · 2 receipts
What couples actually paid or were quoted.
2 couples shared what they paid or were quoted for Shady Elms Farm: site fee, ceremony surcharge, and any required add-ons rolled together. Here’s what the numbers look like.
Median All-In
$28,485
Median Spend · By Wedding Month
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$23.5k
$33.5k
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25th Pctl
$25,988
Median
$28,485
75th Pctl
$30,983
Mean
$28,485
Recent Submissions
| Month | Day | Guests | Total | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2027 | Sat | 170 | $33,480 | Quote | Peak Saturday all-inclusive. |
| Apr 2027 | Fri | 135 | $23,490 | Quote | Off-peak Friday all-inclusive. |
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
Specific policies vary by date and package. Confirm directly with the venue.
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