ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain

Museum / Cultural in Burlington, VT. Wedding venue pricing, packages and fees.

• Estimated cost: $6k–$7k est. rental for 100 guests
• Capacity: up to 100 guests
• Services: Venue rental only
• Address: 1 College St

Located at 1 College Street on the Burlington waterfront, ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain is a science and nature museum housed in Vermont's first LEED-certified green building. The venue features three tiers of museum exhibits showcasing aquariums with over 70 live animal species, alongside the indoor Revision Lakeside Pavilion and Lakeside Hall. Outdoor event spaces include the Dealer. com Terrace, which is designed with permeable pavement and a rainwater collection system, and the Upper Deck overlooking Lake Champlain and the Adirondack Mountains. The facility seats up to 100 guests for a seated reception, with standard evening rental packages granting exclusive five-hour access to the entire campus. Although catering is not included in the venue rental, food and beverage options are available through Sugarsnap Catering.

Food

Catering is not included in the venue rental. Food and beverage options are available through Sugarsnap Catering.

Packages

• Full Wedding Package: $5,500-$6,500 flat venue rental depending on the day of the week (May-October)
  Includes: Exclusive use of the entire ECHO campus (three tiers of the Museum, Revision Lakeside Pavilion, Dealer.com Terrace, and outside Upper Deck), Five-hour evening rental for ceremony and reception (6–11 pm), Prior day ceremony rehearsal with event staff, Use of ECHO’s tables and chairs for up to 100 people, adjustable high-top tables, and a mobile bar
• Micro Wedding Package: $2,000 flat package for up to 30 guests
  Includes: Private 2 hour rental of the Upper Deck or Dealer.com Terrace, Up to 30 guests, Food and Beverage options available through Sugarsnap Catering
• Ceremony Only Package: $750 flat package for up to 10 guests
  Includes: Private 1 hour rental of the Upper Deck or Dealer.com Terrace, Up to 10 guests

Taxes and fees

• Micro Wedding Additional Hour: $500
• State Tax: Varies

Good to know

• Pricing reflects 2026 / 2027 May-October rates; off-season pricing is available upon request.
• Tables and chairs are provided for up to 100 people; larger guest counts may require additional rentals.
• Full Wedding Package includes a 5-hour rental from 6–11 pm, with setup starting at 3 pm.
• Tax is additional on all packages.

Common questions

How much does a wedding at ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain cost?

Based on ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain's published pricing, renting the venue for 100 guests (100 is its listed limit) runs about $6,000–$7,000. It's a venue rental, so catering and bar are priced separately. Your actual quote will depend on date, season and final guest count.

How many guests can ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain hold?

ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain can host up to 100 guests seated.

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