Fort Ticonderoga
Historic Estate / Mansion in Ticonderoga, NY. Wedding venue pricing, packages and fees.
- Estimated cost: $4k–$10k est. rental for 120 guests
- Capacity: up to 300 guests
- Services: Venue rental only
Situated on a 2,000-acre historic estate on the shores of Lake Champlain, Fort Ticonderoga offers multiple indoor and outdoor event spaces that accommodate up to 300 standing or seated guests. Couples can utilize the Pavilion, a restored 1826 home and hotel featuring a private bridal suite that opens onto the brick paths of the six-acre King's Garden. Below the main fort, a stairway in the Mars Education Center descends into the Great Room, a modern space equipped with a small satellite kitchen. Other options include an open-air picnic structure on Mount Defiance and the Carillon, a 60-foot charter boat that holds up to 49 passengers on Lake Champlain. Venue packages include sales tax, parking, general admission, and the services of an event coordinator; however, hosts must arrange for their own bar services, dinnerware, linens, and outside catering.
Food
Outside catering required. None of the venues include catering kitchens (except a small satellite kitchen in Mars Education Center), dinnerware, or linens.
Packages
- Venue Only Rental: Rental rates are flat fees ranging from $3,500 to $10,000 depending on the selected venue space.
Includes: Services of our event coordinator, Sales tax, Parking, General admission during normal business hours
Taxes and fees
- Damage Deposit: $500-$1,000
- The Carillon Additional Hour: $500
- The Carillon Historical Narration: $250
Good to know
- Most venues do not include tents, cooking facilities, tables, chairs, dinnerware, linens, or restrooms; these must be rented separately.
- Weddings of 24 guests or more at Pavilion & Grounds require renting additional restrooms.
- Outdoor venues (King's Garden, Pavilion Lawn, Lake Front Lawn) require a tent or rain plan in case of inclement weather.
- No flames or glassware allowed on board The Carillon; client or caterer must provide disposables.
Common questions
How much does a wedding at Fort Ticonderoga cost?
Based on Fort Ticonderoga's published pricing, renting the venue for 120 guests runs about $3,500–$10,000. 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 Fort Ticonderoga hold?
Fort Ticonderoga can host up to 300 guests seated.
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