and the bulk of that money goes toward a venue. But in New York City, where the cost of housing, food, entertainment, and everything else is higher, you can expect wedding budgets to balloon too.

Here's a look at some unique New York City wedding venues. Chef Bilena Settepani and her father, Nino Settepani, are the powerhouses behind Settepani, a bakery in Williamsburg, Harlem and DUMBO.

Those who can’t imagine a high-end city wedding ... Ritz-Carlton New York, Battery Park (ritzcarlton.com). The cost is calculated on a per-person basis; there’s no separate venue fee.

and the bulk of that money goes toward a venue. But in New York City, where the cost of housing, food, entertainment, and everything else is higher, you can expect wedding budgets to balloon too.