Plan Your Budget
Our Pricing & Packages
We believe in providing clear, transparent pricing to help you plan your landmark event with confidence. This guide details our rates for venue rentals, equipment, and services. For a personalized quote tailored to your specific needs, please contact our team.
A Helpful Guide
Understanding Our Rates Guide
Our venue rental rates are typically based on a minimum reservation length, with clear pricing for each additional hour. Please note that some events may require specific staffing, such as an event supervisor. This guide is designed to help you build an initial budget; for a comprehensive proposal, we always recommend getting in touch.
Minimum Reservation
Most venue rentals are based on a minimum time block (e.g., 2, 4, or 10 hours) to ensure ample time for your event.
Staffing & Add-ons
Some events, especially in our auditoriums, may require dedicated staff like a supervisor or technician for an additional hourly rate.
Take Center Stage
Auditoriums & Performance Halls
$1,800.00
A large, spacious auditorium with a main stage and second-floor seating. For a 10-hour minimum reservation.
Capacity: 600
Jones Auditorium - Performance
$750.00
Reserve the auditorium for rehearsals. Includes access to the stage and seating area for a 10-hour minimum reservation.
Capacity: 600
Jones Auditorium - Rehearsal
$350.00
An intimate, 175-seat hall perfect for recitals and musical performances. For a 3-hour minimum reservation.
Capacity: 175
Carswell Recital Hall - Performance
$400.00
A small, intimate auditorium with a main screen and projector, ideal for presentations. For a 2-hour minimum reservation.
Capacity: 140
Kresge Auditorium
$100.00
A versatile lecture hall space suitable for presentations and group sessions. For a 2-hour minimum reservation.
Capacity: N/A
Ledford 101
Conference & Meeting Rooms
Productivity & Professionalism
$250.00
A professional conference room setting located in the Harris Building. For a 4-hour minimum reservation.
Type: Conference Room
Harris Building Room 214
$250.00
A comfortable and private meeting space located within Jones Chapel. For a 4-hour minimum reservation.
Type: Meeting Room
Jones Chapel Common Room
$75.00
A small, quiet room ideal for intimate meetings or as a breakout space. For a 2-hour minimum reservation.
Type: Small Meeting Room
Jones Chapel Reading Room
Celebrate in Style
Signature Event Spaces
$1,300/day
A picturesque and intimate domed art gallery with an outdoor patio, ideal for receptions. For an event up to 6 hours.
Type: Special Use Venue
Johnson Hall Rotunda, Fountain, and Patio
$500/hr
A modern, business-school type atrium perfect for professional networking events. For a 2-hour minimum reservation.
Capacity: 50
Science and Math Building Atrium
$200/hr
A charming and traditional parlor space for small, intimate gatherings and socials. For a 4-hour minimum reservation.
Type: Parlor
Alumnae House Parlor
The Great Outdoors
Outdoor & Scenic Venues
$950/hr
A large outdoor amphitheater overlooking a lake with beautiful lush scenery. For a 4-hour minimum reservation.
Capacity: 1,500
McIver Amphitheater
$750/hr
Our expansive front lawn provides a beautiful, open canvas for large outdoor events. For a 4-hour minimum reservation.
Type: Open Lawn
Front Lawn
$300/hr
A charming garden gazebo providing a romantic backdrop for small ceremonies or photos. For a 2-hour minimum reservation.
Type: Gazebo
Jones Chapel Garden Gazebo
For Your Special Day
Wedding & Portrait Packages
$2,400/day
The complete wedding experience at Jones Chapel. Includes access to 5 rooms for your 1.5-hour rehearsal and 4-hour wedding.
Package Deal
Wedding Package - Not Affiliated
$1,800/day
A special discounted rate for our Meredith community. Includes full access to Jones Chapel for your rehearsal and wedding.
Package Deal
Wedding Package - Meredith Alum & Staff
$75/hr
Use our beautiful campus as the backdrop for your bridal portraits. For a 4-hour maximum session.
Fee waived with wedding booking
Bridal Portraits
Gather & Dine
Dining Halls & Banquet Rooms
$400/hr
A large, versatile dining hall space perfect for banquets and large receptions. For a 4-hour minimum reservation.
Type: Banquet Hall
Belk Dining Hall - West
$100/hr
A private dining or meeting room located within Belk Hall. For a 2-hour minimum reservation.
Type: Private Dining
Oak Room
Play On
Athletic Facilities
$100/hr
Our modern turf field and running track, available for sporting events. For a 2-hour minimum reservation.
Lights available for extra fee
Turf Field and Track
$100/hr
A full-sized indoor gymnasium suitable for a variety of sports and activities. For a 2-hour minimum reservation.
Type: Gymnasium
Weatherspoon Gym
The Finishing Touches
Equipment, Services & Furniture
Staffing & Event Services
Event Manager: $65/hr
Custodial/post-event clean: $35/hr
Basecamp Parking (per truck/trailer): $25/ea
Audio & Video Equipment
Sound Package – Small: $450
Camera Package – Small: $850
Wireless handheld mic: $45/ea
Furniture & Accessories
Folding Tables: $15/ea
Standing Tables: $20/ea
Folding Chairs (20 pack): $15/ea
Portable Podium: $75/ea