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If you have ever dreamt of getting married in a castle by a lake, Belvedere Castle may be the right choice for your Central Park elopement! One of five visitor centers in the park, the structure was created in 1869 and is currently used to measure the official temperature in New York from it’s highest tower.. The name translates to “beautiful view” and the views from the top are just that! Offering two balconies with panoramic views of the Great Lawn, Turtle Pond and several other locations in the park. Our photographers have captured many beautiful elopement photos in and near the castle and love visiting. Our all inclusive elopement package even includes the permit for the popular location for your big day!

Located in the middle of Central Park, Bow Bridge attracts lovers from all over the world who want to take in the romantic view of the Lake and Manhattan skyline. The famous Bridge has been featured in several well known movies and is over sixty feet long, offering the perfect location for your proposal shoot or NYC elopement! Completed in 1862 the cast iron structure photographs beautifully and features ornate flower pots that bloom in the spring and summer. Our all-inclusive elopement package includes the permit to get married on the Bridge and an officiant to perform the ceremony while our photographer captures it all. Our team loves working here and the easy access to other popular locations in the park like The Loeb Boathouse and Bethesda Fountain and Terrace make it a great choice for newlywed photos after your ceremony.

Offering over 80 acres of waterfront space, Brooklyn Bridge Park serves as the perfect alternative to the popular Central Park for wedding elopements. Couples can choose from three locations within the park for their ceremony with up to 100 guest. The Granite Prospect at Pier 1 offers breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline and bleacher seating. The Empire Fulton Ferry Boardwalk is adjacent to Jane’s Carousel and offers a huge lush lawn with views of the Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridge and finally, if you’ve always dreamt of a beach wedding but decided to keep it local, the Main Street pebble beach is available for elopement ceremonies as well. The “beach” offers a sandy coast, soft waves and views of the city, the perfect backdrop for your ceremony! Be sure to apply for the wedding permit early and pay the $400 fee, as the Park only grants two permits per location per day.

The only wedding location in Central Park requiring a seperate permit fee of $400, the Conservatory Garden is the perfect elopement choice for couples seeking a less crowded and more formal location for their wedding ceremony. The main entrance is on Fifth Avenue and 105th Street. Couples and their guest are ushered in through the Vanderbilt gate, a wrought iron gate featuring an intricate design of swirls and arches. The garden is made up of three smaller gardens that include a 12-foot high fountain, a French inspired showcase of season flowers and an English style garden. The lawns of the popular elopement location are mitucalously maintained and this part of Central Park is officially designated a “quiet zone”. Our photography elopement team have captured several beautiful weddings here and are never disappointed! Since it’s less crowded and quieter than some of the more downtown Central Park locations, it’s also great for capturing wedding videos as well.

Dene Summerhouse provides the perfect location for your Central Park elopement. A hidden gem within the popular park, Dene Summerhouse offers a rustic structure overlooking the Dene lawn (near 5th avenue). The intimate wedding location can accommodate around 20 guests and offers privacy with easy access from other parts of Central Park. Our all-inclusive elopement packages include the permit for this intimate Central Park wedding location. Couples getting married at Dene Summerhouse get the best of both worlds, a quiet ceremony location within Central Park that is a short walk away from 5th avenue! Be sure to consider Dene Summerhouse for your NYC elopement!

A city, state and nationally landmarked park, Fort Tryon Park offers patrons 67 acres of beautiful gardens, lawns, pathways, playgrounds and breathtaking views of the Palisades and lower Hudson Valley. The park is the perfect elopement location for couples who don’t mind traveling further uptown to the Inwood section of Northern Manhattan. There are several quaint restaurants nearby with views of the water for your intimate reception after your ceremony, whether it’s just you and your new spouse or a full wedding guest list in tow. Our photographers love capturing wedding photos here, and have also shot engagement sessions the park. Fortunately the NYC parks department only charges $25 for a permit to elope at Fort Tryon, so that also makes it a great affordable option for couples planning a budget wedding. Be sure to check it out!

Grand Central Station may be the most unique elopement location in NYC! Nothing screams NYC wedding like eloping in Grand Central Station while our photographers capture it all! Not only is the beautiful location free, it’s also a great backup wedding ceremony location for your outdoor elopement in case of rain or snow. Our NYC officiants love performing ceremonies in Grand Central Station and know the best places to exchange vows in Grand Central Station. Grand Central offers a stunning backdrop for your wedding photos and a unique wedding story for your NYC elopement! Grand Central Station features beautiful arched walkways, sparkling chandeliers, a celestial ceiling and Tiffany Glass Clock with no prior planning needed! Located in midtown Manhattan, Grand Central Station is easily accessible from all other parts of NYC and New York offering several subway stops inside including Metro North!

The diversity for elopement venues offered in New York City is unmatched. Whether you are looking for a swanky bar with a rooftop in midtown for your quickie ceremony or a flower shop turned wedding venue in Brooklyn, you will be sure to find the perfect space for your big day. Our popular all-inclusive elopement packages work for any venue you choose. You can use our unique package builder and include a photographer and videographer to capture the special moments and even add in an officiant, hair and makeup artist and flowers to your package! If that isn’t enough to make you want to elope in NYC the lure of honeymooning in one of the greatest cities in the world may do the trick! Be sure to check out some of our favorite galleries for yourself!

The “City Hall” of Brooklyn, the Municipal Building offers couples an elopement alternative to the busier Marriage Bureau in downtown Manhattan. The same rules apply; stop by to apply for your marriage license then come back for a quickie ceremony at the Municipal Building as soon as 24 hours later. The location is easily accessible by both east and west side trains and our photographers have captured beautiful wedding photos at the Municipal Building in Brooklyn. The ceremony room features stained glass artwork and enough room for several guests. The antique gold architecture and long staircases offer great photography options as well as the surrounding area. If getting married at one of the NYC City Halls is is the right choice for you and your honey, be sure to consider making it happen in the hippest borough in New York!

When planning a NY destination wedding, most couples research ceremony locations like Central Park, Brooklyn Bridge Park or one of the intimate elopement venues in NYC like Lafayette Grand Café. However, many of the popular New York hotels offer wedding packages as well. Hosting your elopement in a hotel cuts out your commute time and offers the convenience of getting married where you are staying! Our photographers are no strangers to hotel weddings and have shot many elopements at some of the popular hotels like the Times Square Hyatt and Brooklyn based Wythe Hotel. Besides offering amazing amenities, NYC hotels have a variety of settings for your elopement ceremony as well including rooftop access with skyline views and private courtyard space for your reception celebration!

Prospect Park is a great location for your NYC elopement ceremony. Conveniently located between the Park Slope and Prospect Gardens sections of Brooklyn, the public park is also home to two NYC wedding venues including the Prospect Park Picnic House (our photographers work there all the time) and the Prospect Park Boathouse. The Brooklyn elopement location offers a lake and over 500 acres of beautiful grounds and serves as great alternative to Central Park for intimate wedding ceremonies. Be sure to check out our elopement photography at Prospect Park below…

Named after the famous poet and playwright, Shakespeare Garden offers four- acres of beautifully landscaped grounds for starry-eyed couples seeking a romantic wedding location at an affordable price (the permit fee for a wedding ceremony is only $25). The Garden is not as busy as some of the more popular elopement locations in Central Park like Ladies Pavilion, but still offers easy access to other parts of the park. Our photography team always love working here and couples usually take post-ceremony photos at Belvedere Castle next door before heading to Bethesda Fountain for a few more photos (both less than a 10 minute walk from Shakespeare Garden). Adding a wedding video to our all-inclusive elopement package is a great option for ceremonies at Shakespeare Garden as well since it’s easy to find a quiet area to exchange vows without the usual background noise of the NYC streets!

Resembling a scene from romantic movie, The Mall in Central Park, is a beautiful tree lined walkway that runs from 66th street to 72nd. No matter the season the popular gathering spot offers a picture perfect backdrop for an NYC elopement ceremony. Our photographers love utilizing the wooden and iron wrought benches for portraits and just a short walk away Bethesda Terrace and Fountain offers a great option for post ceremony pics. Be sure to check it out!

If flowing waterfalls and rustic bridges are what you’ve envisioned for your Central Park wedding location, then The Pool is the perfect choice ! A man-made masterpiece, the Pool offers a beautiful waterside location in the northern part of Manhattan near 103rd and Central Park West. The weeping willows offer a romantic backdrop for your NYC elopement photos and in the fall, the foliage and wildlife sightings make this unique elopement location even more special! Our elopement photographers love capturing photos at The Pool and or NYC officiants always recommend this intimate Central Park location.

Turtle Pond (which got its’ name in honor of the large amount of turtles that live there) lines the Great Lawn and sits in the shadow of the popular Belvedere Castle in Central Park. The space is a designated “quiet zone so it’s the perfect location for an intimate elopement ceremony! Our photographers capture weddings in the park every weekend and love serving as tour guide for couples coming to NYC for a destination wedding! Be sure to check it out…