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Elope, Justice of the Peace Style
Shakespeare Garden, Central Park Wedding Officiant
I’ve married a remarkable number of couples lately in the Shakespeare Garden. I think the shade and relative seclusion of the space is drawing my couples to this small niche. K+M married in the morning on a hot, although not quite stifling, day. Both looked gorgeous in blue. I love when my couples forgo traditional […]
MoreAn intimate wedding becomes an elopement
S+S first contacted me with plans to invite family and friends to their June marriage ceremony in the Shakespeare Garden. A few e-mails later, they booked formally. Weeks rolled by. Then the groom sent an e-mail canceling: they were having a really hard time coordinating schedules with family and friends. A few weeks later, he […]
MoreBrighton Beach/Coney Island Marriage Ceremony
These women genuinely appear as though they are ready to chill on the beach! Last year, I experienced awful luck with my beach ceremonies: it kept raining! Although it did sprinkle during this couple’s ceremony, which is why we took cover in the gazebo, the skies soon cleared. I believe my luck has shifted. By […]
MoreThe beauty of a quiet marriage ceremony in the Ramble
I love the Ramble, and I love the way these two Long Islanders interacted before, during, and after their wedding ceremony. Despite a touch of chaos and concerns about other parts of their lives, they were so calm, serene, and emotive on the day they married. I am not sure if they embraced worries as […]
MoreCop Cot Wedding Ceremony
Just over one year ago, the lovely and low-key E+W traveled from Ireland to marry in the Ladies Pavilion. This May, I married their wonderful friends (G+E), who also traveled from Ireland! These two couples are among the nicest, cutest, and gentlest couples I’ve ever met. In fact, both pairs were together for years and […]
MoreBrooklyn Bridge Marriage Ceremony / DUMBO Wedding Tour
In the urban world, summer commences with Memorial Day weekend. S+J married in mid-May on a weekday in the middle of the day. If you want to marry on the Brooklyn Bridge, please, please consider the timing during the summer. Please, please imagine the crowds that will be present normally. Then envision a Saturday or […]
MoreA Beautifully Blue, If Windy, Spring Day Wedding
A little bit about this bride and groom (their story in my words): Jamie met Jesse and his two daughters, Lex and Liv, through e-harmony about two years ago. Although Jamie was busy enjoying single life, she was impressed by Jesse. A fantastic parent, Jesse also quickly proved to be a fantastic companion during their […]
MoreA lovely couple from Queens marries in Central Park
J+P opted for a most unusual ceremony and reception arrangement. I’ve married couples who planned private ceremonies immediately (versus the next day or week or month, which is very common) followed by a larger reception previously, but most invite parents or siblings to witness the exchange of vows. This pattern–a local couple who truly eloped […]
MoreSometimes you need to skip a few states to really get married by an officiant
Most *choose* to elope or marry in an intimate wedding. Sadly, due to cowardice and ignorance, some couples must elope. C+N drove from the mid-West to get married here in Queens, NYC. In part, they did choose to come here. Since they are planning a celebration with family and friends in the future, though, I […]
MoreOne of my most informal wedding ceremonies ever
Over a year has past since I posted a few photos of a couple who wore jeans when they exchanged vows. As I began creating this post, I received an e-mail from one of my future brides: she planned to adorn a casual white dress until some friends “dragged” her to a bridal salon where […]
MoreReasons to Elope in NYC
Between updating an Offbeat Bride advertorial and recent comments from my couples, the underlying reasons why couples elope are central to my thoughts. One couple invited a brother and his wife only. As Liam snapped away, the sister-in-law turned to me with “this is so nice and romantic.” Apparently, their wedding –while wonderful– had to […]
MoreInformal & Romantic Ceremony at City Hall Park
C+T first planned an intimate wedding with family and friends. While wonderful, though, the plans seemed to morph into something they did not want: their “sweet and simple” small wedding became much more. A month or two later, Liam and I received an e-mail inquiring about our availability for an earlier elopement. Naturally, we were […]
MoreFamily gets married in an elegant ceremony at Grand Central
Judie, Sorry it took me so long to reply, our computer was broken and I could only see the pics from my phone. We absolutely love them!! We are very happy with how they came out and are so excited to have them. You and Liam did a great job with everything and are very […]
MoreTop of the Rock Wedding Ceremony
I could stare at this couple all day long; they are so pretty inside and out!!! Melanie and John’s love story offers reminders to take advantage of every possible opportunity. In May 2009, Melanie rushed to Nissan to have her car serviced on a lunch break. John insisted she slow down long enough to receive […]
MoreAn almost winter ceremony in “the” park
C+D found the warmest, sunniest spot at the Bethesda Terrace for their exchange of vows. Why? It’s getting cold, folks! Seriously. Except for October 29th, Mother Nature gave New Yorkers a long Autumn this year. But the temperature is gradually dropping and the winds are increasing.
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