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The 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 […]
MoreWedding Ceremony at 5 Pointz
A+N planned their NYC elopement months in advance, and their hearts were set on marrying surrounded by the playful, constantly changing graffiti at 5 Pointz in Long Island City. When we arrived, we all encountered a booth selling advertising for 5 Pointz and new artists preparing their redecorating plans. Fortunately, a basic fee ($100) paid […]
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 […]
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 […]
MoreA duck, greenery, colorful leaves, and some snow
As anyone living in the Northeast recalls with awe, the temperature dipped downwards and the atmosphere conditions prompted me to stare out the window and declare in a loud voice “Geez, I think that’s sleet…no, it’s snow!” on October 29th. Fortunately, given the slippery paths and swirling snow, I married a couple in their home […]
MoreFun destination wedding ceremony at NYC’s High Line
R+B travelled from Canada with friends for a planned elopement on NYC’s High Line. Joining them were other tourists and a few local NY-ers. As lots and lots of folks watched and cheered, they exchanged vows and rings. Then, in a twist as fun and retro as the yellow balloons, another New Yorker who had […]
MoreEngagement Ceremony at the Reservoir
This handsome couple decided to combine their engagement photo session with an engagement ceremony. For couples who are a little shy and worry about the big day when two hundred pairs of eyes will be watching intently as they exchange vows, this is a great way to practice!
MoreTwo very cute guys and a waterfall ceremony (+Lincoln Center & Empire Hotel)
Segment from their ceremony: Caleb and Dennis, you are urban transplants. Having grown up in Michigan, you attended college at Lake Superior State University, where you met in 1987. It was a bit of a fateful meeting, as your connection became quickly apparent. You soon became the best of friends. Then this friendship transformed into […]
MoreSculpture Garden Wedding (Westchester)
From their ceremony: Kristina, Andrew “loves your passion. You are the most scrupulously honest person he has ever met. He loves your tenacity and stubbornness. He loves that you can’t watch the commercial with the shelter animals because it is too much for you to see an animal abandoned or unloved. He loves that you […]
MoreDuring a heat wave, into the woods for the ceremony do we go
I am so glad to have met this fantastic couple who planned their NYC wedding from abroad in the U.K. Smart, relaxed, and –I know this seems commonplace, but it’s true– downright pleasant, this pair made a beautiful couple. As an added bonus, they married in the lovely Shakespeare Garden before heading to the Ramble […]
MoreInterfaith marriage ceremony at the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens
Pretty-pretty-pretty. That word resounded in my thoughts as I married this couple and now when I view their photos. I have so many couples that want a “quintessential urban wedding” that I sigh with expansive relief when a couple selects a quiet, classy, and gorgeous site for their wedding ceremony, such as the Rose Garden […]
MoreA Very Joyful, Fun Elopement in NYC
I normally find it hard to choose photos to feature. I try to balance images that I like with images I think other couples might enjoy. And I do add in a few clearly showcasing the site to give future couples ideas. But this slide-show was really difficult to put together: laughter abounds.
MoreThe Perfect NYC Elopement: Justice of the Peace style ceremony in Fort Tryon Park
I LOVE Fort Tryon Park. I love lots of places for particular kinds of weddings and elopements. But when I officiate at Tryon, I feel at home. When eloping couples request site recommendations that do not require a permit, Tryon is always on the short list of favorites. In the past, I’ve also commented about […]
MorePerfect NYC Destination Wedding Dress for Shakespeare Garden
It is ethereal. Delicate. Travels easily. And, best of all, it fit this lovely bride perfectly. Dear Judie & Liam, Firstly, let me apologise for the lateness of this message; getting back to ‘everyday’ life has been a blur after such an incredible week. We would both like to thank you, Judie, for such an […]
MoreCommitment / Engagement Ceremony
Katie and Shane’s intimacy as a couple glows saliently in their images. Mutual, warm, and affectionate glances and touches make their photos all the more real, animated, and earthy. That they’ve been together for years could not be more obvious! Furthermore, I cannot get over how sharp they looked. Nearly navy blue seems to suit […]
MoreDestination Wedding at Bethesda Terrace, Central Park
After almost fourteen months of digital correspondence, Helen and Diarmuid finally got hitched! Their destination wedding in New York was actually quite simple with a touch of tradition and a touch of the personal. Helen first contacted me in June 2009 to check availability and for general ideas. Over the next months, this fabulous couple […]
MoreFrom The Plaza to Central Park
Eric and Maria were unsure as to where to have their wedding ceremony in Central Park, which is why I had the pleasure of meeting them in The Plaza. The Plaza is a lovely, classic hotel very conveniently located near the southern end of Central Park. As “recovering Catholics,” they wanted a spiritual, yet non-religious […]
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