Central Park is the most popular location for New York City elopements. Covering almost 850 acres, it offers a variety of landscapes for weddings—ponds and waterfalls, rolling hills, gazebos, fountains, pavilions, and much more. One of the most filmed locations in the world, this historic 150+ year old civic treasure was visited by over 40 […]
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Part of the appeal of a stress-free Micro-Wedding is picking a location that fits your personal style. Last week, I officiated a wedding organized by Simply Eloped, at the Top of the Rock, 805 feet above midtown Manhattan! Laura and Kirk were a young couple from Pennsylvania, who’d recently moved to New York, to begin
A number of weeks ago, a beautiful young couple came down to New York from the “capital district” (Albany area) to marry. Their dream was to marry at Grand Central Terminal, the classic Beaux Arts New York City landmark. While couples routinely go to the station to take beautiful photographs as part of their wedding
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Regularly, I receive emails and calls from couples, those from America and those from other countries, who are in a bit of a panic. They’ve made plans to elope in New York, expecting to marry at the City Clerk’s office, only to find that the bureau is closed on weekends and government holidays. All of
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For those of us who are Sex and the City Fans, we will happily remember the autumn episode where Miranda marries (finally) her on-again, off-again boyfriend Steve Brady. Unlike Charlotte’s extravagant weddings in the beloved series or Carrie’s heart stopping wedding in the first SATC movie, Miranda’s wedding was a rather impromptu affair. Miranda made
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The beloved movie character Forrest Gump famously said, “Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.” Happily, the same could be said of my wedding Celebrancy practice! You see, while my datebook includes weddings that are planned many months in advance, there are always “last minute” ceremonies that appear
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It is true what they say….that New York is a magical place during the winter holidays. I am lucky enough to work a block away from Rockefeller Center. With the glorious Christmas tree and skating rink, it is at the heart of what makes the Big Apple so special this time of year. I must
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Over the last dozen years, “love locks” have begun to appear on important bridges around the world. To express their undying devotion, lovers attach padlocks, often personalized with inscriptions or other decorations, to bridges of note. I first became familiar with this endearing custom in Paris, where they appear on several bridges including the Pont
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I recently had the pleasure of marry an off-beat couple from Idaho. From start to finish, their unique elopement expressed their distinctive style and joie de vivre. Their love story started on Friday, September 13, 2001. Twelve years later (also a Friday the 13th), they were making lifetime promises at the Top of the Rock,
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Last month, I had the lovely opportunity to marry a delightful, adventurous and off-beat couple Amy & Andy, from Australia. The high-octane world travelers opted for a small public garden, the “Creative Little Garden,” for their nuptials. Tucked in the hip Alphabet City neighborhood in the Big Apple, this oasis is tended and much-loved by
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