More than likely you will exchange vows standing before one of NYC’s iconic backdrops: Brooklyn Bridge Park, Central Park, or even the New York Public Library. Wherever you choose to have your dream elopement or wedding, there are a few things you should know: Fast Facts for Getting Hitched in NYC: Brooklyn Waterfront Brooklyn Bridge Park is ..read more

For many people who visit NYC, the definition of romance is Central Park. I have to say that even as a native New Yorker, Central Park continues to inspire me. For most couples who elope in NYC, you will be planning your entire wedding from overseas or out of state. I want to give you ..read more

I love micro-weddings. Casual and curated gatherings of ONLY the most important people in your lives. It’s hard not to make a case for them: Where do you start when planning a micro-wedding in NYC? Here are some details to consider as you start envisioning your NYC Micro-wedding. Why have a micro-wedding in NYC? A ..read more

So I told my photog “I only need this ONE photo” I felt that I did not need a whole photo shoot, it was my vacation and I wanted to chill and I did not want to schlepp all over Tokyo The day arrived for my photo shoot and we met with the photographer. We started with a few shots around Shibuya to get comfortable in front of his camera I am actually one of the most self conscious people ever. I have to work really hard to overcome the nagging voices in my head, but I also know that the best way to do this is to trust and surrender to my photog…and he was great. He gave me the time and space t ..read more

How to get married in a community garden in NYC As a native NY-er its my duty to give you a little history lesson first Community gardens are woven into the fabric of our city landscape here in the Big Apple. The epicenter of the community garden movement is in the East Village. In the 1980s, much of the infrastructure of NYC collapsed. There was a famous quote immortalized on the cover of the Daily News from October 30, 1975, in which then-President Ford responded after NYC asked for federal funding to save our city: FORD TO CITY: DROP DEAD And that’s kinda what happened. We were left ..read more

permission to have the elopement of your dreams We all have our individual reasons for not doing a trad wedding. The top three are: Family drama, cost and "just don't want it thanks." At the core of all these reasons are the underlying themes of simple and personal I hear these reasons every day from our couples, so I have built the core of our business around these values. Keeping it super low key, super simple. I myself had a very simple wedding. And couples come to us because the word “wedding” might send shivers down your spine. You are here today because you have decided to take thi ..read more

I now have a decade’s worth of hindsight and reflection.When I look back at my wedding day, the details I remember most vividly are the mistakes that I made. All I can say is, my intentions did not match the outcome. I knew what I wanted. I wanted easy. I wanted simple. I wanted to enjoy my special day and for my partner to have the same experience—without all the hoopla of the big budget weddings that I had photographed over the years. Like so many brides, I equated more planning with bigger weddings. From my first-time bride vantage point, I couldn’t see that many of my "simple" decision ..read more

everyone needs a fairy godmother My feisty, tomboyish five-year-old daughter’s favorite bedtime story is Cinderella. We alternate between dinosaur books and Cinderella every other night We all know the story of Cinderella, but lets take a deeper look on how it relates to you as you plan your elopement What Cinderella teaches us about life, love, work and unexpected snafus The king throws a ball and invites all the single ladies in the land to attend so that his son, Prince Charming, can choose a wife. Cinderella is excited to go but her stepmother tells her that she can only go IF ..read more

Vegas vs. NYC The Ultimate Showdown So you've decided to take the plunge and elope!? Vegas has been the palace that comes to mind when we think elope but NYC is here to battle it out in regards to ease, flexibility, fun and creativity when it comes to this once in a lifetime experience. Las Vegas and New York City are two iconic destinations that offer very different experiences for couples like you seeking an unforgettable elopement. In this elopement heavyweight fight, get ready to explore the glitz and glamour of Vegas versus the undeniable charm of the Big Apple. Spoiler alert: NYC might ..read more

An officiants guide to writing your wedding vows Vows. What are they? Sure, everyone’s heard vows are a part of a wedding ceremony, but do you know what they actually entail and what you should be trying to relay to your betrothed? I’m Matt Dallow, your resident accordion-playing Minister at Eloping Is Fun. I am, in fact, the world’s only accordion-playing minister (and, yes, I have googled that . . . many times). At this point in my career, I’ve probably done close to three hundred or so weddings. I like to say I “make people cry for a living.” (And to think of all t ..read more