Imagine saying ‘I do’ with the breathtaking New York City skyline as your backdrop, the sun setting over the iconic landmarks, and the city buzzing below you. Rooftop elopement weddings in the summer offer a magical and intimate way to tie the knot in the heart of the Big Apple. With an array of stunning rooftops to choose from, each offering its own unique charm, couples seeking a memorable and picturesque ceremony need look no further. Here is everything you need to know about how to elope this summer in New York. 1. Preparing for Your New York City Elopement Understanding Legal Requiremen ..read more

The weather in New York is absolutely unpredictable. And sometimes it rains on your wedding day. In some cultures, rain is a good symbol of prosperity and blessing for the couple. In others, it is a bad omen. And while the rainy day wedding was not in your plan, Mother Nature has its own plans and the best you can do is just to be ready for the day to hit differently. So how to prepare for a rainy day wedding? How to elope on a rainy day? Discuss plan “B” with your partner and planner. First of all, discuss with your partner if the rain would be a deal-breaker for you. Can you move the cerem ..read more

Top 5 Elopement venues for the Spring wedding in NYC. Spring in New York is absolutely fabulous. It is a perfect time for outdoor events and celebrations, so if you were planning to elope during this tender season, here are our top 5 elopement venues for the spring wedding. New york botanical garden. This venue is all you ever wish for, plus a little more. 250 acres of exotic plants and trees, greenhouses, and conservatory, this place is absolutely stunning at any season. During the spring, the Botanical Gardens are covered in blooming magnolia trees, which is the best time for an intimate el ..read more

Deciding to have an elopement is an intimate choice that you make between you and your partner because at the end of the day that is what your special day is about: the partnership between two souls. Just because eloping is the right choice for you that doesn’t mean your friends and family won’t be sad and disappointed that there won’t be a big day. Here are some do’s and don’ts of elopement etiquette that will soften the blow for everyone. Do: Tell your friends and family first that you decided to elope! You don’t want to have friends and family find out from Facebook or from pictures so mee ..read more

Hotels are a great choice for a winter elopement, they provide everything you need for a perfect New York elopement. You have a place to take pictures, a place to celebrate and a place for a small ceremony with great views! Hotels also offer a sense of intimacy as your ceremony could be really private and isn’t in the eyes of the public. Hotels are a great choice for a New York elopement! Here are 5 of the best hotels to elope in Manhattan along with some tips about how to pull off the perfect hotel elopement in New York! Top-5  hotels for a winter elopement in New York 1) The Plaza Hotel ..read more

Central Park is a winter wonderland during wintertime. A Central Park wedding provides a stunning and well-known location for your New York wedding. Central Park is also really great for pictures as it has so many different photo opportunities. Your New York elopement photographer can capture all of the magical moments from your Central Park wedding! Central Park was featured in numerous romantic Hollywood movies like “When Harry met Sally” and “Serendipity”. I can’t think of a more intimate and romantic outdoor wedding venue in New York! Here are some insights to help you get started on your ..read more

Modern elopements are not the same as they used to be back in the days when the couple was running away from the house and secretly got married. Nowadays planning your elopement takes as much time and effort as planning your big fancy wedding. The only difference is the sizing of the event. It is a common misconception to think that if the couple is getting eloped they don’t need to follow the official ceremony rules. But the beauty of the elopement is that you can mix and match all the things that you like and dislike about the wedding and create your own. So if you want to have the formal p ..read more

The High Line Park is the modern elevated park, which was built on a former New York Central Railroad spur on the west side of Manhattan. The park runs from Gansevoort Street (couples blocks below the 14th street) through Chelsea to the northern edge of the West Side Yard on 34th street near the Javits Center. Right now the High Line park is one of the most visited parks in New York and a real gem of modern architecture. High Line Park regulations regarding weddings The High Line Park is open daily, but the hours of operation vary by season. For example, from June to September the park is op ..read more

Top of the Rock is one of the best observation decks in New York. Its iconic look and comfortable location make it a desirable spot for small weddings and marriage proposals. Have you ever dreamed of saying “I do” with the best view of the city? If yes, here is everything you need to know before choosing this location for your ceremony. Top of the Rock Proposal Hours of operation and weather Top of the Rock is open Monday to Friday from 10 am – 10 pm, with the working hours varying on the major Holidays. It can not be reserved for a private ceremony and no area can be blocked or restrict ..read more

The best man is the groom’s right-hand man before and during the wedding. It is usually a best friend or a family member appointed by the groom. Planning a wedding can be very stressful, so the main best man’s duty is to assist the groom in every way. It absolutely depends on a couple of how much they want the best man to be involved and sometimes he can get involved in the planning process or his duties can start only from the wedding day. Before the wedding, the best man is usually responsible for a couple of things: Helping to choose formal wear. It is common for the best man to help the g ..read more