Destination Weddings NYC

07/26/2021

After a wave of pandemic-induced wedding cancellations last year, wedding season is back on.

03/01/2021

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Belvedere Castle I’m happy to have a modern elopement ceremony at the Belvedere Castle, later this week, prompting me to recollect about other happy ceremonies I’ve officiated over the years. The Belvedere Castle, one of the grandest and oldest locations in the Park, was built in 1865.  The Cas...

02/25/2021

The Always Popular Ladies Pavilion One of the most popular wedding spots with my brides and grooms is the Ladies’ Pavilion in Central Park. The little structure is at 76th and Central Park West, easily accessible by the street. The ornate gazebo-type structure comfortably houses 20 or so guests an...

02/23/2021

Grand Central Station With a chill in the air, many folks planning a private elopement or micro-wedding are looking for a spot indoors, to exchange their wedding vows. Grand Central Station has long been a favorite as an iconic location for a “private wedding.” In the heart of the city, on...

11/13/2020

Eloping in Autumn Historically, “high” wedding season has been between about April through September or October. In cities like New York, many like to celebrate their nuptials during the full flower of spring and summer, also a time when many folks are taking vacations. I’m here to say—don....

04/17/2020

A Little Ceremony at the South Street Seaport About six months ago, I moved down to Wall Street, in the Financial District in Manhattan. I had decidedly mixed feelings about the move, but tried to look on the bright side—it would be a chance to learn more about a new (to me) New York neighborhoo....

12/20/2019

So many wonderful Christmas spots for weddings. Photo by Marta Zapardiel for Simply Eloped

08/01/2019

Another good reason to consider eloping!❤️

The average American wedding costs nearly $39,000, and a growing number of couples is relying on loans to fund their special day. Some experts are concerned about bigger burdens for Americans already swamped with debt.

08/01/2019

A lot of good reasons to elope!

Your wedding is a once-in-a-lifetime occasion—OK, maybe a twice-in-a-lifetime? (Or thrice? No judgement!) Whatever the case, you’ve spent a lot of time and probably a lot of money on this thing. With your...

05/28/2019

Can’t wait to share this happy couple’s news tomorrow!