Planning A Fabulous Central Park Wedding

By Susan Anderson


Everybody wants their wedding day to be really special and a day they can remember for the rest of their life. While some people choose a traditional marriage in church, others prefer a simple civil service but services are often in courts or civic offices with little romance attached. A great alternative which combines romance and simplicity is a central park wedding.

New York, NY, perhaps the world's most famous city boasts parkland at its heart which is iconic in its own right. Featuring in TV series and movies this landmark attraction provides a marvelous setting for a romantic marriage. There are many places inside the park from which to choose and there are sites where you can find information about them and all place bookings.

Situated off 5th Avenue at 105th Street, one of the most popular places for weddings is the glorious Conservatory Garden. There are three different European styled areas, each having a feature fountain or pool. The English area features a circular labyrinth while the Italian style pergola gives an ideal backdrop for taking photographs.

The Ladies Pavilion is also extremely popular with wedding parties. It can be found on the west side between 75th Street and 76th Street. This picturesque Victorian style pavilion made from iron is near to The Lake. It takes you back to olden days where young ladies carried parasols and their young gentlemen walked with them arm in arm and soaked up the atmosphere of the vibrant city.

For complete tranquility and a feel of nature, The Pond provides the perfect setting. Ducks glide on the water with trees and flowers framing the lake beautifully. The Gapstow Bridge can be seen in the background adding even more interest to the scene. The Pond can be found just inside the main entrance off 5th Ave, at 56th St.

Once you make the decision that you wish to get married in Central Park, there are a few more things to decide. You need to choose your marriage date taking into consideration that you may not put up tents or pavilions. In the event of really bad weather you may need a backup plan just in case it is not possible to use your first choice. With dates in mind you can then go onto the web to book the location you selected.

There are certain restrictions on the number of guests allowed at any of the designated marriage areas. Your planner will help you pick a suitable one for the number of people you want to invite. The maximum is three hundred, but some areas hold a lot fewer guests. You will also need to apply to the Parks Department for a permit which can take up to 1 month to arrive. This can be done online and again your planner can assist you.

The only other paperwork required is your marriage license which is issued by the city clerk. There is plenty of information about this on the city websites and is necessary regardless of where you choose to marry. The license is normally issued on the spot at city hall but you must have it 24 hours prior to your marriage. There are companies online who offer their services to help arrange your special day at this amazing location.




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