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.

The most popular place for weddings is the Conservatory Garden area. With three different areas to choose from, each with a feature pool or fountain, there is a style to suit everyone. The English garden has a labyrinth and the Italian style pergola provides an ideal background for photos. This area is situated just off 5th Ave. At 105th St.

Another popular location for wedding parties is The Ladies Pavilion. It is over on the west side of the city between 75th and 76th Streets. This extremely picturesque Victorian styled pavilion is adjacent to The Lake. It brings to mind the Victorian era when young women carrying parasols and their beaus walked among the trees and bushes planning their own special day.

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 have decided that you want to marry in Central Park, you will need to choose a suitable date. It is worth bearing in mind that you cannot erect tents or pavilions, so the weather will play a factor. Make sure to plan a backup location in case the weather is too bad. Once you have decided on the date you can go online to the location you have chosen.

There are restrictions surrounding the size of group allowed at some of the ceremony sites. There are planners who can help you pick the right one depending on the number of guests you would like to invite. The maximum possible is 300, but with some areas the number is a lot fewer. You will need to apply for a permit from the Parks and Recreation Department which may take anywhere up to 30 days to be processed. This permit can be applied for online and your planner should be able to assist you with the paperwork.

You will also need to get a marriage license which can be obtained from the city clerk. There is information about this online and it is necessary wherever you choose to get married. You must have your license at least a day before you can get married. There are several companies on the web offering planning services who can organize every part of your very special day.




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