With the price of pretty much everything going up in NYC, more and more engaged couples are choosing to elope. According to theknot.com the average wedding cost around $30K, add another 20-30% for getting hitched in one of the most expensive cities in the world and the average NYC couple is spending around $40K for their wedding! Eloping in NYC not only saves you money but offers couples an intimate option for tying the knot in one of the most exciting cities in the world!

Diversity is key in the Big Apple (after all NYC is known as the great “melting pot”) which means there are tons of options to choose from when looking for the best place to elope. New York City has everything from rooftop wedding venues with panoramic views of the skyline to secluded waterfront pavilions that will have you questioning if you are really in NYC!

Our NYC elopement photographers and team of experts have been helping couples elope in NYC for over a decade and are eager to share some of their top picks on the best places to elope in NYC. Drawing upon their extensive experience and countless inquiries from couples who have chosen to elope in New York City, we have meticulously categorized the options into four distinct and exceptional settings: Parks, Gardens, Rooftops, and Iconic NYC Landmarks. Keep reading for more details on the location perks, process for eloping there and of course how much it costs!

If you’ve ever planned a wedding, you’re sure to have come across a long list of wedding traditions to consider for the big day. Classic traditions like wearing something borrowed and something blue, is an oldie but goodie (grandma will love this one). While more modern trends like choosing a colorful wedding dress instead of the traditional white gown (grandma may not be so thrilled about this one) are becoming increasingly popular.

One tradition in particular that our wedding photographers have noticed is the decision to do a “First Look”. A first look is when a couple sees each other before the ceremony. While having a first look may break the tradition of seeing each other for the first time at the altar, more and more couples are choosing to have a first look for their wedding day! Keep reading to find out more about first look wedding photos, the pros and cons of a first look and insider tips from our wedding photography and video team!

New Yorkers are known for their nonchalant attitude and “unimpressed” response to anything short of an epidemic, so the announcement to shut New York City down due to the coronavirus pandemic really speaks volumes as to how serious this current crisis is, not only for New York but the world! One of the most populous cities in the world, 8.6 million NYC residents have been ordered to stay home and avoid interaction with others as much as possible.

Brooklyn is not only the hippest borough in NYC but also quickly becoming the go-to-city for wedding celebrations! Just google “Brooklyn Wedding Photos” for yourself to see why thousands of engaged New York City couples are flocking to Brooklyn every year to exchange vows. Our Brooklyn wedding photographers have witnessed it first hand and are excited to capture amazing weddings in the borough we call home!

Brooklyn, NY is not only known for it’s unique wedding venues but also amazing restaurants with delicious cuisine! Luckily for couples seeking an affordable venue in NYC, restaurant wedding venues in Brooklyn combine the two! From french inspired menus to authentic Italian choices and beyond, our Brooklyn photographers have had the pleasure of shooting and dining at some pretty amazing restaurant wedding venues in Brooklyn! There are many advantages to booking a restaurant wedding venue in Brooklyn; besides being more flexible in pricing, a restaurant wedding offers a more intimate setting and personalized attention that may be hard to come by at the larger NYC wedding venues.

A historic New York landmark, Central Park is a beautiful oasis in Manhattan offering New Yorkers an escape from the concrete jungle. From popular movies like Breakfast at Tiffany’s to world famous events like the New York Marathon, Central Park has provided a beautiful location for all things New York for over a century! So it’s no wonder that hundreds of couples choose to exchange vows in the iconic Manhattan location every year. Our popular all-inclusive wedding package was created to accommodate couples who wanted an intimate wedding celebration without the hassle of paying for a full day of wedding photography.

Are you planning a Jewish Wedding in NYC and looking for a photographer that is familiar with and experienced in capturing Jewish wedding traditions? Perhaps your future spouse is Jewish and you want to be sure to include some of the traditional Jewish wedding traditions into your mixed faith wedding celebration but don’t know which traditions are optional or mandatory.. Maybe you are attending a Jewish wedding in NYC for the first time and want to know what to expect and how to prepare.. ..no matter your reason our experienced Jewish wedding photographers can help!

Our team is available to help you plan your NYC vow renewal. From photography for your vow renewal ceremony to officiants that will assist you with creating beautiful renewing wedding vows, and finding the best place to have your vow renewal ceremony, we can provide everything you need! Renewing your vows in NYC is a great way to celebrate your anniversary, whether you have been married for one year or 20 plus!

Planning a New York City Hall wedding is becoming more and more popular amongst couples getting married in NYC according to our elopement photographers. Couples who are on a budget or simply don’t want the stress of planning a 100-guest celebration at one of the NYC wedding venues are proving that eloping at City Hall can be just as special!

Our photography team sort of stumbled into becoming one of the top NYC Proposal Photographers after being asked to capture several surprise proposals throughout New York. A fairly new trend according to theknot.com, proposal photography may be the new engagement photo session for couples who want to capture the very beginning of their journey to the altar.