
Eloping at City Hall in New York City is a straightforward process, but there are a few steps you’ll need to follow to ensure everything goes smoothly. Before you can get married, you must first obtain a marriage license. Please go HERE
I love city hall for so many reasons, my parents got married there pregnant with me in 1984 . It holds a special place in my heart.

City Hall is one of the most low key ways to elope. You set up you your appt online, find a photographer, at this time they only allow one guest your witness who is also usually your photographer. You show up at your appt time, ceremonies usually last 5 minutes and you’re legally married. Also you leave with your paper work which is great. Minted has a great article check out here.
City hall for elopements and wedding is located at the NYC city clerks office, 141 Worth St in Manhattan. There are also City Clerk’s offices in the other boroughs, with Brooklyn as the second most popular location.
Elopements range from just the couple to upwards of 25 people. The number of guests usually depends on the location I say a true elopement is between 10-25 guests. Or it can just be the 2 of you. You can even elope via zoom.
You will need an Officiant if you’re getting married outside of city hall. Officiants provide more than just your ceremony, but good ones also provide help with the marriage process. I love working with Honey Breaks an all women owned company. Please see their site here. You can also have a local priest, minister, rabbi, marry you as well. Whatever suits your specific spiritual belief system. In most cases all officiants have experience with working with varying religious backgrounds and accommodate those in the ceremony.
You can also have a friend or relative get ordained and marry you, I have seen many couples do this and it adds something truly special to the day.

What does eloping in NYC cost? Most elopements with good quality photography will run you around $1,500-$2,500 thats with officiation and an out door free venue, maybe 10 guests, a bottle or 2 of champaign. Some folks splurge a little more, and will rent a small venue or an Airbnb, and then you can get up to 5-10K. Elopements in general are more affordable than traditional weddings, which often at bare minimum are around $31,000 based on The Knot’s Real Wedding Study. Everyone is different and you really need to decide whats right for you and going to mean the most.
City Hall Weddings are the most affordable option as you only need a photographer most photographers are also happy to act as witness and included in their packages. The 2 hour elopement is perfect for NYC hall weddings.
For as long as I can remember an elopement was a term used for people getting married in secrecy, even the city hall wedding was frowned upon in some circles, If you dont go big, its almost as if it didn’t happen. Well thank god that is over. Elopements now hold space for people not wanting to spend a ton of money, too laid back couples who aren’t into big parties and are more reserved.

Well first of all it can be better for the environment, for your pockets, and for your mental well being.

Some places to Elope that are well known in The NYC are:
1. NYC City Hall (Civic Center)

7. Conservatory Garden in Central Park
11. 6BC Botanical Garden (East Village)
12. 620 Loft and Garden (Midtown)

16. The High Line (Chelsea)
17. Washington Square Park (Greenwich Village)
19. Heather Garden in Fort Tryon Park (Inwood)

23. West Village cobblestone streets (West Village)
24. Madison Square Park (Flatiron)
26. Elizabeth Street Garden (SoHo)
27. Garden at Church of St. Luke of the Fields (West Village)

19. Heather Garden in Fort Tryon Park (Inwood)

30. Brooklyn City Hall (Downtown Brooklyn)
31. Brooklyn Heights Promenade (Brooklyn Heights)
32. Brooklyn Botanic Garden (Park Slope/Crown Heights)
33. Prospect Park Peristyle (Park Slope)
34. Prospect Park Cleft Ridge Span (Park Slope)
34. Vale of Cashmere (Prospect Park)
35. Washington/Water Street (Dumbo)

36. Pebble Beach in Brooklyn Bridge Park (Dumbo)
37. On the Brooklyn Bridge
38. Jane’s Carousel (Dumbo)
39. St. Ann’s Warehouse garden (Dumbo)
40. Time Out Market Rooftop (Dumbo)
41. Bushwick Collective (Bushwick)
42. Green-Wood Cemetery (South Slope/Greenwood Heights)
43. Domino Park (Williamsburg)
44. Fort Greene Park (Fort Greene)
45. Green Dome Garden in Prospect Park
46. Naval Cemetery Landscape (Brooklyn Navy Yard)
47. Gil Hodges Community Garden (Gowanus)
And then of course you can always just elope in your backyard, a dope scenic spot that means something to you, the facade of an old factor building, a rail road track that looks off into infinity, a mountain top, go for a hike and find something together. NYC is vast and have so much room to play and be creative.





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Planner: @atlaseventanddesign
Dress: @cortanabrides
Florals: @petalcreekflowers
Catering: Fig & Pig @figandpigcatering
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Dishes: Etta Vintage @_ettavintage
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DJ: Ben Seretan @benseretan
When Grayson popped into my email and I went to check her IG page out I can’t help but admit I was really excited .. such a unique and beautiful couple and it’s not every day I get to photo a pro basketball player, shortly after their elopement they moved to Japan where he plays internationally.. how fucking cool is that ! One aspect of weddings that’s over looked is this amazing experience of meeting completely different people no two couples are ever the same I truly thrive on that nuance and the magic of human connection .. @graysonharrar ❤️
Victoria and Mark :) engagement session in our town square ! They’re the sweetest couple and it was such a pleasure .. @toriiadams @markamcdonald4
Kathryn and Aaron ! The most magical factory wedding @99scott_weddings in a neighborhood that carries so many late night live memories for me and I think everyone who has ever been to Brooklyn.. thanks for trusting me. It’s been a pleasure .. you two are amazing !
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Flowers @by_sweetscape
Music @ntweddingdjs
Hair @drenushakolshi
Makeup @carolinebaribeau
Coordinator @avalindaco
Photo @giannaleofalcon
Artistic Wedding photography shot on 35mm film at Brooklyn wedding venue 99 Scott