Best Wedding Locations in New York: A Guide to Getting Married Around the City
The best wedding locations in New York aren't always the places on every must-see list. From courthouse ceremonies and neighborhood wandering to rooftops, pizza stops, and subway rides, here's how to choose locations that work together and make New York part of the whole damn day.
Wedding Rehearsal Dinner vs. Welcome Party: Which One Makes Sense for Your Wedding Weekend?
Wedding rehearsal dinner, welcome party, or both? There’s no wedding-weekend rulebook saying you need to do any of it. Here’s how to decide what makes sense for your guest list, your plans, and the people flying in from all over to celebrate with you, plus a peek at Mallory and Anthony’s New Orleans weekend, complete with jazz, a Mississippi River boat, plenty of wine, and even more happy tears.
The Best NYC Hotels for Wedding Morning Photos That Feel Lived-In and Artful
Your wedding morning is more than a place to get ready, it's where the day truly begins. From timeless favorites like The Plaza and The Bowery Hotel to neighborhood gems like Hotel Chelsea and Arthouse Hotel, this guide shares the best NYC hotels for wedding mornings, plus tips for creating photographs that feel natural, personal, and full of life. Whether you're planning a City Hall celebration or a full wedding weekend, you'll find everything you need to choose a hotel that feels just as meaningful as the people sharing it with you.
Why Your NYC Courthouse Wedding Day Shouldn't End After You Say "I Do"
An NYC courthouse wedding doesn't have to begin and end with a quick ceremony. From getting ready together and riding the subway to exploring your favorite neighborhoods and celebrating over dinner, this guide shares how to turn your courthouse wedding into a day that feels deeply personal, along with planning tips, photo inspiration, and ideas for making every moment count.
How to Get a Wedding in New York Vibe Without Getting Married in Manhattan
Do you need a Manhattan venue to have a wedding in New York that feels romantic, stylish, and unmistakably NYC? Sarah and Garrett's wedding at The Madison Hotel in Morristown, New Jersey, proves otherwise. From a charming vintage train car and packed dance floor to thoughtful wedding-day experiences and unforgettable portraits, this celebration is full of inspiration for couples dreaming of New York wedding vibes without the city logistics.
The New York Courthouse Wedding Guide | How to Plan an Intentional NYC Courthouse Wedding
Thinking about planning a New York courthouse wedding? This guide covers everything from getting married at the NYC City Clerk’s Office to the best photo locations in Manhattan, what to wear, timeline tips, and how to make your courthouse wedding feel personal, emotional, and fully true to you. Featuring Marta + Sam’s intimate NYC courthouse wedding day in Tribeca with all the confetti, cloudy skies, and chaotic little New York moments that made it unforgettable.
Planning a New York Wedding: A Full 2027 Guide from a New York Wedding Photographer
Planning a New York wedding in 2027? This guide covers everything couples actually need to know, from NYC elopement locations and permits to realistic timelines, seasonal tips, and how to make your wedding day feel personal, cinematic, emotional, and fully alive in the middle of the city.
A Real Guide to Planning Your New York City Elopement
Not every love story needs a ballroom. This is for the couples craving something smaller, sweeter, and deeply personal. From subway rides to park vows, here’s everything you need to plan a New York City elopement that’s full of meaning, magic, and a little bit of pizza grease.
What It’s Really Like to Have a Wedding in New York City
This rooftop micro wedding in Midtown Manhattan had it all, sunlit vows, a dash of chaos, editorial portraits, and that electric NYC energy. A real, lived-in love story documented through movement, emotion, and a little bit of pigeon magic.