The Best Private Ceremony Locations for Your NYC Elopement
If “private elopement” makes you think courthouse cubicles and fluorescent lighting, allow us to reintroduce the concept.
New York is full of breathtaking, hidden spaces – rooftop gardens, artist lofts, iconic hotels – each with its own mood, view, and vibe.
Whether you’re envisioning high-end glamour, downtown edge, or a tucked-away garden straight out of a movie, these are our favorite private ceremony spots that make eloping in NYC feel effortless and extraordinary.
At a Glance: The Best Private Ceremony Venues in NYC
- The Artist Loft (Williamsburg, Brooklyn) · $
- Eclectic + creative
- Indoor garden, antiques, and art
- Up to 15 guests
- The Secret Garden(Lower East Side) · $
- Hidden oasis
- Lush greenery + bohemian charm
- Up to 10 guests
- Hotel Chelsea (Chelsea) · $$
- Artistic + moody
- Historic suites + salons
- Up to 20 guests
- Price Street Lofts (SoHo) · $$
- Modern-industrial
- Exposed brick + rooftop access
- Up to 25 guests
- 60 LES (Lower East Side) · $$
- Sleek + sexy
- Rooftop skyline views
- Up to 30 guests
- 620 Loft & Garden (Midtown) · $$$
- Elegant rooftop garden
- Skyline + cathedral views
- Up to 40 guests
- The William Vale (Williamsburg, Brooklyn) · $$$
- Dramatic + design-forward
- Manhattan skyline backdrop
- Up to 50 guests
- The St. Regis (Midtown East) · $$$$
- Classic luxury · Grand interiors + crystal chandeliers · Up to 20 guests
The Artist’s Loft
Neighborhood: Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Welcome to one of the most beloved spaces we offer: a private artist’s loft that’s as authentic as New York gets. Step inside and you’re surrounded by vintage treasures, wild creativity, and warm light. Once home to artists and dreamers, the space still hums with that unmistakable downtown energy. Antique mirrors, overgrown plants, and found objects make it feel intimate, personal, and perfectly imperfect – ideal for couples who want warmth, intimacy, and a touch of old-school bohemia.
The Secret Garden
Neighborhood: Lower East Side
Hidden behind unassuming gates in the heart of LES, this private community garden is one of NYC’s most peaceful hidden corners. Ivy-covered walls, winding pathways, and sun-dappled benches make it feel like you’ve stepped out of the city entirely. We’re one of the few teams with access to this space, which is perfect for couples who want their “just us” ceremony surrounded by nature without leaving the city.
Hotel Chelsea
Neighborhood: Chelsea
Few places embody New York’s artistic soul like Hotel Chelsea. Once home to Bob Dylan, Patti Smith, and Janis Joplin, its walls have absorbed a century of creative rebellion. Today, the renovated suites and parlors mix that bohemian past with sultry style: velvet drapes, vintage mirrors, moody lighting, and a sense that you’re part of Hotel Chelsea’s legendary story. It’s romantic, unapologetic, and a little rock ’n’ roll – just like the couples who choose it.
Prince Street Lofts
Neighborhood: SoHo
This loft is one of those “if you know, you know” venues. Tucked away in SoHo, Prince Street Lofts offer a warm, modern vibe with massive windows, exposed brick, and just enough edge to feel like a true NYC gem. It’s ideal for couples who want an intimate indoor ceremony with clean lines, beautiful light, and the option to step out onto a private rooftop for post-ceremony portraits (and maybe a champagne pop or two).
Sixty LES (60 LES)
Neighborhood: Lower East Side
Looking for something a little more sleek and sexy? Sixty LES is an ultra-modern hotel with a rooftop that shows off that classic Lower Manhattan skyline in all its glory. You’ll have a rooftop pool nearby and a private space that feels young and stylish. This is where you pause mid-ceremony and realize: you’re literally getting married above Manhattan.
620 Loft & Garden
Neighborhood: Midtown
Want to elope on a rooftop garden in the middle of Manhattan? 620 Loft & Garden is the dream. With panoramic views of St. Patrick’s Cathedral and Rockefeller Plaza, a reflecting pool that catches golden hour like magic, and a private terrace that feels surprisingly serene, this spot is jaw-dropping in person.
The William Vale
Neighborhood: Williamsburg, Brooklyn
We love a Brooklyn moment, and The William Vale delivers. With sweeping views of Manhattan from across the river, this venue is perfect for couples who want high-end energy with a side of playfulness. The rooftop is dramatic, spacious, and filled with light, while the indoor options give you serious style if the weather acts up.
The St. Regis
Neighborhood: Midtown East
If timeless New York glamour is your love language, The St. Regis speaks it fluently. Picture crystal chandeliers, gold accents, and plush fabrics in every direction. Our secret? Booking one of the hotel’s legendary suites for your ceremony – a private, light-filled setting that feels like your own gilded world above Midtown. Every photo looks iconic because everything about this place already is.
Other Hidden NYC Spaces We Love
Want something even more offbeat? We also help our couples find incredible private spaces through platforms like Peerspace. From artist studios and plant-filled lofts to glass-ceiling penthouses and cozy brownstones. If you can dream it, there’s a New York space for it (and we’ll help you find it)!
Why Eloping With Us Is Different
There’s a reason couples choose Eloping Is Fun over trying to figure it all out themselves. We don’t just find you a venue. We build your whole day around what matters to you. From permits to perfectly-timed golden hour rooftop kisses, we’ve got it all covered.
Our all inclusive elopement packages are built to be flexible, fabulous, and fully personalized. No cookie-cutter ceremonies here, just a damn good time in one of the best places to elope in the world.
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