A Guide to Unique Locations to Elope in NYC
Where to Elope in NYC?
The CITY of New York is your Wedding Venue. When you elope in NYC, you intertwine your life story with the tapestry of the greatest city in the world. Where else in the world can you get married with the most beautiful city skyline as your ceremony backdrop? NYC is a city for lovers and adventurers. NYC is a city that wears our hearts on our sleeves. We will cheer you on as you start your life together. We will offer you free pretzels from our food carts or a joint from our back pocket (all true stories).
Why eloping in NYC is always a good idea:
- All the food
- All the shows
- All the great museums
- All the cute shops
- All the amazing architecture
- All the history
- Because it’s NYC
There will only ever be ONE NYC. No matter where you are from in the world, whether this is your first visit to NYC or your 100th, deep down inside, get the NYC vibe, and this is the place you want to revisit in your memories for the rest of your life.
Here are some of the best locations to Elope in NYC
Elope in DUMBO, Brooklyn
The Brooklyn waterfront, the Manhattan skyline, the Brooklyn Bridge, cobblestone streets, chic restaurants and fantastic street art. DUMBO has managed to pack it all into a small fun area to explore together on your wedding day. Don’t forget the iconic shot down Washington Street with the Manhattan Bridge in the background. The Brooklyn neighborhood of DUMBO is a go-to for many of our Eloping is Fun couples for a good reason. We also love to explore the offbeat neighboring ‘hood of Vinegar Hill for a more eclectic and quiet Brooklyn neighborhood feel.
Elope at The New York Public Library
This majestic structure is the landmark library in NYC and an apogee of Beaux-Arts design. It is constructed with white marble to create giant columns, majestic stairs, and intricately carved domes. This million-dollar wedding ceremony backdrop is available for free, which is one of the millions of reasons that I love NYC. We will guide you through the logistics of getting married at this iconic NYC landmark.
Elope at the Secret Garden Lower East Side
A quiet oasis in the heart of NYC
Community gardens are an integral part of the life of a New Yorker. The Lower East Side is the epicenter of these bohemian oases of greenery. Access and entry to these gardens are usually firmly guarded, but we have developed a partnership with this beautiful community garden, which can be booked directly through Eloping is Fun. If you want to know more about getting married at a community garden in NYC, we wrote an entire history and guide, which you can find in our Guide to Getting Married at a Community Garden in NYC.
Elope on The Brooklyn Bridge
Yes, you can actually get married on the Brooklyn Bridge! It is one of the most joyous and authentic NYC elopement experiences you could possibly dream of. Say your vows underneath the soaring Gothic arches of the most bad-ass bridges in America. It is guaranteed to make tourists smile from ear to ear. We will help guide you through an elopement on the Brooklyn Bridge, which is an Eloping is Fun trademark.
Elope at Grand Central Terminal
With a super stylish 1940s Mad Men vibe, Grand Central Terminal is a gorgeous gateway for your New York elopement. It is a wonderful warm, and cozy indoor option. GCT is a winter and holiday time favorite. The surrounding areas of 5th ave and proximity to the New York Public Library make this an amazing spot for your wedding ceremony.
Elope at the Top of the Rock
Forget the Empire State Building. Top of The Rock is New Yorkers’ favorite observation deck. Rockefeller Center and the surrounding buildings are examples of classic NYC art deco architecture and multiple levels give your photographer vantage points that make it feel like you are flying above NYC.
*Eloping is Fun can book your timed VIP tickets so we can skip the lines and get right to the good stuff.
Elope in Central Park at Glen Span Arch
The north end of Central Park is filled with hidden little gems like Glen Span Arch. Quiet, lush, green, and away from the tourist hullabaloo of the southern part of the park, it is one of my favorite locations for elopements in Central Park. There is even a waterfall. NYC is always full of little surprises.
Elope at the Eclectic Artist Loft
With an indoor life-size terrarium and multiple layered and highly photogenic backdrops throughout, this Brooklyn ceremony location is for those who appreciate Brooklyn’s creative history and want something indoors and private. See gorgeous photos and read more about the artist’s loft HERE
*EIF exclusive! The private elopement ceremony location can be booked directly through us as an add-on to any of your elopement packages
Elope with Bushwick Street Art
The hip neighborhood of Bushwick is a living, breathing, outdoor public art space. Explore and interact with some of the best street art in the world. We love taking couples here for post wedding photos
Elope at The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Yes, that’s right. You can get married at the Met. I mean, seriously, imagine announcing to your friends and family, “I eloped at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.” If you are interested in eloping here, please read our detailed guide on how to elope at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and get away with it.
Elope at the 60 LES Penthouse Suite
The Penthouse Suite at this fabulously chic downtown Hotel, 60 LES, is a pretty epic spot for a rooftop elopement. The best part is that you get to crash there for the night. It’s right in the heart of the Lower East Side, one of our favorite NYC neighborhoods for street shots.
Elope in Coney Island
Nothing is more Brooklyn than Coney Island, and the Coney Island Boardwalk. With the Cyclone Roller Coaster and the Parachute Drop as a backdrop, Coney Island makes for a truly indie wedding ceremony. Afterwards, celebrate with hot dogs from Nathans or a visit to the freak show.
Elope at the TWA Hotel
Is it possible to be modern and vintage at the same time? Why yes, yes it is. At the TWA Hotel, you can exchange vows on their iconic, retro red carpets or snag some shots at the Connie (a restored Air Force One plane) over post-ceremony cocktails. Whether your love flourished over Mad Men binge-watching, or you just want a sophisticated venue with an eclectic vibe, the sky’s the limit with an elopement at The TWA Hotel.
