Elope in New York City

How to elope on the cheap!

Think you have to spend a mint to elope to New York City? Think again. You can hire a wedding officiant and elope in any number of area parks. This then saves you money so you and your newly-wedded partner can enjoy New York City. If it's just you two, your witnesses and officiant, you may not need a permit, but it's good to get one in case you want to reserve a particular area. Just note that it may take up to 30 days to process your permit application. One wedding officiant/company you may want to check out the folks at elopenyc.com, a married photographer and celebrant team who provide different elopement packages which include professional photography.

For Park Permits, visit http://www.nycgovparks.org/sub_things_to_do/attractions/weddings.html#sites for information.

Central Park Wedding Venues

For a small elopement ceremony in Central Park, you may want to consider the following sites:

• Cop Cot - Gazebo for 10-30 people – 60th Street, close to CPS – center of park
• Ladies Pavilion - Gazebo for 10–20 people – 72nd & West Drive
• Wagner Cove - Gazebo 10–20 people - 72nd, west of Cherry Hill at the edge of lake
• Shakespeare Garden for 10–20 people (this is a quiet zone, no music) – 79th & West Drive
• Bethesda Terrace/Bethesda Fountain for up to 25 people - off of 72nd Street Tranverse; center of Park
• Gapstow Bridge for up to 10 people - 59th Street Pond, off of CPW & 5th Avenue
• Belvedere Plaza for up to 20 people
• Bow Bridge for up to 15 people
• The Pool for 10-15 people – Between West 101st & 102nd street - North Lawn of pool
• South Lawn of Pool for 20-25 people

And, for a Super Cheap Wedding in New York City

This is as cheap as you're going to get. But, it's popular with residents and people from all over. Get married at one of the County Clerk's office for only $25 (including $35 for a Marriage License). There is a 24-hour waiting period from applying for a Wedding License and the wedding ceremony. You can apply online at https://www.nyc.gov/portal/site/cityclerkformsonline

The County Clerk's offices and times are:

Manhattan Office
Hours: 8:30 am to 3:45 pm, Monday through Friday
141 Worth Street
New York, NY 10013

Bronx Office
Hours: 8:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday
Supreme Court Building
851 Grand Concourse, Room B131
Bronx, NY 10451

Brooklyn Office
Hours: 8:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday
Brooklyn Municipal Building
210 Joralemon Street, Room 205
Brooklyn, NY 11201

Queens Office
Hours: 8:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday
Borough Hall Building
120-55 Queens Boulevard, Ground Floor, Room X001
Kew Gardens, NY 11424

Staten Island Office
Hours: 8:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday
Borough Hall Building
10 Richmond Terrace, Room 311
Staten Island, NY 10301

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