Saturday 28 May 2016

Choosing A Beautiful Central Park Wedding

By Susan Anderson


Everybody wants their wedding day to be really special and a day they can remember for the rest of their life. While some people choose a traditional marriage in church, others prefer a simple civil service but services are often in courts or civic offices with little romance attached. A great alternative which combines romance and simplicity is a central park wedding.

Located in New York, NY one of the most famous cities in the world, Central Park is an iconic destination. Featured in many romantic movies and with a host of beautiful spots to choose from this famous landmark provides the perfect backdrop for a marriage ceremony. The top locations can be booked online and planners are available to assist with every aspect of the big day.

Situated off 5th Avenue at 105th Street, one of the most popular places for weddings is the glorious Conservatory Garden. There are three different European styled areas, each having a feature fountain or pool. The English area features a circular labyrinth while the Italian style pergola gives an ideal backdrop for taking photographs.

Another popular location for wedding parties is The Ladies Pavilion. It is over on the west side of the city between 75th and 76th Streets. This extremely picturesque Victorian styled pavilion is adjacent to The Lake. It brings to mind the Victorian era when young women carrying parasols and their beaus walked among the trees and bushes planning their own special day.

All the elements of nature come together at The Pond providing the perfect combination of peace and beauty. Ducks swim about on the pond while trees and flowers frame the lake with blooms and foliage. The Gapstow Bridge the background adds the feel of a Monet painting to an already idyllic scene. The Pond is located just inside the main entrance which is off 5th Avenue at 56th Street.

If you decide that you would like to marry in this wonderful natural setting, the first step is to book a date. You can go online and reserve the date and location of your choice. Bear in mind that you are not allowed to erect tents or canopies so think about the weather. Plan a contingency location in case of heavy rain or high winds.

There are certain restrictions on the number of guests allowed at any of the designated marriage areas. Your planner will help you pick a suitable one for the number of people you want to invite. The maximum is three hundred, but some areas hold a lot fewer guests. You will also need to apply to the Parks Department for a permit which can take up to 1 month to arrive. This can be done online and again your planner can assist you.

As with any marriage service you will need to obtain a license from the city clerk. Information about how to do this can also be found online. You will need to get your license at least 24 hours before you are due to be married. There are companies and websites that can give all the information about this beautiful location and help plan every aspect of your special day from getting there to the reception afterwards.




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