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Also known as « The Big Apple », New York is a city that never ceases to attract brides and grooms who want to take advantage of its magnificent setting to seal their unions. Dreaming of celebrating your wedding in a unique, unforgettable and infinitely beautiful place? Opt for New York! This beautiful, sensational and mythical city will make you live your dreams. Choosing New York as your wedding destination means choosing a multitude of endless possibilities.
Getting married in New York City is a dream for many couples. Unfortunately, the difficulties associated with organizing this wedding easily compel some couples to give up this dream. For this reason, the expert Sandrine Arnould, founder of Luxury Events Agency, is at your disposal to dispel your fears and invalidate your difficulties. Yes, Sandrine Arnould always goes the extra mile when it comes to providing quality support for organizing a wedding in New York.
In this article, wedding planner Sandrine Arnould, gives you a taste of the New York wedding destination. By the end of this article, you’ll understand that getting married in New York is not rocket science, as we have answers for all your questions.
Why do couples choose to get married in New York?
Nowadays, couples want to break with tradition by organizing an original and out of the ordinary wedding. These couples are therefore looking for an original and sumptuous setting to get married. So, getting married in New York can only be an excellent option for couples who want to organize a highly original and different wedding from what is usually done.
Additionally, it should be noted that many couples today tend to opt for smaller, more intimate weddings for two or small groups (close friends and family). Going to New York to get married is a great option for these small wedding couples as well.
Also, a couple may decide to get married in New York to enjoy incredible experiences with their loved ones and family. A couple may choose to get married in New York because it is their dream or because New York is their favorite city.
Besides these reasons, here are some additional reasons why a couple may get married in New York.
Plurality of frameworks
New York is generally known as a city where nothing is impossible. This truth also applies to weddings, as there are plenty of places to get married in New York. New York offers a multitude of original and suitable places to get married. Simply put, you can get married in New York:
- On a rooftop among several buildings in the heart of Manhattan
- On a bridge like « The Brooklyn Bridge » over the East River
- Times Square
- At the Grand Central Terminal train station
- In the heart of Central Park
- In front of the Statue of Liberty
- …
The variety of wedding venues in New York City is impressive. There is something for every preference and taste. In fact, there are many different and more charming neighborhoods in New York.
A breath of freedom is blowing over New York
New York is a city that deserves to be called the capital of the world, because it is special and full of surprises. No matter what country you come from, you will inevitably get your fix if you visit New York. This city is a place where cultures, traditions and languages from all over the world come together.
In New York, you are free to do whatever you want, wherever and whenever you want, with whomever you want. No one will judge you if you decide to seal your union in Tiffany’s restaurant or in the beautiful art building of the New York Public Library, or in the beautiful natural surroundings of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. If you want, you can make all your dreams come true.
New York has beauty to spare
You may never want to leave New York if you ever visit, because it is so beautiful. Indeed, New York is one of those rare cities in the world that perfectly combines luxury (bling), modernity, traditional and picturesque. In New York, nature and vegetation coexist with modernity.
In New York City, you will find many chic neighborhoods, each with its own unique character. Whether it’s day or night, the beauty of New York City is sure to enchant you. Getting married in New York is an excellent choice for a couple who wants to get married in a beautiful city.
Is there an ideal season to get married in New York?
As opposed to what is done in France, weddings are not done according to the seasons in New York. In other words, all seasons are good to get married in New York. You can get married in New York from January to December. The ideal season for your wedding in New York will depend on your choice.
What kind of wedding in New York does getting married give me the opportunity to do?
New York City’s prettiness is truly extraordinary and alluring. It is the perfect place where you can bring all your imaginations and inventions to life. New York is a never-ending source of inspiration for any couple who wants to plan a high-end and mythical wedding. For good reason, New York holds the main ingredient that can sublimate any wedding organized in its midst. This famous ingredient is the fact that New York is a magical place.
In New York City, you have the option of getting married directly at the City Clerk’s office for only a few dollars. A judge will officiate your wedding. In addition, you can also opt for a more personalized wedding. In this case, you just need to hire an officiant and you can celebrate your wedding wherever you want: in Times Square, in Central Park, on a rooftop, in a helicopter flying over New York… the possibilities are endless. Note that an officiant is recognized by the state. Therefore, your wedding will be official.
Is it possible to get married in New York if you can't speak English?
Getting married in New York is of course possible for a couple who does not speak English. All you have to do is ask our wedding planner agency for assistance. We will then be happy to connect you with French-speaking wedding planners based in New York. They will take care of organizing your wedding in New York, which will be a dream wedding for sure.
A symbolic secular ceremony can be organized in New York ?
Luxury Events Agency can arrange a secular ceremony in New York City. Whether it’s for a symbolic commitment ceremony, a wedding anniversary or to renew your vows. All you have to do is call on us for assistance. We will proudly take care of organizing your dream ceremony in New York. Because that’s what we do.
Can the commitment ceremony be done in French?
Ask Luxury Events Agency for assistance and together with your participation, we will have the pleasure of organizing a personalized commitment ceremony. A commitment ceremony that will live up to your image. Clearly, we will provide you with a French officiant who will assist you during these unforgettable moments.
However, you can also ask for a local officiant to assist you. The choice of the officiant will be made according to your tastes. Ultimately, you will have the privilege of deciding whether the ceremony will be conducted in French, in English or in both languages.
Can my marriage in New York be recognized in France?
Again, it will depend on what you want. It is of course possible that a wedding in New York be recognized in France by the French authorities. To do so, you must complete certain formalities. You can get married with peace of mind because Luxury Events Agency will take care of these formalities for you. Also, if in addition to this civil wedding you wish to add a symbolic ceremony, we will accompany you.
Please note! Don’t forget that you will need a valid passport and ESTA to travel to New York.
What are the formalities for my marriage in New York to be recognized in France?
In case you simply want to organize a symbolic wedding, you will not have to do any formalities. In other words, you will not have to go through the « city hall » and you will not have to follow the administrative procedures required by the city hall. However, you should know that: whether in New York or in France, the secular ceremony will not be recognized either on the civil or on the religious level. On the other hand, if you want your wedding to be recognized in France, you will have to follow certain administrative procedures that are more or less restrictive.
In detail, you must go to the City Clerk of New York to get a marriage license. At the City Clerk of New York, you will have to present your passport, pay $35 and be asked to fill out a form on the spot. Then you will get your marriage license. Once you obtain this document, which is the marriage license, you will have 60 days to get married.
Marriage can be performed anywhere and it is necessary that you be married by a priest, City Clerk, judge or minister. The official who married you will have to fill out the marriage certificate that you took in advance from the City Clerk. The official will then return the marriage certificate to the City Clerk. A few weeks later, you will receive your marriage certificate.
This is only part of the administrative procedures to be performed. However, we will be happy to assist you when you are in the process of doing this. Luxury Events Agency will do all the research for you. Luxury Events Agency’s only ambition is to organize a wedding in New York as you imagine it in your dreams.
How many guests will be able to attend my wedding in New York?
You may decide to get married as a couple in New York. By choosing this option, you will be doing exactly what is known in New York as « eloping ». Alternatively, you can go to New York with family members and close friends. The number of guests will first depend on your budget and then the number of guests will depend on your wishes. Our team will always be at your side to assist you in every decision.
What kind of venues are available in New York?
When it comes to reception venues that can be found in New York City, you will certainly have an overwhelming amount of choices. The list of venues that New York City has to offer is very extensive. Simply put:
- You can get married in a place that offers a beautiful view of Manhattan (on a rooftop, in front of a restaurant such as Bryant Park Grill, next to the Brooklyn Bridge, on a boat…)
- You can get married in a mythical place of New York like: Central Park, The Plaza Hotel, Rockefeller Plaza, Statue of Liberty…
- You can seal your union in a green place: in a park like the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, on the roof of a farm like the Brooklyn Grange, in a Zoo like the Bronx Zoo…
- You can seal your union in an artistic or trendy place: in an art gallery, in a museum like the Museum of the Moving Image, in a trendy restaurant like MyMoon…
- …
New York reception venues are therefore abundant. To get married in New York, all you have to do is decide on the venue.
How much can getting married in New York cost me?
It is difficult to give an exact price for a wedding in New York if the course of the future wedding is not known. Indeed, the cost of a wedding in New York will depend on parameters such as: the date, the number of guests, the places of reception and ceremony, the types of meals chosen… However, the total budget has all the chances not to exceed the budget of a wedding organized in France. This is because the number of guests who travel to New York is usually small. Most of the budget will be dedicated to the expenses related to the reception venue and the catering service.
Use the services of Luxury Events Agency and we will set up a permanent Paris – New York connection while we are organizing your wedding in New York. The bride and groom won’t even have to make a single round trip to see the New York organization. Our only ambition will be to organize the ideal wedding for you with a reasonable budget.
To get married in New York, when to start getting ready in advance?
Just as it is done in France, it is recommended to start the preparations about twelve months in advance. By doing so, you give yourself the chance to choose your ideal reception venue. However, a wedding in New York City is going to be with about fifty guests. So you can afford to start by preparing six to eight months in advance.
What makes a New York wedding so special?
Couples choose to get married in New York because they want to or because they feel like it. Getting married in New York is very special and different because the bride and groom are not obligated to get married in a city hall or a church. They are free to seal their union anywhere in New York City: Central Park, Grand Central, the Empire State Building…
Let’s not forget that a wedding in New York is a journey that will last several days and a honeymoon full of romance will top it all off. A wedding in New York is a mythical and unforgettable wedding that is rather magical.
Whatever your dream wedding in New York City, Luxury Events Agency will always be there to assist you and guide you in your decision making. Whether your dream is to organize a simple « elopment » for two or to organize a wedding with dozens of guests, we have the right service providers you need. Call upon our services and we will be happy to provide you with quality support.
Do you need our support and our expertise in the organization of a prestigious wedding? Do not hesitate to contact:
Luxury Events Agency
Sandrine Arnould
Ceo & founder
+33 (6)62 83 58 80