Central Park Weddings

Eloping is a reasonable choice to make while making your special day memorable & exciting among NYC’S Central Park. We can offer a series of locations & suggestions based on your needs and can help guide your journey.

If you are considering having your ceremony in Central Park,

We suggest you get a NYC Park Permit for your ceremony, to guarantee a spot. For a small fee, it’s worth the peace of mind.

Apply for the NYC Parks Permit Here:

NYC Central Park Permit

The following locations are a couple of places we LOVE, that offer intimacy, accessibility & centrally located to other photographic areas. We recommend you look up each location & research them before making a commitment. We can also provide the PROS & CONS of each location, to ease your decision making.

  • WAGNER COVE

    ENTRANCE ON 72nd St Central Park West

    Nestled just 5 minutes away from the 72nd St entrance, close to Bow Bridge, Bethesda Fountain and other picturesque locations, WAGNER COVE offers a private, secluded spot - all year round. Many of our couples get married here, then take pictures elsewhere after their ceremony.

    Great for Small Groups 15 or less.

  • CHAMBERS LANDING

    ENTRANCE ON 77th St Central Park West

    Cross a wooden bridge into a secluded little area that captures the sunsets and city skyscrapers as your backdrop, in a cozy spot off a bird watching trail. Nature abounds and the calm lake waters gives you a warm, comforting feeling perfect for your ceremony.

    Great for Small Groups of 15 or less.

  • WEST BOAT SHORE LANDING

    ENTRANCE ON 72nd St Central Park West

    An easy 5 minute walk through the famed ‘Imagine Circle’ and ‘Strawberry Fields‘, quickly bear left under a pergola and you are at this location, safely covered, with the view of Bow Bridge behind you as you celebrate your ceremony with NYC as your backdrop.

    Great for Groups of 20 and under.

  • BOW BRIDGE BOAT LANDING

    ENTRANCE ON 72nd St Central Park West

    With the famed Bow Bridge behind you, this uncovered area offers a landing off the trail that is picturesque and easy to get to. Just a 10 minute walk by the lake, easy access to othe areas in the park can make this ceremony memorable.

    Great for Small Groups of 20 and under.

  • SUMMERHOUSE at the DENE

    ENTRANCE ON 66th Central Park East

    This rustic summerhouse is a focal point of this beautiful landscape overlooking the valley and catching the NYC skyscrapers in the distance.

    A peaceful landscape that evokes a natural chapel with all the beauty Central Park provides.

    Although there is NO permit available for the

    summerhouse, there is a permit for the ‘Lawn at Dene’ which is alongside the house, which means you are taking a chance.

    Great for Groups of 20 or less.

  • SHAKESPEARE GARDEN

    ENTRANCE ON 79th St & Central Park West

    Hidden below the Belvedere Castle, is this enchanting, lush private area with mini trails and lovely spots to have an intimate ceremony full of greenery, a variety of flowers and quiet intimacy.

    A beautiful, peaceful location away from the hustle bustle spots of the park, close to the DeLaCorte Theatre & Turtle Pond.

    Great for Groups of 25 or less.

  • CONSERVATORY GARDENS

    ENTRANCE ON 104th Central Park East

    A destination for neighborhood residents and visitors from all over the world, its six acres are well-known for plantings of tulips, lilacs, crabapple trees, summer perennials, and chrysanthemums. Its more formal design and specular floral displays have also made it a popular destination for small weddings.

    Choose from the North, South or Center Pergolas.

    Great for Groups of 40 or less. Permit Required.

  • LADIES PAVILLION

    ENTRANCE on 75th St Central Park West

    It provides shaded seating, and a vantage point to view the water and surrounding landscapes.

    The Ladies Pavilion was designed by architect Jacob Wrey Mould in 1871 as a shelter for carriage riders. It was originally located near the entrance to the Park at 59th Street and Eighth Avenue.

    We Strongly recommend this area on weekday mornings. Permit Required.

    Great for Groups of 40 or less.