William Mason Photography

I was honored to be a part of Laura and Marshall's romantic elopement in Central Park.  William's photographs are stunning.  He is an amazing photographer who makes the magic and emotion of the moment come through in his photos.

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Central Park Location - Strawberry Fields

In order to get married in Central Park you do not need a permit, unless you have over 20 people in your party.  The permit is $25.  For more information on Central Park locations, ceremony information and our wedding officiant services please call us at 347-699-6175 or go to our website www.officiantnyc.com

Central Park Location - Cop Cot

Cop Cot is Scottish for "little house on the crest of a hill" and is a reproduction of  one of the original wooden shelters that were common in central park in the 1860s. Built on a rock outcropping under a canopy of trees above the park's Center Drive, this location is peaceful and secluded and a perfect venue for a wedding rain or shine. Although it is easily accessible from the road, Cop Cot offers privacy and will accommodate up to 40 people.

In order to get married in Central Park you do not need a permit, unless you have over 20 people in your party.  We do suggest getting a permit for Cop Cot even if you have less than 20 guests.  The permit is $25.  For more information on Central Park locations, ceremony information and our wedding officiant services please call us at 347-268-1331 or go to our website www.officiantnyc.com

Central Park Location - Bethesda Fountain

The  centerpiece of Bethesda Terrace, Bethesda Fountain is one of the most recognized fountains in the world. The neoclassical sculpture, also known as The Angel of the Waters, was designed by Emma Stebbins in 1868 and dedicated in 1873, at which point Stebbins became the first woman to receive commission for a major work of art in the city of New York. Whether you choose to wed by the fountain itself or in the shelter of the lower passage with it magnificent tiled ceiling, this is one of Central Parks most loved wedding sites.

In order to get married in Central Park you do not need a permit, unless you have over 20 people in your party.  The permit is $25.  For more information on Central Park locations, ceremony information and our wedding officiant services please call us at 347-268-1331 or go to our website www.officiantnyc.com

Central Park Location - Gazebo on the Rocks

Central Park Locations - Bow Bridge Left

Central Park Location - Bow Bridge Gazebo

Wedding Invite Business Cards

Making personalized wedding invitations is an exciting way to share news of your engagement with friends and family.  I recently worked with a couple who made their invites as little business cards.  They used a website called Vista Print to custom design and print their cards.  Here's a link to the site and a few pictures of cute cards for inspiration!

Vista Print Personal Business Cards-Wedding

Wedding Day Eats!

A wedding day is one of the biggest days you will experience in your life!  Big days often bring big appetites.  I've compiled a list of great New York restaurants for newlyweds.  Click on the names for links to their websites.

In Brooklyn we have:

Ici 

Traif 

In Central Park:

Boat House

Jean Georges

In East Manhattan check out:

The Mark

Daniel

Cafe Boulud

Orsay

The Carlyle

For West Manhattan: 

Marea

Porter house 

Bar Boulud 

Boulud Sud

Lincoln Ristorante

Dovetail 

If none of these are of interest then there's always yelp.com as a good resource for restaurants. 

Bon appetit!

JC Lemon Photography

Jon and I have worked together on a few different weddings and I've loved his work!  Jon captures inspiring moments as a photographer for weddings, elopements and engagements.  Below are some samples of his photos.

Jon Lemon

website:  http://jclemon.com

email: sayhi@jclemon.com

phone: 917-373-0339

Interview with Urbanette Magazine

Urbanette Magazine recently interviewed Kim Worley about her experiences as a wedding officiant in New York.  Check out the interview here!

http://www.urbanette.com/nyc-wedding-officiant

"Urbanette Magazine is a print and online magazine.  We are the essential guide to the very best in life, with an empowering slant.  We will help you live a confident, happy and healthy life."

Michelle Edgemont-Florist

I worked with Michelle at Elise and Mitch's wedding at The Liberty House in Brooklyn.  She was so talented!  She had the best boutonniere's I've ever seen.  Here's a few shots of her work.  Check out her website for all of your floral needs.

Michelle Edgemont

Phone: 646-553-1594

Email: michelle@michelleedgemont.com

Website: http://michelleedgemont.com

Ring Warming Ceremony

Often times couples like to include a unity ceremony into their wedding.  There are many unique ways to do unity ceremonies for celebrations big and small but this one is a perfect way to include your guests into your ceremony.  It makes for a very inclusive element of the ceremony and further connects the couple with their loved ones in attendance.  

The idea is simple: the officiant makes an announcement prior to the start of the wedding to explain that the wedding bands will be passed around to each guest during the ceremony.  Just prior to the ring exchange, guests are invited to hold the ring and to silently offer a blessing or wish for the newlyweds, then pass them on to the next guest.  Once everyone has had a turn, the rings are returned to the officiant for the ring exchange.  This intimate exchange injects all of the loving energy of the couple’s friends and family into the rings that they’ll be wearing for a lifetime. 

Creative, inclusive and simple, this makes a great addition to weddings!

Eco-friendly Wedding Ideas

Here's a list of 5 creative ways to incorporate eco-friendly wedding ideas into the planning for your big day!  Find 5 more ideas from this great article by Better Homes and Gardens.

#1 Rings
When it comes to choosing a ring, make sure to use jewelers who are green friendly.  More an more, jewelers are using recycled gold and fair-labor gemstones.  To make sure you are not purchasing a "blood diamond," ask your jeweler about the origin of the stone.  Check out Artisan Wedding Rings to see the broad variety of options available for choosing an eco-friendly ring.  

#2 Menu
Ask your caterers if they can provide vegetarian and organic entrees.  Also consider what you are dining on.  If your location doesn't provide dishes, consider renting them to avoid using disposable plates.

#3 Favors
Instead of favors, let your guests know that you have donated a specified amount per guest towards your favorite environmental organization.

#4 Vendors
Choosing area vendors is a great way to keep the transportation emissions low and support local economies.  

#5 Dress
Though your wedding dress may be your most treasured item of your wedding, there are many ways you can be eco-friendly when it comes to choosing a dress.  First is the age-old tradition of wearing your mother's or grandmother's dress.  Take it to a local seamstress to transform it into your own special dress.  If you can't imagine wearing your mom's gown, check out charities such as Brides Against Breast Cancer, where you can buy or donate a dress.  All proceeds go to support women with breast cancer.

Life Coach/Bridal Coach Megan Moran is wonderful

As a student of the Martha Beck Life Coaching program, Megan Moran helps people achieve their goals so they can lead happier and more balanced lives.  After planning her own wedding in the spring of 2013, she realized how much brides could benefit from a Life Coach who focuses on brides and came up with the concept of Bridal Coaching.  Within months of her wedding, she started Something New Coaching with the idea that the moments leading up to the wedding day should be happy, joyful and calm.  Coaching is like having a personal trainer for the soul and Megan works with brides to:

*Discover their priorities  *Deal with the emotion of the details  

*Conserve energy  *Let go of unrealistic expectations  

*Maintain positive relationships  *Focus on the big picture  

*Deal with difficult personalities  *Come up with new approaches  

*Take time out  *Ask for help  *Breath through it all  

*Find and maintain bridal Zen

For more information, please visit:  http://www.somethingnewcoaching.com/#!bridal-coaching/cr2d
Megan can be reached at: (917) 464-3578, somethingnewcoaching@gmail.com.