Intimate New York City Elopement at The Groom's UES High School Chapel and Reception at the Luxembourg House

Megan and Chris met in the London— but they both grew up in New York City! So when they got engaged in London, they decided to have a small intimate ceremony with their family and friends back in New York City first then have a bigger celebrating in London after! They chose to have their ceremony at the Chapel at Chris’ High School on the upper east side, have some portraits taken right nearby at Central Park and the ended the night with a light reception at the Luxembourg House.  It was very sweet to celebrate in such a unique space with decades of history and culture. They had envisioned a celebration that felt like a fun and festive house party with their closest family and friends and it very much felt that way! 

Credits:

Photographer: Cynthia Chung Weddings

Chapel: Regis High School

Reception: Luxembourg House

Flowers: Cornucopia Flowers

Dress: Rachel Zoe

Shoes: Jimmy Choo

Suit: Gieves & Hawkes

Shoes: Crockett & Jones

Bracelet: Monica Vinader

Hair clip: Etsy

Sweet New York City Elopement at Central Park

DeVante and Tiffany had their covid-friendly outdoor wedding at Central Park with close family. The morning began with a little bit of rain, so we had the ceremony underneath the arches inside the Bethesda Arcade. After the ceremony we explored around Central Park and took some beautiful scenic shots around the park. They also had a moment where it was just them two, saying their own personal vows to each other. It was such a sweet day with a super sweet couple!

An Intimate Central Park Elopement at the Ladies Pavilion in New York City

These two lovebirds met in Oxford (yes, the one in the UK). Jen was there, studying for her masters, and James was there, studying for his PhD.  Jen is from New York City, and James is from the UK. They fell in love while rowing together on the same team- so they share an affinity towards boats.  They are the funniest, quirkiest couple I've photographed with yet.  I knew Jen since HS, she's a friend of mine at LaGuardia High School.  Since then, she's gone all over the world to study ancient artifacts, go on digs, and write up our history!  I have a friend that is a REAL archeologist! I love it!! And she is now at Brown University doing her Ph.D and studying all the ancient works of our earth! It is SO cool. Jen and James really wanted a "New York City" wedding.  It was small and intimate affair at Central Park, but afterwards, they wanted to get photographs to remember their time in New York City together.  We hit up pretty beautiful spots in Central Park, and then stopped by the Metropolitan Museum of Art (for history, of course!) and then some over in Brooklyn. (Where Jen is from!).  

It was such a beautiful day, a beautiful wedding ceremony and a beautiful group of people to spend time with. I’m so happy that they chose me to be their New York City Wedding Photographer!!!  I'm so happy for Jen and James and I wish them the best on their journey as husband and wife!

New York City Central Park Elopement of Amy and Anthony

Amy and Anthony had a destination wedding planned in Italy but wanted to have a more intimate ceremony in the heart of New York City inside of Central Park. They enlisted the help of a great friend to officiate their ceremony and got married right in front of the Bethesda Fountain inside Central Park. Afterwards we took photos around Central Park then headed over to Washington Square Park and picked up some delicious pizza at their favorite spot! It was such a great day! Here are some of my favorite shots: