Wedding Dress Inspiration for Your NYC Wedding

Picking a wedding dress can be a daunting task! There are ball gowns, mermaid style, a-line and…whoa? So that’s why I’m writing this blog post; hoping to give you some ideas and inspiration to find the perfect style, brand, and vibe that you want for your wedding dress! I’ve photographed hundreds of weddings and elopements in NYC and the styles really range from all over! So these are some dresses and brands that have really left an impression on me! This list is in alphabetical order, so it’s not ordered by preference! Enjoy!

ALLURE BRIDAL


AMSALE


There are definitely many more amazing brands out there that offer beautiful wedding dresses- but these are just some of the ones that my brides chose! I hope this blog post offers some great inspiration for you as you plan your NYC wedding and look for your perfect wedding dress! Good luck!


Great Locations to have an Intimate Ceremony, Elopement or Micro Wedding in New York City

Finding a space in New York City to have an intimate ceremony, reception or elopement has it’s challenges. Finding a space that is cozy AND has delicious food is even more difficult! So I’ve compiled a list of some great spaces and locations in New York City that would be beautiful (and tasty) to host an intimate ceremony, reception or elopement! …or as we now call theem in the post-pandemic world, Micro Weddings


Freemans Resturant

Freeman Alley, New York, NY 10002
https://www.freemansrestaurant.com
Great places to shoot nearby: Freeman Alley, Lower East Side Streets and Murals


Bobo NYC Restaurant

181 W 10th St, New York, NY 10014
https://www.bobonyc.com/
Great places to shoot nearby: The West Village, Chelsea, The High Line




Chantelle Hotel Rooftop

92 Ludlow St, New York, NY 10002
https://www.hotelchantelle.com/
Great places to shoot nearby: Lower East Side, Murals, Soho

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Haven’s Kitchen

109 W 17th St, New York, NY 10011
https://havenskitchen.com
Great places to shoot nearby: The West Village, Greenwich Village, Madison Square Park and The Flatiron District




Maison May (Brooklyn)

246 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn
https://maison-may.com/
Great places to shoot nearby: Dekalb Ave, Brooklyn Heights, DUMBO, Brooklyn






Casa Mono & Bar Jamon (Michelin Star Restaurant!)

52 Irving Pl, New York, NY 10003
https://casamononyc.com/the-restaurant/
Great places to shoot nearby: Union Square Park, Gramercy Park, Union Square District




Juliette (Williamsburg, Brooklyn)

135 N 5th St, Brooklyn, NY 11249
https://juliettewilliamsburg.com/
Great places to shoot nearby: Williamsburg, East River State Park, Brooklyn




Upper Story

979 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10022
https://www.upperstoryny.com/
Great places to shoot nearby: Central Park, Lexington Ave



Blue Hill at Stone Barns

(A little bit outside of NYC but definitely a FAV)
630 Bedford Rd, Tarrytown, NY 10591
https://www.bluehillfarm.com/dine/stone-barns
Great places to shoot nearby: The ENTIRE FARM!





Acqua Santa (Brooklyn)

556 Driggs Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211
http://www.acquasanta.com/
Great places to shoot nearby: East River State Park, Brooklyn, Williamsburg, DUMBO



Park Avenue; Spring

PARK AVENUE SOUTH AT 26TH ST. | NEW YORK, NY 10010
https://www.parkavenyc.com/
Great places to shoot nearby: Madison Square Park, Flatiron District




Kabisera

151 Allen St, New York, NY 10002
https://www.facebook.com/Kabiseranyc/
Great places to shoot nearby: Lower East Side, Chinatown, Downtown NYC




The Musket Room

265 ELIZABETH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10012
https://www.musketroom.com/
Great places to shoot nearby: Lower East Side chic storefronts / Murals



Bottino

246 10th Ave, New York, NY 10001
https://www.bottinonyc.com/
Great places to shoot nearby: The High Line, Chelsea, The West Village


Amali

115 E. 60th ST., NY, NY 10022
https://www.amalinyc.com/
Great places to shoot nearby: Central Park, 5th Ave




Gramercy Park Hotel Rooftop; Gramercy Terrace

2 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10010
https://www.gramercyparkhotel.com/
Great places to shoot nearby: Gramercy Park, Flatiron District and Madison Square Park



LAFAYETTE

380 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10003
https://www.lafayetteny.com/
Great places to shoot nearby: Lower East Side, Soho, Chinatown and downtown Manhattan




The Boat House at Prospect Park

101 East Dr, Brooklyn, NY 11225
https://www.prospectpark.org
Great places to shoot nearby: Prospect Park 0:)


Your Own BACKYARD!

…or if you know someone that has a beach house- you can always rent a tent and have an amazing, cozy and simple party there with friends & family!






I hope you enjoyed this post and was able to gain some inspiration for planning your New York City elopement, intimate ceremony or reception! There are honestly so many wonderful restaurants, venues, outdoor parks, spaces all over New York City and I think that’s why I love living and working here- there is never a “cookie-cutter” style for a wedding! If you need any other inspiration for your wedding day or elopement, take a gander at my other blog posts: