The Highline

 The High Line is a public park built on an historic freight rail line elevated above the streets on Manhattan’s West Side. It is owned by the City of New York, and maintained and operated by Friends of the High Line. Founded in 1999 by community residents, Friends of the High Line fought for the High Line’s preservation and transformation at a time when the historic structure was under the threat of demolition. It is now the non-profit conservancy working with the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation to make sure the High Line is maintained as an extraordinary public space for all visitors to enjoy.

The High Line is located on Manhattan’s West Side. It runs from Gansevoort Street in the Meatpacking District to West 34th Street, between 10th & 11th Avenues. The first section of the High Line opened on June 9, 2009. It runs from Gansevoort Street to West 20th Street. The second section, which runs between West 20th and West 30th Streets, opened June 8, 2011.

This park would work beautifully for those in search of a unique location for their wedding.

Enjoy!

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All the way from Florida

Just a few days ago we had a fantastic wedding at Wagner’s Cove for a lovely couple who flew in from Florida. It was cold the day they arrived very cold but on their wedding day the sun shine and it was warm!! Unbelievably warm for a January day.

It was a lovely time and they were very happy and the best was all the cheers they received. Even though its a quiet and secluded location directly across the water far away you could still tell what was going on and people stopped to watch. Once they were declared the cheers and the clapping could be heard loud and a clear and the couple was very touched by the support.

We wish them all the happiness in the world and thank them for chosing our beautiful city for their special day.

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Belvedere Castle

I was asked today for more pictures of castle weddings. Please note the ceremony cannot take place inside the castle but the courtyard and the pavilion as is the terrace below can be used.

Here is one early summer 2011

Enjoy!

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Renewal of vows

It was my pleasure to officiate the renewal of vows of Saffy and Chris in Central Park’s Turtle Pond.

Yes, I am an officiate and legally ordained and licensed to marry anyone in the state and city of New York. I know it is something not everyone is aware of.

I do enjoy very much being a coordinator and helping organize the weddings etc. However, once in a while when asked it is my pleasure to officiate.

This was indeed a pleasure. It was a cold day, but the love between them was just wonderful and warming.

Their plan is to renew their vows all over the world. NYC is the third stop in their World Tour!

What a romantic idea.

All the best to you both always.

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