Cop Cot Gazebo, Little House on the Crest of the Hill, Central Park

This little spot, on the south side of Central Park (at 6th Avenue and Central Park South, to be exact), is a favorite spot for small weddings. Cop Cot is a Scottish name, translated means “little house on the crest of the hill.” The little Gazebo, which is an open air, large rustic word structure, is a recent replica of the original structure build in the ante-bellum era. In the summer, the black locust trees all about will bloom and fill the air. For those of Jewish ancestry, the Gazebo will be akin to a Chuppah. Otherwise, I often connect the structure to the home that the bride and groom are making as a new family.

This location is popular with many of my couples for a number of reasons. As it is just off Central Park South, it is within close proximity to many of the nice midtown hotels were brides and grooms and their families choose to stay while in New York. Among the favorites are The Plaza, The Mandarin Oriental Hotel at the Shops at Columbus Circle (Time-Warner Center) and the Jumeirah Essex House. With a lovely elevated walkway, it makes a perfect location for a processional wallk for a lovely bride.  The circlular spot has bench seats around the perimeter for those who may need to be seated during the ceremony, and it comfortably seats 30+ people. 

It offers great photo opportunities with both landscape and cityscape (it overlooks the pond!)  in the background.  Likewise, after the ceremony, a couple may head back to the avenue to step into a horse drawn carriage.

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