Rockefeller Plaza has always been a great tourist attraction—with the famous Christmas Tree and ice skating rink. In more recent years, Americans have become familiar with the area through the daily tapings of the Today Show, where NYC tourists gather to catch a glimpse of television personalities and a possible appearance on television, if even for a moment. While not a typical wedding venue for those eloping, it is a possibility! Last Christmas, I officiated a wedding for a delightful young couple from Ohio. The bride had her heart set on getting married in front of the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, on Christmas Eve, no less!
The entire area is private property, so an interested couple is unable to apply for a license, as would be the case in Central Park. However, a sneaky officiant, like myself, can help scoot a couple into the area. My belief was that especially during a holiday, even a well-meaning police officer or security guard wouldn’t interrupt a quick wedding, and I was correct. Indeed, as I always say – everyone likes a wedding! And so it was, we hosted a fantastic wedding as the sun set on Christmas Eve. The bride looked like a fairy princess. This is not an officially sanctioned, well-promoted wedding location, but we will keep that between us. And who knows, maybe the Today Show will even come over to tape a bit of the ceremony!
As a final coda, I should mention that with virtually every season and holiday, the landscapers of the Rockefeller Plaza and Promenade plant extravagant flowers and install other decorations which might make a great backdrop for a wedding.
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