The Bow Bridge, in the central area of the park, is among the most popular locations for wedding photographs. Some couples find it so breathtaking that they wish to have their ceremony on the bridge. The Central Park Conservancy explains that the bridge measures nearly 90 feet, with two-thirds of the bridge crossing the Lake, linking the flowering landscape of Cherry Hill and the sprawling woodland of the Ramble. The Bow Bridge, arching gracefully like a bow of an archer or violinists, is the oldest cast-iron bridge in the Park (and the second oldest in the nation).
While the bridge can be a bustling location during the busiest parts of the day, ceremonies in the morning and before sunset will enjoy a greater degree of privacy. But I've found at any time of the day, passers-by are respectful of wedding activities.
An added bonus of weddings and photos in this area are secret nooks, featured in some of the fabulous photos of Divine Light Wedding Photography, that create beautiful, romantic portraits for the day.
