Particularly for elopements, Central Park remains a
favorite location in NYC, filled with popular spots that couples love including
the Ladies Pavilion, Bow Bridge, Shakespeare Garden, Bethesda Fountain, Belvedere
Castle, and Wagner Cove.
To be sure, each location has its charms. The Bow Bridge, for instance, is the longest
and arguably most romantic bridge in the Park.
With sweeping vistas in all directions, it is lovely. Wagner Cove is a sweet gazebo, tucked
away on the pond, yet accessible by the 72nd street
entrance. The gorgeous Bethesda Fountain
has been featured in many films—to the north of the fountain is the lake and Boathouse; to the south is the Bethesda Arcade, with it unique mosaic tiles. And, rolling
hills envelop the iconic statue, to the east and west.
All of these locations are “mid-park,” and a casual
observer might think that the northern area of the Park is far less
beautiful. However, this is surely not
the case! The far reaches of the park,
between 96th street and 110th, the top of the Park, host
fabulous locations for private weddings.
Moreover, these areas are utilized by far fewer people. In other words, if privacy is important to
you and your beloved, consider this area for the ceremony and portraits,
too.
Around the 103rd Street and Central Park
West entrance is an area known to Central Park enthusiasts as “The Pool.” It has everything one could want for a
picture perfect wedding spot: slightly
elevated climbing rocks, with the cityscape in the Southern background. A beautiful lake and gentle waterfall dot the
landscape, with beautiful flowering trees and sweet flowers.
Many New Yorkers are not familiar with this part of
the Park, and that is doubly true for out-of-towners. Easy to get to on the subway (103rd
street stop on the A, B & C lines), I guarantee that it is well worth the
trip. Enjoy some sweet images from a
recent elopement on a rainy Saturday.
