FAQs

As soon as we receive the booking, we will send you an email confirming your event details and we will give you a run down of the day, with timelines and other details, so that you know what to expect.

We will also request your Central Park permit for your chosen location for the time and date that you specified in your booking.

If your chosen time or location is already taken by someone else, the park’s department will let us know within a couple of days, and you will have the chance to pick a different time of the day (at the same location) or a different location in the park.
It’s always up to you. Some couples also choose to change the date, so long as they can keep the location of their choice.

We typically work with violinists, cellists, guitarists and a harpist. With your wedding package, you choose three songs for your ceremony: one for your bridal entrance, another for the end of the ceremony and the last one can be played while your friends and family congratulate you! We have a list of songs on our website you can choose from. Still don’t see what you’re looking for? Let us know and we can arrange it so your musician plays your favorite song. Here is a link to our repertoire & videos of our musicians: https://weddingpackagesnyc.com/musician-for-your-ceremony/

Your wedding party can be as big or as small as you like! Be sure to choose a Central Park venue that accommodates your group size comfortably. We do not limit the number of guests or the style of the ceremony, wedding party, etc. It’s all up to you.

Our wedding ceremonies typically last 15 – 20 minutes. It all depends on you and what you envision for your ceremony. And whether you’ll have some participation from your friends and family members, extra rituals, etc.

In order to preserve and maintain the natural beauty of Central Park, the Conservancy implements the following restrictions:

• No set-up (includes tents/tables/chairs);
• No amplified sound (acoustic music is permitted)
• No vehicles or pedicab drop-off permitted
• No alcohol
• No flowers, balloons, or decorations
• No banners or signs affixed to Park property or trees; no staking into the ground
• The public must always have access to the park
• Cleanup is required; the venue should be in the same condition as it was before the event

Yes, absolutely! We work 365 days a year, including on National Holidays. At Wedding Packages NYC, we believe every day is a great day to get married.

As they say on Broadway, the show must go on! If it’s raining or snowing at the time of your ceremony, we have several options that you can choose from. You can postpone the ceremony until the weather clears up. You can move the ceremony to an indoor venue, like a restaurant, cafe or hotel lobby near Central Park. Or our favorite option! You can pull out the umbrellas and have a memorable ceremony anyway! For more information on that please visit: What happens if it rains?

Yes, our wedding officiants are all ordained interfaith ministers and they are well verse in several religions and tradition. From Hindu weddings to Muslim and Jewish. We specialize in creating beautiful eclectic ceremonies that focus on your love and commitment and we are always happy to include some elements of your religion at your request.

If you want to hire your own wedding photographer, you can. However, most of our packages already include photography. If you don’t want to use our photographer, I would recommend purchasing the “Just the Ceremony” package.

In addition, we stand behind the experience, quality and expertise of our wedding photographers. Hiring a wedding photographer is one of the most important decisions you’ll make for your wedding ceremony. Leave it to us, the experts, to take care of this for you!

If you have any doubts about the legality of your nuptials in NYC, please consult with your consulate, in case, they need you to have your license notarized. But in general that is not necessary. All marriages performed here are binding worldwide.

There are no residence or citizenship requirements to be married in New York. Just bring your passport.