By far the most popular wedding-ceremony location within Central Park, these six-acre gardens contain 3 separate gardens, each one with its own distinct elegance. There is a $400 permit fee (with a requisite $200 cancellation fee) for wedding ceremonies as well as a non-refundable $100 photography fee as well. There is a 100-person limit as well. All proceeds go directly to the maintenance of the Conservatory Gardens themselves. Click Here to be directed to the Online Application form for A Wedding Permit in Central Park.
NOTE: Reservations for the Conservatory Gardens area fill up extremely quickly. Therefore, we recommend submitting the application as close as possible to the 1st of the year in which you're scheduled to be married. The Central Park Conservatory will not accept an application prior to the 1st day of the year in which you plan on marrying.
Location: Fifth Avenue and 105th Street
Questions? Call 212-360-2766, Monday - Friday
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On March 26, 1981, the City Council adopted legislation introduced by then-council member Henry J. Stern on December 18, 1980, which designated the area, stretching from 71st to 74th streets (on the West side of Central Park), as Strawberry Fields. This location hosts a number of scenic gazeebos on the lake that give any ceremony a quaint and serene ambiance. |
Sitting high atop Vista Rock (the second highest natural elevation in Central Park), the Belvedere Castle provides a panoramic view in almost every direction. It is also perhaps the most magical monument in Central Park, one that combines function, form, and romanticism - all in one convenient, central location. Inside are collections of natural history artifacts (skeletons, papier mache birds) as well as microscopes and telescopes, all designed to give young visitors an insight into methodology of naturalists.
Location: Mid-Park at 79th Street |
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The gracefully-shaped Gapstow Bridge arches over the northeast end of the Pond, framing the picturesque scene. During the warmer weather foliage will completely cover the bridge camouflaging its shape with a majestic cloak of green. It offers incredibly scenic views of the city taken from either side of the bridge.
Location: The Gapstow Bridge is located in the northeast end of the Pond
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The Bow Bridge is one of the most handsomely designed
cast-iron
bridges in the world spanning sixty feet across
the Lake in Central Park. Completely redesigned in 1985, it is still one of the signature design features of Central Park.
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to see a YouTube video of Minister Keith performing a cermeony on the Bow Bridge (Feb. 2008)
Location: Mid-Park at 74th St., west of Bethesda Terrace connecting Cherry Hill and the Ramble |
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This is one of five man-made waterfalls hidden within the Ravine, one of Central Park's best kept secrets located just north of Huddlestone Arch.
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