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Romantic New York City Elopement with Ethereal BHLDN Gown

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Bride and groom kiss on the Brooklyn Bridge NYC wedding

The stunning New York cityscape was the incredible backdrop for this romantic elopement shoot captured and filmed by Anna + Mateo. The brides stunning BHLDN gown added a soft, etherial look against the urban setting and we must say it all turned out picture perfect! 

So many pretty things to see, so little time! Be sure to save your favorites when you stop by the full gallery. Believe us, there are some pretty amazing moments you don’t wanna miss! 

Elopement announcement rings and wedding details on yellow

Lace wedding dress hanging on a brick wall before wedding

Elegant wedding heels with crystal detail on wood stump
Pear shaped diamond ring with halo setting on gold band

New York City Elopement

From Anna + Mateo: While we are lovers of everything wedding, elopements are so unique because the focus is solely on the couple and their love, and we think there’s nothing more romantic than an adventurous couple, celebrating their relationship through an elopement amidst all of the hustle-and-bustle of New York. Typically, when we think about NYC weddings, we think about elegant ball gowns, sophisticated updos, and grand affairs. As lovers of everything ethereal and soft, we wanted to diverge from the norm and show off another dimension of the city.

Bride with bouquet and veil on Brooklyn Bridge NYC

Smiling bride with bouquet and city skyline backdrop
Bride in lace gown with pearl bracelet and white roses

Bride holding a white rose and greenery wedding bouquet

Smiling groom in suit against NYC skyline backdrop
Grooms boutonniere on black suit gray tie and polka dot pocket

Natural and romantic

Inspired by the simple beauty of the “Penelope” gown by BHLDN, we chose to focus on everything natural and romantic. We juxtaposed the soft, elegant details of the embroidered bodice and tulle skirt with the harsher, industrial cityscapes of New York by taking advantage of the natural movement of the tulle skirt and veil in iconic NYC locations: the Brooklyn Bridge and Central Park. 

Bride and groom on their wedding day in New York City


Bride and groom embrace on the Brooklyn Bridge NYC


Bride and groom kiss on the Brooklyn Bridge at wedding

Bride and groom embrace on the Brooklyn Bridge NYC

Bride poses on Brooklyn Bridge with NYC skyline view
Bridal bouquet on Brooklyn Bridge with NYC skyline

Brooklyn Bridge cables tower over New York City skyline

Pretty little details

Highlights of the shoot for us are definitely the painted and letterpress
BHLDN vow books, the gorgeous
Susie Saltzman pear-shaped halo ring, the “we eloped!” announcement postcards hand lettered by
Kara Hill Calligraphy, and the organic feel of the florals by
Bahtoh. Watching the various tourists and New Yorkers offer the couple their well wishes was an extra treat! 

Bride and groom share a tender moment on park bench
Newlyweds relax on a park bench after their wedding

Bride and groom kissing in Central Park Bethesda Terrace

Bride and groom at Bethesda Fountain Central Park
Bride holds vows book and wears engagement ring

Bride and groom holding wedding vows cards at fountain

Sweet moments

We love the couple’s emotion and shared, sweet moments captured in the photos and film. An adventurous, love-filled day that starts at the Brooklyn Bridge and ends by exchanging vows at Bethesda Fountain in Central Park?! There’s really nothing better than that!

Bride and groom kiss at Central Parks Bethesda Fountain

Vimeo Video

Dress & Apparel: BHLDN
Flowers: BAHTOH
Hotel: Riff Hotel
Paper Goods & Calligraphy: Kara Hill Calligraphy
Photographers: Yoshiko Iwasaki
Wedding Films: Anna + Mateo

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