One of the biggest wedding trends we saw in 2023 that I think will be a super big wedding trend moving into 2024 is the “Get married now, party later” concept. SO MANY of my couples were eloping in New York City for the city vibes and iconic backdrop, but most of them were planning on having a big wedding party to celebrate their union later in the year. Couples are really breaking tradition. They want there to be a sacredness to their wedding ceremony and they want their ceremonies to really scream “intimate”. And I don’t blame them. Sometimes it's really nice to just enjoy celebrating with others at a more casual party later instead of putting on a huge production of a wedding day.

When you fly to New York City so you can finally just be blissfully married.

I had the pleasure of meeting these love birds at dawn in Washington Square Park for a quick and fun elopement.. Join me in reliving the sweet and romantic moments as Aileen and Rory brought their love all the way from Ireland to the sleepy streets of NYC.

The night lamps were still on when we met up under Washing Square arch. But slowly, the early morning sun cast a golden glow over the autumn leaves in Washington Square Park as Aileen and Rory walked around the square… kissing, hugging, canoodling. It was the perfect morning. Perfect light. Perfect and rare quiet.