NYC Wedding in May/June 2006

[ely3857]

Hello

Ever since my DF proposed in Valentines day (I know, Cheesy! but I was ill the day before which was when he was planning on asking and he didnt want to wait even longer, Nerves were getting to him!) I have been dreaming of my perfect wedding.

My plans do not include..

A big dress
A church
Several hundred guests
Video man
Photo man
Or even anything remotely 'wedding like'

Instead we want to get married in New York.

We made this decision based on the fact we dont like attending weddings (large or small), we dont like the idea of been 'stared at' by our friends and family all day and we dont like wasting money, we would rather spend it on ourselves!

We ended up with New York because beach weddings are a bit too 'romantic' for us (I know I know, we are a couple of fussy people!) and the local registry office just doesnt seem 'right'.

We plan on flying out from Manchester on the last Saturday in May '06, getting a marriage licience from the City Hall on Monday and hopefully getting Married on Wednesday morning (dont want to wait all day 'cos we will both get too nervous or will be distracted by something and end up been late!)

Does anyone have any comments/ideas re' this plan as we have only been able to obtain basic information on regulations for City Hall weddings for non US residents and it does seem a little bit too easy so I am on the look out for anything that might go wrong. I dont want to tell everyone at home we are getting married on holiday then end up coming home and doing the deed one day before heading off to work!

Airline and Hotel are not really an issue just yet, Will just go for the best deal available for us at then time of booking.

Thankyou for any help.



Jodie

 

[natalielongstaff]

no advice sorry but your idea of ' wedding hell ' sounds just like my wedding and dh proposed on valetines day
your idea sounds just lovely though, i hope you have a great time planning

 

[ely3857]

Oops!

Sorry Natalie

Jodie

 

[CharleyUK]

Hi Jodie

I remembered seeing something a few weeks ago about weddings in Central park. Had a route around and found the link for you. Might be interesting. The park looks lovely and May / june should have nice weather too.

Good luck and congratulations on your engagement

http://www.centralparknyc.org/thingstodo/weddings

 

[Miffy2003]

No advice Jodie, but congratulations!

My weddiing was small and private too (though unfortunately Exeter Register Office isn't quite as exciing a location as NYC, LOL)

I always think, it's your special day and you should do what makes you happy

 

[Diva of Dragons]

Hi!
Just a word of warning!!........In case you weren't aware...The weekend you are looking at (Sat. 27/5/06) is Memorial Day weekend. Hotel prices will be nearly double and all public offices will be closed on Monday!

That aside...I applaud you for doing what you want for your wedding!!!!! DH and I had the hardest time getting it through people's heads that we wanted something simple and didn't see the purpose in spending a fortune on 1 day!!

Good Luck & Congrats!!
Lisa

 

[vicky1bfc]

No advice i'm afraid
Blimey, if you think been proposed to on valentine's day's cheesy,i got married on valentine's day.


Hope you get what you dream of,sound like an ideal wedding, no families to think about.

 

[ely3857]

Hello,

Thankyou so much for the help, I had no idea it would be a bank holiday weekend in the US. It will alter my plans slightly but only by a week forward or back.

Thankyou again.



Jodie

 

[KayleeUK]

Just wasnted to say Congratulations Jodie

 

[GIOny]

Hi ely, congradulations and good luck. My daughter is also getting married in may in NY but she is doing the big Italian wedding. But to each his own, I know that your day will be just as memorable. Here is a web site that may help you with some legal issues. I hope it is helpful. http://www.wedalert.com/content/articles/married_ny.asp

 

[shellbell]

Congratulations Jodie and i hope you get it all worked out

Michelle