Let’s Make Your Fantasy Ceremony A Reality

Until now, getting a wedding designed by world renowned event designer Tom Noel, was only affordable to celebrities and social elites. Today, you have the rare opportunity to enjoy a beautiful, professionally designed wedding in Central Park at a super affordable cost. Tom Noel and his team's passion is to make planning your wedding ceremony a fun and stress-free process every step of the way.

Meet Our Founder, Leading Event Designer,

With decades of experience in the event and design industries, our founder, Tom Noel. is one of the top event designers in the world. Tom has been honored with countless style and design awards and was chosen by several publications and industry associations as one of the Top 10 Event Designers. He has worked with the giants of the financial world, leading social elites. Hollywood stars, and other well-known clients who are on every Who's Who list today.Tom's impressive portfolio includes many grand hotels, estates, and palaces throughout the world. including the Palace of Versailles, Cannes Film Festival, King Henry VIII Hampton Court Palace. and Princess Diana's Kensington Court Palace in England. He played an integral role in the weddings of John F Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette's wedding. Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick's wedding, and the Lauder wedding. He also designed Prince Pavlos' birthday celebration, the US open. the UBS Cup. the Costume Institute Ball. Vogue events, and private events for top designers such as Giorgio Armani, Valentino. and more.

The Central Park Ceremony of Your Dreams

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Exchange your vows in front of those you care about most, and love every moment of it.

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The Parkwed Story

Founded in 2008, Parkwed has raised the bar of the events industry. We're the first-of-its-kind brand that empowers couples to book tailored wedding ceremonies and other unique events at the most iconic locations in the world. To date, we have thousands of satisfied customers, and we're the first Central Park wedding business that creates customized ceremonies by leading event designer, Tom Noel. Our mission is to make spectacular and professionally designed wedding ceremonies affordable to every couple without skimping on quality.

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Customized Services

Parkwed™ helps you find the right service providers for all the key aspects of your event. We work to help you find the service providers with the features and options that best suit your needs.

You deserve to have your perfect day.

Don’t miss out on the elopement of your dreams because you don’t know where to start. Easily create the most iconic, memorable day of your life with thoughtfully curated elopement packages and a dedicated elopement planning team that allows you to show up and be present to every beautiful moment.

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Rating of 4.9 based on 500+ Happy Couples

Why Choose Parkwed?

We're as excited about creating the perfect Central Park wedding as you are. That's why we've empowered you to book a uniquely customized wedding through our innovative planning process.

100% Stress-Free

What's not to love? We've made planning your ceremony from inception to execution an easy, fun, and worry-free process.

Save Money

Think getting a beautiful wedding designed by the world's leading event planner Is out of your price range? Think again! We've made customized and beautiful Central Park weddings super affordable for every budget.

Save Time

Planning a wedding is incredibly time-consuming. We'll take care of every last detail, so you'll have more time to focus on the important part -- finding your perfect wedding dress.

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We recommend that every couple develop a weather contingency plan. The contingency plan can either be an indoor location of your choice and is typically your hotel venue, a chapel, or even a museum. There are many options that we can work with you on to develop a plan. It is also important to know that almost all musicians would be unable to play their instruments in any kind of inclement weather making a weather contingency plan even more important to your wedding planning.

The wedding packages do not include a reception

Transportation by vehicle is not permitted within the park. We will provide you with the cross streets near the entrance closest to your ceremony location. We will also provide staff to help direct your guests to the location of your ceremony.

Within the week prior to your ceremony, we schedule a walk-through of your ceremony in the park. Walk-throughs can be scheduled during our business hours Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm.

Happenings™ offers 3 different all-inclusive package options for you to choose from: Intimate, Celebrate, Elegance, and Create Your Own. You can choose whichever best suits your needs for your special day!

Any package can be customized for your ceremony based on your needs. It is best to choose the package that most closely reflects what you would like to have included in your ceremony.

All payments are made safely and securely through the Happenings™ website.

As a Happenings™ client you are provided with a profile. Through our profile system you are able to choose a variety of options that best suits your vendor needs. Our marketplace will pair you with the best possible match.
Officiant: Whether of a religious affiliation, non-denominational, or non-religious, we can provide you with an officiant that best reflects the expression of your love and commitment in your ceremony.
Photography / Videography: Capturing of your wedding ceremony provides you with memories that you can cherish forever. What better way to remember your special ceremony in Central Park than with the help of one of our great photographers and videographers.
Flowers: Choosing your floral arrangements can be very personal and specific. We can work with you to create in-season floral arrangements of your choice.
Musicians: Music can provide the perfect backdrop and mood to any ceremony. Although there is no amplified sound allowed in Central Park, the acoustic musician options are endless. From violin to acoustic guitar and so on, we can put together the songs and sounds that you so desire. You have the option of a single acoustic musician, a duet, or even a quartet!

Yes! Not only do you have a wedding planner, but also an entire wedding management team. Our wedding team (Planner, Coordinator, Event Manager, and Location Manager) will assist you through the whole process of planning and producing your ceremony.

Your team is accessible to you the moment you begin the planning process. Your Location Manager is your in person manager who is available for walkthrough, rehearsal, and day of.

In order to have an official ceremony in New York State, you will need to acquire a New York State marriage license.

To obtain a New York State marriage license visit https://www.cityclerk.nyc.gov/content/marriage-bureau

Our officiants are licensed to sign and will send in your completed documents. Processing times vary from two weeks to two months.

According to the Parks Department rules, chairs are not allowed to be used in Central Park. Exceptions can be made for elderly guests and musicians.

According to the Parks Department rules, tents are not allowed to be used in Central Park.

According to the Parks Department rules, decorations are not allowed in Central Park. This includes runners, lying of flower petals, confetti, seeds, etc.

All of our packages are inclusive of permits. We expedite the complete permit process for you.

Although we do acquire a permit for your selected location, we do not have the right to block off the area from the public. Central Park is a public venue and must remain open to everyone. Having the permit allows us to perform your ceremony in your selected location

The only location in Central Park that requires a special photography permit is the Conservatory Gardens. We expedite the complete permit process for you.

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Parkwed Is A Full Service, Affordable And Stress-Free Ceremony Service 

"We are enjoying our time as husband and wife. The wedding in NY was A hit with everyone that attended everything turned out amazing and we cannot thank you enough." 

Elizabeth & Troy

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How We Work Our Magic

We seamlessly combine beautiful locations , personalized service, and years of management expertise to create the most extraordinary wedding ceremonies.

Iconic Locations

Get stunning photos and bragging rights by having your celebration at some of the most iconic locations that will create lasting memories for both you and your guests.

Expert Management

Parkwed™ is designed to help you create the perfect event from inception to execution. Every Happening is managed by a team of experts uniquely qualified to oversee all of the details for your individual event using a 4-phase process.

Wedding Ceremony Packages

Intimate

Ceremony Package

What’s Included

Locations

$3500

Starting at

0% down & 0% interest payment

Overall package excl. Sales Tax

Management

Officiant

Intimate Flowers

1hr Photography

Plan My Wedding

Choose the package that speaks to your heart, and we'll take care of the rest.

Celebrate

Ceremony Package

What’s Included

Locations

$5500

Starting at

0% down & 0% interest payment

Overall package excl. Sales Tax

Officiant

1hr Photography

Acoustic soloist

Celebrate Flowers

Management

Elegance

Ceremony Package

What’s Included

Locations

$7500

Starting at

0% down & 0% interest payment

Overall package excl. Sales Tax

Officiant

1hr Photography

Acoustic soloist

Live Cast

Elegance Flowers

Management

1hr Videography

Rating of 4.9 based on 500+ Happy Couples

Wedding Ceremony Packages

Choose the package that speaks to your heart, and we'll take care of the rest.

Plan My Wedding

Rating of 4.9 based on 500+ Happy Couples

The Knot Best of Weddings - 2023 Pick