Elope Me · New York City
City Hall Wedding Photography in NYC
A weekday ceremony, the people beside you and portraits around the city. We photograph City Hall elopements and intimate weddings with a documentary eye, from the Manhattan Marriage Bureau to the places you choose afterward.
Two real Manhattan City Hall stories
Elena & Salva: a winter City Hall elopement
Snowy Manhattan portraits, a City Clerk ceremony with guests and time together around Washington Square Arch. Explore their full 44-photograph story.
Amy & Nicholas: City Hall and the West Village
The Manhattan Marriage Bureau, city journeys, West Village portraits, Joe’s Pizza and a celebration at Blind Tiger. Explore 42 photographs.
The ceremony, and your time together
Our City Hall photography follows your weekday ceremony and the moments around it, with editorial portraits as part of the same collection. Afterward, a portrait session lets you slow down and spend time together with the city around you.
A planning consultation by phone or email helps shape the photo locations and timing. Choose the coverage around the moments that matter to you.
Build a workable photo plan
Start with the appointment
Tell us which City Clerk office you have chosen and your ceremony appointment time. These details help define where the photographic plan begins.
Choose portraits with purpose
Share the settings you like and how much walking you want to do. Travel and changes of location belong in the timeline alongside the photographs.
Include your people
Plan the witness and photographer within the office’s companion allowance. The City Clerk currently allows four accompanying attendees, including witnesses; confirm the rules attached to your appointment.
Choose your City Hall coverage
JUST THE TWO OF US
$1,850
Your City Hall ceremony, followed by 40 minutes of portraits nearby.
Check your dateNYC CLASSIC
$2,700
Your City Hall ceremony, followed by up to 2 hours of photography at two locations.
Check your dateTHE MICRO-WEDDING
$5,200
From getting ready and your first look to vows and celebration dinner, with up to 6 hours of photography.
Check your dateOptional extras: Film photography · Video · 72-hour rush photo delivery
Your ceremony and your photography are separate arrangements
Book the marriage license and ceremony through the official City Clerk process. The Manhattan Marriage Bureau is at 141 Worth Street. A photography booking does not reserve your official appointment.
The usual license requires a 24-hour wait before marrying and is valid for 60 days. The $35 license and $25 Clerk ceremony fees are separate government charges. Our guide links the current identification, witness and attendee information.
From your first idea to the photographs
Start with your plans
Choose a date or a possible date range and tell us what you imagine: a ceremony and portraits, or more of your wedding day.
Talk through the photography
Discuss the moments you want photographed, the places you have in mind and the coverage that fits. A consultation helps turn those choices into a photo plan.
Book your coverage
Elope Me assigns a photographer from the team. After booking, we work together on locations and a timeline.
Confirm the details
A week before the event, the team shares the final details and photographer contact information.
Questions before you choose
Can our photographer be our witness?
Elope Me offers a photographer as a witness at no additional charge. Request this in advance so the team can confirm the arrangement for your ceremony. The photographer belongs within the City Clerk’s four accompanying attendees, including witnesses; check your appointment instructions.
Will Tati or Roman photograph our wedding?
Elope Me assigns a photographer from the team. Photographer details and contact information are shared a week before the event.
How do we choose between JUST THE TWO OF US and NYC CLASSIC?
JUST THE TWO OF US is $1,850 for your City Hall ceremony, followed by 40 minutes of portraits nearby. NYC CLASSIC is $2,700 for your City Hall ceremony, followed by up to 2 hours of photography at two locations. Choose around the places and moments you want photographed.
When will we receive our photographs?
The standard delivery time is three to four weeks. Optional 72-hour rush photo delivery is available to discuss when planning your date.