Mayé and Gus reached out to me thinking of the iconic DUMBO neighborhood as their location of choice: cobblestone streets, the Empire State Building between the Manhattan Bridge arch, and all of its Brooklyn charm. After we chatted about how they want to remember their first time in NYC as a married couple, they pivoted, swapping cobble stone streets for a trip to the Upper West Side at Tom’s Restaurant, a central location in the show Seinfeld.

Looking for the perfect venue for your small wedding in NYC? From Gilded Age splendor, natural greenery, and moody speakeasies, here are some unique venues that can provide the perfect setting for your micro wedding in the Big Apple.

Getting married at Planting Fields Arboretum is beautiful no matter what the time of year. Read more to get a peek into a micro wedding here to get some ideas for your own intimate wedding surrounded by lush gardens and European architecture.

A pre-wedding editorial in Central Park during one of the most beautiful times of the year: cherry blossom season!

Looking for inspiration for your own engagement or pre-wedding photo shoot in NYC? Then you’re at the right place.

Featuring intimate moments sans forced smiles.

A little bit of whimsy and a touch of chic: dresses to consider for your engagement session that bring out your femininity.