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First of all, congratulations on your wedding plans. We are delighted that you are considering New York, the most exciting city in the world, for this special day. It’s hard to imagine a better place!
I am a German wedding planner in New York who has been taking care of all aspects of getting married in New York since 2005: from venue, photographer, justice of the peace, stylist, transportation to help with the documents including obtaining the international marriage certificate with apostille so that it is valid in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and elsewhere. Apart from the passport and divorce decree, if applicable, the bride and groom do not need any documents. It doesn’t matter what nationality you are.
Locations from Central Park, to Brooklyn Bridge Park, to the Top of the Rock, high above the rooftops of New York, or simply the registry office.
With our small agency you get the best of both worlds – planning, preparation, on-site support, with a German partner, but otherwise everyone in the team is a real New Yorker, so that the wedding also has an authentic New York flair. You have a single point of contact who takes care of everything, so your wedding in New York remains stress-free. With us, there are no packages, but you put together your wedding in New York individually, with us as your wedding planner.
Further down on the page, or on the link here, you can see an article that Pro 7 made about us.
Many couples get married here because it allows for a different kind of wedding, without the usual pressure and preparation stress at home. New York is the ideal city to experience this very special day – crazy, fast and colorful, but also incredibly romantic. Even though there is the option to take advantage of some extra services, getting married in New York with ENY remains essentially simple. In contrast to a traditional wedding, you have plenty of time for each other on the wedding day itself and everything remains manageable, including the costs.
Here are our most popular service elements:
- Personal assistance with all formalities
- Arranging the wedding location: Popular locations for weddings in New York include Central Park, under the Brooklyn Bridge, and the Top of the Rock observation deck—just a few of the spots where the wedding ceremony can take place.
- Justice of the Peace (Officiant) authorized by the State of New York to perform weddings outside the registry office
- Transportation options ranging from the iconic stretch limousine to SUVs
- Photographer and/or videographer
- Stylist for makeup and hair
- Musicians – singer, violinist, saxophonist
- Assistance with (e.g., wedding lunch/dinner in an elegant setting)
For a marriage certificate issued in New York to be valid in Germany, Austria, or Switzerland, it must be notarized by the County Clerk and certified with an apostille by the New York State Department. Echt New York handles these steps for you, so you don’t have to deal with the bureaucracy and can instead enjoy these special days in New York to the fullest. Only then can the marriage be seamlessly registered at the registry office in your home country.
Aside from your passport and, if applicable, the translation of your divorce decree, you won’t need any additional documents to get married in New York.
Feature on Echt New York on Pro7
Trust this important day to a local wedding planner with extensive experience in New York weddings. We know New York inside and out, along with the unique opportunities and logistics of this city. Unlike providers in Europe who coordinate weddings worldwide from afar, we’re based right here in New York, allowing us to cater to couples’ wishes individually and flexibly.
Our satisfied clients come from virtually all regions of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Many have kindly agreed to serve as references for other couples upon request. You can also find feedback from couples who fulfilled their dream of getting married in New York with us at facebook.com/echtnewyork.
Feel free to click on the video and photo links on this page to get a sense of the special atmosphere of a wedding in the Big Apple.
The next step: Request our detailed information document with no obligation. It contains nearly everything you’d like to know about a wedding with ENY: service elements, pricing, on-site procedures, information on registering your marriage at home, and much more. Please email Erol Inanc at heiraten@echtnewyork.com
Here’s a link to a great article on the topic of “Getting Married in New York” on Josie Loves, one of the most popular German lifestyle and fashion blogs.
Would you like more information? Feel free to visit our website!
