Elopement on the HighLine
Auckland —> NYC
When two people love New York, nothing will stop them from getting married here. This couple planned to elope from New Zealand. These two went to high school together then met again years later. He even remembers the exact day and time they reconnected.
He wore “the most formal German military attire” from his time in the German Army Core of Engineers. He had the flash to pull of such a statement suit. She had a dress made in New Zealand in the perfect shade of ivory. They left the kids with family and came to New York to live their best lives.
Orignally, they were to be married at the courthouse, but after a last minute pivot, serendipity lead them to the High Line through official channels. Remarkably, it worked out as smoothly as any elopement I’ve shot.
After a short walk from their Chelsea brownstone, we took the chartreuse High Line elevator up. It is a hydraulic elevator with a scenic view. A pack of teens just dismissed from school saw them and applauded so much, they could bring the house down - it was the sweetest thing ever. The people who say New Yorkers aren’t nice have never been here for a wedding. It was a dream scenario for candids as we walked.
These picture prove that New Yorkers absolutely love a wedding. I hope you enjoy them as much as I enjoyed shooting them.
At the stoop.
Hand in hand in Chelsea.
Summer light in the park.
Fresh from a snoozle.
Manhattan does an art elevator right. A hydraulic evelvator with a scenic view.
Going up.
Making their exit to loads of applause by passers by.
Beautiful, clapping teens greeted them as they exited the elevator. It was precious.
Everyone was captivated.
The West Side makes a great backdrop for a High Line Elopement. First blush of autumn on the leaves on the rooftops.
Formal military attire from the German Army.
First blush of autumn.
Nose boops and the Empire State Building.
The perfect late summer light.
Waiting for her.
His black jacket was his “officiant robe.”
The audience.
Only the people who really count were there. Plus the public who probably didn’t expect to see a wedding today.
Fait accompli.
A baby grabbing a face is never not the best.
Satin toes.
A beautiful exit flanked by unphased visitors.
All the love.
That’s a wrap!