{"id":804141,"date":"2023-02-12T01:00:11","date_gmt":"2023-02-12T07:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/?p=804141"},"modified":"2023-02-02T09:11:42","modified_gmt":"2023-02-02T15:11:42","slug":"timeless-and-low-key-central-park-elopement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/timeless-and-low-key-central-park-elopement\/","title":{"rendered":"Timeless And Low Key Central Park Elopement"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-804145\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/9a\/ba\/9aba8eb18a545cc8.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For Jason and Dillon, a Central Park <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/the-ultimate-elopement-planning-checklist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">elopement <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">was the perfect way to start their new life together. By choosing a simple and low-key celebration, they could focus on the most crucial aspect of their wedding: their love for one another.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Central Park, the iconic oasis in the heart of New York City, played host to the beautiful and meaningful elopement of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/read-this-if-youre-planning-a-same-sex-wedding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">two dashing grooms<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. A hidden gem within the park, a rustic gazebo enveloped in lush ivy was the quaint and romantic setting for their <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/10-unique-tips-for-writing-your-wedding-vows\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vow exchange<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. After the big moment, the couple took a stroll through the park and took in the sights and sounds of the bustling city while their <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/vendors\/wedding-photographers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">photographer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> followed them.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The memories from this day will be cherished for a lifetime, and the couple will always look back on their elopement as a day filled with joy, love, and a deep sense of connection with each other. So scroll through and discover what happens when you get caught between the moon and New York City. We guarantee you&rsquo;ll fall in love with these captivating images by <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/lauradilibertophoto.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Laura Dilliberto<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><em>The Couple:<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Jason and Dillon<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><em>The Wedding:<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Central Park, New York City, New York<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-804157\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/bb\/c6\/bbc6cd9067f1932d.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-804158\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/67\/f5\/67f58d82611b7f75.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-804153\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/4c\/2a\/4c2a26eece68bef7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-804154\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/c7\/87\/c787fad224e6e211.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-804155\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/a2\/4d\/a24de285d08c2b8e.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-804156\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/32\/44\/3244c1303fa5347a.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-804151\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/c7\/53\/c753a02970f28315.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Special Reason Why They Wanted A Central Park Elopement<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"goldbox\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since we started dating, we&rsquo;ve traveled to New York every year to see the Macy&rsquo;s Day parade. We thought there was <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/the-ultimate-guide-to-finding-your-wedding-venue\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">no better place<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to tie the knot than the city we both love and made so many memories in. NYC truly is a magical place. We are proud of forgoing the pressure of family to have a traditional wedding ceremony and choosing to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/the-ultimate-elopement-planning-checklist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">elope<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> instead. This way, we could spend the entire day to ourselves and celebrate our love the way we wanted.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-804160\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/cf\/ce\/cfce5c2f47649bce.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-804161\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/e1\/0e\/e10ed2227694972d.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-804148\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/ec\/97\/ec972e2b71c6ac6c.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-804143\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/0a\/45\/0a459197eaf2ba03.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-804144\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/d0\/69\/d0694ead74073d18.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-804149\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/6f\/17\/6f1780757897737f.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-804150\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/91\/1a\/911a403908d30548.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their Central Park Elopement Fashion Was A True Reflection Of Their Style<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"goldbox\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We wanted our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/the-ultimate-elopement-planning-checklist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">elopement<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to be simple and low-key. We wanted to incorporate some traditions, so we both wore <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/same-sex-wedding-outfits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">classic tuxedos<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> but added a little sparkle by wearing stunning loafers covered in glitter and a jaguar head with crystal-embedded eyes. I work in the funeral industry, so I wanted to incorporate something into my tuxedo that represents a huge part of my life. I had the buttons and cufflinks of my dress shirt replaced with Swarovski crystal skulls.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-804162\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/95\/04\/9504e83c9f536bf9.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-804163\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/0f\/5f\/0f5f12139cc3df36.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-804142\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/8d\/80\/8d80029d9831aaf9.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-804164\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/54\/e1\/54e11b51de496481.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-804165\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/d0\/99\/d099c532713b0b99.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hiring An Elopement Planner Was Totally Worth It<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"goldbox\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main reason we chose to hire a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/vendors\/wedding-planners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wedding planner<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for our elopement was how effortless it would be for us. They took care of setting everything up, allowing us to travel across the country to make this day a reality.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-804166\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/84\/fa\/84fa1a8438a2d3ea.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-804167\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/3b\/fc\/3bfc5d669e8d6cf2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-804168\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/fb\/c5\/fbc5e97a412a6316.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-804169\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/50\/67\/50672760bb20b29d.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-804171\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/30\/c0\/30c0f700332cc320.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-804172\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/82\/27\/82275c0b9143bf61.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-804173\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/b7\/8d\/b78d9eb7feaca077.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eloping Allowed Them To Splurge On A Great Photographer<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"goldbox\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are both recent graduates, so the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/how-to-create-the-best-wedding-budget-for-you-and-your-partner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">budget<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> was a huge factor. We knew we&rsquo;d save money by eloping, so we spent a little extra on our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/vendors\/wedding-photographers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">photographer.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The most memorable part of our special day was walking all over the city with our photographer and having total strangers stop us to congratulate us and tell us how great we both looked!<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-804170\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/a7\/7f\/a77fa52cb8b8343f.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-804174\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/cf\/c3\/cfc32d7f09101a32.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-804175\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/21\/4c\/214ccfd91ed86b78.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-804176\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/94\/c2\/94c2fe431d62cd0b.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-804177\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/5a\/64\/5a64a86097b334c0.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-804178\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/f7\/02\/f70229b3bc74e2c4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"goldbox\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><em>The Wedding Team:<\/em><\/span>\n<p>Photography &ndash; <a href=\"http:\/\/lauradilibertophoto.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Laura Diliberto<\/a><br>\nEvent Planning &ndash; <a href=\"http:\/\/simplyeloped.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Simply Eloped<\/a><br>\nVenue &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.centralparknyc.org\/locations\/summerhouse-at-the-dene\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Summerhouse at the Dene<\/a><br>\nOfficiant &ndash; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.weddingsbysarahritchie.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Sarah Ritchie<\/a><br>\nGrooms&rsquo; Apparel &ndash; <a href=\"http:\/\/bonobos.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Bonobos<\/a> + <a href=\"https:\/\/www.menswearhouse.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Mens Wearhouse<\/a><br>\nGrooms&rsquo; Accessories &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/aldoshoes.com.ph\/collections\/mens-footwear\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Aldo<\/a> + <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michaelkors.global\/en_PH\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Michael Kors<\/a><br>\nRings &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiffany.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Tiffany Co.<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Congratulations to Jason and Dillon on their timeless and low-key Central Park elopement. And many thanks to <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/lauradilibertophoto.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Laura Diliberto<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for capturing this special day they will forever hold in their hearts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you choose to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/the-ultimate-elopement-planning-checklist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">elope<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you don&rsquo;t have to worry about meeting other people&rsquo;s expectations or following traditional wedding rules. You can also <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/beat-wedding-planning-stress-with-these-10-cool-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">avoid the stress<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/how-to-create-the-best-wedding-budget-for-you-and-your-partner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">costs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that come with big weddings. Instead, you can create a day that fits your needs and wants, just like this couple. And to top it all off, you can focus on what really matters: your love and commitment to each other.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For Jason and Dillon, a Central Park elopement was the perfect way to start their new life together. By choosing a simple and low-key celebration, they could focus on the most crucial aspect of their wedding: their love for one another. Central Park, the iconic oasis in the heart of New York City, played host to the beautiful and meaningful elopement of the two dashing grooms. 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