Brooklyn Elopement with First Look and Bridal Separates

A gorgeous boho, industrial vibe for this Brooklyn elopement. This couple got married at an open art installation at a park overlooking the East River and the NYC skyline! They had their day the way they wanted it without compromising and had their closest family and friends present to witness. The bride looked amazing in her dress from BHLDN teamed with a pair of motorcycle boots and the groom kept it casual wearing white sneakers, perfect for this rock and roll couple and really embodies who they are. Every part of this day was truly personal including the epic cake dinosaur cake topper, yes that's right, dinosaur!! This city celebration is all captured beautifully by Anais Possamai.

Wedding stationary at industrial boho styled Brooklyn elopement

King protea wedding bouquet with red and white flowers

Wedding rings at boho styled Brooklyn elopement

Bride putting on lace top bridal separates with flower hair decoration

Bride wearing beautiful bridal separates with king protea wedding bouquet

Bridal separates with lace top and king protea wedding bouquet for Brooklyn elopement

Bride walking to a first look with her groom wearing bridal separates for a New York City wedding

Groom waiting to see his bride for first look on rooftop building with Manhattan skyline

Bride walking to a first look with her groom wearing bridal separates for Brooklyn elopement

Bride and Groom first look moment on rooftop building with Manhattan skyline for Brooklyn elopement

Bride and Groom embrace for first look moment on rooftop building with Manhattan skyline

Bride and Groom first look moment on rooftop building with Manhattan skyline and king protea bouquet

Bride and Groom first look moment on rooftop building with Manhattan skyline and bridal boots

Bride and Groom first look moment on rooftop building with Manhattan skyline and bridal separates

Groom wearing a checked blue blazer and white trainers

Bride and Groom first look moment on rooftop building with Manhattan skyline and back of bridal separates

What Made Out Day Unique
We were living apart for months (he was in Germany and I was in New York) waiting for his US Fiancé Visa to come through. As part of the process, you are never given any dates and have little control over the situation - we didn’t even have a wedding date until a month before the day. Since it was such a stressful process, it tested the strength of our relationship so when we finally were able to set a date, we knew we wanted to honour our journey and have the focus be on our love as a couple rather than the festivities. We ignored other people’s expectations, invited only our closest friends and family and prioritized our dream location “first look” on a Brooklyn rooftop that we felt represented us and the bold leap we had made across continents.
Kristy & Gregor

Brooklyn Elopement

The views at this Brooklyn elopement are breathtaking, this bride and groom asked their friends to set up the scene 30 minutes before they arrived. Nothing had been staged so when they walked into the ceremony location into the semi-circle of their loved ones it made it feel all the more special living in the moment. The scene was set perfectly with the epic Manhattan skyline backdrop and cloudy sunset.

Inspiration & Styling
We went for an industrial-boho vibe. We were inspired by seeing the rugged skyline rooftop and thought it would be the perfect contrast to our romantic and boho styles. We thought it would perfectly represent the harmony between the strength and softness in our relationship. Our advice is to make it about yourselves, ignore expectations and DEFINITELY carve out time for a “first look” as its the only time of the day that it's just the 2 of you. Also, wear comfy shoes! Kristy had a pair of stilettos she was planning to wear with her dress and since she was dreading wearing them, last-minute her photographer empowered her to wear the motorcycle boots she wears every day. It made her look so embodied in who she was and nothing is more beautiful than that authenticity.
Kristy & Gregor

Personalised easel wedding sign for Brooklyn elopement

Bride and groom arriving at small ceremony with a semi circle of closes friends and family and NYC skyline backdrop

Violinist at Brooklyn elopement with NYC skyline backdrop

Bride and groom tie the knot at a park overlooking the East River

Bride and groom tie the knot at a park overlooking the East River and the NYC skyline

Bride and groom tie the knot at a park overlooking the East River and the NYC skyline with groom in trainers

Bride and groom tie the knot at a park overlooking the East River and the NYC skyline with Groom in blazer

Bride and groom tie the knot at a park overlooking the East River and the NYC skyline with bridal separates

Bride and grooms first kiss at a park overlooking the East River and the NYC skyline

Guests enjoying Brooklyn elopement with NYC skyline backdrop

Bride and groom celebrate with their guests for Brooklyn elopement with NYC skyline backdrop

Bride wearing bridal separates with a king protea bouquet and groom in white trainers

Bride and groom embrace with the NYC skyline backdrop

Bride wearing bridal separates and groom in a blue blazer for Brooklyn elopement

Semi naked wedding cake with dinosaur cake topper

Bride and groom cut into semi naked wedding cake with dinosaur cake topper

Semi naked wedding cake with personalised dinosaur cake topper

Bride and groom at Brooklyn elopement with semi naked wedding cake and a dinosaur cake topper

Bride and groom raise a glass with their closest friends and family

If you are thinking about having a smaller gathering take a look in our archives at more gorgeous elopements we have featured. We also have a helpful article on everything you need to know about eloping in the UK.

Written by Olivia Smith

Wedding Dress: BHLDN |

Food : Ramona |

Cake: Molly's Cupcake |

Florist: Rosehip Social

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