A NYC City Hall wedding featuring a bride that made her own flowy gown! (2024)

FAQs

Who surprises bridesmaids with a handmade wedding dress that took her 6 months to make their reaction is priceless? ›

Jasmine Fernandez, a Sydney-based designer who specializes in bespoke clothing, spent months secretly making her own wedding dress. She then surprised the groom, her bridesmaids and all of her guests with "a dramatic reveal" of her one-of-a-kind look at her ceremony.

Given its less formal nature, a civil ceremony is your chance to have some fun and break the bridal fashion rules. You can't go wrong with a little white ensemble like a chic wrap dress, tailored jumpsuit or a slim-cut suit in more laid-back blue, green or gray.

The fee for a Marriage Ceremony in the City Clerk's Office is $25 by credit card or money order payable to the City Clerk. You can schedule an in-person Marriage Ceremony with the City Clerk. In-person Marriage Ceremony appointments are available at nyc.gov/cupid.

Remember that the dress for a civil wedding does not have to be white! Colors such as powder pink or ecru are also fashionable. Remember that your wedding dress should be, above all, comfortable for you - after all, you are the heroine of the day!

According to traditional wedding etiquette, in the US and Australia, each member of the bridal party— including bridesmaids, Maid of Honor, Matron of Honor, and Mother of the Bride and Groom—is expected to cover the cost of their wedding day ensemble.

Generally speaking, bridesmaids are expected to pay for their own dresses and accessories; they may also be required to foot the bill for hair and makeup appointments and transportation to the wedding.

"None are wrong for a courthouse wedding, but they're all going to make you feel differently. So, think about how you want to feel at your courthouse wedding and take it from there!" If you're looking for a trendy wedding dress, LaVine suggested a minidress styled with a cathedral-length veil.

Perfect for winter weddings, a dark velvet dress can be a great formal courthouse wedding attire, especially for the mother of the bride. Whether you want a full-sleeved piece or a slip dress in velvet, make sure you remember to keep the dress short and sweet.

While black is acceptable for a summer wedding, it may not always be a wise choice. If the wedding is outdoors, it simply may be too hot to wear black. Skip a black dress for a cooler color that will reflect the sun. In fall or winter, darker colors like black are more appropriate.

You will receive your marriage license the same day as your marriage license appointment. This appointment must be at least 24 hours before your ceremony and no more than 60 days before the ceremony. The ceremony is (as of 3/2024) in-person only at City Hall, and will require a witness.

Do you need an appointment to get married at City Hall NYC? ›

The Office of the City Clerk – NYC Marriage Bureau is open for in-person appointments only. No walk-in visits are permitted. You can schedule an in-person appointment for a Marriage Ceremony, Marriage License, and other select services through Project Cupid.

In Manhattan, there can be no more than 10 attendees, including you and your prospective spouse. In all other boroughs, there can be no more than 5 attendees, including you and your prospective spouse. However, at this time, only one witness is allowed until further notice.

To bring a bolder statement, go for brighter colors like magenta and coral. If you're attending a wedding in the evening, there are certain colors that can help you look your best and make an impression. If you're looking for something classic and timeless, dark colors like navy blue or black are always appropriate.

The wedding colours are for the wedding party, not guests

The colour scheme, when it comes to what to wear, is designed for the bridal party i.e. the groom, groomsmen, bridesmaids, pageboys etc.

Traditionally, brides present their bridesmaids with gifts at the rehearsal dinner. Typically, the bride will give a toast to their bridesmaids and present them with their gifts one by one.

Mother of the Bride & Groom

Both the mother of the bride and the mother of the groom are expected to pay for their own wedding attire. Typically, these gowns do not need to match the bridesmaid dresses, however, some brides prefer for the gowns to coordinate in some way.

In the US, the tradition is for the bridesmaids to each pay for their own dress, regardless of who is making the final call on what the dresses will look like. The bride should try to be flexible about the kind of dresses she chooses for her girls.