#simple weddings

[kaliartistry]

Your Guide to a Seamless NYC City Hall Wedding Ceremony

Master the steps for a smooth NYC City Hall wedding with our detailed ceremony guide. From paperwork to photography, plan your perfect day

Your Guide to a Seamless NYC City Hall Wedding Ceremony

Choosing NYC City Hall for your wedding ceremony is not just about enjoying its historical charm; it's also about appreciating the straightforward, no-fuss process that allows you to focus on what truly matters—your union. This guide walks you through each step of the ceremony process at City Hall, ensuring that your day goes as smoothly as possible.

Arrival and Security

Your City Hall wedding day begins the moment you step onto its iconic grounds. Security at City Hall is tight but efficient, designed to ensure the safety and privacy of your special moment. Arrive at least 30 minutes before your appointment to allow ample time for the security check. Remember, less is more—bring only what you need to minimize hold-ups at security.

Marriage License Presentation

Once inside, you’ll present your marriage license, which you should have applied for at least 24 hours in advance. This step is crucial, as no ceremony can proceed without it. Ensure all documents are in order and easily accessible to avoid any last-minute scrambles.

Paperwork and Payment

With your license presented, some paperwork will finalize the legality of your union. This typically involves signing a few forms and settling any fees associated with the ceremony. These fees are modest, reflecting the simplicity of the process, and can be paid via cash or credit card.

The Waiting Area

After the paperwork, you'll move to the waiting area, a space where anticipation builds as you await your turn. This is a great time for your photographer to capture candid shots of you and your guests in a relaxed setting. These pre-ceremony moments can be some of the most heartfelt and genuine, so it’s worth discussing with your photographer beforehand what kind of shots you’d like.

The Ceremony

The ceremony itself is quick—usually no more than five minutes—but it’s packed with emotion. The magistrate or clerk will guide you through your vows in a ceremony that, despite its brevity, feels deeply personal and intimate. Photographers like myself thrive in capturing the rapid succession of fleeting, meaningful exchanges that define City Hall weddings.

Photography Session

After the official ceremony, take advantage of the architectural beauty of City Hall for your photography session. Whether it’s the grand staircase, the elegant columns, or the bustling steps outside, each offers a unique backdrop that reflects the urban charm of NYC. Discuss with your photographer the spots you’d like to feature in your photos to ensure a smooth and efficient post-ceremony shoot.

Conclusion

Your NYC City Hall wedding will be one of the most memorable days of your life, not just for the simplicity and beauty it offers but for the ease with which you can navigate the process. With a little preparation and the right photographer, you can turn a quick ceremony into a lifelong treasure of beautiful memories.

Want a stress-free wedding at City Hall? Check out our complete guide to City Hall weddings for all the tips and tricks to make your day perfect. Let's ensure your City Hall wedding is as seamless and beautiful as your love story.

[ken-warren-marriage-celebrant]

Wedding Ceremony

My Services Wedding Ceremony – I offer a range of wedding ceremonies tailored to your preferences. From simple and elegant to extravagant and elaborate. My goal is to design a ceremony that reflects your shared values and captures the depth of your feelings for each other. By doing so, you will be able to share this meaningful experience with your loved ones. Bride and groom hugging on the beach…

[merrybrides]

Minimalist Rustic Wedding

There is beauty in simplicity and the concept of a minimalism is hitting the wedding scene. When planning a wedding, there are so many things to consider, from floral arrangements and a venue, to your wedding style and photographer. You may think you need elaborate centerpieces or layers of linens, but a less is more approach can be just as stunning! If those over-the-top details aren’t for you, keep reading to see minimalist wedding ideas for the rustic bride.

Set The Tone

Minimalist couples can set the tone for their wedding by choosing neutral shades for invitations and decor. Consider adding a variety of textures, fresh greenery, or metallic details to add personality while keeping your color palette subtle. The small, simple, thoughtfully planned touches will go a long way in creating the thematic tone you want every guest to enjoy

Minimalist Accents

Your sweetheart table is one way to add a personalized touch to your special day. Keep things simple by going bare with your tabletop and adding rustic decor elements such as candles and fresh blooms, or even add a pop of color with linens that match your wedding colors.

Intentional Details

When going for a minimalist wedding theme, choosing intentional details can make all the difference. Well thought out table decor can stand out, even when keeping it simple. Minimalistic looks are achieved by thoughtful selection of a few key items — place setting, linens, and a centerpiece. 

The addition of unique crystal and glassware accentuate any look from rustic to romantic and everything in between!

Simplify Your Ceremony

There are plenty of stunning minimalistic backdrops that enhance the ceremony rather than overtake it. A meaningful selection of color, flowers, greenery, or fabric can create a simple but memorable backdrop. Fabrics are a great way to add elegance, and subtle accents like picture frames or fresh flowers add extra charm.

Minimalist Cakes

Minimalist cakes are both dreamy and delicious! Adding a flower or a small piece of greenery to a white naked cake creates a refined, minimalist look for your dessert table.

A Gown to Match

A dress with a sleek and modern silhouette with intricate lace details is a perfect option for a simple yet elegant rustic wedding day style. You can shine while rocking an understated look.

[lets-go-hurt-someone]

Durge (sighing dramatically like a besotted Victorian debutante): Do you remember our first date? Why don’t you do anything romantic like that for me anymore?

Astarion: Our first date? What, when we had sex in a forest?

Durge: No, our first date, not the first time we had sex. Gods. What do you think of me? I’m not a beast.

Astarion: Darling, we have been trudging through the wilderness since the moment we met. We have literally never been on a date.

Durge: Yes we have! It was on the beach, remember? It was perfect. You were perfect!

Astarion: Do you mean when I held a knife to your throat outside the smouldering ruins of a ship full of eldritch horrors and threatened to kill you?!

Durge (all dreamy smiles and googley-eyed): Yes, it was wonderful. Almost as good as our second date, when you bit me and finally made good on your promise!

Astarion: Absolutely none of that was a—oh gods. Was leaving me behind when the crèche blew up your idea of a proposal?!

Durge: Of course dear, I didn’t want you to think I don’t return your feelings!

[nabxtangled]

In the era of extravagant weddings <<<<<< A simple nikkah at home 🤍✨

[seaworthit]

The black brides

[efverse]

so...i've been resting my wrist these last two days and it feels better enough now. I'm still gonna get it looked at by the doctor but....I realized that...

I dont really want to do a comic.

Or any big long term story project w these characters? Not even just bc of potential wrist problems either? just a lot of different reasons...

dgmw I still want to share them and I really appreciate everyone who follows this blog and interacts w me and my content at all, and i just want to say thank you all so much for the support and i hope this isnt too much of a let down for anyone...

[ivymoonstudios]

nesta archeron

[alumirp]

Roommaarriage

Luffy and Law live togheter.

They started living together after Luffy's older brother, Ace, decided to go on a trip around the world with his friends. Luffy was left alone and besides being terrible at taking care of himself, he hates loneliness.but none of his friends had space for him, already having their own roommates or living with their parents. So, Law proposes that they live together, he lives in a huge house and has a huge crush on Luffy, it doesn't hurt to help the guy he likes, even if it can cause a lot of headaches. and hes right, in less than a week everything is already a mess, Luffy's friends come to visit, everything is noisy and so chaotic in the house that used to always be quiet and peaceful.

Still, he persists, determined not to go back on his decision and simply kick Luffy out of the house. That's when everything gets confusing; Luffy was always clingy and honest with how he felt, but since he moved in with Law, this has become more frequent and more intense.He hugs Law in the morning when he wakes up, kisses him on the forehead to thank him for the food, he carries Law when he decides that Law has to sleep no matter what, he sits on Law's lap when they are watching TV, he goes to the hospital to remember Law of eating and worst of all: he often, all the time, at any time, in any place, on any occasion, tells Law that he loves him. And it just drives Law crazy. He knows it's not a lie, Luffy doesn't lie. Luffy loves him, it's just not the love Law wants it to be

All of their domesticity, all of their intimacy, all of it drives Law crazy. He wants all of it, but he also wants more. He is in love with Luffy and has no idea what to do, after all he doesn't want to just ruin their friendship and lose it all because of his greed. So, after months of freaking out about all this, he decides that what's best for everyone is if he puts some boundaries between them, draws a firm line between them, friendship, something less intimate and less...suggestive. something that allows him to sleep properly at night.

Meanwhile, Luffy is confused, Torao has been acting strangely, moving away from him, not letting him touch him or kiss him, almost like in the beginning, when he moved in and Law was still shy. Could this be what people call problems in paradise? WILL TORAO FILE FOR DIVORCE? And suddenly Law has Luffy's friends calling desperately wanting to know what happened? Why are they getting divorced so soon? Why is Luffy depressed about the end of their marriage? Why is the marriage ending in the first place???

[leonisandmurex]

William & Catherine April 29th 2011

[ken-warren-marriage-celebrant]

Wedding Ceremony.

Bride and groom hugging on the beach standing in the sea water My Services Wedding Ceremony – I offer a range of wedding ceremonies tailored to your preferences. From simple and elegant to extravagant and elaborate. My goal is to design a ceremony that reflects your shared values and captures the depth of your feelings for each other. By doing so, you will be able to share this meaningful…

[karebear923]

Sea Tawinan in this fit!!!

That’s it. That’s the post 😍

[aquarianshift]

sleepy mornings from wouldn't it be nice? as requested by @pauls1967moustache for the get to know your fic writer ask meme

(please go re-read—it ruined my day in the best way 😭💍🎸💕)

[awkward-sultana]

(Almost) Every Costume Per Episode + Aunt Elizabeth's dark blue bodice with gold and red flowered print in 2x04,6,8,9,10

[starry-bi-sky]

if i had the tools or the knowledge to make a Cult of the Lamb animatic, I would make one to "We Become We" from Journey to Bethlehem, but instead of being Narilamb it would be through the ages with Lamb and their follower spouses. The followers would be Joseph's voice, and the Lamb would be Mary's.

The song would go through at least four spouses, and each new spouse the wedding ceremony steadily grows grander as it signifies the passing of time, the expansion of the cult and the lamb's influence, as well as how many bishops have been defeated until by the fourth spouse, Narinder is already apart of the cult. As well as Lamb steadily growing more demure and reserved with each new spouse, until eventually the love is completely one-sided.

The first spouse would be before Leshy was even defeated, where the lamb is still getting the cult started and still trying to defeat the mini bosses. The ceremony is humble and they're both essentially wearing slightly nicer versions of their clothes. The only lights they have are the stars, the fireflies, and a fire. We would stay with this couple until the lines; "hopefully not ending in estrangement"

By the next line; "it's a step of faith" it would change to the next spouse. There's a bigger audience, the cult is bigger, their clothes nicer. The lamb has defeated two bishops by now, they look a little less in love. More demure. The ages has weighed down on them like water erodes a canyon.

We move to the next couple at "can mine become yours?" the lamb is actively trying to defeat Shamura now. The cult is near it's completion. The wedding ceremony grounds are ceramic and decorated, with lights stringing from pole to pole. The Lamb looks radiant and nearly outshine their spouse. The spouse looks less in love and more in complete overwhelming devotion, they don't even notice that the Lamb is not as engaged as them -- oh they look pleased, content. But not in love, but it's not like anyone by then knows what it looks like when the Lamb is in love.

We meet the last spouse by the very end when the dance and song ends. "I could never choose to love another." / "Maybe one day I could learn to love you, too". The Lamb is disengaged, just going through the motions. Demure and modest, the picture perfect radiance of a god among mortals. Their crown is a veil. They're looking into their spouse's eyes, but not really seeing.

Anyways that's what I would do if i had the tools to make an animatic.

[souenkun]

I had a nice talk with @teriiblog about my aokabu being married fic, and although we got kabu's hand placement wrong in our excitement, it still got me thinking: what if, after aokabu got married, kabu changed his battle pose by laying his left hand (with his wedding ring on!) over his heart, instead of his right one (which showed the galar league symbol on his glove)? It could become a way for kabu to show his devotion for larry, even if they could still live in their respective regions after tying the knot? 😭💖

Kabu could keep this very same battle pose, just that he'll exchange his right hand over his left one! 🥺🥺🥺 the galar league might not mind it too, especially if this change in kabu's pose takes place in leon's leadership! 💗