Can I have my ceremony in the Central Park Zoo?
Yes, but the process application is a bit different from the rest of the park. Please contact Lilian Valentine at 212-439-6509 or 212-360-8111

What are the marriage license requirements for New York state?
A couple who intends to be married in New York State must apply in person for a marriage license to any town or city clerk in the state. The application for a license must be signed by both the bride and groom in the presence of the town or city clerk. A representative cannot apply for the license on behalf of the bride or groom. This applies even if the representative has been given the Power of Attorney. Notarized marriage license affidavits signed by the bride or groom cannot be substituted for their personal appearance.

How long is the marriage license valid and how much does it cost?
A marriage license is valid for 60 days, beginning the day after it is issued. If the marriage license is issued by a town or city clerk in New York State outside of New York City, it costs $40. This fee includes the issuance of a Certificate of Marriage Registration. This certificate is automatically sent by the issuing clerk to the applicants within 15 days after the completed license is returned by the officiant (person who performs the marriage ceremony). It serves as notice that a record of the marriage is on file. Couples who do not receive a Certificate of Marriage Registration within four weeks of the wedding should contact the town or city clerk who issued the license.

What wedding packages do you offer and how much do they cost?
We offer a number of packages for weddings at Central Park and pricing depends entirely on your needs. We provide the following: • Vendor referrals and managing appointments and meetings with them, like the photographer, florist, officiant, etc… • Drafting and maintaining Wedding timeline • Helping develop budget plan and drafting wedding financial plans • Coordinating travel and lodging plans for out-of-town guests: room blocks, transportation, welcome gifts, activities • Developing Wedding Itinerary and Disaster Plan, in case of bad weather Contact our Wedding Planner and get started today, weddings@centralpark.com

Who can I contact if I want to propose and make it special?
You can also contact our Wedding Planner for suggestions and coordination to pop the big question, weddings@centralpark.com