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A Central Park Wedding Now Feels Like a Miracle

April 30, 2020 | 2:33 PM
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In normal times (ha!), seeing a just-married couple in Central Park can seem lovely but unoriginal. Brides and grooms stroll through these parts day after day, celebrating holy or rushed or uncertain matrimony.

Today, a Central Park wedding is a big deal, physically and symbolically. It’s a reminder that life is precarious and deserves celebration. To get married anywhere except in your living room, you need to go to great lengths — like getting someone to perform the ceremony in a mask.

Stephanie Spear saw this wedding in the park on Wednesday near The Pool, which is on the West side of the park near 102nd Street.

Congratulations, happy couple!

As Johnny Cash sang: “We got married in a fever/hotter than a pepper sprout.”

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Ruth Bonnet
Ruth Bonnet
3 years ago

Everyone socially distancing and the officiant wearing a mask – it’s sweet!

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Jennifer Markas
Jennifer Markas
3 years ago

Thanks so much! This was my wedding and apparently it went viral after someone posted a picture on Reddit as well.

We were so grateful to host a small civil ceremony officiated by our dear friend and to have it captured by our other dear friend, Bryan Sargent Photography. We had to postpone our wedding for next year, but decided to get married on April 29th–the same day as Peter’s grandparents’ wedding anniversary. We’re so happy to be husband and wife and hope we brought some joy to our friends and family and passersby during this surreal time.

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Emily
Emily
3 years ago
Reply to  Jennifer Markas

Hi! This is so reassuring as my fiance and I plan to get married mid May in Central Park. We plan to have a few family and our officiant present. Did you receive any negative feedback the day of, even though you were socially distancing, I fear people will still criticize a small gathering. I’m hoping not, as we still plan to go ahead with it! Thanks in advance for your advice!

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kepster
kepster
3 years ago
Reply to  Jennifer Markas

Congratulations! I wore a blue dress for my Central Park wedding as well, back in 2013. Wishing you and the hubby a lifetime of happiness!

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tim
tim
3 years ago
Reply to  Jennifer Markas

such a nice spot, congratulations to the bride and groom!

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Karin socci
Karin socci
3 years ago
Reply to  Jennifer Markas

Stunning! Long and happy life!❤️

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debbe heller
debbe heller
3 years ago
Reply to  Jennifer Markas

My kids also had to postpone their destination wedding meant to happen this August. I say yours was a beautiful and meaningful wedding, destination…love. Wishing you a life filled with the real meaning of marriage and love, overcoming obstacles together. Thanks for making my day.

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Leda
Leda
3 years ago
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Love! What a wonderful thing to celebrate right now! I wish you many happy and healthy years together.

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Jesse
Jesse
3 years ago
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Congratulations!!

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Larry Ross
Larry Ross
3 years ago

We are sheltering out of the city, but walk by the pool every weekend, it is lovely to see the pictures, congratulations to the newly weds.

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Westside neighbor
Westside neighbor
3 years ago

Congratulations! Wonderful!! Wishing you continuing love and joy always!

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Dale
Dale
3 years ago

One of my favorite spots in the park. Congratulations!!!

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CityGirl57
CityGirl57
3 years ago

Never postpone love …this is just lovely, a story and images to lift the spirits. Best of luck to you both for a long happy life together,

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SBG
SBG
3 years ago

The Pool was my husband’s favorite place in the last couple of years of his life. Being there brought him healing & peace.
You had a beautiful ceremony. I wish you 50+ years of happiness together, as we had.

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JSR
JSR
3 years ago

Love this! Wonderful spot to get married, and beautiful pictures! MAZEL TOV!!!

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Lorraine
Lorraine
3 years ago

How beautiful and romantic

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