Springtime in New York for an Urban Garden Elopement

Eloping in a city of millions can add an intimate and romantic edge to an already daring wedding day! This stunningly sweet elopement inspiration overlooked downtown Manhattan with panoramic views of New York, while allowing the bride and groom to feel like they were the only two people in the city! Fitting Fêtes and McQueens transformed the rooftop terrace of the 50 Bowery Hotel into an urban garden for this romantic day, incorporating city chic style with modern art and lush pink and purple flowers. Stunning portraits by JC Lemon Photography showcased the sweeping views and heartfelt closeness of the couple with equal love!

These serene invitations from Pineapple Street Designs introduced the pink and purple color scheme, with watercolor floral prints that hinted at the amazing flower art to come!

To create a city chic bridal look that didn’t scream ‘white wedding dress’, they turned to Carol Hannah for a chic cocktail dress. The gathered halter style was breezily elegant, perfect for a relaxed and intimate celebration!

Gold Floral Headpiece for a City Chic Bride

This gold flower crown by Rosey West added a garden touch to the bride’s hairstyle – SB Beauty kept her natural curls in play and went for soft makeup to enhance her features, not overshadow.

It’s impossible not to swoon over the bright and exuberant flowers from McQueens! Pink-tipped roses, ruffled peonies, hellebore, ranunculus, sweet peas, and lilacs came together to create a spring garden for the bride’s bouquet in shades from bold fuchsia to delicate lavender.

Modern Elopement Style for Springtime in New York

Draped Cocktail Dress for a City Chic New York Elopement

Pulling off an intimate wedding in a city of millions is no easy feat, but Fitting Fêtes found the perfect location in 50 Bowery Hotel in Manhattan. The entire celebration took place in The Crown, the rooftop bar and lounge with panoramic views of the city from the outdoor terraces on either side.

Colorful and Whimsical Urban Garden Elopement

Rainy Terrace Elopement Overlooking Downtown Manhattan

Even a light spring rain couldn’t dampen the excitement! Fog billowed through the canyons of skyscrapers, but the terrace still boasted an impressive view of the Manhattan skyline, from the Financial District to Midtown. McQueens dressed the terrace in an abundance of spring flowers, interspersed with chunky pillar candles to create a romantic setting. They focused on low arrangements to keep the focus on the couple and the skyline beyond.

Is there anything more romantic than a wedding in the rain! The gray day added another intimate and cozy layer to this wedding in the sky, with Once Upon a Vow officiating the vow exchange.

Clear Umbrellas for a Rainy Day Wedding Ceremony

Vibrant Modern Artwork for an Intimate Wedding Reception Space

Colorful Springtime Flower Runner for a Modern Art Inspired Wedding

Industrial brick walls and vibrant graffiti-colored modern art set the stage for dinner – planner Fitting Fêtes and florist McQueens used that backdrop as a jumping off point for their stunning reception table decor.

Colorful Bud Vase Flower Runner in Pink and Purple

Spring Garden Tablescape in Pink and Purple

Hand blown glass vessels and bud vases created a stunning spring garden for the table runner, with peonies, roses, astilbe, sweet peas, and ranunculus creating a colorful centerpiece down the center of the table. Fitting Fêtes pulled softer colors from the fuchsia and blush flowers to add vintage chargers in royal purple, patterned china, and pink depression glasses to complement the many shades of the flowers.

Taper candles down the length of the rustic farm table added warmth to the already charming and welcoming reception.

Edible Flower Desserts with a Gold Leaf Wedding Cake

Even the dessert display got into the spring spirit! City baker Leopard and Pear created a lovely minimalist cake with touches of gold leaf and a spray of sweet peas, but the mini-desserts nearly stole the show! Glass shadow boxes with fresh flowers became the perfect serving trays for petite treats topped with edible dried flowers.