Romantic & Modern

NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN

kayla & Bryant • new York, ny

kayla & Bryant • new York, ny

Any New Yorker will tell you that there is nothing like early September in the city. A wedding at New York Botanical Gardens during this season is nothing short of spectacular. Kayla and Bryant’s wedding at NYBG was the perfect way to soak in the natural beauty of the gardens and celebrate their love story.

The couple’s approach was a modern take on elegance while keeping the natural beauty of the venue. Danielle Elder of Classic Events NYC made their vision come to life. The goal was to make guests feel at home, but have fun the whole time. Stunning florals by Denise Fasanello mixed with lots of greenery were the perfect touch to complement the design. There even was a floral wall and neon sign backdrop for photos!

But it’s not only beautiful design that makes a beautiful wedding. Kayla and Bryant incorporated many personal touches into the day. There was a song during their ceremony dedicated to Kayla’s mother, who passed away leading up to the wedding. “The Botanical Garden is a place my mom loved to visit as she was an avid gardener and loved flowers,” said Kayla. “She especially loved hydrangeas, which really remind us of her.”

The couple got married in an outdoor garden, surrounded by hydrangeas.

KAYLA + BRYANT

vendors 

New York Botanical Garden

Planning - Classic Events NYC
Florals - Denise Fasanello
Catering - Constellation Events
Hair/Makeup - Facetime Beauty
Invitations - Fourteen-Forty

As Seen in carats & cake

Dress - Liz Martinez | Spina Bride
Shoes - Loeffler Randall
Veil - Daphne Newman
Band - Artie Stuart Band | Hank Lane
Cake - Lulu Cake Boutique

"Katherine captured the feelings and emotions of the day so perfectly. We can relive the night every time we look at our photos...which we will be many, many times in the months and years to come."

All About Weddings at New York Botanical Garden

All About Weddings at New York Botanical Garden

A one-of-a-kind wedding venue

As wedding photographers, we have so much experience shooting at different locations and venues. Literally, we’ve seen it all – over 300 weddings from NYC to California to London to Hong Kong. We thought it would be helpful to share our insight into venues to help potential couples with planning for the wedding. Here’s all the details about weddings at NYBG!

Located just 20 minutes from Manhattan but feeling like a world away, New York Botanical Garden is one of New York City’s best wedding venues.

Elegant, timeless, nature-filled – those are the words that I would use to describe NYBG in a nutshell. At this classic New York City venue, there are several locations for private events and weddings. Each one is stunning for outdoor ceremonies and beautiful for indoor receptions.

THE BEST THINGS ABOUT GETTING MARRIED AT new york botanical garden

This iconic New York venue is a vibe that feels like a destination for your guests yet not too far from the city. Their events team is all about lending a helping hand.

Private events at NYBG are run by Constellation Culinary Group. Your guests will have some of the best dining and service in all of the city. Their team has a special personalized touch that makes you feel like you’re the only couple getting married there all year, but with a professional standard that conveys years of experience.

Constellation has more than two decades of experience in the event planning and wedding industry. Their people will be on hand to help you with every step of the process, from navigating seating charts to sourcing lighting designers to shepherding you (with a cooler of water bottles!) around the grounds of NYBG in a golf cart for photos.

For us, however, the service and high standard of weddings at NYBG doesn’t even compare when it comes to the sheer beauty of the venue itself. At any time of year, the New York Botanical Garden is absolutely stunning. There is an iconic building and dome, carefully-landscaped gardens, gorgeous trees that create even more beauty when the sun shines through them, and a few carefully-curated outdoor and indoor spots. All make excellent backdrops for your wedding photos.

Photography Tips for Weddings at the New York Botanical Garden

Photography Tips for Weddings at the New York Botanical Garden

how to find your dream wedding photographer

The New York Botanical Garden is one of the most visually stunning wedding venues in NYC - lush, expansive, and full of natural beauty no matter the season. Whether you're getting married beneath the soaring glass dome of the Conservatory or in the gardens at peak bloom, NYBG offers a truly dynamic backdrop for your day. But with such a large and diverse property, photography at this venue is all about timing, lighting, and planning ahead.

Because NYBG is a public space during the day, timing your ceremony and portraits can be key. Late afternoon into early evening is ideal - the light softens, the crowds thin out, and the gardens take on that romantic glow that looks incredible in photos. If your timeline allows, try to carve out time for portraits around golden hour - especially near the Rose Garden or along the tree-lined paths near the Conservatory.

The scale of the gardens can make things a bit logistically tricky, so make sure your photographer is comfortable navigating the property and has a clear plan for where and when to shoot. A venue this vast offers a lot of variety - grand architecture, manicured gardens, and quiet, tucked-away corners - but getting around takes time. You’ll want someone who knows how to move quickly and make the most of the light without making the day feel rushed.

And finally, be sure to ask your photographer how they handle strong sunlight and shifting conditions - especially during midday ceremonies or summer weddings, when reflections from glass and greenery can be intense.



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