Wedding dresses Bolton - Hannah and Lee’s New York elopement

A romantic proposal in Rome

Hannah and Lee met at work and also had their first date in the work canteen. “Lee later proposed on 12th August 2019,” says Hannah. “We were in Rome and he took me to Piaza Navona Square, where he got down on one knee in front of the fountain.” 

Wedding dresses Bolton - Hannah and Lee’s New York elopement
Wedding dresses Bolton - Hannah and Lee’s New York elopement

Wedding dresses Bolton

Hannah bought her dress from WED2B’s Bolton store. "I tried on so many but kept coming back to the one I chose,” she says. (For similar styles try Bentley, Beckingsale or Magnus)

Wedding dresses Bolton - Hannah and Lee’s New York elopement
Wedding dresses Bolton - Hannah and Lee’s New York elopement

"Our wedding was cancelled twice, due to the pandemic, so we decided to elope to New York and get married in Central Park instead!” says Hannah. 

Wedding dresses Bolton - Hannah and Lee’s New York elopement
Wedding dresses Bolton - Hannah and Lee’s New York elopement

The big day

“Luckily it wasn’t a typical winter’s day in New York,” says Hannah. “The sun was shining and there were glorious clear skies. We had a beautiful ceremony with just four guests at the Ladies Pavilion in Central Park."

Wedding dresses Bolton - Hannah and Lee’s New York elopement
Wedding dresses Bolton - Hannah and Lee’s New York elopement

"We then had a photo tour around New York before our wedding reception, which was at The Tavern on The Green, a historic venue in the middle of the park.”

Wedding dresses Bolton - Hannah and Lee’s New York elopement
Wedding dresses Bolton - Hannah and Lee’s New York elopement

My top tips…

“Elope and save yourself the stress!” says Hannah. “Less is sometimes more, especially when it comes to guests and wedding politics. The whole day was just about us two. No frills.”

Wedding dresses Bolton - Hannah and Lee’s New York elopement
Wedding dresses Bolton - Hannah and Lee’s New York elopement
Wedding dresses Bolton - Hannah and Lee’s New York elopement

Hannah’s Dream Team 

Photographer: Harley Hall Photography 

Ceremony Venue: Ladies Pavilion

Reception Venue: The Tavern on the Green 

Makeup / hair: Damali Bridal

Wedding dresses Bolton - Hannah and Lee’s New York elopement
Wedding dresses Bolton - Hannah and Lee’s New York elopement

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