Having a Wedding in New York City

Ellis Island was initially a harbour meant to receive immigrants, and it played this role for over 60 years. It is believed that more than 12 million people went through Ellis Island before they stepped into the United States to start living their American dream. The island was named after Samuel Ellis, who was a merchant and farmer who owned the island in the late 1700's. In 1808 the United States bought the island and in 1892 it served the role of an immigration station. The island was no longer used in this way in 1924, and was completely closed in 1954. It was only in 1965 that the island was named a historic national site. In 1990 an American Immigrant Wall of Honour was created outside the museum and it houses the names of an approximated 200,000 immigrants, all of whom were once stationed in Ellis Island.

Liberty Island consists of a mere 12 acres, and floats in the Upper New York Bay, housing one of the most famous statues of all time - the Statue of Liberty, which stands tall at 2.4 kilometers. In the past it was a military post, but in 1937 this came to an end and in 1924 it was then named the Statue of Liberty National Monument. On a clear, cloudless day, the finer details that make up the island, as well as the effect of the Statue of Liberty on the skyline can be seen very plainly.

These are just three of the many national landmarks in New York. Besides guaranteeing you a scenic backdrop for your wedding, and old history merging in with a new life, you can feel better knowing that it isn't costing you a fortune. Any of these locations is free, provided your wedding party consists of less than twenty people. This is ideal for romantic, small weddings or spontaneous, impromptu weddings as well.