“We were always going to find it difficult to lock in a suitable location so we figured we’d make our wedding day all about us!” Declan laughed. After embarking on a month-long celebration visiting friends and family all over the world, the couple exchanged vows in Central Park before four of their closest friends.
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“It was as simple as booking a celebrant, arriving at City Hall 24 hours beforehand to apply for a marriage license and then choosing a picturesque spot for the ceremony. All we had to do then was turn up on the day dressed in our finest,” explained Tori.
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After the intimate ceremony, the friends set up a beautiful picnic in the park and celebrated their nuptials with delicious lobster rolls, champagne and glasses of Pimms before releasing red balloons into the New York sky.
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“The balloons were a spot of inspiration that we came across when researching photograph ideas. Little did we know that when they were tied together they looked like a heart shape in some pictures. It was such a romantic touch,” Declan and Tori said.
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Gown: Chic Collections | Photographer: Rohan Anderson Photography | Ceremony location: West Drive, Central Park | Reception: Drinks at The Standard Hotel; dinner at Blue Hill Restaurant | Bridal accessories: Pearl earrings and necklace from Myer | Groom’s attire: Calibre, Rhodes & Beckitt | Engagement & wedding rings: GS Gold Shop | Flowers & floral decorations: Eizabeth Ryan Floral Design | Cupcakes: Sugar Sweet Sunshine Bakery | Celebrant: Beth Lamont, WeddingsOf New York | Hair & make-up: Platinum Salon | First night: Hotel On Rivington | Honeymoon: Mallorca, Bali | Additional suppliers: Elope New York