Wedding Information at Brooklyn Bridge Park

When it comes to a wedding destination, your thoughts may go to a ceremony on a romantic beach, a sacred cathedral or the Lido Deck of a cruise ship. But surprisingly, many people throughout the globe come to New York each year to get married. And some of them choose Brooklyn Bridge Park as their wedding destination, in the vicinity of the Manhattan and Brooklyn bridges.

Covering 85 acres of land, Brooklyn Bridge Park is really a treasured urban oasis. Providing wonderful views of downtown Manhattan and the New York harbor, Pier 1, Pier 6, Main Street Lot, Tobacco Warehouse, Empire-Fulton Ferry and the Cover section of the park attract numerous visitors each year.

These beautiful park sections also make the park a wonderful wedding destination. They are the setting for various programs and events, as well as picnics, ball play and much more. Now, have a look at each part of the park.

Pier 1 - Open to the public on March 22, 2010, Pier 1 adds 6 new acres of park, comprising 1,300 feet of promenade along the East River and 2.5 acres of lawn with extensive views of the New York harbor, the Manhattan skyline and the Brooklyn Bridge. If you want a wedding set in spectacular landscape, Pier 1 will interest you. Find out more info on this page:

Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier 1

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Pier 6 - Situated at the foot of Atlantic Avenue, Pier 6 adds about 7 acres of new park, including various facilities for visitors' fun and rest. The facilities compromise a destination playground (including a swing valley, a slide mountain and a water-play area), a wide promenade and a park concession (including a large restaurant, roof top deck, three sand volleyball courts and a dog run).

Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier 6

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Main Street Lot - Have you ever dreamed of standing at the beach pebble and making your wedding vows? Main Street Lot offers such an opportunity to couples. Although it is a park, Main Street Lot will give you a beach-like wedding. Apart from a nautically-themed playground and dog run, the park features rolling lawns and get-downs to the water's edge.

Empire-Fulton Ferry Park - Empire-Fulton Ferry Park is a premiere park on the waterfront, extending from the Fulton Ferry Landing to the Manhattan Bridge. For more info and details, click here:

Empire-Fulton Ferry Park at Brooklyn Bridge Park

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Tobacco Warehouse - Seated on the upland of Empire-Fulton Ferry Park, Tobacco Warehouse provides an 18,000 square-foot, column-free footprint. To learn more about Tobacco Warehouse, check this page:

Tobacco Warehouse at Brooklyn Bridge Park

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The Cove - Located between the Brooklyn Bridge and the Manhattan Bridge on the Brooklyn shore of the East River, the Cove gives visitors true access to the water. It is also a rich habitat for fish, crabs and birds.

The Cove between the Bridges

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Please note that not all of these parts are allowed for a wedding ceremony. Currently BBP may only provide Pier 1 waterfront promenade and Main Street Lot pebble beach as wedding venues. Permits are required. 2011 season permit applications for the Empire Fulton Ferry section of the park will be accepted from June 1, 2011. If you want to confirm which part of the park is available for a wedding, call 718-222-9254.

How to get the permits? Permits must be gained in advance of undertaking regulated activities as defined in the Park Rules and Regulations. Applications must be submitted at least 21 days prior to your event. There will be a non-refundable fee of $25 for cover processing costs.

However, submitting an application does not mean you will be granted a permit. Permit rates will be assessed according to the nature of the event. Please note that permits will not be granted on holidays or holiday weekends.

Please note that permit applications for wedding ceremonies in this year is no longer accepted. Wedding ceremony permits received after March 14, 2011 will not be considered. For more info about the permits, click here:

Brooklyn Bridge Park Permits

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What to consider when having a wedding at the BBP? There is no equipment like staging, microphones, tables and podiums permitted for weddings held at the park. You are only allowed to bring at most 5 folding chairs for elderly guests. Wedding ceremonies cannot exceed 1.5 hours, with less than 100 guests.

For weddings held at Pier 1 waterfront promenade, they have to be a standing event and cannot be in front of or use the Granite Prospect. Also, there must be a path kept on the waterfront promenade, allowing for access by the general public.