DUMBO, New York City Elopement Photo Story Award

Wedding Ceremony Image by a Bridge Over Water

Wedding Photos By Bridge Over The Water | The Bridge is stretching above them

With the Manhattan Bridge stretching above them on a sunshine-filled day in New York City, Zontee and Hardien exchange their vows in an intimate outdoor ceremony. Their wedding guests relax under parasols on the steps leading down to the ceremony location.

Opting for simplicity over grandeur, Zontee and Hardien eloped on the shores of the East River underneath the Manhattan Bridge in DUMBO, a neighborhood in the borough of Brooklyn in New York City. While a handful of close friends and relatives were able to witness the outdoor ceremony in person, the rest of their family overseas were able to watch it virtually via a live stream.

New York City Elopement image of mother and father of bride walking down the ceremony aisle at Dumbo

DUMBO Brooklyn Wedding Photos | The parents of the bride walking into the ceremony

The parents of the bride are brimming with joy as they walk down the aisle and greet the groom before the ceremony begins.

Dumbo Brooklyn Elopement of groom and sister hugging at NYC outdoor ceremony

A Wedding Photo Location in DUMBO, Brooklyn, NYC | sister embraces her brother, the groom

The sister of the groom embraces her brother after she walks down the aisle. The look on her face shows the pride she has in her brother and the joy she is feeling on this momentous occasion.

Modern NYC Wedding Image at of Bride at Under Bridge Ceremony in DUMBO

Modern New York Wedding Image at Bridge Ceremony | where nature and architectural wonders blend

In a spot in New York City where nature and architectural wonders blend effortlessly, the bride gracefully walks down the aisle with confidence and ease.

Dumbo, NYC Elopement image of bride and groom enjoying intimate moment under bridge ceremony

DUMBO, NYC Wedding Ceremony Vow Shot | guests shading themselves under parasols

With the guests shading themselves under parasols in the foreground, the couple appears to be enjoying an intimate and personal moment during the ceremony.

New York Documentary Wedding Photo of bride wiping tears away from her eyes at DUMBO ceremony

New York Documentary Wedding Photography | the bride wipes tears away from her eyes

After the groom finishes a moving speech, the bride gently wipes tears away from her eyes. It is clear that her focus is on her new husband, and she is fully immersed in the moment.

New York City Wedding image of groom looking proud of his new ring

New York City Wedding Photography | the groom is proud of his new ring

Glancing down with an assured smile, the groom is proud to now be wearing his wedding band.

Wedding Ceremony Image of newlyweds facing their guests after elopment at DUMBO

DUMBO Wedding Ceremony Photography | the newlyweds turn and face their guests

With looks of pure elation on their faces, the newlyweds turn and face their guests to wave and celebrate with them. They are now officially husband and wife. 

New York City Wedding image of couple posing with wedding guests at the East River

New York City Wedding Photo | The couple poses with wedding guests at the East River

As the couple attempted to pose with their wedding guests on the banks of the East River, an unexpected wave rolled onto shore and surprised everyone. Rather than a perfect portrait with posed smiles, they can cherish a memory that was filled with childlike joy and laughter — one that truly captured the ambiance of their wedding day.