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Amanda & Ben’s New York City Elopement: A TikTok Love Story

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August 10, 2023

A bride in a white blazer dress and veil kisses her groom, dressed in a blue suit, on a New York City street with a yellow taxi in the background.

Amanda and Ben’s love story is a modern one, starting with a simple interaction on TikTok. Their bond quickly grew despite the distance—Ben lived in Scotland, and Amanda was based in Miami. Their love blossomed online, and they decided to make it official by eloping in New York City.

Watch their TikTok love story

A bride in a white blazer dress holding a bouquet of greenery walks hand-in-hand with her groom in a blue suit across a crosswalk near the Brooklyn Bridge
Modern NYC elopement couple walking hand-in-hand in DUMBO, Brooklyn, featuring a yellow taxi and historic brick buildings in the background.

We headed to Brooklyn Bridge Park for photos with the Manhattan skyline and Brooklyn Bridge in the background. It was a perfect setting to capture the joy and love of their special day.

Romantic NYC elopement couple in Brooklyn Bridge Park with Manhattan skyline and wooden pier posts in the background, sharing a tender moment.
Couple walking hand-in-hand on Brooklyn Heights Promenade during their NYC elopement, with Manhattan skyline and Brooklyn Bridge in the background
Couple sharing a romantic kiss by the East River during their NYC elopement, with the Manhattan skyline in the background
Happy couple walking hand-in-hand through a New York City park during their elopement, the bride wearing a chic white blazer dress and the groom in a blue suit holding a bouquet.
Black-and-white photo of a couple during their NYC elopement with the Brooklyn Bridge in the background, featuring a romantic bouquet in the foreground.
Eloping couple embraces by the waterfront in NYC with a backdrop of the city skyline, the groom holding a bouquet
Eloping couple standing on a modern bridge with greenery and the NYC skyline in the background, sharing an intimate moment
Groom helping bride step out of a New York City yellow cab during their elopement.
Black and white photo of a couple walking hand in hand on a New York City street during their elopement

Newlywed couple kissing on a New York City crosswalk during their elopement, with the cityscape and a green truck in the background.
Newlywed couple sharing a heartfelt moment with an older woman in a wheelchair inside NYC City Hall during their elopement.
Groom emotionally reacting to a surprise guest during an NYC City Hall elopement, while the guest smiles while mom holding a gift.

Just before the ceremony, Ben received a surprise – his mom flew all the way from Scotland to be there, making their special day even more unforgettable.

Groom wipes away tears in an emotional moment during an NYC City Hall elopement, standing in a grand hallway
Groom embraces a mom in a heartfelt hug at NYC City Hall elopement, holding a bouquet in hand
Bride watches groom sharing an emotional hug with mom at NYC City Hall during their elopement.
Bride hugs a loved one at NYC City Hall while family members, including a woman in a wheelchair, smile during the intimate elopement ceremony
Bride kneeling beside a family member in a wheelchair at NYC City Hall, sharing a heartfelt moment during their intimate elopement
Bride embracing her grandmother lovingly during their NYC City Hall elopement, standing by the Marriage Licenses and Records Room sign
Bride sharing a heartfelt smile with her grandmother during their NYC City Hall elopement.
Bride's mother adjusting her veil while holding a bouquet during their NYC City Hall elopement.
Bride, groom, and grandmother smiling together during their NYC City Hall elopement.
Groom hugs a family member while the grandmother and other family members look on during the NYC City Hall elopement.

The love between Amanda and Ben is evident, not just in their viral TikTok videos but in the authenticity of their wedding day.

As a wedding and elopement photographer in NYC, I’m honored to document such beautiful, heartfelt moments like these. The blend of New York’s iconic locations and the couple’s genuine connection made for a day filled with love, laughter, and the kind of memories that last a lifetime.

Couple entering Room 205 at NYC City Hall for their elopement ceremony.

Planning Your Elopement in NYC?

If you’re searching for a wedding or elopement photographer in NYC, I’d love to be a part of your day. From City Hall weddings to unique elopements across New York City, I offer tailored photography packages to capture the real, candid moments that matter most.

Newlyweds share a kiss in front of a yellow NYC taxi during their City Hall elopement.
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