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How to Elope in Austin, Texas (2025 Edition)
Thinking about eloping in Austin? This 2025 guide covers the legal steps, top ceremony spots, and how to make your elopement feel easy and unforgettable.

Can You Get Married in Central Park? (2025 Elopement Guide)
Central Park might be NYC’s most iconic wedding location — and yes, you can actually get married there. Here’s how to do it right in 2025.

The Best Elopement Photo Spots in Austin (2025 Guide)
Planning an elopement in Austin? This 2025 guide shares the best photo spots in the city — from bold murals to lakeside views and everywhere in between.

It’s Pretty Cool to Elope in New York City
From subway platform kisses to skyline vows, here’s why eloping in New York City is one of the coolest ways to get married — especially in 2025.

Getting Married in Austin With a Dog? Here’s What to Know (2025)
Planning to include your pup in your wedding? This 2025 guide covers how to get married in Austin with your dog — from location ideas to what to pack, plus tips for keeping your ceremony stress-free and full of tail wags.

Where to Elope in NYC Without a Permit (2025 Guide)
Eloping in NYC in 2025? Skip the permits and get straight to the good stuff. This guide covers our favorite public spaces where you can get married without a permit — legally, beautifully, and stress-free.

Real Austin Wedding: Laid-Back Vibes at Mueller Lake Park (2025)
No venues. No stress. Just a sweet and stylish ceremony at one of our favorite spots in Austin. This real 2025 wedding at Mueller Lake Park shows how to keep it small, meaningful, and totally personal.

Our Favorite Guerilla Wedding Locations in NYC (2025)
Want to get married in NYC without a venue or permit? Here are the best guerilla-style wedding locations in NYC for 2025 — creative, public, and unforgettable.

How to Add Jewish or Persian Traditions to a Modern NYC Elopement (2025)
You don’t need a big wedding to honor your heritage. This guide shows how to fold Jewish or Persian wedding traditions into your 2025 NYC elopement — from breaking the glass to honey ceremonies and everything in between.

Cakewalk’s Austin Packages: What’s Included (2025)
What exactly do you get when you book a Cakewalk wedding in Austin? This guide breaks down everything included in our 2025 packages — from officiant and photographer to planning support, legal paperwork, and location scouting.

Getting Married in Manhattan Without a Venue: A 2025 Guide
You don’t need a venue to get married in NYC. This 2025 guide shows how to elope or plan a tiny wedding in Manhattan using public spaces — legally, beautifully, and without spending a fortune.

Can You Get Married at Zilker Park? (Yes, and Here’s How) — 2025 Guide
Zilker Park is one of Austin’s most beloved public spaces — and yes, you can get married there. This guide covers exactly how to plan a tiny wedding or elopement at Zilker in 2025, including permit tips, best ceremony spots, and post-vow picnic ideas.

How to Get Married on the Brooklyn Heights Promenade (2025 Guide)
Skyline views, brownstone charm, and no permit required — this guide shows you exactly how to get married on the Brooklyn Heights Promenade in 2025. It’s one of our favorite NYC ceremony spots for good reason.

The Best Neighborhoods in Austin for Tiny Weddings (2025 Guide)
From SoCo to the Greenbelt, these are our favorite Austin neighborhoods for tiny weddings in 2025. Whether you want skyline views or secret gardens, this guide helps you pick the perfect place for your small but mighty ceremony.

Real NYC Wedding: A City Hall Park Elopement with Style (2025)
No stress. No crowd. Just love in the middle of Manhattan. This real wedding story follows Jamie and Lila’s intimate 2025 elopement in City Hall Park — complete with candid photos, a sweet ceremony, and brunch to celebrate.

How to Get Legally Married in Texas
You’ve picked the date, maybe even the park — now it’s time to make it legal. This guide walks you through exactly how to get married in Texas, including how long your license lasts, who can officiate, and why Cakewalk makes it all way easier.

Rain Plan Wedding Locations in NYC (That Don’t Require a Permit)
Rain happens — but your wedding can still be amazing. This guide covers NYC’s best backup wedding locations for rain, all of which are covered, beautiful, and don’t require a permit. Cakewalk-tested, couple-approved.

Cakewalk’s Favorite Outdoor Ceremony Spots in Austin
Austin has no shortage of dreamy outdoor spaces for a small wedding — but some are better than others. From parks to hidden overlooks, this guide shares Cakewalk’s favorite ceremony spots for elopements and intimate “I do” moments.

Eloping in NYC with 10 Guests or Less: A Cakewalk Guide
You don’t need 100 people to have a beautiful wedding. In fact, NYC is one of the best places to elope with just 10 guests or fewer. This guide walks you through how to do it right — legally, simply, and with all the style and none of the stress.

Where to Take Wedding Photos in Austin
Eloping in Austin? Don’t sleep on the photo ops. From breezy lakeside trails to rainbow murals on the east side, this guide covers the best places in the city to take your wedding photos — complete with tips on light, timing, and how to make it all feel like you.