Ross + Emma’s elopement at Housing Works Bookstore in NoHo
Emma and Ross were married at the iconic Housing Works Bookstore choosing a quiet morning ceremony just before the space opened to the public. You can read more about what its like to get married at Housing Works here.
They exchanged vows surrounded by some of the greatest love stories ever written, a setting that felt both intimate and quietly cinematic.
For Emma and Ross, who traveled from the UK to get married in New York, the experience captured what they were drawn to in an NYC elopement: a meaningful ceremony, a beautiful sense of place, and a moment that felt entirely their own.
Just a couple of lovebirds
The two first met 11 years ago on Tinder, bonding over good music, whiskey, and a shared love of travel.
Over the years, their relationship grew through moving in together, renovating their first home, adopting dogs, and traveling through South Africa, Italy, Spain, and Japan.
After the ceremony, they stepped out into the surrounding SoHo streets for portraits among brick buildings, fire escapes, and subway entrances, letting the neighborhood become part of the story.
Their Housing Works wedding is a perfect example of how a destination elopement in New York City can feel simple, intentional, and deeply personal, especially for couples traveling from the UK.
