NYC elopements for couples from Canada
Cakewalk plans NYC weddings for couples coming down from Canada. Your ceremony spot and permit, a licensed officiant, help with the marriage licence, and documentary-style photos are all covered by one price.
A real New York wedding, minus the planning.
It’s not a wedding, it’s a cakewalk.
One flat price, $4,000 USD. Here’s what it covers:
Full-service, white-glove planning
A standout NYC ceremony spot, with any permits sorted
Marriage licence help, start to finish
A registered Cakewalk officiant who doubles as your day-of coordinator
A custom ceremony written around the two of you
Room for up to 20 guests
Common questions from Canadian couples
Is an NYC marriage recognised in Canada?
Yes. Canada recognizes marriages that were legally performed in New York. There’s nothing extra to file at home. If you want official confirmation for your situation, your provincial vital statistics office can provide it.
How do we get legally married in New York?
We walk you through all of it. Here’s the order of things:
We book your marriage licence appointment with the City Clerk to fit your travel dates.
You both go in person, with valid photo ID like your passports, to collect the licence. Keep it safe until the ceremony.
On the day, give the licence to your Cakewalk officiant. They’ll fill it out correctly.
Afterward, your officiant files it with the city, so there’s nothing for you to chase.
The City Clerk processes it and mails your Certificate of Marriage Registration, usually within about 8 weeks. You’re legally married as soon as the licence is signed.
Can we pick up our licence and get married on the same day?
No. New York requires a 24-hour wait between picking up your licence and holding the ceremony. Licence appointments are only on weekdays, and the office is closed on US Federal holidays.
Do we need to register our NYC marriage licence at home?
No. You don’t need to register a marriage performed abroad in Canada. The Certificate of Marriage Registration the City Clerk mails you is your proof of marriage. Use it for your passport, bank, employer, or anyone else who asks.
Living in Quebec? Provincial law has both spouses keep their birth names after marriage, wherever the wedding happened. Your certificate proves you’re married, but it won’t change your legal name there.
Love notes from the True North
Reanne + Robert
Collingwood, Ontario
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“Everything was amazing. You guys did a great job. Our team was awesome, and we had such a great time.”
Lindsay + Chris
Toronto, Ontario
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“Lia and her team made the entire wedding process so easy and seamless. She understood our vision and helped create a ceremony that felt just like us. Thank you Lia for everything!”
