NYC elopements for couples from New Zealand

Cakewalk plans NYC weddings for couples from New Zealand. Location and permit, licensed officiant, your marriage licence and documentary-style photography, all included.

Kiwi bride and groom walking to Wagner Cove in Central Park, New York City for their Cakewalk elopement ceremony.

Your New York City wedding. Entirely sorted.

It’s not a wedding, it’s a cakewalk.

LGBTQ couple from Down Under at wedding ceremony on the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City.

What’s included in the US$4,000 Cakewalk Elopement:

Full-service, white-glove planning

An iconic NYC ceremony location, permitting included

End-to-end marriage licence support

A registered Cakewalk officiant (your celebrant) who also coordinates on the day

A custom ceremony tailored to your love story

Documentary-style photography

Up to 20 guests

WHAT YOU GET

Common questions from Kiwi couples

Bride and groom look at each other through an NYC yellow vintage taxi cab window at their Cakewalk elopement.

Is an NYC marriage recognised in New Zealand?

Yes. Legal marriages from the United States are recognised in New Zealand.

How do we get legally married in New York?

Cakewalk helps you throughout the entire process, start-to-finish. Here’s how it works:

Before you fly: We schedule your marriage licence appointment for you.
In New York: You both go to the City Clerk in person to collect the licence. Keep it safe until the ceremony.
On the day: Hand the licence to your Cakewalk officiant, who fills it out properly.
Right after: Your officiant files the signed licence for you. Nothing left for you to do.
A few weeks later: The City Clerk processes it and posts your Certificate of Marriage Registration, usually within about 8 weeks. You’re legally married from the moment your officiant signs the licence.

READ THE FULL NYC MARRIAGE LICENCE GUIDE

Aussie bride and groom kissing inside the New York Public Library after their Cakewalk elopement.

Can we pick up our licence and get married on the same day?

No. New York law requires that you perform your wedding ceremony at least 24 hours after picking up the licence. Licence appointments are also only available on weekdays, excluding US holidays. You’ll need to plan your travel duration accordingly.

Do we need to register our NYC marriage licence at home?

No. Your marriage is registered in New York, and it’s legally recognised in New Zealand without registering it again. Changing your name is simple too. There’s no extra paperwork. Just show your NYC marriage certificate to your bank and anyone else who asks. For your passport, apply for a new one and send your original certificate with it.

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