Our Elopement: Elizabeth & Casey
On January 23rd, Elizabeth Elaine Joyce and Casey Peter Whorton exchanged vows, embracing New York City's energy and elegance in the most intimate way. Two years earlier, Casey had proposed in Central Park just before they toasted their engagement at The Nutcracker ballet. Now, they were back—just as in love, just as enchanted, but this time, with wedding rings and a spontaneous plan only they knew about.
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The day started at The Bowery Hotel, a mix of old-world romance and a beacon of Lower East Side allure. Elizabeth wore her mother’s vintage fox fur hat, a nod to a family wedding tradition, while Casey kept it classic in a New York Yankees cap—an ode to the city that had become such a special part of their love story.
With a quiet excitement, they strolled to a nearby flower shop to hand select flowers for a bouquet. From there, they took the subway to City Hall, blending seamlessly into the city's pulse as they made their way to exchange vows in a place steeped in history and love stories.
The couple decided to elope for a few reasons: they wanted to get married before their milestone birthdays—Elizabeth turning 30, Casey 40—and to make it official in the same decade they met. They also chose the date with a little cosmic help: it was the final few days of the Year of the Dragon, a symbol of strength and good luck. And speaking of good luck—their marriage license queue ticket was C034, Elizabeth’s lucky number paired with a C for Casey? A small, serendipitous moment that made the day feel even more meant to be.
With their "I do's" sealed in the heart of Manhattan, they spent the rest of the day weaving through the city's streets, soaking in every unscripted moment. Their elopement felt like the city itself—timeless, spontaneous, and undeniably New York.
The End.
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