Manhattan

The Central Park Boathouse

Wedding venue in Manhattan, NY

The Lake in Central Park
The Lake in Central Park. Photo: Unknown, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

About The Central Park Boathouse

A lakeside restaurant and event space on The Lake in Central Park, with rowboats, Bow Bridge and the Bethesda Terrace nearby.

Photographing a wedding here

Water changes the light. We plan couple portraits for the last hour before sunset where the schedule allows, and keep an eye on wind for anything near the shoreline.

Gardens change week to week. We check what is in bloom close to your date and plan portraits around the best of it.

This guide is independent. RF Studios is not affiliated with The Central Park Boathouse, and being listed here is not an endorsement either way. Details change, so confirm dates, capacity and house rules directly with the venue.

Where It Is

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