The Central Park Boathouse
Wedding venue in Manhattan, NY
Wedding venue in Manhattan, NY

A lakeside restaurant and event space on The Lake in Central Park, with rowboats, Bow Bridge and the Bethesda Terrace nearby.
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.
Parks, gardens and waterfronts close by, for wedding-day portraits or your engagement session. Distances are straight-line.

The grand terrace, arcade and fountain at the heart of Central Park, overlooking The Lake.
A waterfront outdoor sculpture park with rotating installations and East River views.

A riverfront park with restored gantries, piers and a direct view of the Midtown skyline.

A long, tree-lined park along the Hudson River on the Upper West Side.

An elevated park on a former freight rail line on the West Side, with plantings and city views.

The Greenwich Village park known for its marble arch and central fountain.
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