About Us
New York is a 24/7 city.
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City Hall is open Monday through Friday, from 8:30 AM - 3:45 PM.
No nights. No weekends. No holidays.
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No more.
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Welcome to Instant Elopements! Since opening on Valentine's Day 2019,
we have helped over 650 couples tie the knot right here in the heart of Queens.
Thank you for making Instant Elopements the #1 choice for elopements in NYC!
Instant Elopements offers hours that fit your working, busy, New York lifestyle...or your
vacation and Holiday plans
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Open 7 days a week, including many holidays
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Open late and on weekends
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All officiants are ordained and registered in NYC
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Affordable, upfront prices
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Get your license signed only, or have a short, sweet service for up to 4 guests
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Convenient location near the subway, LIRR, and several major highways
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Located two blocks from the newly-renovated Forest Hills Stadium
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In the middle of Austin Street's bars, restaurants, and shopping district
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Zoom call for additional guests is always free
Services available in Spanish (please inquire)
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Same-day appointments available until 1 hour before closing
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Privacy and intimacy; we are *always*
one wedding at a time
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The no-nonsense and affordability
of City Hall, in a quiet, private setting
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Witness, digital photos, and flowers/bow tie/
veil rentals included (upgrades available)
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Fresh, seasonal bouquets and boutonnieres available for an additional fee
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Full photo sessions available in nearby Forest Hills Gardens for an additional fee
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Getting married today, but having "the big wedding" later? Recommendations for great
local officiants, photographers, stylists and
more are always free!
INSTANT ELOPEMENTS: New York City's first and foremost after-hours, walk-in wedding chapel.
Because love doesn't end when City Hall closes.