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Photo: Courtesy of the Bronx Zoo

The Bronx, otherwise known as the northernmost borough of New York City’s five boroughs, covers 42 square acres of diverse venues, parks, and gardens. We’ve rounded up the Bronx’s most scenic and diverse venues ranging from the eclectic Bronx Zoo to the English inspired grounds of Wave Hill to deliver a roundup of the perfect Bronx backdrop for any New York City bride.

Bronx Zoo
Tying the knot at one of the Bronx’s most celebrated locations delivers a venue experience as distinctive as it is fun. Whether choosing to celebrate in the Congo Gorilla Forest (which accommodates up to 80 guests) or saying “I Do” among the free roaming Indian Peacocks in their outdoor habitat, this one-of-a-kind experience offers a unique variety of exclusivity and individuality. Read real brides’ reviews here!

Photo: Courtesy of Wave Hill

Wave Hill
Celebrations held at this 28-acre Bronx sanctuary provide incredible views of the adjacent Palisades while incorporating 17th century style with modern day luxuries. Wave Hill House, the property’s English country residence, sets the stage for timeless festivities while reflecting on past luminaries such as Theodore Roosevelt and Mark Twain. Read real brides’ reviews here!

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Photo: Courtesy of Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum

Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum
Built to exemplify the existence of country living in Pelham Bay Park during the 19th century, this museum’s mansion provides a retreat into tranquility through exceptional settings and historical significance. Offering two spaces, the exclusive outdoor Bartow-Pell garden and the sunlit Orangerie, the museum can accommodate intimate settings of up to 35 guests, providing guests with an option for elegance through both an outdoor and indoor atmosphere.

Photo: Courtesy of New York Botanical Garden

New York Botanical Garden
Identified as the Bronx’s metropolitan oasis, this National Historic Landmark has supported over one million living plants on its over 250-acres of extensive landscape since its establishment in 1891. Amidst an endless range of seasonal blooms, cascading trees, and pastoral lawns rests a variety of unforgettable event spaces like the glass-walled Palm House and The Atrium, which overlooks the Garden’s Cherry Esplanade and outdoor terrace. Read real brides’ reviews here!

Photo: Courtesy of Van Courtlandt Park

Van Cortlandt Park
Covering 1,146 acres of the Northwest Bronx, this cultural congregation of regional history and landscape holds the title for New York City’s third largest park. Four distinct areas of scenery including the Northwest and Northeast Forests, the Tibbetts Brook/Van Cortlandt Lake Wetlands, and Vault Hill mark the gradual hills, open flats, and thick woodlands that embody the natural beauty of this extraordinary park.

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