Claire Ady runs ‘Wed in Central Park’ from Solihull, helping couples plan affordable weddings in New York’s iconic Central Park, despite the distance.
Solihull: Claire Ady is making waves in New York by organizing dream weddings from her home. She runs ‘Wed in Central Park,’ offering couples budget-friendly options to tie the knot in one of the city’s most famous spots.
Even though she’s 3,000 miles away, Claire manages her business from her dining table. She has a reliable team in New York to help her out. Claire got married in Central Park back in 2011 while living in the city. After living in Las Vegas and California, she returned to the UK to raise her two sons in Solihull.
Claire started her business after planning her own wedding. She thought it would be great to help others do the same. With a little help from a book, she built her first website and got her first client. Since then, she has planned over 650 weddings.
Her wedding packages range from $575 to $3,550. Couples can say ‘I do’ with the stunning New York skyline behind them, a backdrop made famous by shows like Friends and Gossip Girl. Claire’s business really took off after the pandemic, with her best year being 2022 when she organized 82 weddings.
Claire has helped couples from all over the world, including places like Birmingham and Scotland. She shared her own story of getting married in Central Park after moving to New York with her boyfriend. They had to marry for her to stay in the country.
After living in New York, Las Vegas, and California, Claire chose to settle in Solihull. She wanted her kids to grow up in a familiar area with good schools. Claire runs her business part-time, balancing work and family life. She ensures her clients have reliable vendors on their special day.
Claire is proud of her perfect track record, boasting 100% five-star reviews. She helps couples save money while planning their weddings. Many clients prefer intimate ceremonies over large traditional ones, focusing on each other instead of big family dinners.
She finds elopements especially emotional and often tears up during the ceremonies. Claire believes getting married in New York is much simpler than in the UK. Couples just need to pick up a license, wait 24 hours, and have a ceremony with a licensed officiant.
Claire handles all the ceremony writing and ensures the marriage registration process is smooth. She knows her competitors charge more, but she enjoys her work and makes enough to get by. Working from home in her pajamas, she loves helping people plan their special day.
