Perched above beautiful Lake George on a wonderful mountainside rests Highlands Castle.  One of the most majestic New York Wedding Venues, this one of a kind property is certainly worth visiting if you are seeking an Adirondacks wedding venue.  Hosting weddings indoors and out, Highlands Castle offers views and historic elegance that is unrivaled in [...]

Just 45 minutes outside NYC you have Beckwith Point. A beautiful location for any event located on Long Island Sound. The beach is adjacent to the main ballroom and cocktail area. It’s a wonderful spot if you want incredible panoramas for your reception backdrop and photos. There is a huge rock [...]

Looking for a unique &  affordable  location in Manhattan can be a task for some couples. The Alger House has become a favorite venue of mine to photograph.
The Alger House located in the West Village has amazing fun decor with vintage flair. Julius Caesar’s bust greets you after your walk up a long stairway until [...]

If you are looking for a wonderful island wedding in New York, there is no better location than the Rams Head Inn. Located on Shelter Island between the Twin Forks on the east end of Long Island, The Rams Head Inn offers understated opulence in an unpretentious setting. All the beauty of the Hamptons without [...]

The Real Wedding of Jessica and Andy
Venue: Elk Lake Lodge
Location: North Hudson, NY
Photography:  Andy Duback

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With its elegant white columns, expansive lawns, a neutrally designed formal ballroom and a relatively short commute  from New York city,  you will feel miles away at The Bourne Mansion.   Just imagine up to 300 of your closest friends and family sipping cocktails while enjoying the grandeur of the eras [...]

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A short drive from New York City, New Jersey and really, the entire east coast, New York’s Hudson Valley is home to some of Northeast’s finest wedding venues.  From rustic farm weddings, private estate and castle weddings to glamorous, resort country club affairs, the Hudson Valley does have [...]

All images courtesy of ©Laura Ryan Photography, www.lauraryanphotography.com
In the last two years I have photographed weddings at a venue called the Old Field Club.  The Old Field Club was founded by the Melville Family in 1929, and is located in Setauket, New York, on the North Shore of Long Island.   This location and environment [...]

All photos courtesy of Laura Ryan Photography, www.lauraryanphotography.com
Nestled in between New York City and Orient Point, heading out to the stretch of Long Island known as the North Fork is an incredible wedding venue. Row and row of vineyard grapes along with the oak barrels, wine corks and the blank slate of tent can set [...]

In honor of Valentine’s Day, I wanted to share one of the most romantic ceremony sites in the country. Far North in the 1,000 Island region of Western New York, lies Heart Island and the incredible breathtaking Boldt Castle.
Not just a ostentatious show of money, the Castle was built on love – true love. George [...]