North Shore Long Island Wedding Venue, Old Field Club

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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 has a simple vintage feel with a beautiful waterfront view.  I have photographed there both in the summer and twice in the fall. I can say both times beautiful and especially in the fall because the trees are all changing.

In addition to the outside waterfront spot, down the block there is a old lighthouse and a private beach, both locations great for extra formal photos.  The waterfront property also offers wonderful views for a ceremony.

Cocktail hour is in a separate room towards the back of the club.  If you do have a large party there is a outside back deck where your guests can mingle.  The main ballroom is beautiful with large windows, chandeliers and tall wooden ceilings with views of the water.  The dance floor and bar is located toward the end of the ballroom.  As a personal preference, I like the idea of keeping the dance floor separate from the main dining area.

In addition, the Old Field Club is such a clean, simple, elegant location, you can bring any type of wedding theme and decorations into the venue.

Pros:

Waterfront view, great service, great wait Staff,  large ceremony spot, private, delicious food, bridal suite, ballroom

Cons:

Small cocktail area if you are not utilizing the outside deck area

Dance floor can be small  if you have a band

Wooden ceilings makes it hard for your photographer to bounce flash from the ceiling.  I often use off camera flash for the Old Field Club to spread out light.

To learn more about this venues, visit their website at www.oldfieldclub.com