The exquisite 1860′s Victorian Manor House and the surrounding five acres of gardens of Catlin Gardens in Slate Hill, New York provided what I see as the perfect backdrop for Jessica and Peter’s wedding day.  The streams, walkways, bridges, gardens and fountains of Catlin Gardens are as elegant as any in the area.  It’s one of the areas best banquet halls when it comes to this type of background for wedding photography.  From the house to the Catlin Gardens Inn to the tented outdoor ceremony site, there is no doubt that it was the perfect location for Jessica and Peter to say their wedding vows at.  As for me, being the wedding photographer, I loved everything about it including the wedding day rain showers.

As always, Ed French, the Manager of Catlin Gardens, (845) 355-3555, along with Kerry Connelly and their staff, did a fantastic job of creating the perfect backdrop for Jessica and Peter to kick of their wedding shoes and dance the night away and thanks to Larry Bassen Entertainment there was no shortage of energy.  They have some of the most talented musicians in the New York metropolitan area.  If I wasn’t working, trust me, I would’ve been dancing, because they were great.

Now having been in the wedding photography business for almost ten years, and knowing all to well that rain is one of the biggest uncontrollable fears that a bride has for her wedding day, I’ll offer a piece of advice.  There’s nothing you can do about it, so stop worrying about it.  You can’t control the weather!  LOL.  In fact, if you can believe this, in some of Jessica and Peter’s wedding photos I added rain in post production, because it was a truthful rendering of that particular moment in time.  It was really raining, but because the backlight wasn’t strong enough it just didn’t show up that well on film.  I think it works, and the reason I think it works is, because years later when Jessica and Peter look back at their wedding photos, I will have helped them remember the day as it really happened.

Jessica and Peter choose the following wedding vendors; videography services were provided by the Motoko’s talented team from Love in Progress, for her dress Jessica chose Melissa Sweet, the flowers were by David Anthony, the band was Larry Bassen Entertainment, the tuxes came from Michaels Tuxedo, the wedding photography was courtesy of Steven Planck of Blue Sky Photography and the banquet hall was Catlin Gardens.

Jessica and Peter’s wedding slideshow (courtesy of Blue Sky Photography) can be viewed here.

As always, Teri Stellato, the Club Manager and Food and Beverage Director of The Links at Union Vale, (845) 223-1002, along with her staff, did a fantastic job of creating the perfect backdrop for Bobbie Sue and Travis to kick of their shoes and dance the night away.  The cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and dinner were all top shelf.  And thanks to the high energy, dynamic due team of Stephanie and Jeff from DJ Solutions, who proved once again why their one of the Hudson Valley’s Premiere Wedding DJ’s, they did just that. Everybody had a blast.

As a wedding photographer I couldn’t have asked for anything more.  I enjoy working and photographing couples on the grounds of The Links at Union Vale, because of it’s diversity.  I can achieve a lot of different looks that are all within walking distance of the Club House.  The wedding photography and the wedding slideshow were courtesy of Steven Planck of Blue Sky Photography located in Wappingers Falls, NY.  Their wedding slideshow can be viewed here.

Bobbie Sue & Travis choose the following wedding vendors: videographer – Joyful Video from Poughkeepsie, NY for their wedding video, the flowers came from Green Oak Florist in Hyde Park, NY, her dress was none other than Emerald Couture, from Cinderella’s Bridal Salon, Warwick RI, the Tux’s were courtesy of The Mens Warehouse, the party bus was from JTR Bus Company and the rings were produced by a private jeweler, Carolyn Parker.

Annie & Neil’s wedding video can be seen here.