We are in the midst of collecting location ideas for our formal photographs before the ceremony. The following suggestions have been made and are currently in consideration:
Haverstraw Bay Park. Our photographer recommended this location as he has shot there before and it is in close proximity to Patriot Hills. Brian and I visited a few weeks ago but were not overly impressed. While Rick's photos look phenomenal, its more of an environmental issue as we will be taking photos mid-afternoon on a Saturday and the park is very, very crowded on the weekends. Plus, I've heard you need a permit so thats an added expense. (See some photographs here)
Matterhorn Nursery. While I have yet to see this location in person, I fell in love with the photographs on Matterhorn's website. It has many gardens, wooden bridges and fountains. The drawback is that there are fees associated with reserving the gardens for pictures. You can pay a cheaper amount and have a partial-garden photoshoot or pay a higher amount for a full-garden photoshoot. It may be a last resort if we really can't find any (free) locations to our liking. (See website here)
New Jersey Botanical Gardens. I took photographs here last year and love this location as well. My only concern is that weddings take place at Skyland Manor on the garden grounds so I don't know if we would be restricted in any way as to the time our photoshoot can occur or the location in which it can occur. While I do not believe there are fees associated with the use of the gardens for pictures, there are definitely other issues to look into. (See website here)
Stony Point Lighthouse. This is a historical landmark and as such, may have stricter rules against photographing here. Not to mention, we have never actually seen the place (it didn't come recommended by anyone) and the on-line pictures seem a bit outdated but we do know its on the water (obviously). Nevertheless, its an option we're willing to explore. (See lighthouse here)
DeWint House. This property is located in Tappan (Exit 5S off the Palisades). The person making this recommendation indicated that the on-line pictures don't do the property any justice and it is beautifully landscraped. It made me curious so we will have to check it out (plus its free). (See website here)
Dutch Gardens. This is located behind the courthouse in New City. Its small but supposedly well-maintained. I believe there is a dog run in the same general area. The plus side is that parking is actually in the parking lot for the town buildings so on a Saturday, there will be more than ample parking. (See website here)
Bear Mountain/Harriman State Park. There is likely a fee associated with photographing here. Not to mention that (1) we don't have a specific location within the park in mind, and (2) if the leaves begin to change, the roads are full of tourists checking out the fall foliage. The draw to the park is that it is close to Brian's house and we do daily trips through the park often (on the motorcycle) so the spot is very "us". For that reason alone, it is worth looking into. (See pictures here and here)
Check back to this post often as we are planning on doing tours of each of the above. I will post photographs from each location.
Haverstraw Bay Park. Our photographer recommended this location as he has shot there before and it is in close proximity to Patriot Hills. Brian and I visited a few weeks ago but were not overly impressed. While Rick's photos look phenomenal, its more of an environmental issue as we will be taking photos mid-afternoon on a Saturday and the park is very, very crowded on the weekends. Plus, I've heard you need a permit so thats an added expense. (See some photographs here)
Matterhorn Nursery. While I have yet to see this location in person, I fell in love with the photographs on Matterhorn's website. It has many gardens, wooden bridges and fountains. The drawback is that there are fees associated with reserving the gardens for pictures. You can pay a cheaper amount and have a partial-garden photoshoot or pay a higher amount for a full-garden photoshoot. It may be a last resort if we really can't find any (free) locations to our liking. (See website here)
New Jersey Botanical Gardens. I took photographs here last year and love this location as well. My only concern is that weddings take place at Skyland Manor on the garden grounds so I don't know if we would be restricted in any way as to the time our photoshoot can occur or the location in which it can occur. While I do not believe there are fees associated with the use of the gardens for pictures, there are definitely other issues to look into. (See website here)
Stony Point Lighthouse. This is a historical landmark and as such, may have stricter rules against photographing here. Not to mention, we have never actually seen the place (it didn't come recommended by anyone) and the on-line pictures seem a bit outdated but we do know its on the water (obviously). Nevertheless, its an option we're willing to explore. (See lighthouse here)
DeWint House. This property is located in Tappan (Exit 5S off the Palisades). The person making this recommendation indicated that the on-line pictures don't do the property any justice and it is beautifully landscraped. It made me curious so we will have to check it out (plus its free). (See website here)
Dutch Gardens. This is located behind the courthouse in New City. Its small but supposedly well-maintained. I believe there is a dog run in the same general area. The plus side is that parking is actually in the parking lot for the town buildings so on a Saturday, there will be more than ample parking. (See website here)
Bear Mountain/Harriman State Park. There is likely a fee associated with photographing here. Not to mention that (1) we don't have a specific location within the park in mind, and (2) if the leaves begin to change, the roads are full of tourists checking out the fall foliage. The draw to the park is that it is close to Brian's house and we do daily trips through the park often (on the motorcycle) so the spot is very "us". For that reason alone, it is worth looking into. (See pictures here and here)
Check back to this post often as we are planning on doing tours of each of the above. I will post photographs from each location.
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