Filled with roses and eclairs and padlocks on bridges, no wonder why Paris is known as the ‘city of love’ in the world. But with the romance budding in New York, we think it’s a complete farce! We are not saying that it isn’t the romantic city, but the title for the world’s most romantic city has gone to New York as the queen of the world’s most romantic getaways! No wonder it’s the romance because of which every second rom-com is set here! 

The Big Apple has incredible magic to it that no other place can replicate which ultimately makes this happening and the romantic city the perfect place to fall in love and have your ‘I do’ moment. And when we say about exchanging your vows in New York City we mean your wedding photographs will have stunning backdrops. In New York, you and your partner will have endless options to choose from. 

Designing contemporary vibes in Brooklyn, curating vineyard cuisine in Long Island, or flaunting the grandeur of Manhattan’s iconic venues, there is a bucket full of ways to round-out a quintessential New York wedding! There is no doubt that this stunning city is sprinkled with alluring wedding venues that would lend a perfect backdrop for your New York wedding photography. The only task is to find that idyllic location for a celebration of love and permanence. And when we are talking about romance and sophistication in abundance, there is only one venue that delivers that in equal proportion. For generations, Bourne Mansion has kept a loving eye on all those couples who have always envisioned to celebrate the most special day of their life in the best setting. Undoubtedly this mansion is an exceptional and majestic mansion from the history, reminiscent of the gilded age of the Great Gatsby. 

The Bourne Mansion is a historic New York wedding venue conveniently perched on Long Island in Oakdale, New York. Just a 90 minutes drive from New York City, yet it feels worlds away! Spanning 205-acres property with panoramic views for our New York wedding photographers to capture, this Vanderbilt mansion is a one-of-a-kind, turn-of-the-last-century work of art that offers a traditional and classic setting for the grandest black-tie affairs. We ensure you that hosting your wedding here will take you and all your near and dear ones back to the opulent celebrations of a bygone era. Bourne Mansion impersonates extravagance and grandeur and the extravagant wedding celebrations of yesteryears.

When it’s about weddings, Bourne Mansion has one simple philosophy for over a century, “we take care of our couples and guests as if they were family.” This states that the staff at Bourne Mansion hosts one wedding at a time so that all their attention can be focused on one wedding in making it an unforgettable experience for everyone who came to witness it! On your wedding day, you will be accompanied by a skilled and professional Bourne Mansion wedding coordinator, who will efficiently work with you one-o-one from the moment you will step on the property to the time your day sparkle goodbye to your singlehood! The wedding coordinator will ensure that your wedding is everything you dreamed it to be! On the big day of your celebration, you’ll also have a personal maitre d’, an attendant, and an event captain to make sure your wedding flows smoothly from start to finish. This ravishing New York wedding venue features an outdoor space that will make a perfect backdrop for outdoor wedding photography. Apart from manicured gardens and beautiful panoramas, this venue also offers a separate wedding reception room, cocktail hour space, a terrace bridal suite, valet parking for your folks, and more. In short, this venue has everything that will force our skilled wedding photographers near New York to fall head over heels.

Bourne Mansion features endless photo opportunities, that surely take our New York wedding photographers’ hearts. From the ornate French blue room to the spectacular views boasted by this property are really amazing and enchanting for documenting a flawless New York wedding. At present, this vintage mansion is in the list of the most beautiful and elegant Long Island wedding venues. Your wedding at Bourne Mansion will be classic and full of history, but still will feel romantic and mellow like a freshly brewed coffee! 

The moment your Mercedes will enter through an iron-wrought gate adorned with lush greenery and trees you will be left spellbound by the charm of this beautiful property. There are chances that you might forget your darling for a while in the process of adorning the beauty of this place. As you step on the property, an alluring view of Bourne Mansion will rise up before you, offset by classic red brick, white pillars, and wide and well-manicured lawns. This outstanding space can be the best stage for you and your partner to pose for some first look photos before your ‘I do’ moment! No wonder the flawless combination of red brick and white pillars will make your wedding photos stand out! Go candid and all experimental with your partner against this grand backdrop, posing anyhow but cliched! This is your day, make it as memorable as you can.

These white pillars are perfect backdrops for funky and casual bridal portraits. Our New York wedding photographers will add extra glamor and glint to all your bridal photos and make them look incredibly stunning! 

While you can make the best use of Bourne Mansion’s ground that overlooks the Great South Bay for exchanging your vows allow our New York wedding photographers to capture your nuptials exchange moments. After you both are officially declared as married, you and your partner can sneak out some time while leaving your folks behind to take tender and romantic wedding pictures in the cozy hooks featured by this spacious property. While you two are being love-struck in front of the wedding photographers from New York and its suburbs camera lenses, let your people taste the delicious cocktail in the beautiful courtyard patio of the Bourne Mansion featuring stately white columns. This whimsical patio offers breathtaking views of acres upon acres of open space, leading directly to the water’s edge and lawns of grazing deer and geese. Allow our team of professional wedding photographers in New York and its suburbs to snapshot the relaxed and calming expressions of your guests while they taste the fine wine and adore the surroundings! 

After declaring your love for your sweetheart on their breathtaking emerald verdant lawn, you can then plan to dance the night away with your nearest and dearest ones in their luxurious and spacious Grand Ballroom. With the space to welcome up to 400 of your folks, the ballroom offers an indulgent experience that glorifies that perfect wedding experience. The Grand Ballroom is exquisite and beautifully lit the golden glow of uplighting. The soaring 40-foot ceiling of this ballroom reflects the perfect expression of the union of two people deeply, madly, and truly in love. The domed skylight adds to the grandeur of the ballroom at Bourne Mansion.

The textured wallpaper, gilded finishes, a magnificent skyline, and ample space will allow you to adorn to your heart’s desire. The polished hardwood floors and glistening wall sconces create a romantic ambiance for your celebration. The entire space is beautifully decorated with the crystal chandeliers, string lights, silk curtains, and wooden dance floor, waiting for you to dance the night away with the love of your life while our New York wedding photographer captures all these intimate moments.

If you are a bride who wants her wedding photos to highlight the grandeur of the ballroom, then we advise you to keep the decor simple and elegant. The simple and elegant decor will showcase the grand luxurious feel of this reception hall in all your wedding photographs. But if you are a bride who wants to bring the outdoor vibes of natural greenery to inside, then you can garnish this space with white florals with a tint of soothing green color to create an ‘indoor garden’ feel in this spacious ballroom. The flawless combination of white and green with the dusty French blue, ivory, and sage green will make your indoor wedding photography experience in New York City a cut above the rest! 

The luxurious ballroom at Bourne Mansion is one of our New York wedding photographers’ favorite places to shoot. Our wedding photographers love the intricate paneling and ornate molding throughout Bourne Mansion. These details provide a striking backdrop for your New York wedding photographs. Of course, our NYC wedding photographers also love to shoot outside in front of the dramatic façade of Bourne Mansion, or in the gardens with the massive emerald lawn shimmering in the background.

It is impossible not to love Bourne Mansion. With panoramic views, manicured gardens, and extraordinary cuisine and service, your wedding day will be remembered for a lifetime as it will leave a lasting impression on your folk’s mind. We are obsessed with this wedding venue and we are confident that you will feel the same as the timeless feel of this mansion lend a perfect setting for a dreamy New York wedding that exudes sophisticated charm in abundance. 

As already mentioned above that New York City is the new city of love. Apart from being a romantic city, New York is the city that never sleeps and is heaven for photographers. From mesmerizing skylines to stress photography New York City is crammed full to the brim of iconic photography locations eagerly waiting to be framed. After your glorious New York wedding, it’s time to explore this city and find our locations where you can have your relaxed post-wedding photography. You can also pose at some of the best New York engagement photography locations so that all your Instagram followers and soon-to-be-brides put these locations in their checklist to have a stunning engagement photography session! 

View over Chinatown from Manhattan Bridge

Want to have the best views of Downtown, then Manhattan Bridge is the best spot. Let the hustle and bustle in the background add a city vibe in your post-wedding photographs. The best views of downtown can be captured from the Brooklyn Bridge also! 

Water Street

Exploring Dumbo (Disney’s big-eared elephant) is one of my favorite things to do at any time of the day. Water Street is the ideal spot to take pictures of the Brooklyn Bridge, as well as the skyline in the background. You can have some beautiful engagement photos while the sparkling water in the background. 

Radio City Music Hall

This building on 6th Avenue- Radio City Music Hall is home to all the greatest shows. During blue hour (just after sunset) the lights go on, and if it happens to rain –  which will positively make your post-wedding photo session or engagement photography session look stunning. The reflection of the colors will surely outshine in your photos.

248 Mulberry Street

248 Mulberry Street is nestled just right in the middle of Little Italy and is home to lots of cafes and restaurants. After your wedding jitters, the best way to calm down is to have some amazing and sweet aromatic freshly brewed coffee! This typical New York façade will surely get your attention – the fire escapes, The Grey Dog restaurant covered in leaves and color-popping awning make it so New York.

Memories are special moments that tell your story and capturing those priceless moments of today that will wow your hearts tomorrow is your photographer’s creativity. And when we talk about creativity, George Street Photo & Video has a team of creative wedding and engagement photographers. Our photographers will not only capture your day but will also make your wedding photography experience in New York suburbs an easy breeze! So choose your perfect and budgeted wedding photography package and ask our talented photographer to give you photographs that will blow you away! All you have to do is book an appointment with us to check out the portfolio of our photographers and select the best one(s) who matches up with your requirements!