Picking out the best wedding venue while browsing for the perfect destination to host the most special day of your life would seriously need some homework. From enchanting countryside wedding venues to exquisite black-tie wedding venues, New York is filled with options to host your wedding day in the exact way you have always envisioned it to be. Setting the tone of your wedding day for your guests to remember it as a fond memory for all the years to come, your New York wedding venue shall do justice to all your dreams and inspirations that you have planned throughout your life. 

The Watermill Caterers wedding venue, located towards the southeastern part of New York State, in Long Island is a fabulous and classic wedding destination if you are looking forward to hosting your loved ones with the best wedding services and unforgettable ambiance, then this might be the perfect wedding spot for you. Located right in the heart of North Shore of Long Island, in the quintessential town of Smithtown, gracing the Eastern suburbs of New York City, this traditional wedding venue can be your ideal destination for hosting your wedding day amidst homely and cozy vibes. Located just within an hour’s drive from Lower Manhattan, this wedding venue in the New York suburb region features enchanting beauty running along the Gold Coast of Long Island, surrounded by breathtaking countryside tranquil atmosphere to give you a magnificent ambiance for wedding celebrations.

The newly renovated wedding event spaces of Watermill Caterers wedding venue feature rustic elegance and brilliant ambiance, that makes it one of the best-kept secrets of Long Island, where local New York couples can celebrate their new beginnings in front of scintillating backgrounds and give way to awesome wedding photography. This historic wedding venue in the New York suburb features a private estate filled with European elements and symbolizes the revival of the original North Shore, which was also declared a Suffolk County landmark over 50 years ago. Experience its beauty and elegance with the flexibility to choose the kind of wedding you want, whether you want to host a luxurious wedding affair or celebrate an intimate wedding, this New York suburban wedding venue holds the answer to all your wedding planning.

The lush landscaped patios and gardens create a breathtaking moment for celebrating your wedding ceremony, as the sprawling grounds feature quaint stone bridges, manicured foliage, and towering trees, artistic wrought iron doors covered in ivy creepers, cobblestone pathways leading up to a rustic wooden pergola posing as the altar, trickling and cascading countryside fountains, and a wooden domed gazebo, creating a perfect atmosphere for our wedding photographers in New York to capture your precious moments and turn them into a memorable wedding album. With an unending list of outdoor New York wedding photography opportunities, this traditional wedding venue in the suburbs of New York can fill your wedding photo book with wedding photos that look postcard-ready reflecting a magical New York vibe.

Making it one of the best venues in the suburbs of New York, the Watermill's hand-carved intricate and thoughtful decorative elements, customized lighting, hardwood flooring, ornate handmade centerpieces, dreamy drapes and linen, natural palette earth-tone decor, and a dazzling photo prop- a grand piano placed right in the center of the indoor wedding event space make for an intimate atmosphere for our New York wedding photographers to capture each and every precious moment as it happens on your wedding day, and turn them into memorable wedding photographs that can go down the memory lane as the most celebrated keepsakes.

The enchanting and wonderful settings of this traditional New York suburb wedding venue can bring your cocktail hour reception to life with mouth-watering handcrafted cocktails and bar menu along with presenting an unmatched service, with delicious gourmet food prepared by some of the most well-known chefs that can leave your spellbound. The white-glove service and state-of-the-art equipment for entertainment, along with the presence of a private bridal suite and personal bride attendant, this unique Long Island wedding venue is indeed a glorious destination to tie the knot in sheer comfort and style. The on-site wedding planners can guide you to create your customizable wedding package where you can pick from the outstanding selection of international wines with a dash of American and  European cuisines, to melt your guests' heart with delectable delicacies and create an evening that will stay with them as one of the fondest memory for all the years to come. Get in touch with the in-house wedding planner and choose from the wide range of fully customizable and all-inclusive wedding packages at the Watermill Caterers wedding venue, and plan your wedding with or without special arrangements, in the exact same menu that you have dreamt of.

Some of the best photo opportunities at this traditional wedding venue in suburban New York that are loved by our wedding photographers in New York are offered by the huge crystal chandeliers evoking a warm glow, the huge cascading stairways for a dramatic photography session, and the Victorian architecture starting from the entrance of the private estate to the sprawling lush ground. The floor-to-ceiling windows of the indoor wedding event space and the long electric fireplace create an enchanting effect for your wedding photography session in New York. You can head to the nearby waterfront settings for golden hour photography or create some candid bridal portraits in the intricately decorated bridal suite as part of your couple photography session. The urban and chic foyer is another photogenic location of this classic wedding venue that is perfect for hosting your rehearsal dinner, bridal showers, and even cocktail receptions with shining cherry wood flooring and handcrafted decor.

The urban sophistication of this wedding venue is unmissable with a dash of pristine countryside vibes, that can create an unforgettable atmosphere for hosting weddings in sheer exuberance and elegance. The unparalleled access to the nearby photo spots for your couple photography session can bring a wide range of diversity and vibrance for your engagement album. Get in touch with our New York engagement photographers, and plan a day to visit these nearby landmarks of the Watermill Caterings in Long Island, or you can even go to the nearest places before or after your wedding celebrations, as this wedding venue is located centrally in this breathtaking island of New York.

As the first destination for your engagement photography session in Long Island, head to the farthest point towards the east of Long Island to the historic Montauk Point Lighthouse, the oldest lighthouse in New York, featuring breathtaking views of the pristine Atlantic Ocean in the Hamlet of Montauk. The sugary sand and refreshing waves in the 6.5 miles stretch of Jones Beach State Park can be your next destination to enjoy the cool ocean breeze or even indulge in a golden hour photography session surrounded by the captivating vistas. The Hamptons feature world-class beaches, alfresco dining, art galleries, outdoor party places, and beautiful museums to celebrate a summer getaway atmosphere in your New York engagement photography session. The Town of Islip in Suffolk County is another quintessential location for couple photography sessions featuring countryside settings and beach views. The Fire Island and Sagamore Hill National Historic Site are opulent sites with enchanting beaches and scintillating beaten up shores with lighthouses and Victorian mansions. The Old Westbury Gardens which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and lies on the pages of The Great Gatsby is a famous destination for an engagement photoshoot in Long Island. The expansive manicured lush green lawns and gardens of the French chateau-inspired building of Oheka Castle are treats for nature-loving couples, which has also inspired the Central Park of New York. If you are a fan of golden hour portraits, then take a long walk in the Long Beach Boardwalk, and let our couple photographers in New York capture these timeless memories while grabbing a bite at the Shoregasboard Food or enjoying your favorite flavor of frozen yogurt at Tutti Frutti.

The Tudor Revival mansion, known as the Coe Hall features sprawling 409-acre grounds, also registered in the National Register of Historic Places is a feast for the eyes with lush rolling lawns, greenhouses, and blooming flowers. Another such perfect engagement photography destination in Long Island is the Sands Point Preserve, featuring a magnificent 16-acre park filled with wooden hiking trails and some of the stately landmarks like Hempstead House, Castle Gould, and Falaise. The Spanish Revival-style mansion of Eagle's Nest can be the next destination to plan your New York engagement photography session, which is home to thousands of wildlife specimens collected by William K. Vanderbilt.

Adding a day trip to all the historical and famous landmarks of New York City can spark a sense of magic to your couple photography session with a range of vibrant and diverse backgrounds. Take a trip to the beautiful and probably the most famous city in the world and visit the most iconic destinations for your engagement photography session, ranging from popular and historic statues to iconic skyscrapers featuring architectural brilliance. Plan the day with our professional pre-wedding photographers in New York and then build your customized itinerary to visit these famous and popular landmarks of NYC as your background for couple photography sessions. Start your day with the greatest American icon, the Statue of Liberty, symbolizing freedom, and standing at a height of 152 feet from the base. Iconic to the TV show 'Friends' along with many other television shows and Hollywood films, the historic Central Park can be your next destination to click some amazing couple snaps. It is one of the most visited parks in the United States and features some of the photography hotspots like Belvedere Castle, Strawberry Fields, the Central Park Zoo, and the Lake. The Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building, and One World Trade Centre are three of the most iconic skyscrapers of the New York skyline, that you can bring to your engagement photography session celebrating the very vibe of NYC cityscape.

Considered to be a heaven for the lovers of art, the Metropolitan Museum of Art of New York City, colloquially "the MET” is considered to be the most famous museum in the United States featuring an enormous collection of cultural artworks and artifacts from around the world. Two other names that pop up whenever we discuss museums in New York are The Frick Collection, which is a mansion featuring 16 galleries of beautiful artwork by Henry Clay Frick, and The Museum of Modern Art, which is popular as one of the most influential museums in the world, located in Midtown Manhattan with a huge collection of modern art. The blinding lights of billboards and neon marquees of the famous Time Square located right at the heart of Midtown Manhattan are perfect for evening couple photography, to capture the lovestruck duo in front of the city buzz in portrait mode. The Rockefeller Center and the Radio City Music Hall in Midtown Manhattan can be your next stop, as these Midtown Manhattan pre-wedding photography locations in New York featuring art deco skyscrapers and entertainment venues are designated city landmarks of NYC.

Head to the High Line of Manhattan with our New York engagement photographers for some beautiful candid portraits in this exciting new attraction of New York City a 1.45 mile-long elevated linear park built on a former rail line. You can add a dash of drama by visiting the historic Theater District and watching a Broadway Show in one of the theater venues, and who knows if you can spot some famous Broadway theater artists? Another crown jewel of the United States, the Grand Central Terminal located at the 42nd Street and Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan featuring the famous cascading Grand Staircase and beautifully restored ceilings with the iconic American flag can be your next destination that is also featured in so many documentaries and films of world cinema. Considered to be one of the most expensive and elegant streets in the world, in the borough of Manhattan, 5th Avenue is perfect for evening photography when the entire street lights up like a dream. Very close to your wedding venue in Long Island, the Brooklyn Bridge is one of the largest suspension bridges in the world that can be your perfect destination for golden hour couple photography. The Prospect Park and Brooklyn Botanic Garden can be visited on your way to the wedding venue, as these historically significant icons of Brooklyn feature magnificently beautiful natural backdrop for photography.

Celebrate your own piece of Europe in Little Italy, quintessential neighborhood in Lower Manhattan filled with souvenir shops, Italian restaurants, boutiques, entertainment venues, and lounges which is perfect for you to unwind in the evening time while letting our New York professional photographers capture your beautiful moods in candid portraits. The Coney Island is a residential and commercial neighborhood filled with amusement rides located on the Peninsula in the southern part of Brooklyn, New York, that is a perfect place to chill and unwind and bask in the beach vibes. The Bryant Park sprawling over 9.6 acres of land in Manhattan between the 5th avenue and Midtown Manhattan that is filled with shaded walkways and shops along with a historical carousel perfect for New York couple photography. The American Museum of Natural History which was founded in 1869 features some of the very rare and diverse sights of conservation and preservation from the prehistoric era and the building is a photogenic architectural marvel in itself. 

One of the most touristy things that you can do is hop on a Staten Island Ferry and sail through New York Harbor, and let our professional wedding photographers capture you against the blue skies and bluer water, with famous landmarks popping up in the background every now and then. The Saint Patrick's Cathedral in New York is one of the finest examples of Gothic Revival architecture and is a famous Instagrammable engagement photography spot featuring a white marble facade with 330-foot spires. Considered to be one of the greatest halls in New York that was established in 1891, Carnegie Hall is an ideal location for you if you love and appreciate architectural beauties.

Now, all of the places mentioned above are located in close vicinity of your New York wedding venue. Depending on the timing of your wedding, you could head to any of these gorgeous locations in New York City right after your spectacular wedding exit. However, if you are staying on or the after-party leaves you with very little time for your post-wedding photography, you could simply make the most of this wedding venue. The Watermill Caterers wedding space is, not just an ideal place to celebrate the happiest day of your lives but also a photographer’s delight! Allow our New York wedding photographers to capture all the nuances, raw emotions, every little tear, every joy accompanied by smiles and laughter, and have your wedding day etched in the memories of your guests till eternity! 

If you are looking for photographers in New York suburbs, we at George Street Photo & Video pair you up with our exceptionally talented wedding photographer who perfectly matches your style and is cognizant of New York City’s best photogenic spots for convenient pre-wedding photography and post-wedding photoshoot. Our highly affordable and competitive packages, starting from USD 1,500 will certainly not break the bank. Click to know more about our wide range of wedding photography and video packages by scheduling an appointment with us!