Kristen + Philip's Sweet Vineyard Wedding in Long Island, N.Y.

Kristen and Philip had a beautiful, rustic wedding at the Duck Walk Vineyard in Long Island, New York, Needless to say there was no shortage of good wine at this wedding! I am from New York but have never been that far out on the island. Driving around (while stuck in traffic), I discovered just how beautiful it is! Kristen grew up in the area so it was fitting for friends and family to join the couple there to celebrate. 

Being a destination wedding photographer I normally don't meet my clients until the day of the wedding. This case was a little different as I met Kristen and Philip about a year before their wedding at their friends wedding in Costa Rica! It is funny how things worked out, but I am so happy that I was able to be a part of their special day. 

Kristen and Philip decided to have a late ceremony so we did a first look and took all of their portraits beforehand. It was just beautiful with the sun setting in the background. 

The ceremony was held on the edge of the vineyards at a beautiful gazebo. 

After the ceremony a cocktail hour was held outdoors on the patio. The sun had completely gone down by this point and it was beginning to get quite chilly. I had forgotten just how cold it got in October in New York, and had only brought sandals with me, which I regretted. 

The reception was held indoors. The newlyweds did a private cake cutting before welcoming the guests to join them for dinner.

After dinner dancing took place outside under the stars. It was really cold by this point but that didn't matter! Everyone kept warm by breaking a move. 

Photography: Yours Truly
Venue: Duck Walk Vineyard North
Officiant: Glenn Adone
Hair/Makeup: Kendra Martin
Cake: Swan Bakery
​Caterer: East End Events Catering
DJ: Matt Clennan
Band: Miles to Dayton
Favors: North Fork Chocolate Co., North Fork Chips, Really Good Fruit Spreads