Joy and Billy had an amazing wedding at Macari Vineyards in Long Island’s beautiful wine country on the North Fork. I had a great engagement session at The Vanderbilt Mansion and Museum with this fun couple. Billy even brought his vintage truck for some very cool and fun photos. When we arrived at the hotel for bride prep we were greeted at the elevator by Joy’s Maids of Honor. They told us that Joy’s niece was there to surprise Joy (Joy thought she couldn’t come to the wedding because of a sporting event). So now we had to come up with a plan to surprise Joy. As we gathered the bridesmaids for a group photo with Joy, Joy’s niece walked into the room dressed in her bride maids dress. The screams of excitement brought tears to everyone’s eyes, even this photographer. Joy was beyond happy! During groom prep Billy opened his gift from Joy, beautiful cufflinks and a leather wallet with a photo of them from their engagement session. Billy’s gift to Joy was a spectacular diamond bracelet and a cool pair of sunglasses.
Billy and his groomsmen made their way to Macari Vineyards for his and Joy’s first look. The couple had their first look at the red barn across from Macari with their bridal party nearby watching as they saw each other for the first time. There was lots of emotion and big smiles afterwards. We took some photos in front of the barn and more by the vineyard rows of the couple, family and their bridal party before heading to the barrel room. The ceremony was beautiful and Joy’s brother was their officiate; the ceremony was touching, heartfelt and funny. The guests enjoyed the cocktail hour overlooking the vineyards during sunset. Guests also enjoyed great food later on in the evening from the delicious Rolling in Dough, 1934 Pizza food truck and Aji Mexican Food. The band 12X was absolutely insane and the danced was packed all night. The couple cut into their small cake that topped a cupcake tower and everyone enjoyed the yummy desserts. It was a great day/night and Joy and Billy finished the evening with their guests sending them off with a glow stick exit.
Venue –Macari Vineyards Food Trucks – 1934 Pizza-Greenport-Rolling in Dough and Aji Authentic Mexican Food The Band – 12X Hotel – Hilton Garden Inn Riverhead
