After all the weddings we shoot each year at the Canfield Casino, Hall of Springs, Glen Sanders Mansion, Franklin Plaza, Saratoga National, Vista Van Patten and all the other top reception sites, it was nice to break away from the norm with something a little different than usual. Not many people can say they got married in or at a castle, however, Bob & Thomaura definitely can!
Beardslee Castle is about 1 hour outside the Capital Region and is an incredible place for a wedding. If you do the research, story has it that the castle is haunted and numerous sightings and strange things have happpened in and around it…. I tried to mix wedding images with a bit of a spooky or dark feel to show this – I didn’t see any ghosts, but this may have been because I was blinded by all the dj’s lights. (there were times I thought I was at a rave). On a serious note, I would highly recommend any of you getting married and looking for something a little different, check this place out – the food, service, surroundings, etc. were top notch! (although I’m not sure you’ll want to sleep here at night). (Be sure to check out this video below of the Castle!)
http://www.history.com/media.do?action=clip&id=hauntedny_beardslee_broadband
We met Thomaura & Bob (and their newborn son, Luke) about a year ago and as I say with many of our clients, consider them to be such good friends and such good people in general – this is another one of those couples that I can see myself being good friends with long after we are done doing business together. Despite some pouring rain about 5 seconds after the outdoor ceremony ended, I’d say they had a pretty amazing wedding, and we have tons of great photos to share from the day! For those interested, you can pre-register your email at the link below to receive automatic notification of when images go live (usually 2-4 weeks). A huge thanks and congratulations to Bob & Thomaura – best wishes in all that you do and especially in your new marriage!
http://mattramosphotography.instaproofs.com/enterEvent.php?id=60650
Of course, I leave you with a few samples of the day below!
P.S. I chose to shoot this wedding on my wife, Tonya’s birthday (I’m an ass I know, trust me) – but just wanted to mention it – today was “T-Day” and we had fun up in Lake George doing a little belated celebrating. Considering I skipped her birthday to shoot a wedding, I’m glad it was with a couple like Bob & Thomaura! I’ll try to be a better husband next year :)
(Oh wait, I think I found a ghost sitting in that chair – it appears to be having dinner with the guests)
by Matt Ramos
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