This extraordinary couple showed up to their engagement session on a motorcycle, she in leather pants with a wicked smile and hilarious laugh. I have been entranced by this couple since day one, since that session spent on a bike in DUMBO, all the way to their sunny waterside Hamptons bridal shower. I knew their wedding day would be wild and wonderful, and I was absolutely right. From the that’s what she said! jokes flying throughout the getting ready suite to the long-into-the-night dance party that was their reception, this couple is joy, joy, joy from start to finish.
Here are a few of my favorite images from the day:
Flowerfield Celebrations Wedding Photographer
Flowerfield Celebrations at 199 Mills Pond Road in Saint James on Long Island’s North Shore is a private estate founded in 1985 by Lovin’ Oven Caterers. One wedding per day. 12-plus acres of grounds with vineyards, fruit orchards, reflecting ponds, and fountains. A 14,400 square foot climate-controlled Atrium with a Koi pond, rustic bridge, and tropical plants. A 6,000 square foot Grand Ballroom with a mahogany dance floor and pin-spot lighting. Gazebo Island ceremony site reached by a wooden bridge over the pond. The Rose Cottage for getting ready. This is one of the most distinctive Long Island wedding venues and it photographs beautifully in every season.
About the Venue
199 Mills Pond Road, Saint James, New York, on Long Island’s North Shore. Founded 1985, operated by Lovin’ Oven Caterers. One wedding per day. Up to 350 guests. In-house catering. Pricing $140 to $300 per person depending on package and guest count.
The Spaces
The Atrium is the signature space — 14,400 square feet of climate-controlled indoor garden with tropical plants and trees, a Koi pond with an overlooking ceremonial bridge, floor-to-ceiling windows, a built-in bar, baby grand piano, and mahogany dance floor. Used for ceremonies, cocktail hours, and receptions. This space is what makes Flowerfield unlike any other venue on Long Island.
The Grand Ballroom is the primary reception space at 6,000 square feet. Two cocktail bars, a cordial bar, high ceilings, recessed pin-spot lighting, tea lights, and large windows overlooking the grounds.
Gazebo Island is the outdoor ceremony site. Guests cross a wooden bridge over a serene pond to reach the island gazebo, surrounded by lush greenery and fountains. Up to 250 for an outdoor ceremony.
The Rose Cottage is the getting-ready suite, recently renovated with a built-in salon station, natural light, a kitchenette and dining area, views of the grounds, and a dedicated bridal attendant on site throughout the morning.
The Groom’s Lounge features a built-in bar, fireplaces, and leather couches.
Photography at Flowerfield
The Atrium ceremony or cocktail hour coverage under the tropical canopy with the Koi pond and rustic bridge. The moment guests cross the wooden bridge to Gazebo Island for outdoor ceremonies. The Grand Ballroom under the pin-spot lighting during the reception. The 12-plus acres of private grounds — the vineyard, fruit orchards, swan pond, Swan House, and fountains — for couple portraits across multiple distinct backdrops without leaving the property. And the Rose Cottage getting-ready suite with its natural light and stone fireplace.
Frequently Asked Questions: Flowerfield Weddings
Where is Flowerfield Celebrations located?
199 Mills Pond Road in Saint James, New York, on Long Island’s North Shore.
What is Flowerfield Celebrations?
A private estate wedding venue founded in 1985 by Lovin’ Oven Caterers. One wedding per day. Up to 350 guests. The signature Atrium is a 14,400 square foot climate-controlled indoor garden with a Koi pond and ceremonial bridge. Grand Ballroom at 6,000 square feet. Gazebo Island outdoor ceremony site. Rose Cottage getting-ready suite. 12-plus acres of private grounds. In-house catering at $140 to $300 per person.
What makes Flowerfield distinctive?
The Atrium. A 14,400 square foot indoor garden with tropical plants, a Koi pond, a rustic bridge, and floor-to-ceiling windows makes this venue genuinely unlike anything else on Long Island. Every season photographs differently here — the tropical interior is extraordinary against winter light, and the outdoor grounds in summer and fall are exceptional. One wedding per day means the entire staff is focused on your celebration. And the grounds give couples access to a vineyard, fruit orchards, a swan pond, and a gazebo island all within a single private estate.
Do you photograph weddings at Flowerfield Celebrations?
Yes. If your wedding is here, I would love to hear about it.
