Nathaniel and Emily's Wedding in East Islip, New York

The story of our wedding

Bohemian/rustic wedding on Long Island, NY.

Church: St. Mary's RC Church in East Islip; groom's grandparents were married here 70 years ago in 1949.

Venue: The Mansion at Timber Point in Great River, NY. Sprawling golf course situated right on the Great South Bay. The Mansion used to be a working hotel where Audrey Hepburn once stayed. Perfect venue for a bride looking for a rustic feel while still being near the water-- perfect for 2 people who grew up only 10 minutes from the beach.

Dress: Made with Love Bridal "Frankie" dress from Lovely Bride NYC

Photographer: Lotus Wedding Photography

Makeup: The Beauty Boys

Our wedding was the most perfect June day that anyone could imagine. We actually booked our date 2 years in advance because I knew that I needed to have an early June wedding and knew that this was a "hot" time of year for many wedding vendors as the start of prime wedding season. The day couldn't have gone smoother and it was the most fun either of us have ever had! We just got our photos and video back and we would give anything to go back to that day! Our favorite part of the day was hearing both sets of parents make a speech together. We are so fortunate that our families have become the best of friends throughout our relationship and also all have fantastic senses of humor, so it felt like we were listening to stand up comedy, while also touching our hearts with their toasts and well wishes.