M & T’s Summer Celebration: An Upstate New York Wedding at Woodhouse Lodge

Tucked into the Catskill Mountains of Upstate New York, M & T’s June wedding at Woodhouse Lodge felt like the soft exhale at the start of summer. The air was warm but still fresh from spring. The hills were impossibly green. And every detail of the day reflected something deeply intentional.

This Upstate New York Wedding at Woodhouse Lodge was not just beautiful. It was personal, layered with meaning, and filled with quiet moments that felt just as powerful as the big ones.

Bright Colors in June

The florals were alive with soft pinks, butter yellows, fresh greens, and delicate blues. The palette felt like wildflowers in bloom, bright against the mid century architecture of the lodge and the deep green of the Catskills.

Bridesmaids wore mismatched pastel tones that moved beautifully in the breeze. The tablescapes were layered with textured linens, taper candles, and organic arrangements that felt as though they had grown straight from the landscape.

Everything felt fresh, hopeful, and light.

A First Look in the Mountains

Before guests arrived, M & T chose to share a private first look tucked behind the lodge, where the mountains stretch endlessly in the distance. There is something grounding about seeing your person before the ceremony begins. The nerves soften. The timeline slows. It becomes real.

When they turned toward each other, it was all laughter and tears at once. They held hands, took a breath together, and simply existed in that space. No audience. No pressure. Just the two of them and the hills of Upstate New York.

It set the tone for the entire day: intentional, intimate, and unapologetically them.

The Woodhouse Lodge

A Ceremony Rooted in Meaning

Their ceremony was tucked underneath a large willow tree, surrounded by chosen family and lifelong friends. It was heartfelt and emotional, filled with personal vows that had everyone laughing through tears.

One of the most meaningful moments was the exchange of coins during the ceremony. Rooted in tradition and symbolism, the coins represented shared prosperity, mutual support, and the understanding that everything they have and will have is something they will build together. It was a quiet but powerful gesture, a promise not just of love, but of partnership.

In that moment, you could feel the weight and beauty of what they were choosing: devotion, commitment, and a shared future.

Why Choose Woodhouse Lodge?

If you’re dreaming of a wedding weekend that feels equal parts intimate, elevated, and effortlessly cool, Woodhouse Lodge is truly something special. Nestled in the Catskills, the property offers that rare blend of design forward charm and laid back mountain nostalgia, the kind of place where your guests can settle in for the entire weekend and feel completely at home. The warm wood interiors, cozy fireplaces, and sweeping natural surroundings create a setting that photographs beautifully in every season, whether you’re planning a candlelit fall celebration or a fresh, color-filled summer soirée. One of the biggest gifts of hosting your wedding here is working alongside their incredible event coordinator, Mallory, whose calm presence and thoughtful attention to detail ensure the entire experience flows seamlessly from welcome drinks to your final dance. At Woodhouse Lodge, it’s not just a venue, it’s a full, immersive wedding weekend experience.

A Private Cake Cutting

Before the reception fully unfolded, M & T slipped away for a private cake cutting. No crowd. No announcements. Just the two of them in a quiet corner of the lodge.

They fed each other small bites, laughing softly, stealing a moment to let it sink in. Married. Finally. These are the pauses that make a wedding day feel complete. The day moves quickly, and creating space to breathe together is everything.

A Celebration Without Limits

As the sun dipped behind the mountains, golden light poured across the property. Guests gathered for dinner under the open sky, glasses clinking in celebration. Speeches were thoughtful and affirming, filled with stories of love, laughter, and the journey that brought M & T here.

When the dance floor opened, it stayed full. Shoes came off. Jackets were tossed aside. There was no holding back. The joy of the day was electric, expansive, and deeply cherished. Guests put on temporary tattoos provided by the brides as they danced the night away.

Under the Catskills night sky, they danced surrounded by the people who have championed their love from the beginning. And in a place like Woodhouse Lodge, where the mountains seem to hold every promise close, it felt like the most fitting beginning to forever.

If you are planning a wedding in Upstate New York and want your story documented with intention and care, I would be honored to capture it. Whether your celebration is in the Catskills or somewhere equally meaningful, your love deserves to be celebrated fully and beautifully.

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Vendors

PLANNERS: Mallory B. Events & Faye Fern Creative
VENUE: @thewoodhouselodge
FLORIST: @poppyflowersco
RENTALS: @rhinebeckrentals
DJ: @ntweddingdjs
MAKEUP: @elizabethsommersbeauty
HAIR: @catacombsbeauty
COFFEE CART: @ironcoffeeco
CAKE: @milkbarstore