Deep in the Catskill Mountains, The Eldred Preserve is surrounded by forest, fresh air, and quiet lakes. As New York wedding photographers, we love leaving the city behind for a celebration in Sullivan County. The drive itself is part of the fun, with tall trees and winding roads leading you to a place that feels calm and far away, even though it is an easy trip from the city.

This venue brings together three heritage properties. There is the Homestead Restaurant, the historic Bradstan Country Hotel, and the Eldred Preserve itself, which was once a sportsman’s resort. Today it is a modern, stylish place to celebrate, with both indoor and outdoor spaces for the ceremony and reception.

The property has twenty eight guest rooms, so many couples turn their Eldred Preserve wedding into a full weekend. Guests can enjoy the pool, the hot tub, and Sunrise Lake. The venue is ideal for smaller and medium sized weddings of up to about one hundred guests, which keeps the day feeling personal. For photos, the trees, the water, and the soft mountain light are simply beautiful.

A Romantic Garden Celebration for JayMe and Joshua

JayMe and Joshua met three years ago while each was traveling solo in Peru. They were at the same retreat, with rooms side by side, and they felt drawn to each other right away. They shared their stories and supported each other through the experience. From the start, Joshua felt familiar to JayMe, and she felt she could truly be herself with him.

Their relationship began long distance, with Joshua in New York and JayMe in Minnesota. They both knew what they wanted and what they did not. After two years, they took a short break, then came back together stronger than ever and ready to build a life together. They both love working out, hiking, cooking, and learning new things.

Nature brought them together, so they chose a venue surrounded by it. They planned a fall wedding with muted colors like cream, ivory, soft pink, soft orange, light yellow, brown, and maroon. Candles, roses in many colors, and a romantic garden feel tied it all together. JayMe’s dress featured beaded lace with florals and vines, and her ring, called the secret garden, has emerald leaves. Their ceremony honored both families, with Jewish and Christian traditions side by side.

Our team is based in New York, and we photograph weddings all over the state. Every wedding photographer on our team loves the Catskills in the fall, when the leaves glow and the light turns warm. Our Rustic editing style is perfect for a day like this, with rich, earthy tones that feel cozy and full of life. Before every wedding, we talk through the day with the couple, so nothing important gets missed.

Planning your own wedding? Take a look at our wedding photography packages and prices to find a plan that fits your day. You can also read reviews from our couples to see what working with our team is really like. Have questions? Contact us anytime, and be sure to check out our blog for more real weddings and ideas.

Original Weddings is a team of New York wedding photographers and videographers. Please click here to learn more about our New York photography and videography services. This wedding was edited in our Rustic editing style. We offer three different photography editing styles: Timeless, Airy, and Rustic. Please click here to learn more about our photography styles. You pick the style you love for your photos.

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Step into JayMe and Joshua’s romantic fall celebration at The Eldred Preserve and enjoy the moments that made their day so special. Their wedding film brings together the beauty of the Catskills, the warm glow of candlelight, and the love shared between two families. At Original Weddings, our videographers focus on the moments photos cannot fully tell on their own, like the sound of a voice during the vows, a parent wiping away a happy tear, and the energy on the dance floor. We film each wedding with care, so it feels true to the couple and their story. Our team offers wedding videography services and packages designed to fit many different wedding plans, from small mountain gatherings to big city celebrations. It is a film they can share with family for years to come. Press play and relive JayMe and Joshua’s beautiful day, surrounded by the trees and fresh air that brought them together.

New York Wedding Photographers at The Eldred Preserve

The photographers at Original Weddings love mountain weddings because the scenery changes with every hour. At this Catskills property, we use the forest, the lake, and the soft evening light to create portraits that feel natural and romantic. Before the wedding, we help you build a timeline that makes the most of the light, so you can enjoy golden hour photos and still have plenty of time with your guests. We give gentle direction, then step back and let real moments happen on their own. Our goal is to make the camera feel easy and fun, so even camera shy guests end up relaxed, smiling, and fully themselves.

Our studio is based in New York, and we travel all over the state for weddings. We often photograph celebrations in the Catskills, the Hudson Valley, Monticello, Kingston, Middletown, and Narrowsburg. When a wedding is outside the city, our team happily makes the trip, so you never need to worry about it. Wherever your day takes place, Original Weddings brings the same care to every couple. You choose the editing style you love, and we deliver a full gallery of honest, joyful images. Every photo is edited by hand, so your story will look just as beautiful many years from now.

New York Wedding Videographers at The Eldred Preserve

The videographers at Original Weddings love capturing the feeling of a weekend in the mountains. At a wedding like this, we film your vows, the toasts, and the dance floor, along with the trees, the lake, and the glow of candles. We work quietly in the background and let the day unfold naturally, so you can stay present with each other. Small sounds like laughter and happy cheers help bring the whole film to life. We pay attention to the voices of the people you love, so their words become part of your story forever.

Our video team travels from New York City to weddings all over the state, including the Catskills, Kingston, Monticello, and the Hudson Valley. Original Weddings creates films that feel personal and true to your story. Years from now, you can press play, hear your vows again, and feel every happy moment once more.