As a wedding photographer, I’m lucky enough to document some one-of-a-kind celebrations. L and S’s wedding at Greywacke Meadows was exactly that. They incorporated their love of Lord of the Rings into their beautiful wedding day. Their photos show the joy and community at the heart of their wedding day.
- Getting Married at Greywacke Meadows
- A Lord of the Rings Themed Wedding
- L and S’s Whimsical Wedding Day
Getting Married at Greywacke Meadows
Greywacke Meadows has all the charm of the New York countryside. The property includes a beautiful farmhouse, renovated barn, and endless outdoor areas. You can have your first look, exchange private vows, and take photos in the rock garden, along old stone walls, under the arbor, or along any of the winding pathways.
Where do ceremonies and receptions take place?
Greywacke Meadows is a dream for anyone who wants an outdoor ceremony. Most people tie the knot under an arbor in a meadow. The basic arbor is easy to customize to suit your theme. Some white fabric and flowers added a simple but beautiful visual element to the ceremony.
For your reception, you’ll probably want to use the barn. It’s cozy and spacious with warm wood beams. I absolutely love the effect of the installations L and S had on the chandelier. There’s plenty of room in here for dinner and dancing without feeling crowded.
How much does it cost to get married at Greywacke Meadows?
The costs for getting married at Greywacke Meadows depends in part on the vendors you use and the size of your guest list (capacity up to 200). The site fee for the venue starts at $4,000.
When you get married at Greywacke Meadows, you get access to:
- The historic barn
- One getting ready suite in the 19th-century farmhouse
- A courtyard with seating around a fireplace
- Basic chairs, tables, and linens
Where is Greywacke Meadows located?
Greywacke Meadows is located in Gropesyville, New York. It’s about 35 minutes northeast of Albany. The area is very rural with lots of beautiful woods and lakes around.
A Lord of the Rings Themed Wedding
L and S are nerds in the best way. They’re kind, caring teachers and lifelong friends. Greywacke Meadows was the perfect venue to bring their Fellowship of the Rings wedding vision to life. It was punny and joyful.
Some of the coolest Lord of the Rings themed wedding details included:
- A sword L posed with in the pre-ceremony portrait session
- Shire-inspired florals with moss and greenery
- A gorgeous journal with Elvish on the front
- A replica of Arwen’s necklace
- Elaborate cake decoration and a cake cutting with a sword
When it comes to pulling off a wedding like this one, community plays a big role. L and S’s people showed up in a big way for them. Their wedding party was so much fun. They made sure L and S felt loved and seen, and we had an absolute blast taking photos. If you’re a couple who loves fantasy and whimsy, it means the world to have people like that around you.
L and S’s Whimsical Wedding Day
At their Greywacke Meadows wedding, L and S made the most of the venue’s features. They had their first look and exchanged private vows under the arbor. With the vines wrapping over the arbor and flowers growing along the path, they looked nestled by nature. It was an ideal spot for an intimate start to their wedding day.
After a wedding ceremony in the meadow, L and S stole away for a quiet portrait session. The verdant gardens and meadows make the photos look like they were taken in Middle-earth. I loved photographing L and S among the flowers in that period of post-ceremony joy.
During the reception, L changed into a beautiful reception dress. The black dress had sparkling details. It looked almost like she was bringing the night sky inside the barn.
Are you planning a whimsical wedding that’s true to you? I’d love to document your day! I’m Sarah, an Adirondack wedding photographer specializing in film. Reach out to me here!
Thank you to the vendors who helped make this Greywacke Meadows wedding so special.
Planner: Bashes!
Photographer: Hawthorn Photo
Caterer: Giuliano’s Party Rental
Florist: Mary at Market 32
DJ: Upbeat Occasions
Videographer: IBL Studios
Bakery: Leah’s Cakery
Maybe you’re a little untraditional, a little witchy, a little wild. Maybe you don’t mind
getting your dress a little dirty, running through a field, twirling in the rain, or feeling
the earth beneath your feet as you say your vows.
Maybe you see beauty in contrast — light and shadow, color and mood,
softness and grit. You don’t care about perfection; you care about how it feels.
That might mean walking down the aisle beneath towering pines, hiking to say your
vows with Lake George stretching out below you, or stealing a quiet moment in a
sun-drenched field, just the two of you. Maybe it’s a candlelit barn that’s seen a hundred
years of stories before yours, its walls holding echoes of the past as you start something new.
Some places hold history. Some places hold energy.
And some places feel like they were waiting just for you.
Some love stories glow. Others burn.
Yours does both.
