A wedding at Watermill Caterers in Smithtown, where the gardens, the chapel, and the ballroom all sit on one property.
Shyanne and Dannel were married at Watermill Caterers in Smithtown, on Long Island. The day stayed on the grounds from morning to night: getting ready, a ceremony in the chapel, portraits under the garden pavilion and the gazebo, and a reception in the ballroom.
Their photographs carry what George brings to every wedding: editorial posing plus real moments, and lighting with intention so the gardens, the chapel, and the room all hold up after dark. You can read more about how a day like this comes together on The Approach.
Getting ready
The morning started with the small things laid out before anyone was dressed: cufflinks, a watch, a bow tie. Shyanne sat for a portrait in her lace gown, then laughed with her bridesmaids on the bed, still in blush robes, and raised a glass with them. Before the ceremony she stood in her veil for a quiet portrait.
Dannel, and the grounds
Dannel wore a white dinner jacket. On the grounds, a red Ferrari sat in the sun, and he stood with it before walking the property with his groomsmen.
The chapel
Watermill has a chapel on the property, so the ceremony never had to leave the grounds. Dannel waited at the front with his groomsmen. They kissed at the altar, then walked back down the aisle together. In the hall afterward, Shyanne’s veil stretched out in a long line of lace.
The gardens
Outside, the property opens into gardens: a brick gazebo where her veil and train filled the floor, and a flower-covered pavilion under a wide sky. They stood together there, the veil spread around them, then walked hand in hand as it lifted in the air. Later they took a quieter path through the greenery for a few frames just of the two of them.
Inside the ballroom
The reception opened with their first dance, the floor filled with low clouds. They paused for a close portrait in the room, then sat at a sweetheart table marked Mr & Mrs, where Shyanne wiped away a tear. There was a black-and-white frame at the window, a dip on the dance floor, and the groomsmen tossing Dannel into the air while Shyanne looked on.
When the sun went down they went back outside. Her veil lifted beside the red Ferrari, and they stood for a night portrait with the lights of the property behind them.
If you are planning here
A Watermill Caterers wedding can stay on the property from start to finish — gardens, a chapel, and a ballroom under one roof in Smithtown — which keeps the timeline simple. It is worth building the portraits and the ceremony around the light in the gardens rather than hoping the schedule leaves room at the end. The Watermill Caterers venue guide covers how a day here usually comes together. See also how many hours of coverage you need.
Shyanne and Dannel wrote: “George made everything run smooth and prepared a perfect timeline. His professionalism, creativity and artistic talent made every cent worth it.”
