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where to take pics around Oakdale

jf507 Posted:

where to take pics around Oakdale

My ceremony and reception are both at the Snapper Inn, but we want to take pictures elsewhere (preferably by the water) beforehand...we don't mind seeing each other before the ceremony. Anyone have any ideas? The bayard Arboretum closes at 4, and we'd be taking pictures 5-6, so that's not an option for us unfortunately...any other ideas would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

monkeemunk Posted:

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Dowling campus is right on the river and is always lookin amazing!

rendel Posted:

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I so second that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

xoabxo Posted:

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i third it ....that's where i wanted to to our engagement photos (where we met) but its just so far away from me now :o(

RJP523 Posted:

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Theres also the Bayard Arboretium right by Dowling- I think there may be a small site fee though

JessNicole7EM Posted:

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Posted by monkeemunk

Dowling campus is right on the river and is always lookin amazing!



St John's Oakdalte campus is about 2 seconds down the road from Dowling.

also right on the water.. bourne mansion is on the campus as well which has some really cool photo stops outside.
mrsq2be Posted:

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you can go to either of those 2 - they are nice, or of you want beachy pictures, you can head to sayville and go down to the docks/beach. there is a really small beach right by land's end... its on the bay, so there are no ocean waves or anything like that- but there is sand... def check it out before you choose to do it there though, it might not be what you are looking for. but Down West Avenue there are docks taht you might want to look into taking pictures at if you want the water scene with no beach. Thise docks were jstu redon I believe a few years ago so they shoudl be in nice shape.Good Luck! HTH Keep us posted on where you pick for pics!

ItalianBella1122 Posted:

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Posted by JessNicole7EM


Posted by monkeemunk

Dowling campus is right on the river and is always lookin amazing!



St John's Oakdalte campus is about 2 seconds down the road from Dowling.

also right on the water.. bourne mansion is on the campus as well which has some really cool photo stops outside.




I agree! I really wanted to have my wedding here but as a Brooklyn girl it was just too far out on the island. But yes, the St. John's Oakdale Campus/Bourne Mansion is amazing. The boathouse is particularly picturesque, imo
jf507 Posted:

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thanks for all your amazingly helpful advice! I will definitely check out all of these places!
JTG4EVER Posted:

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There is a beautiful arboredum (spelling) in oakdale. Its on montauk hwy a little west of dowling....across from the sports complex

BRIDE62610 Posted:

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I was JUST married at Snapper Inn on Saturday, and we went to Savyille Common Grounds on Gillette Avenue, it's a park with a gazebo and really pretty grounds, adn then we went to the end of that road to the Sayville Beach & Marina, it's on the corner of Gillette & Browns River Road.. If you want to see some of my pics, FM and I will send you the link, I just dont know how to upload on to here, lol.

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