With years of experience photographing weddings across Long Island, our team helps Old Field Club couples enjoy every moment while we capture timeless, natural wedding photos with a romantic North Shore waterfront feel.

The Old Field Club Wedding Venue Guide

Venue: The Old Field Club
Location: East Setauket, NY
Ceremony Options: Indoor & Outdoor
Our Experience: Long Island Waterfront Wedding Experience
Best For: Waterfront Weddings & Rustic Portraits

Real Weddings at The Old Field Club

Every wedding at The Old Field Club has its own relaxed North Shore feel. Here are a few real moments captured throughout the venue, from waterfront portraits and outdoor ceremony moments to reception details, dance floor photos, and candid celebration images.

The Old Field Club Wedding Photos

A look at real Long Island waterfront weddings photographed by our team.

Why The Old Field Club Is One of Long Island’s Most Romantic Waterfront Wedding Venues

The Old Field Club is one of Long Island’s most romantic waterfront wedding venues because it gives couples a peaceful North Shore setting with water views, outdoor ceremony options, rustic character, indoor reception spaces, and a warm private-club atmosphere. The venue feels intimate and relaxed while still offering enough variety for portraits, ceremony photos, reception details, and candid moments throughout the day.

As photographers, one of the reasons we enjoy working at The Old Field Club is the variety of photo opportunities around the property. Couples can create romantic portraits near the water, use the outdoor grounds for soft natural images, capture ceremony moments in a scenic setting, and build a full reception gallery filled with details, dancing, emotion, and celebration.

The Old Field Club is also a great choice for couples who want their wedding day to feel organized and easy to follow. Because the ceremony, portraits, cocktail hour, and reception can all happen on-site, the timeline can be easier to manage. That means less travel, less rushing, and more time for couples to enjoy the celebration with family and friends.

For couples looking for a Long Island wedding venue with waterfront views, rustic charm, indoor and outdoor ceremony options, and a romantic East Setauket setting, The Old Field Club is a beautiful choice.

Best Photo Locations at The Old Field Club

One of the best things about photographing weddings at The Old Field Club is the variety of photo locations available throughout the venue. Couples can create a full wedding gallery with waterfront portraits, outdoor photos, ceremony moments, reception details, candid images, and evening portraits without needing to leave the property.

The Waterfront Views

The waterfront views are one of the strongest photo locations at The Old Field Club. The water, open sky, and North Shore setting create romantic images that feel soft, natural, and specific to the venue.

The Outdoor Grounds

The outdoor grounds at The Old Field Club are beautiful for bride and groom portraits, bridal party photos, family pictures, and quiet moments throughout the day. These spaces help add a relaxed, rustic, and romantic feel to the wedding gallery.

The Ceremony Area

The ceremony area is a beautiful location for emotional ceremony photos. The outdoor setting, natural light, and waterfront atmosphere help create ceremony images that feel romantic and connected to the location.

The Wraparound Porch

The wraparound porch gives The Old Field Club a classic and recognizable look. This area can work beautifully for couple portraits, wedding party photos, candid moments, and images that show the character of the venue.

The Indoor Portrait Areas

The Old Field Club has indoor areas that can work well for portraits, family photos, and wedding details. These spaces are especially helpful during colder months, rainy wedding days, or timelines where staying close to the reception space matters.

The Ballroom and Reception Space

The Old Field Club’s ballroom and reception spaces create a beautiful setting for first dances, parent dances, speeches, cake cutting, reception details, and candid dance floor photos. The warm atmosphere, windows, lighting, and energy of the room help create an emotional reception gallery.

Reception Details

The Old Field Club is a great venue for capturing wedding details, including floral arrangements, centerpieces, table settings, cake displays, sweetheart tables, signage, and room decor. These images help preserve the details couples spent months planning.

Sunset and Evening Portraits

The Old Field Club can also be beautiful for sunset and evening portraits. If your timeline allows, stepping away for a few minutes later in the day can create a completely different style of image with a warm, romantic, and waterfront feel.

Because The Old Field Club offers waterfront views, outdoor grounds, rustic charm, indoor spaces, and a warm reception setting, it is a great venue for couples who want a wedding gallery with romance, variety, emotion, and timeless Long Island wedding photography.

Tips for Planning Wedding Photos at The Old Field Club

A little planning can make a big difference in how your Old Field Club wedding photos look and how relaxed your day feels. Because the venue has both indoor and outdoor spaces, the best photo timeline is usually one that gives you enough time for portraits without making the day feel rushed.

Consider Doing a First Look

A first look can be a great option at The Old Field Club because it gives you more time for portraits before the ceremony. This allows us to capture bride and groom photos, bridal party photos, and immediate family photos earlier in the day so you can enjoy more of cocktail hour after the ceremony.

Leave Time for Waterfront Portraits

The waterfront scenery is one of the strongest photo opportunities at The Old Field Club. We recommend setting aside time for portraits near the water and around the outdoor areas so your gallery has variety and a true North Shore feel.

Use the Porch and Outdoor Grounds for Variety

The waterfront areas, wraparound porch, outdoor grounds, indoor spaces, and reception room all offer different looks. Using more than one location helps your gallery feel complete and gives you a mix of scenic, romantic, rustic, and candid wedding images.

Have a Rain Plan

One of the benefits of The Old Field Club is that there are indoor options available if the weather does not cooperate. Even if rain changes the original plan, we can still create beautiful portraits, detail photos, family photos, and candid moments throughout the venue.

Keep Family Photos Organized

Family photos are much smoother when we have a list prepared ahead of time. We recommend keeping the list simple and assigning one family member to help gather people so we can move quickly and keep the day on schedule.

Save Time for Sunset or Night Photos

The Old Field Club can look beautiful later in the day. If your timeline allows, stepping away for a few minutes during sunset or the reception can give you a completely different style of portrait with a warm and romantic waterfront feel.

The goal is not to turn your wedding day into a photoshoot. The goal is to create a relaxed timeline that gives you beautiful Old Field Club wedding photos while still allowing you to enjoy the celebration with your family and friends.

The Old Field Club Wedding Photography FAQ

Have you photographed weddings at The Old Field Club before?

Yes , we have photographed dosens of weddings at Old Field Club. Our team has photographed weddings across Long Island and understands the type of timeline planning, lighting, posing, and photo direction needed for waterfront wedding venues like The Old Field Club.

Where are the best places for wedding photos at The Old Field Club?

Some of the best photo locations at The Old Field Club include the waterfront views, outdoor grounds, ceremony area, wraparound porch, indoor portrait areas, ballroom, reception spaces, and sunset portrait locations around the venue. The property offers enough variety to create a complete wedding gallery without needing to leave the grounds.

Should we do a first look at The Old Field Club?

A first look can be a great option at The Old Field Club, especially if you want to complete most of your portraits before the ceremony. This can make the timeline feel more relaxed and allow you to enjoy more of cocktail hour after the ceremony.

What happens if it rains on our wedding day?

The Old Field Club has indoor spaces that can still be used for portraits, details, family photos, reception images, and candid moments. While outdoor waterfront photos are beautiful, rain does not mean your wedding photos will suffer. With the right planning and an experienced photography team, you can still receive a beautiful and complete gallery.

How much time should we set aside for wedding photos at The Old Field Club?

Every wedding timeline is different, but we usually recommend setting aside enough time for bride and groom portraits, bridal party photos, immediate family photos, waterfront portraits, reception details, and a few sunset or evening portraits if possible. A first look can help create a smoother timeline and give you more flexibility throughout the day.

Can we take family photos at The Old Field Club?

Yes. The Old Field Club has several indoor and outdoor areas that work well for family photos. We recommend creating a simple family photo list before the wedding day so the process stays organized, efficient, and stress-free.

Is The Old Field Club good for waterfront wedding photos?

Yes. The Old Field Club is a great venue for waterfront wedding photos because of its North Shore location, water views, outdoor spaces, wraparound porch, and relaxed private-club atmosphere. It gives couples a wedding gallery that feels romantic, natural, and timeless.

Do you offer both photography and videography for Old Field Club weddings?

Yes. Lotus Wedding Photography & Videography offers both wedding photography and wedding videography for Old Field Club weddings. Having one coordinated team for photo and video helps the day feel smoother and ensures every important moment is captured beautifully.

How do we check if Lotus is available for our Old Field Club wedding?

The best way to start is to check your wedding date. Once we know your date, we can confirm availability, talk through your plans, and help you decide what photography and videography coverage makes the most sense for your Old Field Club wedding.

Nearby Long Island Wedding Venues

Couples who love The Old Field Club may also be considering other Long Island wedding venues, including Sea Cliff Manor, Water’s Edge, Land’s End, Swan Club, The Crescent Beach Club, Smithtown Landing, and Windows on the Lake. As you build out your wedding plans, viewing real weddings from multiple venues can help you compare photo locations, ceremony spaces, reception rooms, and the overall feel of each property.

Planning an Old Field Club Wedding?

If you are getting married at The Old Field Club, we would love to hear more about your wedding day. Our team can help you plan a smooth photography and videography timeline, choose the best photo locations around the venue, and make sure every important moment is captured beautifully.

Check your wedding date to see if Lotus Wedding Photography & Videography is available for your Old Field Club wedding.

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Suite 74, Melville, New York,

11747, US

© Lotus Wedding Photography 2026