Crest Hollow Country Club · 8325 Jericho Turnpike, Woodbury, NY 11797
Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury is one of Long Island’s high-volume event venues, with landscaped grounds — gazebos, ponds, bridges, a pool area — wrapped around multiple ballrooms. The photography plan here is mostly about timing.
What the venue gives you
Manicured gardens with a gazebo, ponds and footbridges, mature weeping trees, poolside areas, and several distinct ballrooms and cocktail spaces. Because the venue often runs two or more weddings at the same time, the outdoor spots are shared — the plan has to account for that.
Where the portraits happen
- The gazebo and pond — the signature outdoor frame.
- The footbridges and weeping trees — layered, green portraits.
- The poolside and patio — open light, wider frames.
- The lobby and staircase — the indoor backup.
Timeline notes
Talk to the venue and your photographer about a specific 15-minute window for the gazebo, ideally right after the ceremony or at the start of cocktail hour before the other event’s couple arrives. A first look is genuinely valuable here — it lets you shoot the grounds calmly before the crowds.
The rain plan
The lobby, the staircase and the ballroom foyers cover a rainy day. It’s not a dramatic-interiors venue, so plan for portrait-friendly corners and lean on reception lighting for atmosphere.
Frequently asked questions
Will another wedding be in our photos?
Is there a good spot for a large family photo?
Getting married at Crest Hollow? Tell us your date and we’ll lock a gazebo window into the timeline.