Photographing a Wedding at The Piermont

A modern glass waterfront venue with a dock at sunset — West-facing over the bay: the sunset isn't a bonus here, it's the plan.

The Piermont · 51 Cedar Beach Road, Babylon, NY 11702

The Piermont sits right on the Great South Bay in Babylon, with floor-to-ceiling glass, a dock, and an unobstructed west-facing view. The sunset over the water is the single most important thing in the timeline.

What the venue gives you

Modern glass-walled rooms that bring the water inside, a dock and bulkhead at the water’s edge, an outdoor deck, and a clean contemporary aesthetic. The view faces the sunset, so the light show is built in — if you plan for it.

Where the portraits happen

The dock and bulkhead at sunset — the signature frame.
The deck and waterline — open, breezy, water behind you.
The glass interior against the view — modern, reflective.
The parking-side greenery or entrance — a non-water option if you want variety.

A couple against floor-to-ceiling windows with a water view — The glass lets you shoot an interior frame that still reads as waterfront.

Timeline notes

Find out the exact sunset time and put a 10–15 minute couple’s portrait on the dock right before it — usually mid-dinner. Ask the venue and DJ to flag it. Everything else (deck, interior) is flexible and quick. Wind off the bay affects hair and veils; plan for it.

The rain plan

The glass rooms still deliver a water view in the rain, and a moody bay sky can be beautiful. The dock is weather-dependent; clear umbrellas make a brief step-out worthwhile.

Frequently asked questions

What if it's overcast at sunset?

Soft, even light on the water is still lovely and less squinty. We adapt — a flat sky often means a longer, more relaxed window on the dock.

Is wind a real problem?

It can be. We shoot the windward frames first, use it for movement where it helps, and keep a comb and pins on hand.

Booked The Piermont? Tell us your date and we’ll build the timeline around sunset on the dock.