Photographing a Wedding at The Somerley at Fox Hollow

A European-style courtyard with a stone fountain and warm lighting
The fountain courtyard is the anchor frame — and it holds up in flat light.

The Somerley at Fox Hollow · 7015 Jericho Turnpike, Woodbury, NY 11797

The Somerley at Fox Hollow, on the Fox Hollow complex in Woodbury, leans into a warm European look — stone courtyards, fountains and manicured gardens — with an inn on the property for getting ready. It’s a self-contained venue that keeps the whole day in one place.

What the venue gives you

Tuscan-inflected architecture, a central fountain courtyard, garden paths with hedges and urns, a bridge and water features, plus the adjacent Inn at Fox Hollow for suites and window-lit getting-ready coverage. The look is warm and consistent, which makes for a cohesive gallery.

Where the portraits happen

  • The fountain courtyard — the signature spot, good day or night.
  • The garden paths and bridge — softer, greener frames.
  • The arched colonnades — architecture and shade.
  • The inn suites — for detail and getting-ready photos in daylight.
A couple on a manicured garden path with hedges and a fountain
The gardens give you a second, greener look a few steps from the courtyard.

Timeline notes

Everything is close together, so 25–30 minutes covers the courtyard, the gardens and the colonnade. Reserve a short golden-hour step-out for the couple. If another event is on the property, coordinate courtyard access with the venue.

The rain plan

The covered arcades and the inn interiors carry a rainy day well, and the fountain courtyard often has enough cover along its edges for a quick frame. This isn’t a venue where weather ruins the photos.

Frequently asked questions

Is the inn far from the reception rooms?
It’s on the same property, a short walk — convenient for getting ready and for slipping back for a touch-up during the reception.
Can we use the fountain at night?
Yes — it’s uplit and photographs well after dark, which is handy for a late portrait or exit frame.

Planning a Somerley wedding? Send your date and we’ll build the courtyard and gardens into the timeline.

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