June is the time of year when many engaged couples have their weddings. It's a time of joy for all who are a part of the couple's life such as parents, friends and other well wishers. The perfect setting for a wedding reception that can offer to the couple both beauty and elegance is The University Club.
The University Club of New York, which you can find at 54th street and Fifth Avenue in Manhattan has a history that dates back to early 1861, when it was founded by a group of youthful college friends who were trying to expand their collegiate ties decided to found the club. Today, the club has no affiliations with any college.

The University Club can easily host a wedding reception within their facilities. They have three different banquet rooms to choose from to meet or exceed the specific needs of your wedding reception. The rooms that are available to have a reception party held in are:

• The Dwight Room- the Dwight Room is able to offer to small wedding parties a congenial atmosphere, with seating for up to 160 guests. Your reception will be just perfect in this elegant wood paneled room, and for cocktails guests can enjoy their libations in the Dwight Lounge just off the Dwight Room.
• College Hall Ballroom-This room has seating for 100-170 people and is spacious enough to enjoy an elegant dinner and also enjoying dancing throughout the evening. Also adjacent to the ballroom is the Dwight Lounge and neighboring Dwight Room, which may be used for a cocktail reception if so desired.
• Main Dining Room- This room, which is on the seventh floor of the club, has seating for up to 340 guests, with the adjoining Council Room there is more than enough space for many wedding reception parties. This room is recognized for its unmatched architectural features, and offers direct access to the newly revitalized outdoor terrace.

The Club offers a Wedding Reception menu that includes dinning fare such as:

• Hors D'oeuvres - Lobster Salad Barquette, Caviar Blini, and Bruschetta with Tapenade.
• Appetizers- Bistro Salad, Chilled Strawberry Soup, Lobster Bisque and Trio of Smoked Salmon & Caviar.
• Entrees- Breast of Pheasant stuffed with Foie Gras, Dry-Aged Sirloin Steak in Natural Jus, and Roasted Cornish Hen, Porcini & Apricot Stuffing.

These are just a few of the many selections that are available from the superb dining menu that The University Club has to offer for that very special, once in a life time evening of dining and dancing to celebrate the wedding of the newlywed couple.

Top Five Locations for Wedding Photography in New York City

Determining the top five locations for wedding party photography in New York City is formidable but it can be done. Here is a quick guide, in no specific order, to elite sites chosen for bridal party photographs in New York City, New York.

With 52 acres of breath-taking outdoor scenery and structural landscaping, Brooklyn Botanic Garden is a memorable bridal party photography site. Couples can pick from the Japanese-Hill-and-Pond Garden with its architectural elegance, the Cranford Rose Garden with a horticultural showcase of over 1,400 rose varieties, or the aesthetic artistry of the Italian style Osborne Garden, for a rare and unforgettable wedding photography session of romantic portraiture.

Photography sessions are limited to 45 minutes, must be booked in advance, and require a $250.00 permit fee (20 people maximum). A rain date valid for one year is given in case of rain outs. To make a reservation call: 718-623-7220.

Central Park is the largest and best-known scene for nuptials and wedding photography in New York City, and with 843 acres from which to choose, there is a sentimental site for every couple. Bridal parties can select one of the three Conservatory Gardens: French, Italian, or English, but should reserve early to ensure booking the garden of choice. Ceremony permits cost $400 while photo permits are $100. Wedding parties may use the Central Garden lawn for 30 minutes, but are limited to 25 people. Central Park has explicit guidelines regarding photo and film shoots on the property so be sure your wedding photographer is familiar with all regulations. To schedule a photography session, visit: www.centralparknyc.org.

The Foundry in Long Island City is another favorite wedding photography site in New York City, and wedding parties can choose from the Foundry (inside), the Courtyard, the Foundry Terrace, or a mix of these venues to fit their matrimonial and photography expectations. Call 718-786-7776 for booking, permit information, and details
about wedding photography.

Valentine's Day happens just once each year, and so does the opportunity to be married at the Empire State Building in New York. For those craving an atypical location, an effortlessly remembered anniversary date, and a novel venue the Empire State Building's once-a-year nuptials is difficult to outdo. Comprehensive details are on their official website:

For a sensational wedding venue, consider exchanging vows at the Angel Orensanz Center. The Angel Orensanz Foundation has kept the neo-gothic attractiveness of this previous synagogue and the environment delivers a extensive range of options for wedding photography and marriage ceremonies.

For most of us, we'll only get married once. We'll only get to experience all of those brand new wedding details once. And, whether we like it or not, wedding days always go by much quicker than we wish. Not to mention the fact that we'll likely be so consumed with the actual marriage that we may miss many details along the way. Hence, the addition of wedding photographers.