Madeline and Devin: Beckwith Pointe 6/27/09

Another great wedding at Beckwith Pointe.  And not to jinx anything, but I've never been rained out of a wedding there.  Okay, that's not a guarantee, just a general observation of my times at Beckwith. 

Okay, so the groom is military, as you can see in the pictures, and he looked dapper in his uniform, and the bride was beautiful and glowing.  During the ceremony she couldn't contain her smile as they faced each other and held hands.  One of the nice parts of this ceremony was the special benediction that was given by one of Madeline's family members.  Father Bill came up and offered a beautiful final blessing.  Apparently he had performed the weddings of more than a few of the people in attendance, so it was nice that we were able to coordinate something that would allow him to be a part of Madeline's day.

Michael and Angel were on hand as usual to ensure that everything went smoothly, and I got to pop in and say hello to Linda in the office for a second.  The sound was great, as provided by Eddie from Top Notch Music Productions.  So if you're looking for DJ, give Top Notch a call.  And if you're looking for a venue, definitely take a look at Beckwith.  You get a great gazebo, on the beach... the inside is great... the food is great, and the staff is always friendly and professional.  Heck, even the bartenders are great.  I'm sure I'll be back at Beckwith soon.  I look forward to it!

Madeline and Devin, I wish you best of luck.  Stay safe, Devin.

Be well.

-Ryan Kaplan.

Rosie & Jason: Beckwith Pointe 5/31/09

Back from Beckwith after performing Rosie and Jason's ceremony.  The skies were looking cloudy and we were a little worried for a while, but in the end, it only rained for a couple of minutes during the picture taking.  Rosie was definitely an adventurous bride, walking on the sand in heels and climbing over rocks a bit as well.  The more I spend time there, the more I realize that they've truly got the best views.  There are so many great places for pictures at Beckwith.

Once again, here was another ceremony where the bride and groom were really in-tune with each other.  And there was definitely a time when I thought Rosie and Jason weren't going to wait for me to pronounce them before kissing.  Everyone had a great time during the ceremony and the couple's dog C.C. was present as well.  Both Rosie and Jason's families were great and I had a nice time speaking with all of them both before and after the ceremony.

The sand ceremony during the wedding was very nice, and we incorporated the couple's favorite song "I Could Not Ask For More" by Edwin McCain and we also incorporated their favorite romantic movie, "Rocky".  I know, I know, you might be thinking "a movie about boxing?".  But I agree with Rosie and Jason... "Rocky" is one of the most touching love stories around, and that theme is followed throughout most of the movies.  If you're still credulous, I challenge you to watch the first one again and then we'll talk.

All in all, another beautiful wedding as usual when you get married at Beckwith.  After all the paperwork was signed I headed off... but not before spending some time talking with Michael, Linda and Angel.  They are just some of the people that make Beckwith great... along with Pat in the kitchen and Linda and Nicole in the office, the atmosphere is always warm and friendly.  Now that I think about it... it's kind of like back in the days when Sal was still with us.

Okay, now it's late and I've got to close up for the night.  Thanks for stopping by.

Be well.

-Ryan Kaplan.

Jody & Anthony: 5/15/09 @ Beckwith Pointe

Beckwith Pointe: The best wedding spot in New York.  Okay, okay, I'm biased... that's where my wife and I got married 12 years ago.  Back in the days when Sal ran the place and there was no rooftop ceremony area.  Sadly, Sal has since passed on, but he still has family running the place.  Performing a wedding at Beckwith is like going home for me.  I know all the staff, I know the whole place, Angel is always there making sure everything goes smoothly.  They know me there also, and they always recommend me.  I end up doing a lot of ceremonies there and I'll be back again in two weeks for another ceremony.  Their gazebo will be waiting.

Tonight I was performing a special ceremony for Jody and Anthony, two great people that really know how to have a good time.  Their personalities shone with exuberance throughout the day.  It was a bit windy for the unity candle, but we made do.  By the end of the ceremony the mother's of the couple were shedding tears, as were more than a few people in the audience.  After the ceremony, as I waited to obtain the signatures for the marriage license, I got a chance to take a few pictures with my Olympus E-3 camera.  Jody and Anthony were having such fun I was privileged to be able to capture some their intimate photo-shoot (pictured above).  Beckwith has such nice areas for photography and Jody and Anthony were ready to pose.  I had a great time with them in the planning of the ceremony and on their day; their love and happiness was infectious.  When I left them, they were definitely ready to party... I'm sure the rest of their night went fabulous.

So always keep in mind, if you want a wedding on the beach but you want to stay in New York, there's a strip of great wedding venues in New Rochelle (Surf Club, VIP Club, Glen Island, etc.).  They all have different appeals, but to me, Beckwith is the place to be.  

Be well!

-Ryan Kaplan.