Christine & Matt were married at Cat Rock in Garrison, NY in the spring. It was an incredible party with bagpipers, the multi-member band Soul System (led by the drummer from 80’s hair band Skid Row), and one of Hank’s famous bonfires. The fire burned big and bright and was watched over carefully by the groom and his crew… all firemen.
Ramy told me it would be fun: An Egyptian zaffa band (complete with drummers and two belly dancers) introduced Ramy & Mia as a married couple and the guests leaped from their seats to join them. Dancing on the lawn was followed by dancing under the tent, and one of Hank’s famous bonfires finished out the night.
Anna and Adam were married at Cat Rock on June 6. It was a beautiful day, then it was windy, then there was an unprecedented tornado warning. The rain came hard and fast and guests ran across the lawn from the ceremony site back to the castle. Hank Osborn and his crew sealed up the tent walls. Then, as quickly as it came, the storm passed. Hank rolled out a long carpet so the bottom of Anna’s dress would stay dry, and the ceremony proceeded as planned. Perhaps because of the near miss, spirits were extremely high. By early evening guests were dancing barefoot all across the lawn.
Between May & June 2010, I photographed 4 weddings at Cat Rock (Osborn Castle) and I will post photos from those weddings as soon as the brides and grooms have seen their preview pages.
Susan and Jeffrey were married at Cat Rock / Osborn Castle in June. While it seemed to be raining everywhere else in the Hudson Valley, not a drop fell on top of the mountain. I love cross-cultural unions. This one embraced Susan’s Korean heritage and Jeffrey’s Polish roots. There were speeches in three languages.
Amelia and Richard were married at Cat Rock (Osborn Castle) in Garrison, NY, in October.
