Iconic Outdoor Portraits
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One of the many perks of getting married at Willowdale are all the unique backdrops! From our historic fieldstone estate, to the banks of the Ipswich River – there are many options to choose from for portraits and first looks.
The Red Door
Our iconic red door is creates a grand entrance to our 1902 fieldstone mansion and provides a great backdrop for wedding portraits and engagement photos!
The Green Door
The estate is embellished with accents of greenery throughout it’s many entrances and decorative Georgian windows. It is very complimentary of it’s rustic and remote location within Bradley Palmer State Park and makes for gorgeous photos!
Garden Courtyard
Our horseshoe shaped garden courtyard area creates an intimate and whimsical environment adjacent to our tent pad with a landscape that changes with the seasons! During our tent season, the space is utilized during wedding reception, corporate summer outings and our annual Bluegrass and BBQ event!
The Garden Pergola
This area is just outside of our library space and where the bride will enter courtyard for the ceremony. It also serves as cocktail party space for corporate and social events. It makes for great photos in all seasons!
The Living Garden Wall
This unique area is right to the side of the pergola outside of the library and is part of our Garden Pergola. During tent season, this wall is always fresh, bright and growing. It’s a great backdrop for a first look!
The Ipswich River Walkway
The final series of photos are from the state park walking trail that connects to the front lawn at Willowdale Estate. This secluded path is the perfect place for our couples to visit after the ceremony for portraits along the river, surrounded by forest.
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