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Orchards around Germantown

Orchard

20 minutes

from the studio in Hudson

Empty rows of apple trees at golden hour, long shadows across the mown grass, hills behind

Best to know

Ask about the rain plan. Most farms have a packing barn that opens onto the rows.

The light

On most farms here the rows run north to south, so the evening light comes in sideways between the trees. We plan portraits for the hour and a half before sunset.

A couple hold hands during their ceremony between rows of apple trees, guests on wooden chairs

The season

Blossom in mid May, green from June, fruit from August. Most orchards stop hosting weddings in mid September, when picking starts.

The bride’s mother fastens a pearl earring for her by a farmhouse window in morning light

Guests

Rows are uneven underfoot. Tell guests to skip heels, and put the ceremony chairs on the flattest stretch.

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