Real Wedding: Long Island Mansion at Oyster Bay Wedding | Carolyn + Dan

How does a couple who grew up just one mile apart and attended the exact same grade school end up meeting miles away at the Malibu Shore Club? Fate simply waited for the perfect moment. For Carolyn and Dan, that moment turned into a lifetime journey spanning from the University of Notre Dame to a beautiful Long Island wedding celebration.

As a  pilot and an aerospace mechanical engineer, Dan and Carolyn are a dynamic duo used to soaring to new heights. Their stunning wedding day featured a traditional Catholic ceremony at St. Agnes Cathedral in Rockville Centre followed by an elegant, high-energy reception at The Mansion at Oyster Bay in Woodbury, NY.

A Rockville Centre Wedding Ceremony at St. Agnes Cathedral

The wedding day began in Rockville Centre, NY, at the historic St. Agnes Cathedral. The soaring ceilings and breathtaking stained glass provided a grand, timeless setting for the couple’s traditional Catholic wedding ceremony.

The energy in the church was electric. Because Carolyn and Dan share a tight-knit community of family, childhood friends, and fellow Notre Dame alumni, the pews were packed with loved ones who have watched their story unfold. When Carolyn walked down the aisle, Dan’s face completely lit up. After exchanging vows and rings, the new Mr. and Mrs. walked out into a shower of cheers, ready to celebrate at one of Nassau County’s premier estate venues.

Elegant Estate Reception at The Mansion at Oyster Bay

Following the ceremony, guests traveled to the North Shore of Long Island to The Mansion at Oyster Bay in Woodbury, NY. Known for its manicured estate grounds, historic charm, and classic architecture, it served as the ultimate backdrop for Carolyn and Dan’s wedding portraits.

A Broadway-Worthy Reception in the Grand Ballroom

If there is one thing you need to know about Dan and Carolyn, it's that they love to laugh, joke, and embrace their inner theater geeks. Dan is famous for his ability to sing the Hamilton soundtrack from memory, and both share a deep love for The Sound of Music and Studio Ghibli films.

The reception space was completely transformed into a vibrant celebration. Some of our favorite highlights included:

The Notre Dame Reconnection: Endless stories about their days playing intramural broomball under the Golden Dome and cheering at ND football games.

The Nostalgic Touches: Sweet nods to their unique history—from missed connections a grade apart in elementary school to their official "second first meeting" in an Intro to Engineering college class.

Why We Love Long Island Mansion Weddings

As New York wedding cinematographers, capturing love stories at The Mansion at Oyster Bay is always a dream. The venue seamlessly blends old-world estate charm with a modern, high-energy party atmosphere. For a couple like Carolyn and Dan, it provided the perfect balance of sophistication and fun.

Carolyn and Dan, your story is proof that what is meant for you will always find its way to you—even if it takes a trip to Malibu beach club and a Notre Dame engineering lecture to bridge a one-mile childhood gap! We wish you a lifetime of high-flying aviation adventures, beautiful sunny beaches, and endless laughter.

Congratulations to the newlyweds

Vendor Team:

Videographer: @ashleyfilmstudios

VENUE @themansionatoysterbay

Band @ti_fusion_band

PHOTO @ayenianour

Wedding planner @deborahminarikevents

Church@stagnescathedral

Flowers @cloverandthebees

Makeup @angelazavala.mua

Hair @mariaangela.ny

After party-band @shag_horns

Wedding dress store @everthinebridal