Real wedding · Skaneateles, New York · Finger Lakes
The Sinclair of Skaneateles Wedding Photography & Film
An 1871 chair factory, old stone walls and a setting beside Skaneateles Creek. Jill and Nick brought their Christmas wedding here in December, and we photographed and filmed it. This page follows their winter wedding, from the window light inside to the party and a few portraits by the fire after dark.
Jill & Nick · Wedding photography
A Christmas wedding in Skaneateles.
Outside, snow and the glow of the building. Inside, Christmas greenery, stone walls and everyone gathered for Jill and Nick. Their Christmas-themed wedding at The Sinclair took place on December 13, 2025. The photographs below show a selection from their day: getting ready, portraits in the old stone rooms, and a holiday celebration around the sweetheart table and dance floor.
Tap a photograph to see it larger. You can move through the selection with the arrows, or open the full gallery for more of their day.
Getting ready
The details came first. Then the mirror and everyone finding their place around Jill.
Portraits in the old stone rooms
The windows gave us the light; the building gave us the backdrop. We kept the portraits simple and let both show.
The reception, and a little time outside
A hug, Christmas greenery at the sweetheart table and a busy dance floor. Later, a few minutes by the outdoor fireplace, with the stone facade lit behind them.
These fifteen photographs are a selection. The full gallery shows more of their wedding day.
Jill & Nick · Wedding film
Their day, in motion.
Photographs hold a moment. The film brings back the voices, the movement and the celebration around it. Watch Jill and Nick’s wedding highlight film from The Sinclair of Skaneateles.
Jill & Nick · The Sinclair of Skaneateles · Film by BlackTie Brothers.
Watch the wedding film on YouTube →
Wedding team
- Photography & film
- BlackTie Brothers
- Venue owner & contact
- Pat Carberry
The venue · Skaneateles Creek
History in the walls. Space for a wedding.
The Sinclair was built in 1871 as the Sinclair Chair Factory. Today, the restored stone building is an indoor and outdoor event venue beside Skaneateles Creek, 1.9 miles from Skaneateles village by the venue’s description.
Jill and Nick’s Christmas wedding shows one winter version of it: window-lit portraits against the stone, holiday greenery beside the fireplace and the building after dark. For winter wedding photography in Skaneateles, we plan around the shorter daylight and keep an indoor portrait option ready.
For a closer look at the property and its current offerings, read the venue’s history and wedding information.
Our planning notes
Planning a winter wedding in the Finger Lakes.
For a December wedding or Christmas celebration at The Sinclair, these are the choices we would discuss when planning your photography and film. We start with daylight, indoor portraits and a little flexibility for the weather.
Protect a winter portrait window.
December daylight goes quickly. We work back from sunset and your ceremony time, leaving a short outdoor option before the light fades. Keep coats nearby and the group photographs organized so everyone can get back inside.
Plan around the tall windows.
The window-lit portraits in Jill and Nick’s gallery show how much the interior can offer. We plan an indoor alternative with the venue, then keep that area clear for a few portraits if the weather changes.
Leave a few minutes after dark.
A short evening portrait can look completely different from the daytime photographs. The outdoor fireplace and lit stone facade worked for this wedding. We confirm access, conditions and timing with the venue before planning yours.
Photography + film
One plan for both.
Jill and Nick had photography and film from BlackTie Brothers. When you choose both, we plan around the same timeline and the same people, so the still photographs and the film tell the day together.
Space to be yourselves.
We give direction when it helps, then leave room for a glance, a laugh and the quieter moments between photographs. A short, useful portrait plan gives you more time with your guests.
Keep the voices.
We coordinate with the officiant and DJ about microphones and audio before the important moments. Good sound gives the wedding film more than a music track.
Cover the same day together.
Photography and film work from one coverage plan, with time for details, portraits and the celebration. Share your ceremony and reception locations so we can recommend coverage around the day you are planning.
Sinclair wedding questions
A few things couples ask.
Do you photograph Christmas and winter weddings in Skaneateles?
Yes. Jill and Nick’s December wedding at The Sinclair had Christmas-themed styling, with holiday greenery at the sweetheart table and snow outside. We offer winter wedding photography and film in Skaneateles and the Finger Lakes. We plan around your ceremony time, the available daylight and an indoor portrait option.
Have you photographed and filmed a wedding at The Sinclair of Skaneateles?
Yes. BlackTie Brothers photographed and filmed Jill and Nick’s Christmas wedding here on December 13, 2025. The photographs on this page are from their day, and their wedding highlight film is available on this page.
Can we see the full Sinclair wedding gallery?
Yes. Follow the full gallery link on this page to see Jill and Nick’s photographs beyond this selection. You can also ask us for complete galleries from weddings with a season and style similar to yours.
Is The Sinclair of Skaneateles on the lake?
The Sinclair is on Skaneateles Creek, just outside Skaneateles village. Its address is 4357 Jordan Road, Skaneateles, New York 13152. The venue describes its location as 1.9 miles from the village.
How would you plan photographs for a winter wedding here?
We start with your ceremony time and sunset, then protect a short daylight portrait window and an indoor alternative. Jill and Nick’s photographs show the tall windows, historic stone walls and an evening portrait by the outdoor fireplace. Available spaces and outdoor access for your date should be confirmed with the venue.
Do you offer both wedding photography and film in Skaneateles?
Yes. We offer photography, film or both, with one coordinated coverage plan. Send us your wedding date and where the ceremony and reception will take place so we can confirm availability and recommend a collection.
Availability
Planning your wedding at
The Sinclair of Skaneateles?
Planning a Christmas wedding or another winter celebration in Skaneateles? Send us your date, where the ceremony and reception will happen, and whether you want photography, film or both. We will confirm availability and help you choose coverage that fits your day.