Turning Stone Resort Casino · Verona, New York

Turning Stone Wedding Photography & Films

We’ve covered four weddings at Turning Stone with photography, film, or both. That experience helps us plan the walking time, room changes, ceremony audio, and portraits before the day begins.

Check Your Date See the Wedding Story

4 weddingsCovered since 2023

3 complete galleriesSee each wedding from start to finish

18 photographsFrom three weddings

Photo + filmOne shared timeline

One resortLodging, dining, and reception spaces

David lifting Suzanne during wedding portraits in the gardens at Turning Stone Resort Casino — Suzanne and David during garden portraits

A full wedding day in one resort

Build the timeline around your ceremony and reception spaces

Turning Stone gives couples several places to get ready, hold a ceremony, take portraits, celebrate, and stay overnight. Because the resort is large, the timeline should still include time to move between spaces.

We choose portrait locations with the couple before the wedding and keep the list focused. Two or three planned stops usually give the day variety without pulling everyone away from the celebration for too long.

Three weddings · one venue story

From quiet preparation to a full dance floor

These photographs come from Stephanie and James, Angie and Ricky, and Suzanne and David. Together they show how a Turning Stone wedding can move through suites, resort interiors, outdoor spaces, portraits, and the reception.

Stephanie and James outside Turning Stone Resort Casino — Stephanie and James outside the resort

Stephanie in her wedding dress beside a window at Turning Stone Resort Casino — Stephanie beside a window while getting ready

Angie holding her autumn wedding bouquet with her rings visible at Turning Stone — Angie with her autumn bouquet

Suzanne getting ready with a bridesmaid in a Turning Stone Resort Casino suite — Suzanne getting ready in a resort suite

James and his groomsmen in a lobby at Turning Stone Resort Casino — James and the groomsmen in the resort lobby

A bridesmaid walking down the outdoor wedding aisle with Turning Stone Resort Casino behind her — The outdoor aisle with the resort behind it

Angie and Ricky smiling together in the gardens at Turning Stone Resort Casino — Angie and Ricky together in the resort gardens

Suzanne and David with their wedding party beneath spring blossoms at Turning Stone Resort Casino — Suzanne, David, and their wedding party beneath the spring blossoms

Angie pouring wine from an ice sculpture during her Turning Stone wedding reception — Angie at the ice sculpture during the reception

Stephanie, James, and their wedding party beside the water at Turning Stone — Stephanie and James with their wedding party beside the water

Stephanie and James sharing drinks on the lawn at Turning Stone Resort Casino — Stephanie and James on the lawn with drinks

Groomsmen walking through an interior corridor at Turning Stone Resort Casino before the wedding — Groomsmen walking through one of the resort corridors

Angie dancing with her father while the wedding party looks on in a Turning Stone ballroom — Angie’s dance with her father

Stephanie and James at the Turquoise Tiger bar at Turning Stone Resort Casino — Stephanie and James inside the Turquoise Tiger

Angie and Ricky smiling during their first dance at Turning Stone Resort Casino — Angie and Ricky sharing their first dance

Suzanne and David celebrating with guests on the Turning Stone wedding reception dance floor — Suzanne and David celebrating with their guests

Turning Stone wedding films

See how the day sounds and moves

Photography and film share one timeline, so the teams can cover the same important moments without asking the couple to repeat them.

Stephanie & James

A Turning Stone wedding film with preparation, ceremony, portraits, and reception.

Open the film on YouTube →

Vanessa & Trevor

A Turning Stone wedding sneak peek from Vanessa and Trevor’s celebration.

Open the film in Google Drive →

Complete wedding galleries

Explore three complete Turning Stone weddings

Browse each complete gallery to follow the day from getting ready through the reception.

October 2023 Stephanie & James October 2024 Angie & Ricky May 2026 Suzanne & David

Choosing a wedding space

Match the room to your guest count and plans

Turning Stone lists indoor and outdoor options for different guest counts. Before the timeline is final, confirm the room, ceremony plan, weather backup, and when the space will be ready for photography and film.

Grand Ballroom

The resort lists seating for up to 1,280 guests. For a large reception, confirm when the room will be fully set and when vendors can enter.

Great Lawn

The Great Lawn is listed for up to 650 guests. Ask about the current rain plan, power, sound, and any lodging commitment tied to the space.

Shenendoah and smaller rooms

The Shenendoah private patio, Navajo Ballroom, and Grand Expo Courtyard offer additional indoor and outdoor options for smaller guest lists.

Timing, access, and lodging

Plan the practical details early

When preparation, the ceremony, the reception, and overnight stays all happen on the property, couples can avoid off-site travel. Clear meeting points still matter because the resort covers a large area.

Vendor access Ask Turning Stone when your room will be accessible to the vendor team; access can vary by room and event schedule.

Walking time Build room-to-room travel into the schedule so portraits, equipment moves, and family photos do not feel rushed.

Room blocks On-property lodging can simplify the morning. Tell us the hotel and suite so arrivals and preparation coverage are timed correctly.

Weather backup For an outdoor ceremony, confirm the rain decision time, backup room, power, and audio plan before the day.

Turning Stone wedding questions

Frequently asked questions

Where is Turning Stone Resort Casino?

Turning Stone Resort Casino is at 5218 Patrick Road in Verona, New York, between Syracuse and Utica and close to Interstate 90.

How many Turning Stone weddings has BlackTie Brothers covered?

BlackTie Brothers has covered four Turning Stone weddings since 2023, providing photography, film, or both.

Can BlackTie Brothers provide both photography and film here?

Yes. Couples can choose photography, film, or one coordinated BlackTie Brothers team for both.

What should we confirm about outside photographers and filmmakers?

Confirm Turning Stone’s current requirements for outside photographers and filmmakers directly with the venue.

What should we confirm for an outdoor ceremony?

Confirm the rain backup, decision time, room access, power and audio plan, guest movement, and any lodging commitment tied to the selected space.

Can guests stay at the resort?

Turning Stone offers on-property accommodations and room blocks. Confirm current room-block terms and availability directly with the resort.

When can the photography and film team enter the room?

Ask Turning Stone when your room will be accessible to the vendor team; access can vary by room and event schedule.

Where can we confirm current capacity, pricing, and venue policies?

Use Turning Stone’s official wedding team for current availability, room layouts, capacity, packages, access, and policies. Venue details can change.

Tell us your date and the spaces you’re using

Share what you know about the ceremony, reception, and whether you want photography, film, or both. We’ll confirm availability and help you choose the right coverage.

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