Wedding Venues in Ithaca

Andrea

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5.0

My husband and I got married here in June and we couldn't be happier with the day. We live out of state and had quite a few people traveling, so a hotel venue was ideal for us, and planning everything via e-mail and phone was made really simple with Christina! As others have said, she goes above and beyond to make your vision come to life which, for us, included working out the table linens and dinnerware with the rental company Shabby Sisters (we didn't have to talk to them once). It was perfect for our guest count of 65, and I wouldn't recommend weddings of 100+ guests due to the size of the reception space. The venue was extremely flexible when I went back and forth on a few of my decisions and asked if we could have a few things customized. The full open bar was totally worth it and they made our signature cocktails so delicious! We absolutely loved having the full barn suite for the weekend to house some of our wedding party, get ready in, and hang out in throughout the weekend - it was worth every penny. We were given the Paris Room to stay in which felt so peaceful and secluded. Christina and staff did an excellent job running the events all weekend and made it so I didn't have to make any more decisions upon our arrival. Many of our guests made sure to tell us how great the staff, food, and venue as a whole was. We even had a few people hike the Buttermilk Falls trail the morning of the wedding! We would have loved even more time to hang out and enjoy everything. Overall, we were so happy to see our vision come to life with the charm of the lovely La Tourelle venue as the perfect backdrop.

Courtney

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

As a wedding planner, I just love working with New Park! The venue offers a truly breathtaking backdrop with its natural surroundings, beautiful architecture, and cozy accommodations. The suites are a dream, and the event spaces are flexible and inviting. Sara and her team are easy to work with, incredibly helpful, and always professional. They go above and beyond to make the planning process seamless. If you’re searching for a distinctive venue that blends elegance with nature, look no further than New Park!

We would highly recommended G&G for other couples. Response time from owner and employees was fast, they were flexible and accommodating, and overall a pleasure to work with. The house is kept in great condition and was a wonderful place for us and our wedding party to stay in for the weekend. The barn made for the perfect environment we needed, especially for our smaller guest list. Thank you G&G for helping make our wedding memorable for us and all our guests! -Gillian and Tristan 9/20/25

The museum was the perfect place to hold our wedding reception. Tiffany was a responsive point person and helped coordinate with our multiple vendors, saving us a great deal of worry on our wedding day. Our guests -- both adults and kids -- loved being able to roam the museum and take in the exhibits. The museum's different spaces allowed us to have different setups for our cocktail hour and dinner. And nothing beats dancing under the whale. We highly recommend this fun and affordable venue.

Shefali

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

We had our wedding at Celebrations Banquet Facility in September 2025 and we truly cannot say enough good things about the entire experience. Everything from the gorgeous outdoor ceremony to the incredible reception was absolutely perfect. The pricing they offer is an absolute steal. Crazy crazy value. John and Laurie, the owners, are amazing. It’s clear how much pride they take in what they do. Weddings may be second nature to them, but they still treat each one with extraordinary care, warmth, and attention. Their organization and experience meant I was able to actually relax and enjoy the day: something I genuinely didn’t think would be possible given my natural tendency towards worrying. From the beginning, they answered my many questions with patience and clarity, accommodated my request to show the venue to my parents at an unusual time, and offered thoughtful suggestions whenever my husband and I were unsure - whether about scheduling, menu choices, or decor. The venue itself is stunning. The outdoor ceremony space was beautifully maintained, and so many guests (including my very hard-to-please parents) remarked on how impressive it was. It’s so naturally beautiful that we didn’t need to add a single decorative element. The banquet hall was equally gorgeous: the perfect size, beautifully arranged, and in no need of extra décor. The Celebrations team made the space look elegant on their own and provided excellent design guidance for aesthetically-challenged couples like us. Their sound system setup was also brilliant - the music was lively on the dance floor but never overpowered conversation at the tables. We also decided to use their outdoor firepit, which was a huge hit for the introverts during the reception :) The food was truly exceptional. Everyone - from devout Hindu vegetarians to enthusiastic meat eaters - raved about their meals. Even my dad, who is a real wine snob, went out of his way to compliment the wine selection. We also used their in-house DJ, Dale, who was outstanding. He got all name pronunciations exactly right, seamlessly incorporated our many song requests, and kept the energy high with a great music mix that felt both personal and fun. He even helped us resolve a last-minute issue with our too-short father-daughter dance song. His problem-solving and professionalism were top-notch. The other staff overall was phenomenal too. The ceremony ran so smoothly because their team had everything completely under control. The waitstaff were attentive, warm, and efficient - consistently kind, helpful, and welcoming to us and all of our guests. I was so nervous about missing my cue for the ceremony but they had us completely handled. Our wedding was actually ENTIRELY ON SCHEDULE! I DIDNT KNOW THAT COULD EVEN HAPPEN!! What stood out most was how fully John and Laurie took care of everything. You always hear that if you want something done right, you have to do it yourself, but that simply wasn’t true here. John, Laurie, and their team gave us something far better than we could have imagined or achieved on our own, even with an unlimited budget and unlimited time. I mean that from the bottom of my heart. We are so grateful to the entire team at Celebrations. Our wedding day was joyful, stress-free, and perfect in every way - all thanks to them. Thank you to John, Laurie, and your entire staff for making it the best possible start to our lives together. Words cannot express our gratitude.

Tanja

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

We ordered our rehearsal dinner and the entree portion of our wedding dinner from these guys- truly droolworthy at a VERY reasonable cost! Guests were raving about their home-made meat & veggie lasagnas (with ground meat & sausage and artichokes and fresh spinach and onions respectively!) And their pasta dishes and eggplant parmesan went so fast I never got a bite! There's nothing formal about it however, so if you want silver salvers and nice chafing dishes, look elsewhere, but if good food with a downhome buffet feel is what you're after, you couldn't do better!

Emery

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

We LOVED having our wedding here! The booths offered a lot of flexibility for use and decor! We ended up mostly using leaf garlands to decorate each booth. Something we were worried about was the lightning but the string lights offered enough light for the night, I would suggest making sure your photographer has a good flash. It added to the magical feel of our wedding. You will have to rent tables and chairs but it’s worth it with the price of the venue. There’s a rental company minutes away and offered great service. One of the most beautiful parts our friends and family enjoyed was watching the sunset on the dock! Our friends and family are still raving about the venue. June was fantastic to chat with, they answered all our questions in a prompt matter. They also were very flexible with our schedule. One of the bathrooms was out of order and they were so kind and let use the bathroom trailers with no additional cost. They gabe very clear rules and expectations! I found it very useful they supplied maps and suggested layouts.

This venue had special meaning to my wife and me as it's where our relationship truly kicked off. That said, any wedding here would be spectacular. We received compliment after compliment from friends and family on having such a unique venue. The staff are A.MA.ZING! (Theatre people get stuff done!) One tremendous advantage is professional-quality lighting and sound equipment. Throw a dance party on stage with enough room for a band, or do what we did and simply throw together a playlist to be broadcast through the speakers. For the space and service you'll receive the price is a bargain! If you're going to have food bring whoever you like for catering, but note that the bar must be done through the Hangar. They only serve beer and wine, but worked with us to pick up a couple of our favorites that they don't normally carry.

Mary

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

Book your wedding at the Statler!! We hosted our reception at the Statler in September 2024 and had a fantastic experience. Melissa and her team make the planning process so easy - they think of everything so you don't have to and make you feel like your wedding is the most important one they've ever planned. When we had questions or special requests the answer was always yes and then they delivered on the day of. We genuinely cannot think of a single thing that went wrong or we would have changed. Our food tasting before the wedding was a specialized, personal experience and the quality of the food remained the same the day of the wedding (we also did our cake through the Statler and it was so so so good, we loved it). The suite at the Statler was lovely, perfect for the bridesmaids to get ready and a very valuable part of the wedding package. Melissa recommended DJ and photography vendors for us to work with who delivered an excellent experience as well. We were so happy with our experience, but our parents were thrilled as well (important too!!). The ballroom is a beautiful, elegant venue and the team at the Statler brought our vision to life. Big thank you to Melissa and her team.