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Celebrations Banquet Facility is a unique and exclusive wedding venue in Ithaca, New York. At this facility, the staff doesn’t just do weddings -- they specialize in them. Believing every couple deserves to have their special day be exactly what they imagined, Celebrations Banquet Facility allows completely customizable events. They offer everything from just hosting the ceremony, to an all-inclusive evening complete with a wedding planner, catering, DJ, and photographer. Celebrations Banquet Facility creates memories for couples and their loved ones that will last a lifetime.

Facilities and Capacity
Celebrations Banquet Facility offers several spaces for couples to choose from on their beautiful campus. If you would like to tie the knot outside, the facility houses a stunning gazebo and a sharp white tent that can accommodate guests underneath, plus a rainy-day plan, just in case. If you’d rather get married inside, the gorgeous banquet hall can be decorated completely to your liking. There is a large patio for guests to enjoy during cocktail hour and the reception, and the venue sits on 22 acres of beautifully manicured of land near the Finger Lakes region in upstate New York. Celebrations Banquet Facility can hold up to 300 guests, and has ample parking, a shuttle, and wheelchair access.

Services Offered
The staff at Celebrations Banquet Facility wants to make your time working with them as pleasurable as possible. They know that every couple is different, so a wide variety of services are offered to allow for everything to go smoothly. Those services include:

  • All-inclusive packages
  • Wedding planner
  • In-house DJ
  • In-house photographer
  • In-house caterer
  • Event planning
  • Event rentals
  • Lighting and sound
  • Set up and clean up
  • Dance floor
  • Decor
  • Linens and furniture
  • Centerpieces
  • Chair covers
  • Servers

Cuisine
Celebrations Banquet Facility knows how important a delicious meal is for a successful wedding, so their top chefs create standard or customizable menus for every couple. Options include hot and cold hors d'oeuvres, plated or buffet meals, and vegetarian options. Along with catering, Celebrations Banquet Facility also offers in-house bar services. Couples can choose from several packages including cash, limited, or open bar.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception

What event services do you offer?

Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Liability Insurance

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Decor
Photo booth
Tables
Tents

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Wheelchair Access

Reviews of Celebrations Banquet Facility

Shefali
Shefali Sent on 09/22/2025
5 out of 5 rating

They made it the perfect day

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.
Emma
Emma Sent on 02/13/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Experienced and professional owners

Jason and I could not have had a better experience at Celebrations. We toured several reception venues for our July 2022 wedding, and were extremely impressed by John and Laurie’s professionalism and wealth of experience. They helped us envision how the space would look and feel during the event, clearly presented food options and extra services, and were very easy to communicate with through the whole process. They worked with us to create a schedule for the evening and their day-of coordination was invaluable. Many friends and family members told us that our wedding was one of the nicest they had been to and that the food in particular was excellent, and John and Laurie certainly played a role in helping everything go so well.

P.S. I was particularly thrilled with the clever sound system that allowed the dance floor to be at a louder, danceable volume while keeping the music low enough to talk over at the tables!

(Photos by Bridget Rochelle Photography)
Stacey
Stacey Sent on 10/23/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect day!!!

As soon as we saw celebrations we new it was THE place!!! We were looking for some place we could have an outdoor ceremony with an indoor reception. We were married 10/5/19 The grounds are beautiful (fully decorated with beautiful mums and pumpkins for our special day) for an outdoor ceremony and pictures! John and Laurie are friendly and knowledgeable and make the planning process so easy. They also offer many other services that make the planning process easy which include photography, a photo booth (with awesome picture quality and tons of props!) and DJ services. Venue was perfect, staff were helpful and friendly, food was amazing (still receiving tons of compliments), DJ (Faith) played great music people were up and dancing all night! Photography (Shannon) was perfect, efficient, captured everything we wanted and things we didn’t even think of. I would recommend Celebrations over and over again!!!
J
Joyce Sent on 09/16/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend!!

We had our wedding reception here this past weekend and we were so happy we did!!

First of all, Laurie was always on the ball and really helped us to plan out everything. She is quick to respond to any questions or issues we had. They also did the majority of decorating for us. They offer so many services including a DJ and photo booth.

Our guests really enjoyed the food and the venue in general. We had so many compliments. The grounds and the patio are gorgeous!!! They have done so much work landscaping.

Finally, the DJ (Faith) was excellent. She took the majority of our requests and actually played them. This was really important to us and we were so happy about that. The other songs she chose were fun as well.

We are so grateful to Laurie and John. Thank you so much for making everything go so smoothly. We didn’t have to worry about anything once we were there, just having fun!! We would not hesitate to recommend this venue.
Katherine
Katherine Sent on 08/28/2019
5 out of 5 rating

The best pick

Thank you so much for everything John & Laurie .
You can tell that they are professional and have experience. The venue is beautiful inside and out . My guest loved the amazing dinner . The photo booth was a hit and the picture quality is so clear . Your staff was so helpful and friendly . If I had to do it all over there is no doubt I would pick celebrations again hands down. What they provide really does help with some of the stress that comes with planning a wedding. Our day was perfect .
Thank you
Mr. & Mrs. Prince
Stephanie
Stephanie Sent on 06/12/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Made Our Day Unforgettable!

John and Laurie are absolutely amazing at what they do! From the first time we met them all the way through to the big day, they made sure every detail was not only covered but executed perfectly. I told them my vision and details I wanted and they made all of them happen and then some. I couldn't have asked for a better venue and couple to work with to make my dreams come true! They offer almost everything in house and take all the stress off of you. They are very easy to work with and very professional. Venue is absolutely beautiful and perfect. I highly recommend this venue you will not be disappointed and will be blown away by their hard work,dedication and hospitality. They know how to make your special day amazing and then some!
B
Bailey Sent on 03/04/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Love love love !!!!

I am so super glad that we chose Celebrations for our reception venue ❤️

John and Laurie made the planning process much easier. Their venue was absolutely stunning and the food was excellent! Many of my guests have been contacting me and telling me how much they LOVED the food, especially the macaroni and cheese.

Would definitely recommend this venue to anyone interested in having any kind of event at this location. 😊
J
Jodi Sent on 02/16/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent choice

John and Laurie are very knowledgeable. They are very helpful with picking packages out to the food. How you want the tables set up.Laurie is great at time management. She knows exactly how much time for everything. Highly recommend them.
Erika
Erika Sent on 11/02/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Stunning location for our October wedding!

John and Laurie the owners are wedding pros. They handled everything we needed and were a wealth of good advice and experience. The food was truly fantastic, our guests are still talking about the roast beef and the bacon wrapped scallops! We held the ceremony on their stunning grounds and even though we experienced some rain they were extremely flexible and helpful and everything worked out beautifully. The in house DJ was another stand out. She was so responsive, friendly, and helpful and she had our guests packing the dance floor all night! I handmade all of the decorations and centerpieces for my wedding and Laurie and her staff decorated with everything I had made so I didn’t have to worry about it and they honestly did a more beautiful job than I could have done myself. Our day was like a dream come true thanks to Celebrations!
S
Samantha Sent on 08/12/2018
5 out of 5 rating
John & Laurie and their staff are simply outstanding! They make the whole wedding planning experience so easy and took so much stress off of myself and now husband. Literally can show up with a dress and cake and everything else is taken care of for you.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Joe Hy Photography Joe Hy Photography Wedding Photographers

I've photographed multiple weddings at Celebrations and they always do a fantastic job of taking care of their couples!

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I've had the pleasure of working with John & Laurie at Celebrations on many occasions. Each time they consistently show a real concern for every couple whose day they're entrusted with. From every detail in presentation, to food, to service, they excel in all areas. I've worked in nearly every wedding venue in Central New York... I'd feel confident recommending Celebrations to anyone.

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Celebrations Banquet Facility frequently asked questions

Celebrations Banquet Facility includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Celebrations Banquet Facility includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Celebrations Banquet Facility includes:
  • Bartender(s)
The space offered by Celebrations Banquet Facility for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
Celebrations Banquet Facility offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Celebrations Banquet Facility offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
Celebrations Banquet Facility offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Liability Insurance
Celebrations Banquet Facility offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Photo booth
  • Tables
  • Tents
Celebrations Banquet Facility is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in value and 4.8 in professionalism.
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