I had my wedding here in July. The Fontainebleau Inn is an absolutely stunning venue! It is located right on Cayuta Lake and next to Watkins Glen. There are 8 rooms in the Inn, and most of my wedding party could stay in the rooms (I had 18, including bride and groom, and the Inn could hold about 16 people). Each room was beautiful, clean, and equipped with a full bathroom. The bridal studio was big enough to hold 8 bridesmaids, the bride, MOB, flower girls, and three stylists. I was very impressed with the rooms and bridal studio. Breakfast was also served for those staying in the Inn, which I appreciated. Terri also offered great advice and was very willing to work with me and my vision for my big day. I cannot thank her enough for her great organization, communication, and accommodations she offered me throughout all my planning and wedding weekend. She also kept the grounds looking gorgeous with pretty flowers all around. On my wedding day, the ceremony was held by the lake, but Terri does have a beautiful setup and could accommodate a wedding under her permanent tent that looks onto the lake if rain occurred. I would highly highly recommend this wedding venue. My wedding weekend was better than I could ever imagine.

We had a small wedding at the Fontainebleau in early August. While we were anxious about keeping everyone safe throughout, I can honestly say that our wedding was perfect—in large part because of the Fontainebleau’s beautiful grounds and because of Terri and John’s support, flexibility, creativity, and experience. Our wedding would not have been as beautiful, as meaningful, and as fun—all while observing social distancing, mask-wearing, the no dance floor regulations, etc. for COVID—had it not been for Terri, John, and their stunning Inn.
If you are hoping to go forward with your wedding during COVID, this is the place to do it (and also during non-COVID times too, of course!). The lakeside setting feels like a movie set, and the elegant simplicity of the Inn is comforting while also making for a stunning backdrop for photos. Everything can be done outside here: the lawn offered us ample space to spread out during the ceremony and during the reception; the covered patio offered enough space to socially distance a group of 30-odd guests. The Inn was a respite from the anxiety of the world, and it offered us a chance, as immediate family (after quarantining beforehand!), to gather together for a few days to celebrate our wedding but also the company of each other. We’re far enough out now from the wedding to know that we were able to keep everyone safe thanks to the ample outdoor space offered at the Fontainebleau.
I wish I could adequately capture the amount of appreciation, admiration, and gratitude that I have for Terri and John. Terri was with me every step of the way—from the moment things looked bad due to COVID, to the postponement of our initial wedding day, to the rescheduling, to figuring out how to meet regulations and keep everyone safe. I truly could not have done this without her continuous willingness to field questions and offer suggestions.
In sum, I am so glad that we celebrated our wedding at the Fontainebleau. If you are planning or hoping to go forward with your wedding during COVID, my advice to you is to be flexible, be kind, be laid back, and to be grateful for any wedding you can squeak out during this time. With that approach and by being at the Fontainebleau, you will have an absolutely stunning, memorable, dream-like wedding—even with masks, hand sanitizer, social distance, and 30 or so people.
I know that my husband and I will be back to stay at the Inn at some point (hopefully soon!), and many of our family expressed the same sentiment. It is such a special place that is run by two of the most kind and beautifully human people that I have ever met. We are so happy that the Fontainebleau, Terri, and John were a part of our wedding.

Stop reading this and book the Fontainebleau Inn for your wedding! I cannot say enough about how amazing this venue is! It is kind of in the middle of nowhere which only adds to its magic. With 7 guest rooms onsite we were able to stay with our entire wedding party which made the weekend that much more fun. There is also a bridal suite for getting ready the morning of. It was so convenient to have our entire day take place in the same location. The Inn itself is absolutely beautiful plus there is the lake and access to the woods which was ideal for photos. Terri & John were super nice and helpful and the daily breakfasts were delicious! We love this place so much and hope to go back for our anniversary next year! Thank you Terri & John for helping make 9/28/19 the happiest day of our lives!

I can not say enough positive things about this venue! The professionalism is beyond reproach. The venue is breathtaking. Terry and John are great to work with and make every little detail of your day go smoothly.

This location, venue, and services provided were beyond any of our wildest expectations. From day one, Terri and John are helpful, professional, and easy to work with and have a seamless process to make weddings happen perfectly! We were able to relax with our family and have the dreamiest wedding. We’ve received countless compliments on the venue and it’s truly a hidden gem! From the amazing homemade breakfasts to the intricate details in each room, this venue is the best!!

The Fontainebleau Inn was an absolute dream. It truly is the most beautiful setting for a wedding. We had a majority of our guests traveling from out of town and seeing the Finger Lakes for the first time. They were blown away by the Fontainebleau’s beauty and everyone had a blast. Terri and John were incredible to work with. From day 1, they were always available to respond to questions we had leading up to the wedding. Their staff were such a great help in the setup and breakdown of our decor which took away a ton of our stress! For those staying at the Inn for their wedding weekend, be ready for some delicious breakfast and the most beautiful view to wake up to!

Our wedding at the Fontainebleau Inn was everything we could have hoped for. From the beginning of the planning stages, Terri and John were always responsive to any of our correspondences and reliably helpful in putting together our weekend. From the moment we arrived at the Inn we really felt at home, which was so important in helping us just relax and enjoy ourselves. The breakfasts every morning were delicious! The setting on the day of our wedding was incredible, and our guests kept asking us how we found such a beautiful venue. I hope we get invited to a wedding at the Inn sometime in the future so we can enjoy it all over again!

The Fontainebleau is an exceptionally beautiful setting. The house is warm and welcoming, and the grounds are impeccably groomed, with imposing white pines and a huge lawn sloping down to Cayuta Lake. Terri and John are so experienced that they've thought of everything. Because of their longstanding relationships with local vendors, everything just works without a hitch and there are no unexpected issues. My son was recently married there and we couldn't have been more pleased with the whole experience, from start to finish.

I can't recommend this place highly enough. The wedding we had here was beyond my wildest dreams. If you want to have an easy--and even fun!--wedding planning process, go with the Fontainebleau. John and Terri make everything go smoothly and give such helpful advice about anything you might need, based on their years of experience. They're also tremendously professional, efficient, and kind people. We never doubted the day was going to go well because we worked with John and Terri's suggested florists and caterers, who were used to putting on weddings at the venue and communicating with John and Terri. Apparently, there was even some difficulty with our chuppah the day of, but we never even had to stress about it, because it got solved without us ever having to get involved! You really get to relax and spend time with family and friends on the day of because you know the venue is taking care of everything.

The Inn is also a very comfortable place to stay, with old-school charm, immaculate grounds, and modern amenities. And, everyone was a big fan of Terri's breakfast spreads.

Based on what I saw while researching venues, and also based on our experience, the Fontainebleau Inn is the best and most beautiful place to have a wedding in the Finger Lakes area. You can't go wrong here.

The Fontainebleau is the perfect place for a mid-size wedding in the Finger Lakes. Terri and John are super easy to work with, are highly responsive both leading up to the wedding and during the event, and are incredibly kind and accommodating. They are pros at what they do. Highly recommended for the value and quality of service.