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Ron Riddle
Ron Riddle
Owner

26 years in business

We speak English

Small team (2-10 members)

Gratitude & Grace is a stunning rustic wedding venue located in Ithaca, New York. Unlike most wedding venues, you get a weekend wedding experience here where the premises is yours to enjoy all weekend long.


Facilities and Capacity
This property has everything you need for a memorable wedding weekend including a classic Victorian home, the wedding barn, and a collection of ceremony sites to choose from. Fourteen guests can stay on the property between the Victorian home and outside cabin, which allows small to medium sized bridal parties to stay on site. The wedding barn has two floors, an atrium, a prep kitchen, dance floor, and plenty of lighting to create an alluring atmosphere for you and your guests to party and dance all night long. The property can accommodate up to 300 guests and includes plenty of on-site parking. The Victorian farmhouse is of estate status with luxurious master staircase, high ceilings, crown molding, and a spacious front porch. Both spaces are truly picture perfect.

Services Offered
All packages are for rental of the property for an entire weekend. This allows you and your guests to be the center of attention and ensures you will never feel rushed or unimportant. With the weekend rental, you’ll have access to the Wedding Barn, the Victorian Home, and the Love Shack for up to 14 guests accommodations. All ceremony sites will have arches to create a beautiful backdrop to your most intimate moment on your big day. Over the weekend you’ll have access to Wifi throughout the property, cable TV, and the option to enjoy a hot tub and pool. The day of the event you’ll have a designated parking area and on-site hookups for water and electric for restrooms.

History

Gratitude & Grace was originally built in 1878 and was a working farm for many years.

Ron Riddle, a professional musician, and composer is now the owner of Gratitude & Grace. He purchased the property in 2000 as a family home. Over the years they had many wonderful parties and celebrations and "Gratitude & Grace" became a haven for their close friends and families.

Wanting to share the beauty and magic of this amazing place, Ron decided to offer "Gratitude & Grace" to wedding couples as a weekend retreat. Now people come from all over the world to get married and have the best weekend of their life!

People from all races, faiths and sexual preferences are welcome here!

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FAQ

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

No

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

No

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

Bridal Suite
Parking

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Barn
Farm/Ranch
Garden
Historic Building
Inn/B&B
Mansion

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Wifi

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Dance Floor
Decor
Lighting

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

May
November

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Gratitude & Grace is a highly recommended wedding venue with a beautiful Victorian house and immaculate barn on the property that guests can enjoy. The owner, Ron, is praised for his attention to detail, responsiveness, and flexibility in accommodating requests, making the planning process smooth and enjoyable. Reviewers rave about the picturesque outdoor ceremony setting, exquisite decorations, and multiple spots on the grounds for privacy or relaxation. The venue is described as stunning, with a pool, hot tub, and bridal suite, creating a magical and unforgettable experience for couples and guests alike.

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Gratitude & Grace is a highly recommended wedding venue with a beautiful Victorian house and immaculate barn on the property that guests can enjoy. The owner, Ron, is praised for his attention to detail, responsiveness, and flexibility in accommodating requests, making the planning process smooth and enjoyable. Reviewers rave about the picturesque outdoor ceremony setting, exquisite decorations, and multiple spots on the grounds for privacy or relaxation. The venue is described as stunning, with a pool, hot tub, and bridal suite, creating a magical and unforgettable experience for couples and guests alike.

Weddingwire
4.9/5 31 reviews
Google
4.9/5 62 reviews
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Gillian Sent on 02/19/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful venue, amazing people

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
Mary
Mary Sent on 07/14/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful day and beautiful venue

We found Gratitude and Grace on a sunny October day, and planned for a "sunny" June wedding. Of course, it rained the day of our wedding right up to 4 hours before the ceremony. Since we had rented the house with the barn, we simply enjoyed our family and friends, and trusted that the weather would turn. Ron went out of his way to ensure that we had everything we needed, including let us access the site in advance to transport food and drink. It was a wonderful party, a beautiful day and now my most favorite memory. I highly recommend this location for any type of relaxed party, and especially for a wedding.
Laurie
Laurie Sent on 09/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Gratitude & Grace - Fabulous in every way!

WOW doesn’t even begin to describe how gorgeous this place is!! This was the perfect place for a wedding in every way. My son got married here on 8/24/24. I was astounded by the beautiful grounds! Ron was THE best host anyone could ever ask for. His attention to detail was above and beyond. Anything you needed, he was there for us from the booking till the end. He absolutely is a one-of-a-kind, amazing host!

Bride and bridesmaids stayed at the Victorian house the night before the wedding. It was pristine, clean and such a treat to be able to have the house on the property. There is also a beautiful pool and hot tub for guests to enjoy. And ladies, the bridal suite is amazing!

I would say without hesitation, this is the most beautiful wedding I’ve ever attended! The ceremony was outside under the arch, dancing in the immaculate barn complete with lights and chandelier on the second floor. Food was served under tents on the lawn, which was perfect. There were so many places you could go on the property, should you want to have some privacy - the barn, the house, seating by the pool and other seating around the grounds.

I will forever have etched in my heart how wonderful this place is! Everyone that attended thought the place was spectacular and the Bride and Groom are over the moon with cherished memories of their special day! Thank you again, Ron for making our day an absolutely memorable one.
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Madeline Sent on 08/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The Perfect Country Wedding

We got married August 3, 2024 at Gratitude and Graceq. We spent our entire wedding weekend at the venue with our immediate families. First, the venue itself: absolutely perfect. The victorian home is gorgeously decorated and spacious, and was perfect for our group of 12. The pool is amazing. We ended up getting married inside the barn due to rain, and our guests LOVED it.
Next, the owner, Ron: THE BEST! Ron was responsive throughout the entire planning process and incredibly accommodating. He met every request with enthusiasm and flexibility. One of the best parts of the weekend was getting to spend time with Ron.
Gratitude and Grace is a 10/10 venue and was my favorite part of the weekend (besides marrying the love of my life)! A perfect country backdrop.
Laura
Laura Sent on 11/05/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Dream Wedding Weekend

Thank you Ron, owner of Gratitude & Grace, for hosting our kids dream wedding. Your property is so beautiful and well maintained and the barn was the highlight of our magical wedding weekend. And, not to forget, your spacious, beautiful victorian home which housed the bride and her bridesmaids made the wedding even more special with memories and photos.

Ron, you were there the entire weekend helping us with last minute details and were part of our celebration. Thank you very much.

If you are looking for a venue to host a elegant, chic country setting wedding (and lots of fun) look no further than Gratitude and Grace. The name says it all!!

Thank you - The Snellen and Wassel families
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F402381423Ef1Eb096F8Ec59697403Cc47A87Fb2 Sent on 10/31/2023
5 out of 5 rating

An Excellent Venue

Ben and I had a WONDERFUL wedding weekend at Gratitude and Grace. The Farmhouse was perfect for our wedding party to stay in during the wedding weekend. The venue was exactly what I was hoping it could be. Dani was responsive and helpful during the planning process. It was a very smooth planning process despite us living out of state. Ron was an excellent host and was extremely thoughtful. We used many of the vendors on their vendor list. It was a great resource. Thank you G&G!
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Mikaela Sent on 10/08/2023
5 out of 5 rating

We had the best time!

This venue was perfect for our wedding!! It was beautiful, it fit guest’s perfectly, the farmhouse was amazing to stay in, and the owner went out of his way to make sure our day was a special one! Absolutely no regrets!
L
Leanne Sent on 09/27/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Joyful! Memorable!

An absolutely stunning wedding venue! Ron was so easy to work with and incredibly down to earth! Very responsive and certainly wanted us to feel at ease on our big day! The house was beautiful, spacious and very clean! Also, the house had amazing lighting for wedding photos! Hot tub and pool made it 10x more fun for our guests who stayed the weekend with us. We are SO happy that we held our wedding at Gratitude & Grace! 10/10!
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Cynthia Sent on 08/27/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Venue

We had the most amazing wedding weekend ever! The house was beautiful and our family loved being together! Ron was wonderful to work with and so accommodating! Highly recommend Gratitude & Grace !!! Off the charts!! Much love Chris & Cindy
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Katie Sent on 06/23/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Love Party at G&G

Gratitude & Grace exceeded our expectations! The property is beautiful - even during a thunderstorm - and well-maintained. We shared the gorgeous house and stellar amenities (pool, hot tub, etc.) with our closest friends and family members for an unforgettable weekend of parties.

Ron is an approachable and fun guy who was there to answer any question we had. He ensured that there were no issues at the venue. We felt totally comfortable and at-ease the entire weekend.

I could not recommend this venue more highly! We hope to come back for a reunion party in the future!
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Gratitude and Grace frequently asked questions

Gratitude and Grace includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Parking
The space offered by Gratitude and Grace for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Barn
  • Farm/Ranch
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
  • Inn/B&B
  • Mansion
Gratitude and Grace offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Gratitude and Grace offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Gratitude and Grace offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Wifi
Gratitude and Grace offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Lighting
Gratitude and Grace is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in quality of service, 5 in flexibility, 5 in value, 4.9 in average response time and 4.9 in professionalism.
Gratitude and Grace currently offers 1 discount promotion for wedding services.
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