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Tioga Downs Casino Resort is a luxurious wedding venue and casino, in Nichols, New York, that includes a hotel, spa, horse track, and golf course. This extravagant property has everything couples need to make their day a fun-filled and unforgettable occasion. With extensive facilities and a dedicated staff of experienced events professionals, the venue is a great choice for weddings of all kinds. The hotel and casino are located within driving distance of Syracuse, it offers parties the chance to escape from city life for the weekend.

Facilities and Capacity

Tioga Downs Casino Resort offers wedding guests so many things to do and places to explore on-site. For the event itself, there are a number of spaces to choose between. The Tioga Ballroom is the largest space available, with room for up to 375 guests. It includes a space designed for pre-reception cocktail hours. The Tioga Golf Club clubhouse has space for wedding events of up to 150 friends and family. Outdoors, the Terrace is a picturesque location for small receptions and ceremonies, overlooking the horse track and scenic views of rolling hills. Parking is available, with valet and shuttle service options. The entire venue is wheelchair accessible.

Services Offered

The property is ideal for all stages of the wedding experience. It can easily host ceremonies and receptions, bridal showers, engagement parties, rehearsal dinners, and more. The professional staff works with every couple to create their dream event and provides them with exceptional service throughout their wedding journey. They offer all-inclusive packages, event planning, in-house catering, and bar services. They even help set up and clean up so the big day runs smoothly. They welcome outside vendors so couples can have the flowers, music, and more that they want. Wireless internet is also available. The staff even takes care of barware, flatware, glassware, china, and linens for the party.

Cuisine

Tioga Downs Casino Resort’s team of catering professionals is always ready to help couples design the perfect menu. They offer tastings to help to-be-weds decide which dishes they like the most. The venue has a staff of experienced servers and bartenders ready to assist at every moment. Their in-house bar options include a choice of open, limited, or cash bars, serving house or premium wine, beer, and liquor. Champagne toasts and signature drinks are also available.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$750

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$500

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

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$250

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$150

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

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)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$28.50

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

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

20

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Hotel
Resort
Restaurant

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
March
November
December

Reviews of Tioga Downs Casino Resort

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Tioga Downs is highly recommended as a wedding venue by multiple reviewers. The staff, particularly Rea and Alicia, are commended for their helpfulness, flexibility, and attention to detail in planning and organizing weddings. The venue itself, including the golf course, reception hall, and hotel accommodations, is praised as beautiful and well-decorated. Guests had a great time and enjoyed the amenities, such as the casino and restaurants. The food and service are highly complimented, and overall, Tioga Downs is described as the perfect venue for a memorable wedding experience.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Tioga Downs is highly recommended as a wedding venue by multiple reviewers. The staff, particularly Rea and Alicia, are commended for their helpfulness, flexibility, and attention to detail in planning and organizing weddings. The venue itself, including the golf course, reception hall, and hotel accommodations, is praised as beautiful and well-decorated. Guests had a great time and enjoyed the amenities, such as the casino and restaurants. The food and service are highly complimented, and overall, Tioga Downs is described as the perfect venue for a memorable wedding experience.

Ashley
Ashley Sent on 02/19/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Amazing!

Our experience planning our wedding at Tioga Downs was nothing less than exceptional. Rea will be your biggest cheerleader and will help in absolutely ANY way she can! She made the planning feel so easy and relaxed- answered all of our questions- and was incredibly flexible with all our crazy ideas. All of our guests had an amazing time and it is a night we will surely never forget! Thank you!
Ashley
Ashley Sent on 07/30/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing team and great venue!

The team at Tioga Downs truly takes pride in their work to help couples achieve their wedding dreams. I wasn't sure about a casino venue at first, but I never felt like I was just at some casino. They were so easy to work with from start to finish. Alicia is so helpful and knowledgeable and willing to work with couples at whatever level of wedding they are looking for. She and her team responded quickly to any questions we had and they were so flexible with everything from the menu to arrangement of the ballroom. I wish I could give them more than 5 stars! They made us feel like we were the only wedding happening in July and their care and attention detail showed. If you want a truly great experience, Tioga Downs is the place!
Shannon
Shannon Sent on 07/11/2021
5 out of 5 rating

The best experience!!!

I could not say better things about having our wedding at Tioga Downs! Alicia and her team are absolutely amazing to work with. Alicia is so kind, helpful, and flexible!! She really makes you feel like you are the only bride and groom she is working with. The food was so good and the staff was great too! We have gotten so many compliments from our guests and are so happy we chose Tioga Downs for our reception!
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Tioga Downs Casino Resort frequently asked questions

Tioga Downs Casino Resort includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Tioga Downs Casino Resort includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Tioga Downs Casino Resort includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
The space offered by Tioga Downs Casino Resort for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Hotel
  • Resort
  • Restaurant
Tioga Downs Casino Resort offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Tioga Downs Casino Resort offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Tioga Downs Casino Resort offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Tioga Downs Casino Resort offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Tioga Downs Casino Resort is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
Tioga Downs Casino Resort currently offers 1 special WeddingWire promotion and 1 discount promotion for wedding services.

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