Banquet Hall Wedding Venues in Ithaca

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.

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.