Weddings and Special Events

What makes Ithaca and Cayuga Lake a unique wedding location?
Visit Ithaca can assist with all the details, including finding an Ithaca hotel for your group, locating vendors and service suppliers, selecting the perfect location and discovering fantastic food. Ithaca offers a variety of options to make your Finger Lakes wedding or special event distinctive. From lovely Finger Lakes wineries on Cayuga Lake to beautiful inns and country churches, you will find the ideal setting for an enchanting celebration.

Examples of unqiue local elements for your wedding or celebration:

  • Wine tour welcome events 
  • Gorge hiking activities 
  • Local craft beverage tastings 
  • Farm-to-table catering 
  • University venue options 
  • Waterfall backdrop for photo shoots
  • Sustainable/eco-friendly vendors
  • Local musicans

 

The Perfect Destination for All Your Social Events
Ithaca is more than a prime destination wedding location. We also offer the perfect backdrop for a variety of social gatherings and celebrations. Waterfront venues provide picturesque settings for you and your family to celebrate life’s special moments. Or liven up the festivities with one of our award-winning wine tours set amongst the vineyards of the Finger Lakes.
 
Visit Ithaca's team offers comprehensive planning support at no cost:

  • Vendor recommendations 
  • Group accommodation sourcing & room blocks
  • Local logistics guidance 
  • Ithaca and Finger Lakes area information for guests 
  • Accessibility information 
  • Transportation planning assistance 

Contact us for planning support

Lisa Conarton

Lisa Conarton Director of Sales

Favorite hidden gem: Ports of NY! Frédéric is a wonderful host and an extremely talented wine (and port!) maker.