
John Joseph Inn Weddings
John Joseph Inn Wedding DJ
Sophisticated Ithaca weddings with gourmet dining, live musicians, immersive production, and a dance floor built to stay full.
John Joseph Inn · Groton, New York
A Finger Lakes Setting Built for Celebration
John Joseph Inn is one of the Finger Lakes and Ithaca area's most distinctive wedding settings, located in Groton, New York, and known for scenic grounds, exceptional food, and refined celebrations. DJ Mike Melice designs a seamless experience that begins polished and personal, then builds into an electric, packed dance floor as the night unfolds.
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Kelseigh & Tim
Elegant from the First Note to the Final Dance
- Photography
- Blush Studios
Kelseigh and Tim created a celebration that felt elegant from the first moment and completely electric by the end of the night. Their ceremony featured a live violinist, setting the tone for a polished and personal start to the day.
For the reception, they brought in a live sax player for introductions and open dancing, along with warm uplighting and the CO2 club cannon. John Joseph Inn's scenery and gourmet food created the perfect backdrop before the celebration shifted into full party mode.
The dance floor stayed packed all night. Our sax player joined the crowd on the floor, and a custom CO2 rage track gave Kelseigh and Tim a huge moment.
Experience Details
- Live Violinist
- Live Saxophone
- Uplighting
- CO2 Club Cannon

From the Couple
Mike read the crowd, kept the energy high, and made the dance floor absolutely electric all night. The live violin and saxophone were better than we could have imagined.
Kelseigh G. — John Joseph Inn · Groton, NY
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Hannah & Andy
A Cornell Homecoming Built Around Their Story
- Photography
- Gerritsen Photography
Hannah and Andy, both Cornell alumni, returned to the Ithaca area to celebrate their wedding surrounded by the people and places that had become such an important part of their story.
Their day began with a dedicated ceremony setup designed to keep every musical selection, announcement, and meaningful moment clear for their guests. Inside the reception tent, warm uplighting and marquee LOVE letters complemented the atmosphere, while multimedia added an especially personal element to their formal dances.
During Hannah and Andy's first dance, the multimedia screen displayed a slideshow of their favorite photographs together, allowing their guests to relive their story as they danced. For Hannah's father-daughter dance, the screen transitioned to a collection of photographs of Hannah and her father, creating another deeply personal moment for their family.
Following John Joseph Inn's incredible dinner, the energy began building before the dance floor had even officially opened. A series of familiar sing-alongs had the entire room singing and chanting together like a stadium crowd. By the time open dancing began, everyone was ready—and the dance floor remained packed from the first song through the end of the night. The CO₂ Club Cannon gave Hannah, Andy, and their guests another unforgettable high-energy moment during the celebration.
Experience Details
- Ceremony Setup
- Uplighting
- Multimedia Slideshows
- CO₂ Club Cannon
- Marquee LOVE Letters — featured at this wedding but no longer offered

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