Bride and groom kissing in silhouette between illuminated marquee LOVE letters at their John Joseph Inn wedding in Groton, near Ithaca

John Joseph Inn Weddings

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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
Bride and groom exchanging vows under a flower-covered arbor during their John Joseph Inn wedding ceremony in Groton, near Ithaca

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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Live violinist performing during a wedding ceremony at John Joseph Inn in Groton, near Ithaca
Bridesmaids in champagne satin dresses walking through the gardens at John Joseph Inn in Groton, near Ithaca
Bride walking with her bridesmaids on the stone patio at John Joseph Inn in Groton, near Ithaca
Tented reception setup with long tables, greenery centerpieces, and string lights at John Joseph Inn in Groton, near Ithaca
Bride and groom kissing under the chandelier at their John Joseph Inn wedding reception in Groton, near Ithaca
Saxophonist performing on the dance floor while guests dance at John Joseph Inn in Groton, near Ithaca
Bride holding a CO2 cannon during a high-energy moment on the dance floor at John Joseph Inn in Groton, near Ithaca
Bride in a silver sequined gown dancing during the reception at John Joseph Inn in Groton, near Ithaca
Bride dancing with LED foam sticks during a packed dance floor moment at John Joseph Inn in Groton, near Ithaca
Wedding guests dancing with LED foam batons under purple uplighting at John Joseph Inn in Groton, near Ithaca
Bride celebrating on the dance floor with LED light sticks at John Joseph Inn in Groton, near Ithaca

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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
Hannah and Andy together beneath a tree at sunset during golden hour portraits at their John Joseph Inn wedding near Ithaca

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Hannah and Andy's wedding party gathered on the porch at John Joseph Inn in Groton, near Ithaca
John Joseph Inn entrance sign welcoming guests to Hannah and Andy's wedding in Groton, near Ithaca
Hannah and Andy kissing in silhouette between illuminated marquee LOVE letters at their John Joseph Inn wedding reception in Groton, near Ithaca
Hannah and Andy sharing their first dance under a draped tent while a multimedia slideshow displays their photographs at John Joseph Inn near Ithaca
Guests dancing with hands in the air during Hannah and Andy's packed reception at John Joseph Inn in Groton, near Ithaca
Hannah firing a CO₂ cannon across the dance floor while guests cheer during her wedding to Andy at John Joseph Inn near Ithaca
Hannah and Andy celebrating on the dance floor surrounded by their guests at John Joseph Inn in Groton, near Ithaca
Hannah and Andy holding a Cornell University flag with their wedding party under the reception tent at John Joseph Inn in Groton, near Ithaca

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