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The bride and groom stand in a garden full of flowers. They stand beneath a wood arbor.

Gratitude and Grace Wedding

Weddings

A Gratitude and Grace wedding in the Finger Lakes has all the natural beauty of Upstate New York and conveniences of Ithaca. From the Victorian home to the restored barn with vintage furniture, Gratitude and Grace is bright and spacious. Emily and Victor’s ceremony and reception were loving and lively.

The bride and groom stand in a garden full of flowers. They stand beneath a wood arbor.

A Gratitude and Grace Wedding

Gratitude and Grace has everything you could want in a Finger Lakes wedding venue on a sprawling property. It includes a Victorian house, gardens, and a barn. All these options mean there are awesome options for indoor and outdoor events throughout the wedding day.

Gratitude and Grace features a beautifully restored Victorian house. Consequently, wedding preparations can take place in comfort. The Bridal Suite is especially well lit by floor-to-ceiling windows. They’re ideal for capturing classic getting ready moments. Couples and their guests can even rent rooms to stay the weekend. This saves finding separate accommodations for some guests. The house also has a pool, so guests can swim to unwind after summer weddings!

On the left, a close up shot of cufflinks on a bowtie. On the right, a groomsman helps the groom tie his tie.

On the left, the groom looks out the window. On the right, a wedding dress hangs in the window.

On the left, a detail shot of the wedding dress. On the right, the bride's veil is draped over a chair.

Detail shot of invitations on left. On the right, the bride's family helps with her veil.

The bride lounges on a couch with her bouquet near a window.

Indoor receptions at Gratitude and Grace typically happen in the spacious barn. Although it looks simple from the outside, the barn is warmly lit by chandeliers and market lights. Dining tables can be set up with a quirky mix of chairs. Florals, candles, and tablescaping bring color to the natural wood of the space. Emily and Victor’s tablescapes did a great job of tying elegant glassware and splashes of color.

Exterior view of the barn

The groom stands outside the barn waiting for the bride to come out for the first look

The couple embraces on the steps of the barn.

Another way that Gratitude and Grace is different from other wedding venues in the Finger Lakes is the mixture of styles in the decor. Vintage couches and chairs give the barn an unexpected chic touch. It’s a good mixture of romance and fun.

Vintage furniture in the grass, including a pink chair, yellow couch, and white chair with a glass coffee table

Close ups of decor, including candles and florals on tables

A Gratitude and Grace wedding can’t help but be beautiful. The property, set in the hills of the Finger Lakes of upstate New York, offers many options for ceremony and reception locations outdoors. Gardens overflow with flowers. The lush fields and groves of trees, with their views of lake and hills, are perfect for portraits.

Choosing A Finger Lakes Wedding Venue

Couples choose a Finger Lakes wedding venue like Gratitude and Grace because it has the natural beauty of Upstate New York paired within close proximity to Ithaca’s city center. Ithaca is a college town with a thriving, walkable town center. Even if your guests choose not to stay at Gratitude and Grace, it will be easy for them to find accommodations and entertainment in town.

The bride and groom kiss. On the right, the couple walks through the grass smiling.

If you want to highlight local wine and beer at your wedding, the Finger Lakes are bursting with wineries and breweries. These are some of the main draws for New Yorkers who love to vacation in the area. A Gratitude and Grace wedding could easily highlight these local spirits.

As you can see from the portraits, we added some surprising color to Emily and Victor’s photos with vintage furniture. The textures also provided contrast and interest, setting the portraits apart from the usual hand-on-waist prom poses. Finger Lakes wedding venues like Gratitude and Grace offer opportunities for playful pictures that capture couples’ personalities.

On the left, the groom carries the bride as they laugh. On the left, the bride sits on a yellow vintage couch while the groom stands beside her.

Emily and Victor’s Gratitude and Grace Wedding

When New Yorkers Emily and Victor started planning their wedding, they decided they wanted to escape the city. Family would be coming all the way from Israel, so Emily and Victor hoped to show them some of the Finger Lakes’ natural beauty. Gratitude and Grace presented the perfect destination – not too far from New York City and close to the conveniences of downtown Ithaca.

The bride stands in the grass wearing a jacket over her dress. The groom stands in a field adjusting a button on his jacket.

The bride and groom walk through a field. The bride wears a leather jacket over her dress.

Emily and Victor were a joy to photograph! They’re artists with silly sides. What could be more fun? Their Gratitude and Grace wedding was full of smiles and laughter.

The groom and groomsmen stand in a field. The bride links arms with her bridesmaids.

The bride stands in front of the barn with her bridesmaids.

The bride and groom walk with their wedding parties. A sign welcomes guests.

Guests sit on a vintage couch during cocktail hour.

On top of this, the wedding was an international affair with family members flying in from Israel to attend. Emily and Victor incorporated Jewish traditions throughout the ceremony. Colorful rugs led up the aisle to a huppah which was draped with florals. They shared a cup of wine to celebrate their joy and signed a beautiful ketubah to mark their coming together. The shady grove at Gratitude and Grace provided a peaceful backdrop.

On the left, red rugs line the aisle to the altar. On the left, a close up of the flowers on the huppah.

Family members walk the groom up the aisle.

Two family members walk the bride up the aisle.

At the altar, the bride walks in a circle around the groom.

The couple stands at the altar holding hands and smiling at each other.

On the left, the couple shares a cup of wine. On the right, they stand at the altar with a prayer shawl around their shoulders.

The bride and Groom kiss. Guests clap.

The bride and groom walk back down the aisle. They shake hands with guests as they go.

Once the ceremony was over, the party could begin! The Silver Arrow Band filled Gratitude and Grace’s wedding barn with music, and excited guests lifted Emily and Victor up for the horah.

On the left, a close up photo shows the florals and tablescape. On the right, a more removed view shows all of the dining tables in the barn.