John Joseph Inn
All-inclusive venue
The venue takes care of it all - food and beverage, rentals, the works!
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Starting at $20,000
Catering services pricing
$90 per person for off-peak dates, with a minimum total spend of $12,000
Guest capacity
Up to 300 seated guests
About this venue
Welcome to the John Joseph Inn, where timeless elegance meets modern luxury in the heart of the Finger Lakes region. Named after founder John Hamilton, our estate boasts 110 acres of picturesque grounds. Whether an intimate gathering or grand celebration, our versatile spaces exude romance and sophistication. Our six luxurious inn room suites and cottage seamlessly blend classic charm with modern amenities, offering a serene escape amidst the scenic beauty of our estate. Renowned Chef John Joseph Hamilton curates wedding menus harmonizing creativity, flavor, and local flair. His culinary creations showcase a passion for innovation, exceeding expectations and reflecting your unique love story. With a commitment to exceptional service, the John Joseph Inn ensures a seamless wedding experience. From arrival to farewell, we create a warm and welcoming atmosphere, allowing you to savor every moment.
Our event spaces
- Tented Reception
- Indoor Reception
Available services that can be provided by John Joseph Inn
Services & amenities
- Bar services
- Catering services
- Clean up
- Dance floor
- Dressing room / Bridal Suite
- Event coordinator
- Event rentals
- Event staff
- Liability insurance
- Lighting/Sound
- On-site accommodations
- Pet friendly
- Service staff
- Set up
- Wedding cake services
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
Transportation & access
- Self parking - free
- Wheelchair accessible
Rentals
- Barware
- Chiavari Chairs
- China
- Flatware
- Glassware
- Linens
- Standard Chairs
Accommodations
- Bedroom suites
- Double bed rooms
- Honeymoon suite
- Luxury suites
- Room blocks offered
- Single king rooms
- Single queen rooms
- Twin bed rooms
Reviews
Write a review- Zola (4)
5.0 (4 reviews)
Incredible Experience at the John Joseph Inn
In only a few words -- the John Joseph Inn is an incredible venue and was the perfect spot for our wedding, and we would recommend to anyone! The venue itself is absolutely gorgeous, and John is continually making additions and improvements year after year it seems. We were able to use the property for the entire wedding weekend, from: - having the entire wedding party staying onsite - the Rehearsal Dinner in the restaurant - Welcome Drinks on the porch and in the atrium of the Inn - Getting Ready onsite (girls in the Inn, guys in the Cook's Cottage) - Ceremony in the garden, Cocktail Hour in the orchard, Reception in the Tent - Afterparty in the Inn This not only made logistics easy for us, but meant we were able to explore and use every lovely inch of the property! Also cannot overstate how much we loved that we got to stay on site - it removed so much of the potential hassle for us on our wedding day! The well-maintained gardens and tent were just a stunning location for our day. The ceremony site is a dreamy garden escape, and the reception tent has several wonderful touches not common of other tented venues we toured, including stunning chandeliers, a stone floor, and farmhouse tables. John himself was a pleasure to work with in the year leading up to the event, and his relaxed and calm demeanor was a valuable asset to counter our own wedding stresses. He is a consummate pro at this, having done it for decades now and especially with Lauren's help for the day-of coordination everything went off without a hitch! In addition, the whole way he runs his business was such a breath of fresh air compared to other venues we had toured that gave off more of a "wedding factory" vibe. With John, there were no concerns about hidden fees or upcharges or that we were just another name in his ledgers, and on top of that the value at the JJI is better than any other venue we toured. For example -- many things were simply included as part of the package whereas they would've been upcharges at many other venues (champagne toasts, wine service at tables, passed cocktails at happy hour, etc.) Finally, I'd be doing a disservice if I didn't mention the food. From the rehearsal dinner BBQ, to the cocktail hour bites, to the main courses -- everything was so so good and we got many compliments from the guests on how delicious everything was. On top of that, any concerns we had about guests going hungry were completely wrong as the portions were incredibly generous. Overall - an absolutely incredible venue that truly made our whole experience!
Dream wedding venue!
Getting married at the John Joseph Inn was incredible from start to finish. John is organized, personable, and an extremely talented chef which made our wedding day absolutely perfect. He made sure we were taken care of and put so much personal care into making sure our wedding vision came to life. The food throughout was the best wedding food we’ve ever had! We are still having guests reach out to us telling us how delicious it was. John’s staff at the Inn were attentive and helpful throughout the weekend. The rooms were beautiful, luxurious, and comfortable. Our families and friends absolutely loved staying on the grounds for the weekend. We couldn’t recommend the John Joseph Inn enough. We are so happy to have chosen this venue and would do it again in a heartbeat. You won’t find a more elegant, beautiful, perfect place to get married.
May 2022 wedding
Stop looking at other venues and just book John Joseph inn now. The food, the drinks, the service, the day-off coordination- all wayyyy above my expectations. The weather was perfect and the inn was quaint and quiet. I loved how private the venue was. 10/10
Best venue ever!
The JJI was the perfect venue for our wedding. We had the entire GORGEOUS property for a full long weekend (thurs-sun) and working with John was incredible. John is a chef so all of the food was done in-house and absolutely amazing. He also made our stunning cake. He was so laid back and really helped our whole crew relax and enjoy the weekend. I am so glad we booked the JJI for our special day.
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