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Morgan Sent on 07/24/2022

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Best wedding ever

We had our wedding at John Joseph Inn on June 11 and we had the most magical day ever. The grounds of the property extremely beautiful and it's very convenient to stay at the inn and have the rehearsal dinner, ceremony, and reception all at the same place! Our guests raved about the food and the cake was delicious. We opted to do fireworks during the reception and we had multiple guests tell us this was the best wedding they had been to and that they were impressed with how well executed the entire thing was because John and his team are so good at what they do. John is a pro and his passion, knowledge, and skills were...

We had our wedding at John Joseph Inn on June 11 and we had the most magical day ever. The grounds of the property extremely beautiful and it's very convenient to stay at the inn and have the rehearsal dinner, ceremony, and reception all at the same place! Our guests raved about the food and the cake was delicious. We opted to do fireworks during the reception and we had multiple guests tell us this was the best wedding they had been to and that they were impressed with how well executed the entire thing was because John and his team are so good at what they do. John is a pro and his passion, knowledge, and skills were very much appreciated!

My advice to anyone looking to book this venue: do it and trust John! He knows what he is doing and he gave us so many suggestions that made the entire day way better that we would have never thought of ourselves.

Thank you to everyone at the John Joseph Inn for helping us have the most epic wedding weekend! -Morgan and Dave Michienzi

Isidora Sent on 09/25/2024

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Look no further - you will be blown away!!

From the moment we first spoke with John at the John Joseph Inn, my husband and I felt incredibly cared for and supported. This was the first and only venue we visited when we first started planning and we knew right away this would be the place for our wedding day. John's thoughtful and flexible communication style put us at ease throughout the entire planning process. The stunning grounds and elegant venue felt like something out of a movie - the perfect backdrop for our special day. John and his team went the extra mile to incorporate every detail that was important to us, including working with us to build a custom menu that featured chicken from our family...

From the moment we first spoke with John at the John Joseph Inn, my husband and I felt incredibly cared for and supported. This was the first and only venue we visited when we first started planning and we knew right away this would be the place for our wedding day. John's thoughtful and flexible communication style put us at ease throughout the entire planning process. The stunning grounds and elegant venue felt like something out of a movie - the perfect backdrop for our special day. John and his team went the extra mile to incorporate every detail that was important to us, including working with us to build a custom menu that featured chicken from our family farm and custom desserts inspired by our mothers' recipes. The ability to have welcome cocktails and a day-after brunch all on the property allowed our guests, some of whom traveled a great distance, to spend more quality time celebrating with us. We also had plenty of kids attend, and they were having the time of their lives playing in the orchard throughout the wedding weekend. We are so grateful to the John Joseph Inn for helping to make our wedding day truly unforgettable.

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Matt Sent on 01/02/2024

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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...

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!

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Olivia Sent on 12/13/2023

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Best day of our lives! With a couple things to know

The John Joseph Inn was the most beautiful place for our wedding, and our day was truly like a dream. John has built a wonderful business, and we had the best day oof our lives. Not having to worry about having separate vendors for things like tables, chairs, flatware, a tent, a dance floor, etc. was a huge burden off our shoulders. Additionally, because John has the restaurant and the Inn, we were not only able to have our rehearsal dinner on-site, we were also able to house most of our wedding party in the beautiful Inn over the weekend AND use the house for an on-site afterparty. All of these things made the JJI a great value for...

The John Joseph Inn was the most beautiful place for our wedding, and our day was truly like a dream. John has built a wonderful business, and we had the best day oof our lives. Not having to worry about having separate vendors for things like tables, chairs, flatware, a tent, a dance floor, etc. was a huge burden off our shoulders. Additionally, because John has the restaurant and the Inn, we were not only able to have our rehearsal dinner on-site, we were also able to house most of our wedding party in the beautiful Inn over the weekend AND use the house for an on-site afterparty. All of these things made the JJI a great value for us. Plus, John is an excellent chef and his food is exquisite! Two things I will say, however, that are important to know when working with the JJI. First is that communication can be unclear and frustrating, and responsiveness is not always prompt. This can cause a lot of anxiety leading in/throughout the planning process, but they really do come through on the day. The second thing I wish I knew beforehand was that the staff working our wedding seemed to be mostly teenagers, and don't get be wrong they did a great job, but I would have expected to have an older/more experienced staff, and would have liked to have been notified beforehand that this was the case. They did not set that expectation with us, and so we were a bit surprised on the day--and those types of surprises can throw you for a loop on your wedding day, so I would want others to be aware! My advice--ask ALL the questions and communicate OFTEN. You will have the wedding of your dreams at the JJI :)

Jack Sent on 08/07/2023

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The best wedding venue we could have asked for

Getting married at the John Joseph Inn was incredible from start to finish. John is extremely 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 was 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....

Getting married at the John Joseph Inn was incredible from start to finish. John is extremely 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 was 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.

Marjory Sent on 12/08/2022

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Great Venue

John Joseph Inn was a great venue for our anniversary party. The food was delicious, service wonderful and the set up perfect for our party.

Brooke Sent on 12/01/2022

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The Perfect Day!

Honestly, John and Steve made the whole day BEAUTIFUL. Communication can be rocky but, that was expected with how busy this wedding season was. It had no effect on my actual wedding at all. Trust their judgement! They definitely made it the best day ever. It’s a naturally beautiful venue on top of that! HIGHLY recommend

Elizabeth Sent on 09/19/2022

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Exceeded our expectations in every way

We had our wedding at the John Joseph Inn in July 2022, and the day could not have been more perfect! The venue is as gorgeous as it gets – the Inn, decked out in Mackenzie Childs décor, is wonderfully charming. The shaded ceremony area is romantic and comfortable even on a sunny summer afternoon, and the cocktail area is reminiscent of the most luscious English countryside garden. I had initially considered going off-site for pre-ceremony pictures, but I’m so glad we didn’t – the Inn and its gardens are the perfect backdrop. Our guests also loved wandering the property and taking pictures on the porch, in front of a stunning sunset. All our vendors made the day easy...

We had our wedding at the John Joseph Inn in July 2022, and the day could not have been more perfect! The venue is as gorgeous as it gets – the Inn, decked out in Mackenzie Childs décor, is wonderfully charming. The shaded ceremony area is romantic and comfortable even on a sunny summer afternoon, and the cocktail area is reminiscent of the most luscious English countryside garden. I had initially considered going off-site for pre-ceremony pictures, but I’m so glad we didn’t – the Inn and its gardens are the perfect backdrop. Our guests also loved wandering the property and taking pictures on the porch, in front of a stunning sunset. All our vendors made the day easy for us. John and his staff are laid back, yet totally on-top of the day-of details – we felt we were able to relax, enjoy the day and be confident that everything would be handled well. The cocktails and food are top-notch – our guests raved about both specialty cocktails (limoncello Collins and tart cherry mint julep – both made with fresh ingredients), the elegant Jar Bar and passed hors d'oeuvres, all of our entrée selections and of course, the delicious summer strawberry cake. We appreciated how candid John was in the planning process, offering his opinion on what is necessary and what is not, which helped us stick to our budget. You really don’t need to add much to have a wonderful event at this venue. We would certainly recommend the John Joseph Inn to anyone looking for an elegant, yet laid-back experience in Upstate NY.

Jessie Sent on 08/29/2022

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Absolutely perfect!

From the moment I saw pictures of the John Joseph Inn, I knew I had to get married there. The actual experience was better than I could have imagined! John is friendly, confident, and (most importantly) incredible at what he does. As soon as I arrived, I knew John and his staff cared even more about every detail than I did - which allowed me to fully “clock out” and enjoy every moment of the weekend, trusting that everything would go off without a hitch. It did, of course, and John truly labored over every detail. All of the food was incredible, and the setting could not be more perfect. John helped accommodate a couple of unique requests that...

From the moment I saw pictures of the John Joseph Inn, I knew I had to get married there. The actual experience was better than I could have imagined! John is friendly, confident, and (most importantly) incredible at what he does. As soon as I arrived, I knew John and his staff cared even more about every detail than I did - which allowed me to fully “clock out” and enjoy every moment of the weekend, trusting that everything would go off without a hitch. It did, of course, and John truly labored over every detail. All of the food was incredible, and the setting could not be more perfect. John helped accommodate a couple of unique requests that meant the world to us, and it was such a perfect weekend. I can’t recommend the John Joseph Inn highly enough!!

Allen Sent on 08/21/2022

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Amazing wedding experience

We absolutely recommend this venue for the perfect upstate New York wedding. From the very start of our wedding planning, John was always super accommodating and very easy to reach. This was especially important to us since we were not local for the planning and his responsiveness throughout the process made everything so much less stressful. We especially enjoyed the freedom and flexibility that we had in planning the menu to really celebrate who we were as a couple and John expertly guided us through this with his years of culinary experience. The day of the wedding, John coordinated everything seamlessly even though he was also busy with preparing the best wedding meal we've ever had. We highly recommend John and his venue for a wedding and we could not be happier with how our wedding went.

Ignacio Sent on 10/13/2021

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John is a Cooking God and Wedding Guru

John Hamilton, the owner of the venue is a very genuine and talented man! He is in the kitchen prepping every aspect of the rehearsal dinner, appetizers, dinner and cake. He customizes the menu to your specific palette (made spanish tapas for our wedding!!). Additionally when it comes planning the logistics of the ceremony/wedding, he's an invaluable resource for advice/recommendations. Truly, all he wants is for the bride/groom and their guests to have a good time! (And we sure did!)

Wayne Sent on 06/06/2021

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It was good

I like way do thing make happy

Veronica Sent on 05/11/2021

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John will get it done!

We want to start this review off by simply stating that we 100% recommend this venue for a wedding!

We were an unfortunate couple that had booked our wedding for October 2020 long before the COVID-19 pandemic hit. All of our original wedding planning had to be adapted to the situation we found ourselves in.

Before the pandemic hit, John Hamilton was very easy going and very accommodating to our needs, concerns and desires. We were originally planning on having an event with 140 guests. Every step of the way, John was easy to talk to, courteous, and caring to all of our needs.

Then the pandemic hit. We spoke with John a...

We want to start this review off by simply stating that we 100% recommend this venue for a wedding!

We were an unfortunate couple that had booked our wedding for October 2020 long before the COVID-19 pandemic hit. All of our original wedding planning had to be adapted to the situation we found ourselves in.

Before the pandemic hit, John Hamilton was very easy going and very accommodating to our needs, concerns and desires. We were originally planning on having an event with 140 guests. Every step of the way, John was easy to talk to, courteous, and caring to all of our needs.

Then the pandemic hit. We spoke with John a few months into the pandemic and all of our uncertainties were communicated. He was a great listener and was understanding of the unprecedented position we were all in. He always reassured us that he was on our side and will support whatever changes and adjustments we decided going forward.

Once we were six weeks before the wedding when it was certain that the COVID-19 restrictions were not going to be relaxed, we made the difficult choice to slash the event down to only 15 guests. John was very flexible and helpful in guiding us through that emotional decision.

We had a very small and intimate gathering with the wedding ceremony and a beautiful dinner afterwards. The site was still beautifully decorated, and the food was delicious and the service for our small reception was terrific.

We want to highlight that despite how unprecedented and difficult last year was for everyone, John and his staff still managed to give us a great wedding day with memories we will cherish forever.

Definitely recommend, and we hope that no other couple will struggle with any future COVID-19 restrictions like we did, but at least rest assured that if it does happen, John Hamilton will do everything in his power to still give you a great day!

Mary Sent on 09/09/2020

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Absolutely amazing experience

After deciding to downsize to a microwedding with only 10 guests, my now husband and I were looking at local places to hold a ceremony and have dinner. I had previously considered the John Joseph Inn for our venue, so I decided to see whether he would be up to doing something super small for us. John said yes, and completely blew away any expectation that we had with his out of this world food and wine pairings. One my guests said that it was the best meal she’s ever had. John was also so thoughtful and accommodating to our guest’s needs. The Inn was perfect for my out of town guests, and the grounds are just gorgeous. He...

After deciding to downsize to a microwedding with only 10 guests, my now husband and I were looking at local places to hold a ceremony and have dinner. I had previously considered the John Joseph Inn for our venue, so I decided to see whether he would be up to doing something super small for us. John said yes, and completely blew away any expectation that we had with his out of this world food and wine pairings. One my guests said that it was the best meal she’s ever had. John was also so thoughtful and accommodating to our guest’s needs. The Inn was perfect for my out of town guests, and the grounds are just gorgeous. He made our wedding EXACTLY what we wanted. We are so thankful we had John do our wedding, it was an wonderful, fun experience, and we HIGHLY recommend his services.

Rachel Sent on 11/12/2019

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Autumn Wonderland

My husband and I had our wedding here. To say it was exceptional, would be an understatement! John and his staff exceeded every expectation and were incredibly accommodating to us and our guests.
It was important for us to have delicious food at our reception. We were told JJI had excellent food. One person told me they had the "best bite of food they've ever had". 100% recommend this place to host your wedding!!

Jenna Sent on 01/01/2019

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Superb Quality, Hands-on Expertise

Hiring John Hamilton to do our wedding was the second best decision we made that year! From the moment we reached out to him in January to the final departure in July, John was 100% dedicated to making our wedding fantastic. The inn and property were absolutely beautiful, and he and his staff worked with us to ensure we achieved the appropriate 'feel' we desired. The best part however, was the food; John has a culinary background - and worked with us to create the perfect dining experience for our guests. John treated us with fairness and integrity and sold us on his passion. We highly recommend using his venue for any and all types of weddings.

Shawna Sent on 12/31/2018

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Amazing wedding venue and the food was phenomenal !

We attended my nephew James Neal’s wedding at John Joseph Inn and it was exceptional! The grounds were perfect and the wedding, reception and accommodations were top notch! It definitely makes us Texas folk want to return to this area of New York for a weekend trip or an even longer vacation!

Taylor Sent on 12/31/2018

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The wedding of my dreams came true!!

From the moment we met John we knew this was exactly where we wanted our wedding. John is truly one of a kind and will make sure everything you hope to have in your wedding happens. John created a cake person for us that was incredible, the food was amazing and continue to hear it from guests. He was there every step of the way answering any question you have and putting out any fire there was. He made the wedding planning process a breeze. The day of the wedding he made sure every detail was complete. I would not go anywhere else. John and his staff were amazing. The John Joseph Inn is one of a kind, beautiful...

From the moment we met John we knew this was exactly where we wanted our wedding. John is truly one of a kind and will make sure everything you hope to have in your wedding happens. John created a cake person for us that was incredible, the food was amazing and continue to hear it from guests. He was there every step of the way answering any question you have and putting out any fire there was. He made the wedding planning process a breeze. The day of the wedding he made sure every detail was complete. I would not go anywhere else. John and his staff were amazing. The John Joseph Inn is one of a kind, beautiful wherever you look. The Inn, ceremony site, and reception were breathtaking. John focuses on your experience and ensures it’s the best it can be.... shout out to his staff as they are as detailed oriented as he is.....they joined us on the dance floor on our final dance to end the night off right.

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Sarah Sent on 12/30/2018

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Personalized fairytale wedding

The John Joseph Inn was the perfect location for our upstate wedding! The estate provides separate picturesque spaces for ceremony, cocktail and reception. Our guests loved that we stayed on property for all of the nights events and festivities. John helped us create our wedding vision and we couldn’t be happier! We would highly recommend the John Jospeh Inn!

James Sent on 12/30/2018

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Flawless, stressless wedding

John takes care of everything so the bride should have a stress free special day.

His culinary skills are amazing so challenge him to make the entrees however you would like. But seriously, you have to challenge him. lol my family heritage is Hispanic and hers was Italian, being said we had ceviche and enchilada horduerves and the entree was handmade gnocchi with a badass cut of steak. We didn’t wanna do the cliche cake so we had a 3-4 handmade cheesecake bar with fruit sauces and melted chocolates for toppings.

Straight amazing.

John is just one of the guys and treats you like you are the only that is booking there.

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Luke Sent on 12/30/2018

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Perfect Venue

My wife and I had the time of our lives at our wedding and all because of this awesome venue. The grounds are picturesk, the food is excellent, and John was a complete professional and was very laid back and accommodating with everything we needed.

Erin Sent on 12/30/2018

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Wedding venue

This venue was incredible. John took care of absolutely everything and made our wedding a dream. As a bride it was so nice knowing that John could handle everything, and help to make the wedding perfect. The venue was beautiful and the food was AMAZING. We also had our rehearsal dinner and Sunday brunch here; I would HIGHLY recommend!

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Allison Sent on 07/21/2018

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The good: -His venue is incredible. I loved how little I had to try to make this place absolutely gorgeous. Just a little decor can go such a long way.
-The staff!! He had just some of the most amazing people working the wedding.
-We had the carrot cake for our wedding cake and it was SO. GOOD.
-The staff made sure that immediately after the ceremony they came to me and my bridal party to give us some appetizers.
-We were collected to go to the ceremony by John.

The Frustrations: The owner.

-Hard to reach or takes long to hear back from.
-Struggled to get final number bills...

The good: -His venue is incredible. I loved how little I had to try to make this place absolutely gorgeous. Just a little decor can go such a long way.
-The staff!! He had just some of the most amazing people working the wedding.
-We had the carrot cake for our wedding cake and it was SO. GOOD.
-The staff made sure that immediately after the ceremony they came to me and my bridal party to give us some appetizers.
-We were collected to go to the ceremony by John.

The Frustrations: The owner.

-Hard to reach or takes long to hear back from.
-Struggled to get final number bills or receipts for payments
-We found him to be nonchalant, too familiar (calling me 'babe' and making nicknames for my bridal party), and ... to be honest, a little arrogant.
-Rooms are WAY over priced for what you receive and the amenities.
-As mentioned by other brides, you need to have someone ready to set up the decor the day of. John will tell you that his staff will set everything up but no one came to us to ask where we wanted things. And when I sent my brother and sister to check, the staff was setting tables and decor owned by JJI. Understandable. But could have been a major frustration considering John had told me it would take care of it the day of. Just be prepared.

I've expressed all these concerns with John and he seemed to take t seriously and genuinely found him to be sorry for the issues I had and I hope he takes them seriously. However I also found him quick to explanation/excuse.

While I wouldn't say that you should avoid this ven I would offer some caution. Everything will come ogether, your guests will have a great time, and the pictures will be beautiful but the wedding process and time leading up to it are likely to be stressful and frustrating.

A very chill, go with the flow couple would do well at this venue. If anyone has questions, please feel free to reach out and I'd be happy to share more.

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Laura Sent on 01/20/2018

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This review is long overdue! We loved the John Joseph Inn and are so grateful to John and his team for making our day so incredibly special. The Inn and grounds are just stunning and the food was out of this world. John was very helpful to us in the months and days leading up to our wedding and we really relied on his expertise. We were not disappointed! We were facing awful forecasts for our wedding weekend and John told us not to panic, that we could make a last minute decision to tent the cocktail hour, or other adjustments if necessary, John was so easy to work with. Would highly recommend to any couples looking to get...

This review is long overdue! We loved the John Joseph Inn and are so grateful to John and his team for making our day so incredibly special. The Inn and grounds are just stunning and the food was out of this world. John was very helpful to us in the months and days leading up to our wedding and we really relied on his expertise. We were not disappointed! We were facing awful forecasts for our wedding weekend and John told us not to panic, that we could make a last minute decision to tent the cocktail hour, or other adjustments if necessary, John was so easy to work with. Would highly recommend to any couples looking to get married in the Finger Lakes. We would pick the John Joseph Inn over and over again. Thank you for everything, John!

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Courtney Sent on 12/02/2017

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John's number one priority is creating a memorable experience for you and your guests. He's an event planning expert with amazing culinary talent. If you'd like to spend your time comparing napkin colors, planning elaborate favors or freaking out over logistics– take a deep breath and let John simplify things and help you plan what matter most: A meaningful ceremony in a beautiful setting, BOMB food/drinks and a fun party that everyone will remember.

Spending the entire weekend at the inn meant less logistical planning, and more time to relax with family and friends. John did everything from baking us fresh muffins in the morning, to keeping us on schedule while getting ready, to directing guests after...

John's number one priority is creating a memorable experience for you and your guests. He's an event planning expert with amazing culinary talent. If you'd like to spend your time comparing napkin colors, planning elaborate favors or freaking out over logistics– take a deep breath and let John simplify things and help you plan what matter most: A meaningful ceremony in a beautiful setting, BOMB food/drinks and a fun party that everyone will remember.

Spending the entire weekend at the inn meant less logistical planning, and more time to relax with family and friends. John did everything from baking us fresh muffins in the morning, to keeping us on schedule while getting ready, to directing guests after cocktail hour. We're so glad we had our wedding at the John Joseph Inn, and would recommend it to anyone!!! Can't wait to go back for some tastings : )

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