Glenora Wine Cellars

and helping us navigate the ever-changing protocols. They also made sure everything was taken care of, so I did not have to worry about anything on my wedding day. We received so many compliments from our guests, not only on the incredible views, but also on the food (which was incredible), the wine, and the overall service and hospitality provided by Glenora. Many guests said they would be planning a trip back to the winery. Having the Inn on the property was a big reason we chose Glenora, and it did not disappoint. Our Guests raved about having all of the wedding events in one space and the overall rooms and views.

the process and made it as easy as possible (and FUN). All the small touches were put together, everything promised was delivered, and it made for an EPIC day. The venue itself is absolutely beautiful, there wasn't a guest who didn't comment on how breathtaking this venue was. Oh and THE FOOD!!!!!!!! The Hors-d'oeuvres and meals were the best wedding food I've ever had. Everyone was telling me how delicious the coconut shrimp, bacon wrapped scallops, veggie spring rolls, beef tenderloins, filet, chicken, scallops were. The bar service was great, the dinner staff was great, the staff made us feel like kings and queens! We are so BLESSED and GRATEFUL to have chosen Glenora as our wedding venue and all the perfection that came along with it. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU GLENORA!!!!!

from start to finish was seamless and James was there every step of the way, and answered any questions that we had. 10/10 would recommend!!

bring a sense of calm, simplicity, and positivity. Our Mini wedding day was perfect. You can’t go wrong with Glenora

could not be beat and we're so happy we chose it for our wedding. Pre-pandemic, the planning process could not have been easier. And even during the pandemic, with what seemed like weekly pivoting of plans, James stayed unbelievably flexible and kept everything on track. I can't emphasise how much James' calmness meant to us during those challenging months. He is truly a master of his craft and I would recommend booking at Glenora simply to have the opportunity to work with him (the views are the bonus)!  In the end, we could not have been any happier with how our wedding weekend turned out. We had a blast from the very moment we stepped foot on the property - and for that, we say a major THANK YOU to James and the team. The entire weekend was a wonderful experience for us and our family, and one that we'll all cherish forever. We can't wait to plan an anniversary trip back to visit. :)

ime we visited Glenora and met with James that they were two steps ahead of the rest... everything about the planning process was so effortless. The venue is absolutely stunning and the staff was amazing to work with from beginning to end. Our guests kept mentioning how beautiful it was and everyone had a smile on their face the whole day. I also have to make a special thank you and recommendation for them based on how incredible they were through the COVID pandemic in helping ensure our wedding was still perfect and what we wanted. We ended up having to change plans a bit and opted for an intimate family-only ceremony this year, with plans to have a big bash next year (assuming we can do so at that time) and Glenora and James were so amazing in facilitating that and making it totally stress-free. Highly highly recommend, cannot say enough good things about the venue and especially James for putting us at ease and making our day perfect, even in the midst of a pandemic. Would give 10 stars if I could!

oing on in the world we always felt in great hands with James Merritt. From start to finish James was a perfect "10". He clearly mapped out what we could expect and even a global pandemic did not impede his ability to deliver exactly as promised. His preparation, continued attention to detail, professionalism, and impeccable communication left us calm cool and collected throughout the process, culminated with a miracle day that our family will never forget. I highly recommend Glenora and James Merritt for any event, but most particularly your dream wedding. Thank you James.

rve that I had through the whole planning process! I cannot thank him enough!! To sum up, if you're looking for a venue that has beautiful scenery year round, amazing food on site, a space that you can truly envision anything in, a day that is filled with love & happiness, a kick ass wedding team and a James (trust me, you're not going to find one anywhere else!), Glenora is your place!

ere PERFECT! I want to do it again! Everything ran smoothly, as far as I know, and as the Bride, I hope it is the same for all!

lients, the guests and the vendors. His experience shines and is an added bonus to a venue that is already beautiful and offers so much. The food is always amazing and another major bullet point in why Glenora is one of the best places to celebrate such an important day in ones life. -Rocko Dorsey RD Entertainment Services. inc.

of setting everything up! He didn't even hesitate! I was so amazed, and thankful for this as we had a million things to do the day before. During our ceremony time, we experienced a rain storm and James was so accommodating when we decided to go with our plan B location. He was right there when we were deciding to wait it out or have it on the terrace. Everything turned out beautiful and exactly how it should be! James, we cannot thank you enough for all your hard work to make our wedding absolutely perfect! Also, our guests raved about the food and the Inn! We chose a variety of dinner options and we only heard great things from our guests, and we agreed! The majority our of guests stayed at the Inn at Glenora and they loved the rooms, all with a gorgeous vineyard view! Missy helped us so much to accommodate our guests to make sure everyone had was they needed. She was amazing to work with! We also rented the cottage to get ready in and it was so adorable and perfect location for hair and makeup! Lastly, our photographer and videographer could not get over the spectacular views and neither could we! You cannot find a better place that overlooks Seneca Lake and our pictures turned out better than we could have imagined! Overall, Glenora is the perfect location for a wedding. They have the best wedding coordinator and inn director, the food was delicious, and you cannot beat the views of the vineyard! Glenora, thank you for making our day an absolute dream! We will definitely be back to celebrate anniversaries in the future!

guests came up to us and said it was the best wedding they had ever been to...an absolutely accurate assessment! James and his staff made all the planning and implementation stress free... they were awesome to work with. James made everything seem so easy, even though I am sure it was not! He has a great eye for detail and nothing was left out. We trusted him with the layout of all our decorations, the dessert table, etc. and our trust was earned... everything was beautiful! Future brides and grooms and their families are fortunate to have James and Glenora Wine Cellars as a perfect backdrop for their wedding day!

my wife and I to do nothing but enjoy the day. Could not have asked for a better day, location, or wedding planner to help us create the perfect wedding day.  From the bride: Our wedding day generated so much joy thanks to James, and the incredible team at Glenora Inn & Wine Cellars / Veraisons Restaurant . From day one, James ensured that we would be taken care of, and that there would be no problem bringing our wedding day vision to life. We are SO GLAD we trusted our day with James and his team. Prior to the big day, James was timely with email correspondence, provided fantastic recommendations and was extremely accommodating with our requests. On the day of the wedding, my husband and I did not worry about one single detail. Everything ran smoothly and James was there from start to finish. Our guests raved about the food, the gorgeous venue, and the incredible service. Thanks to James and everyone at Glenora, we have memories we will cherish for years and years to come. We cannot recommend Glenora highly enough.

ut it), tables, chairs, table cloths, napkins, cake cutters, cake stands, cupcake stands, candle votives, champagne flutes, table numbers- the list literally goes on and on. Do you know how much money we saved because of this?! You can browse their inventory to use for your wedding just ask James! Now speaking of James... THANK THE LORD FOR JAMES. James literally saved my life during planning. From everything the venue includes to all of his help and guidance, I don't think I could of done it without him. He constantly kept in touch promptly and the day before the wedding helped take in all of our boxes and decor like a pro and set everything up exactly how we wanted. We even trusted him to do some things his own way which was the best idea ever (if you think about it who knows more than him in this situation..honestly). The day of he was totally focused on keeping everything as smooth as possible and he succeeded. The next day everything we brought was broken down and neatly placed for us to take home!!!!!!!! He is so sweet and definitely handled some bride breakdowns like a pro. I really feel like without James our wedding would not have been as amazing as it was. Everything went smoothly and I was so much less stressed because of him. Now Glenora... The VIEWS!! Every room on the property has a view of the vineyard and lake and it's absolutely incredible. (Another thing our guests have no stopped raving about). Every photo taken at our wedding was breathtaking just from this. There is also many hotel options near by and shuttle services available to rent to accommodate additional guests! Staying at Glenora also includes so many perks likes free wine tasting for guests every day of their stay, a free bottle of wine in the room and tasting at sister wineries on the lake. (our guests were EXCITED) Honestly the list goes on and on you should really book an appointment to see it for yourself. Our wedding was the best best best best flawless day ever because of the venue and most importantly James. I hope every bride gets to say this about their special day.

venue is breathtaking and the reception area and outdoor terrace accentuated the beautiful scenery! The DJ on the outdoor patio was so awesome! Dancing out on the terrace and having the string light on when it got dark was the coolest ambiance! We had an outdoor wedding and it was everything we could have ever imagined. The arbor in front of the vineyard and the breeze from the lake was amazing! The food was great and in speaking to some of my guests they were impressed and thought the food was delicious. I had 20 children at the wedding and being that we had a buffet, they put the kids meals out on the buffet as well and this made things easier for the parents because they could go up and get their own food. The staff were amazing and went out of their way to provide one of the kids (who had a severe peanut allergy). They took great care to make him his own cheese and cracker plate to ensure that there was no chance any of the utensils and the plate did not come in contact with anything related to nuts. I cannot say enough about James and Glenora. Our wedding was exactly what we pictured and it was the most amazing and romantic day full of lots of love!!!

o have people flow from inside to outside and down onto grass for some cornhole. Everyone thought the food was delicious- definitely no typical boring wedding food here! The sparkler send off leading to the firepit after party was the perfect way to end the night and it was so nice to stay on site so we didn't have to worry about going anywhere. The view is beyond gorgeous, the wine is obviously amazing and the food was delicious! Even if there wasn't all that, it is worth having your wedding here because James simply is THE BEST! Throughout our wedding planning process, James was there to answer any of our questions and offer any advice / recommendation. He kept saying that's how its supposed to be when I would say “that was easy.” As soon as we dropped off stuff there on our wedding weekend, James and his team took it from there so we literally didn't have to worry about anything. We had so many people comment on how he was everywhere making sure everything was going seamless. We really can't say enough about how much we love everything about Glenora! If you are getting married, get married at Glenora! you will not regret it!! We can't imagine our wedding being as perfect if we got married anywhere else!

cial on our big day. He was able to tend to our last minute requests to pull everything together. We were lucky to have found Glenora – for its beautiful views, amazing food, wine and attentive staff! Thanks for the memories James!!!

es is INCREDIBLE and makes wedding planning so easy. He is attentive, so easy going and works so hard to make sure you as the couple are getting exactly what you want for your wedding day. Even when I stressed about the weather and possible rain he kept me calm and assured me it would all be okay. We ended up having to move our ceremony onto the covered terrace and it was still beautiful and perfect. Our guests have not stopped raving about the food, the service, the VIEW. Honestly, before we booked my fiancé was skeptical of all of the 5 star reviews but we can now say we know why. Having the inn attached and being able to offer rooms for our guests was another huge perk. The fire pit was great for our late night after party. There are just so many wonderful things about this place I could go on and on. Having our wedding here was the best decision we could make. If I could do it all over again I wouldn't change a thing. Thank you James and Glenora for helping to create the most magical day of our lives!

idents, we chose Glenora after falling in love with the Finger Lakes region and simply loved Glenora for the location and scenic backdrop. We also underestimated just how convenient it was to have lodging options right on site. But more than anything, we could not imagine anyone being more helpful in planning our day than James. He was so responsive and reassuring every step of the way, answering our endless questions. He was such a calming presence even up until we walked down the aisle and truly made us feel like he would swiftly handle any issues that arose, which is so important when you’re stressed with all the little details of the day. All of the service staff at Glenora, including the restaurant, inn, and winery, were incredibly friendly and professional, not only on our wedding day but during every visit we have had. The dinner was absolutely amazing and many guests made it a point to stop in at Veraisons even after the wedding day. Finally, for anyone planning a wedding out-of-state like us, I couldn’t imagine another venue making the process so flawless— I actually don’t think it would be this easy to plan a wedding in our own town! James provides you with a packet of preferred vendors and we were extremely satisfied with every vendor we used. It also says a lot when communicating with the vendors, they would all speak praises about Glenora and how much they enjoy working with James. I would recommend this venue a thousand times over. Thank you for making everything about our wedding day more perfect than we could ever imagined!

here are so many reasons to choose this venue, I will just note a few. First, the venue is stunning. The few photo's and video I have seen so far are breathtaking, overlooking vineyards and the lake. The restaurant is beautiful. This place is easy to work with on a budget because not much extra work is required to make it ready for a wedding. In January there is a bridal expo held at Glenora, and this is were I found all my vendors. This was perfect because these are the ones that commonly work with the venue, and that made it all incredibly easy too. Second, our wedding was destination for 99% of our guests. A large chunk were able to stay at the hotel attached to Glenora, which most other venues in the area don't offer. We did end up providing a shuttle service to the remaining guests, as taxi's and ubers aren't available like they are in a city. Also, as most of our guests were out of town, there was plenty to do the whole weekend for those not in the wedding party. Third, there is an indoor option for the ceremony in case of bad weather. I grew up in upstate NY and this was one of my requirements for a venue, knowing how unpredictable the weather could be. Again, not a lot of the venue's in the area offer this. I was so relieved I did this, because our wedding day was in between two horrible days. Rain was predicted as well as high winds. We got lucky and ceremony ended up outside, but up to just a few minutes before we could have moved inside if we needed to. An extremely nice touch that made the wedding feel super high class, every guest staying at the hotel was given a class of champagne upon arrival, as well as a free bottle of wine in the room. Last but not least in any way... JAMES, the wedding and events manager. He was a dream to work with. He is so calm cool and collected, he made the almost 2 years I spent planning our wedding, and the day of, a breeze. This is how a wedding should be! At the end of our wedding, we both gave him a hug feeling like we were saying goodbye to a friend. There are no negatives to this location. I could keep going... but I will leave it at this. I would not hesitate to choose this venue again. THANK YOU Glenora Kara and Lou

iews here from previous years: James, our coordinator is still executing weddings with perfection! Relaxed, professional, and punctual with responses throughout the build up season. He was very flexible and always available the weekend of as we set up a breakfast and walkthrough with the families. And on the day of, if there was a problem or snag, I never even knew about it as he had everything taken care of. All for what I feel is a very reasonable price. Hey weddings aren't cheap but you won't regret the investment in Glenora.

on our wedding day, but not to worry- James stayed in contact and moved the ceremony from outside to instead on their covered balcony a few hours before the ceremony began. The food was amazing, and they give a ton of options to cater it to whatever your style is. On top of that, they accommodated different diets we had in our guest count and the service we had all night was absolutely incredible. Your guests won’t leave hungry, that’s for sure! I would recommend Glenora to anyone getting married in the Finger lakes- you can’t beat the view or the overall experience, and to top it off you can rent rooms and stay there too!

onalism of the entire staff at Glenora was more than we could have ever asked for! M

t considering the Glenora for your wedding, you and your guests accommodations and meals and wine your making a big mistake.

with James. He is such an incredible event coordinator, and knew the answer to every single question I had (and believe me, there were a lot of questions.) He made sure that everything was set to go the day of the wedding, down to the smallest detail. We are so grateful that James was there for us throughout our wedding planning process. He is THE BEST in the business!

s because I would have never thought of them myself. My guests raved about the food. My bridesmaids and myself stayed at the beautiful cottage on Glenora's property the night before the wedding. The inn at Glenora was a huge plus, allowing our guests to stay on site. The scenery at Glenora provided a breathtaking atmosphere and absolutely beautiful photos. All the staff were accommodating and seemed genuinely happy to be part of our big day. We are so glad we chose Glenora!! Thank you for making our dreams come true!

r your hard work and attention to detail.

work with, and when planning something as complex and high-stress as a wedding, easy going is exactly what you need! The second my family and I met James the decision to have our wedding there was made, and he made our dreams come true. Working with James the past year has been fun and SO EASY. I am a perfectionist and so detail oriented that I originally wanted to set the room up myself. After seeing what James and his crew did- I wouldn't have done HALF as good as they did! I changed some things last minute and as I started panicking, James said "no worries, we got this! it will be perfect" and it was!! He was there first thing in the morning to hang flowers on the arch, lined us up for the ceremony, arranged us before the introductions, SERVED dinner, and stayed through the end to clean up. What doesn't he do!?! All of our guests said this was one of the best weddings they have ever been to and not one thing was overlooked. We owe that to the entire crew at Glenora. From the front desk & housekeepers, to the amazing chef, the bartenders & servers.. they are TOP NOTCH. Our guests raved about every single employee they encountered. Thank you to James and his team at Glenora- we will be talking about the perfection of 8/25/18 forever!!!

Glenora team are experts at what they do. Accessibility to airports and proximity to interesting sites for our out-of-town guests made it ideal. James' professionalism was so reassuring and he made sure everything came together perfectly. The food (and wine!) were also incredible. We can't wait to visit in the future and reminisce about our wedding day!

Would highly recommend for large group outings!

made it seamless. The day of, James was on it, he handled all the timeline and set up for us so we could get ready and enjoy the evening. He even ensured I could check in early to get ready, which I had totally forgotten to ask the front desk. All the guest loved the view and the tenderloin w mojo sauce! James and Glenora were the perfect choice for us!

n touch with every detail through the whole process. He worked around our crazy schedules so we could get tastings and things done while we were visiting family locally, and genuinely cared about our big day! He felt more like a friend and guest at the wedding by the time the big day rolled around. He also worked very closely with the chef, Orlando to make our dream table-length charcuterie boards come to life (which is a big deal being that Im a chef, and we are both foodies!) The hotel itself was wonderful, the rooms could use an update, but with the views and free bottle of wine, no one seemed to mind much! We also used the Cottage at Glenora for our bridal suite getting ready the day of, and it was perfect. The sun room is beautiful and picturesque! I wish I could give 10 stars and we will definitely be revisiting for many anniversaries to come! Huge thanks to James, Orlando and the whole Glenora staff!

hat’s a big testament to the Glenora wedding team. If you want a picturesque, charming location that your guests will be talking about forever and photos that make your jaw drop, then Glenora is the place for you!

working. My favorite moment was walking down stairs with my father, to find James knelt down, eye level with my niece/flower girl, reassuring her of how pretty she looked and how amazing she would do. She giggled, still a little nervous and made her way down the aisle. Our entire day was stunning and absolutely perfect thanks to James and his entire team! As the doors opened to walk down the aisle to my soon to be husband, the sweet aroma of grapes from the vineyard, the view of the lake, and all of our friends and family there to celebrate us, literally took my breath away! The food was absolutely impeccable, I don't think there was one person who didn't rave about how amazing it was. James and his team made it a point to determine ahead of time who was responsible for any questions or concerns the day of the wedding so that my husband and I did not worry about anything. Now, just like any family we had those who required a little more attention than the rest. Again, this team did everything and anything to accommodate everyone, from picky eaters, plating and serving those who had difficulty getting around the buffet, while always ensuring that my husband and I were taken care of and had everything we needed. We finished our night with our family and friends dancing the night away and singing "Ring Of Fire" on repeat 3 times! We never worried about anything from set up to take down! The following morning we were greeted with mimosas as we arrived to breakfast and treated as if we were the most important people there. Our day was perfect from start to finish and none of it would have been possible without the stunning scenery, beautiful venue, and the hard work and dedication from James and his team! We were blessed and grateful to have chosen Glenora as our wedding/reception venue.

ng the planning and the wedding day, it took away a lot of the stress I hear other brides deal with on the big day!

ing to end. James and the entire staff were helpful, attentive and just as excited about our day as our we were. James' commitment to ensuring we had a perfect day was unparalleled, he went above and beyond. He was helpful and supportive throughout the whole planning process offering suggestions and recommendations, this was especially helpful since we planned our wedding from Michigan. Friends and family are still talking about our day. There are not enough words or stars to thank Glenora, their team and especially James for helping make our wedding day absolutely perfect.

the location is and that the staff was wonderful! James was amazing from the beginning! He answered EVERY question and was with us the entire way! I can't say enough about how great he was! It was so nice not to have to worry at all about the venue or how it was going to look! James knew what we wanted and made sure it happened! He was calm every step of the way, even when I left my bouquet in my room before the ceremony haha! We wouldn't have changed a thing and LOVED our special day! We would make this choice again! Thank you James and the staff at Glenora for making our day BEAUTIFUL and SPECIAL! We're married!! 10/7/17

t, dependable, and so accommodating with ANYTHING you could possibly need. I hope that Kathy and James know how much they mean to a bride and how much stress relief they provide just by being who they are. On the morning of the wedding we were each able to spend all our time with our bridal parties knowing that everything else would be taken care of by James and the rest of Glenora's staff. Then we were able to fully enjoy and soak in the rest of the day by getting married outside with Seneca Lake and the vineyards as the view. We followed the ceremony with a delicious dinner in the cozy dining room, and finished with dancing the rest of the night away under the stars and the string lights they have set up. It could not have been a more romantic and beautiful setting and people still complement the venue to this day. We would give anything to go back to that day and would recommend this venue, along with Kathy and James, to anyone in a heartbeat!

t they were going to have their son's rehearsal dinner there!). I personally loved the convenience factor of choosing Glenora, where I had one person to coordinate everything through (Kathy), I didn't have to deal with any caterers or tent rental places or anything else, and at the end of the night we could walk a few yards and be at our hotel room for the night (the hotel room was also very nice). I also think that the price is very moderate for what you're getting. The food was amazing (we also received many compliments on that), and because you don't have to rent a tent or anything (they have a built-in rain backup plan, their terrace), you're saving money there too. And maybe this isn't for everyone, but we saved a ton of money by not buying any flowers or decorations (the view is so pretty, you don't need to). We used a bunch of Glenora's found items (like on each table we used a wine glass with a number on it as the table marker, and votive candle holders + candles as the decorations). Glenora is also great because you're immediately set up with an onsite wedding coordinator (as mentioned above, ours was Kathy), who was great. Kathy really knows how to parcel out questions and information requests, so that things are constantly getting done and moving forward, but you're not overwhelmed. She was extremely responsive and took the time to answer all of our questions in detail, and to chase down any extraneous info we needed (like the names of babysitters for the guests, and helping me decide on decorations, etc.), and because she's done this for so long, all of her answers and advice were on point. The only thing I would say was at all a downside was they don't let you try any of the appetizers at your tasting, it's just the salads and entrees (so we just kind of guessed at what we thought would be good for appetizers, but we might have changed that if we'd been able to try things ahead of time). But in the grand scheme of things, that was minor, and overall I would highly recommend a wedding at Glenora!

was incredibly accommodating, enthusiastic, and helpful during our planning process, and when we finally met her the day before our wedding, she was just as wonderful as she seemed through our phone calls and emails. You can tell from the photos that Glenora is a stunning venue, but what doesn't show is the extraordinary service they provide. Literally everything we could think of was covered, and then some. Thank you, Kathy and your team, for making our reception perfect!

allergies. The grounds were absolutely beautiful. The service, location and quality made our reception better than we could have imagined it to be. The food and wine were excellent as well. I would recommend this place to anyone looking to host an event in the area. More kudos to Kathy for coordinating our event so gracefully.

guests raved about the food (many said it was the best they'd had at a wedding) and the view (you won't find a better one on Seneca Lake). We would choose Glenora over and over again for our wedding.

attention. Finally, I'm blanking on the chef's name, but the plated dinners she and her staff prepared were gourmet. I never thought I'd rave about chicken, but mine was sublime. Thank you, Glenora!

ding planning experience a breeze, but so enjoyable! Because that's what it's all about, right? You're supposed to enjoy this special time! Our venue was the easiest choice to make and the most stress-free part of our planning. Kathy responded to each and every one of my questions and concerns so promptly, and let us tailor our event to our exact liking. She made sure every single detail was in place! A few other points to highlight: - The food is amazing. Our guests raved about it, especially the filet! - The view is spectacular and the best in the Finger Lakes region, bar none. - The entire staff is so friendly and accommodating. You feel like your wedding is the most important event in the universe and everyone treats you like royalty. - The Inn is right there! We had a lot of out-of-town guests and many stayed at the Inn at Glenora. They all were beyond happy with their choice to stay there! The view out each guest's room is equally beautiful and Glenora welcomes everyone with a glass of sparkling wine & a chilled bottle of wine is in their room waiting for them. They also put our guest welcome bags in each one of our wedding guest's rooms! - I need to give a shout out to James - he and Kathy work as a wonderful team and he jumps right in to help with anything and everything! My husband wanted a specific local craft beer on tap for our wedding day and James went above and beyond to get it there on time. I could write a novel about why everyone should get married at Glenora. I am actually sad that wedding planning is over because I will miss talking with Kathy regularly! They take customer service to the next level and make sure that your special day truly is the best day of your life. Sit back, relax, and they take care of the rest! THANK YOU for making our day exactly what we envisioned, and more! xoxo

-class service all the way. Kathy and everyone on her team (James is exceptional) are wonderful and so friendly. I'm very certain the couple and their families had a brilliant experience throughout their wedding weekend at Glenora. The staff and service were a big reason why. Everything was perfect and done right. So impressed. On a personal note to Kathy and James, thank you for being such wonderful professionals to work with. You ARE brilliant!!

care of. James went above and beyond to assist with anything that was on my mind throughout the year. I was nervous about doing a destination wedding, but he was so quick to provide recommendations for wine tours, restaurants, salons...whatever it was, James either had an answer or found one for us! As time went on, I began to wonder how I got so far in my personal life without James to support me! ;) He is priceless as a coordinator and Glenora is beyond lucky to have him. If you choose Glenora as your venue, you will not be disappointed. You will be treated as if you are the only bride/groom and will be welcomed as a part of the Glenora family. The entire staff is amazingly friendly, helpful, and accommodating. The food? Don't even get me started. It would be unfair to put it in even the same category as "wedding food". Go to your tasting and you'll be blown away. Our guests are still talking about how amazing the food was. Oh and you won't find a better view on Seneca lake. We will be returning to Glenora next year and for many years after! THANK YOU JAMES. You truly made our event extra special.

ful every step of the way making the journey a piece of cake! Kathy and James are dedicated, professional, and committed to making the bride and groom’s day truly special. If you are looking for an EXQUISITE Location for a ceremony and/or reception with ROMANTIC, BREATHTAKING VIEWS of the vineyards overlooking Beautiful Seneca Lake, look no further! Glenora is a Perfect, Intimate setting for a wedding with excellent seasonal gourmet menus from an Amazing Chef catering to individual needs. Kathy is detail oriented and ABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL to work with, provides a list of preferred vendors, has a wealth of knowledge of the area for accommodations outside of Glenora’s beautiful Lodge, rehearsal dinner options, and local activities. Most important is Kathy and James were available every step of the way from start to finish. Thank you for your kindness, never ending assistance, and undying love to make everything as we wanted. Choosing a venue doesn’t guarantee things will run smoothly for your BIG DAY. At Glenora…they make it a point to run seemless. You can relax knowing they will take care of the details. Its clear they Love what they do! And at the end of it all...we gained a friend.

ddings and receptions, and the food and wine at Glenora is excellent. The staff and servers are professional and always ready. The view is incredible all through wedding season and includes the vineyard and Seneca Lake below the venue. The lawn below the terrace is perfect for your wedding and pictures. The covered terrace provides a breathtaking view for your cocktail hour. The dining room has cathedral ceilings, a beautiful stone fireplace, and huge windows to view the vineyards and Seneca Lake. Having your wedding and reception at Glenora will be a very memorable day. To top it off, The Inn at Glenora provides select and deluxe room accommodation’s before and after your wedding day. We are always excited to DJ weddings and receptions at Glenora. Barb and Bruce - B&B Sound of Elmira NY

sistant James-they make an amazing team. Not only was the day of the wedding stress-free and perfect, but the planning process leading up to our big day was seamless! Phenomenal staff, food, drinks, lodge and that romantic view to top it all off!!! If I had to do this all over again, I'd pick Glenora in a heart beat! Love you all!!

ts have the best experience possible. Not to mention the food is delicious, locally-sourced in some cases and their wine is FANTASTIC! Book your wedding at Glenora Wine Cellars--you will be so glad you did!

ith Kathy. She was simply the best person to walk me through this whole process and it felt like I was planning the wedding with a close friend of mine. She was so understanding and really makes you feel the importance of it being your day and your way. James was absolutely no different, he was on it the entire wedding day and made sure everything went perfect. Even my family members commented to me during and after the wedding about how attentive James was. I can't say enough good things about either of them. The whole process was perfect from start to finish, I was so sad when the day was over and I'd do it all over with this venue in a heart beat. Thank you so much to everyone at Glenora, there was not a single thing I would change about the day or the experience. My husband and I will be forever grateful!

could! Not only was he friendly and kind to us and our wedding party, he made all of our guests feel welcome and at ease. Seriously best decision (after getting married) we made was getting married at Glenora!

o know we were in good hands and the planning was about as low-stress as could be. We chose to do a brunch wedding and Kathy and the restaurant staff worked with us to pick just the perfect menu. They even gladly accommodated some dietary restrictions among our guests. We showed up the day before our wedding looking to help get things set up and were basically told to go relax with a glass of complementary champagne and everything would be taken care of - and of course, it was! Our guests continue to rave about the beautiful venue, the amazing food, and the incredibly friendly and attentive staff. Whether you want something elegant and fancy or completely casual, Glenora is a perfect choice!

the most beautiful ceremony and reception imaginable. They were constantly in contact with us, reminding us when it was time to make decisions and if there were small details we might overlook. Then there's the venue itself. It is a gorgeous setting, inside and out. And the food and wine were to die for! If we were to do it all again, I would choose Glenora and Kathy and James every time! Iawouldn't change a thing. Th ak

ing day, our expectations, our communication, our teamwork with the crew, and even the weather that Kathy, so perfectly 'turned on' for us; made this expierence just as wonderful and stress-free as we hoped! To a day we will always remember, with the people that made it happen, we, from the bottom of our hearts (and the wine bottles that we finished) can't THANK YOU enough!!! Looking forward to our yearly trips and even perhaps another wedding at the Inn - not ours, obviously, but one of our family or friends who continue to rave about how impressed we all are. Our Best Wishes, Love, The Veltris (who will continue to be livinlavidaveltri)

off without a hitch. She even let us provide our own liquor bottle and brought around rounds of shots for us and the guests every so often. I cannot say enough how PERFECT the day was.

days early and it relieved so much stress. It allowed us to relax the day before the wedding and I felt so confident it would all come together. I had this picture of how I wanted my wedding to be and Kathy and James made it happen. Everything was perfect and our friends and family were blown away. The food was absolutely amazing. I can't say enough things about how well everything turned out and if I had to do it all over again I wouldn't change a thing. Thank you so much to Kathy, James, and the entire staff at Glenora for making our wedding day dream come true.

thing worked out perfectly the day of our wedding - we were afraid that the rain might force us to move our ceremony indoors, but they were able to pull off an outdoor ceremony just minutes after the rain stopped. We can't thank James and the staff at Glenora enough!

erything imaginable. The tables were set up beautifully and all of our guests were impressed by the ambiance and setting of the entire facility. Guests that stayed loved their rooms and the bed were very comfortable. It was great to have a free bottle of champagne provided with the room. The only small problem that we had was that we requested a month in advance that the cottage be cleaned at 11am while the bridesmaids were away getting their hair done so that we didn't bother the housekeepers and so that the cottage would be set for another set of my family that would be staying their the night of the wedding. Unfortunately, it was not done and we had a house full when the housekeepers came RIGHT before the wedding while we were trying to get ready. Other than that, it was all great. Kathy even had two forks engraved with our wedding date on them for us to go with the cake. It was such a kind gesture. We truly appreciate all the hard work from Glenora and our vendors that went in to making our day so memorable.

sure our wedding went seamlessly. The venue itself is stunning no matter the time of year, and our guests were blown away by how beautiful and scenic it is. I've even noticed that a number of our guests used photos from the event for their Facebook profiles. The food was spectacular - the chefs worked with us to design a custom menu that fit our wedding theme perfectly, and they somehow sourced lobster that was fresher than what we've tasted right on the ocean. I cannot praise Glenora enough for their amazing work, it is truly a special place!

ning process through to the big day. They truly thought of every detail to make our wedding perfect! Once things got started, we were able to relax and enjoy ourselves because everything was taken care of. They also have a large patio where we had our dance floor - we loved the outdoor dancing! Our guests all commented on the beautiful venue and delicious food -- the filet mignon and the seared scallops were 2 favorites. Everyone also enjoyed staying at the Inn, and the out of town guests loved exploring the surrounding Finger Lakes region. We would highly recommend Glenora as a wedding venue!

ception were incredibly beautiful. The biggest thing that made our experience so wonderful was the support we got from the onsite wedding coordinator, James. He was so helpful throughout the whole process, letting us know what we needed to do and when and offering suggestions when we didn't know what we wanted, and he was a source of calm and reassurance when my nerves started going in the weeks and days leading up to the big day. The entire staff that I interacted with at Glenora were superb, and James was really above and beyond.

guests, and we continue to get rave reviews from those who attended. The food was amazing, the staff was pleasant and professional, ... and the result was a weekend that we will never forget. Thanks to James and Cathy for getting us out of the blocks in 1st class fashion!!!

't have been any sweeter! I would absolutely recommend Glenora Wine Cellars to anyone!

Glenora had the most gorgeous and expansive view of the lake. Most importantly, we really can't say enough good things about Kathy, Jimmy, and the rest of the staff. Kathy made everything SO easy and stress free from the moment we decided on Glenora to the wedding day itself. Everyone was so welcoming and really went above and beyond for us and our guests. We would recommend Glenora again and again!

truly seem to love what they do. The setting was beautiful, and the guests really enjoyed being able to stay on site for the entire weekend. Everyone is still commenting on what a wonderful wedding it was.

ver the vineyard and the lake. The food is incredible, the reception venue is great and the staff works to accommodate your needs and make sure everything is perfect. We really couldn't have asked for anything more. Our guests were thrilled with everything and so were we.

y everything the day before and day of the wedding; even dealing with too late flowers and too early rental chairs for me. The whole weekend was exactly what I wanted; mostly due to Kathy and James. Every decoration, meal, or party idea we came up with, they agreed to or helped us achieve. Kathy provided great advice on officiants, DJs, and rehearsal dinner locations. I really couldn't have asked for more and am honestly so happy we chose Glenora!!

from out of town as well, an all in one venue, including accommodation, was extremely important. Kathy, our Glenora Event Coordinator has been an all-star since day one! She never let us miss important milestones in planning and was there to answer any questions. Her experience is known from the questions she asks while planning and if you're unsure, she knows! She understands that life happens and was extremely compassionate to us during some difficult times that arose while planning. When weather called for rain, Kathy had the staff set up both the terrace and the lawn so we could push our decision time for the ceremony. Unfortunately the rain did not hold off, but selecting a venue that has a built in rain back-up made planning that much easier! Kathy