Lime Hollow Center for Environment and Culture

Wedding Day

Wedding

Reception

Our Wedding

The beginning of our story certainly isn't the most traditional. After Ainsley graduated college, she was drawn to travel and explore, as most young 20-somethings are. A very fateful set of events led to Ainsley staying in the same house with Shay, in a ski town in Colorado, both very far from our hometowns. Knowing that falling for your roommate is frowned upon by most, we were cautious at first, but the strong connection between us was undeniable. We quickly became best friends, fell deeply in love with one another, and the rest is history.

How We Met

We decided to take a road trip just before Ainsley's 23rd birthday. We were craving some time in the woods, camping, and connecting with one another and nature. We stopped to camp for a few nights at Great River Bluffs State Park, a beautiful park with breathtaking views of the Mississippi River Valley. When we arrived, Shay suggested we wake up early and hike out to an overlook to watch the sunrise over the valley. So we set our alarm, woke up bright and early, packed some snacks and a picnic blanket, and we were on our way. After a short hike in the dark, we found the perfect spot to settle in. We spread out our blanket, and were settling in just as the first light of day was beginning to appear. Just as the sun began to make it's way above the horizon, Shay turned to Ainsley, got down on one knee, and proposed. It was such a beautiful, romantic moment, Shay could not have planned it any more perfectly.

The Proposal

Our Story

Details

Photos

Wedding Party

Registry

Q + A

This is probably the most convenient airport to fly into. It's located about 40-45 minutes from Cortland.

Syracuse Hancock International Airport

A little farther from the ceremony/reception but still only 10-15 minutes away!A block of rooms is being held under Jensen/Kannus wedding. Special pricing for rooms in the block is available only through July 26th, so please make your reservations before then.

Hampton Inn Cortland

This is also a good airport to fly into. It is about 25-30 minutes from Cortland. Please take note that Ithaca airport is very small.

Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport

Right down the road from the ceremony/reception! A block of rooms is being held under Jensen/Kannus wedding. Special pricing for rooms in the block is available only through July 26th, so please make your reservations before then.

Best Western Plus Finger Lakes Inn & Suites

Travel

Best shoestring French Fries!

Hairy Tony's

Ainsley's favorite pizza.

A Pizza & More

Cornell University

Seneca Lake Wine Trail

Buttermilk Falls State Park

Destiny USA

Over 150 waterfalls within 10 square miles! Ithaca is gorges!

Waterfalls in and around Ithaca

Aug 23 through Sept 4

New York State Fair

Go for a hike!

Finger Lakes Trail

One of the best farmers markets in the US! Open Saturday &amp; Sunday (morning/afternoon), and Thursday (evening)

Ithaca Farmers Market

Open 7 days/week, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.Tells the story of the first Women's Rights Convention held in Seneca Falls, NY, in 1848

Women's Rights National Historical Park

Lots of history in Central New York!

Harriet Tubman Home

The historic home of William Henry Seward (Abraham Lincoln's Secretary of State)

Seward House Museum

Less than 2 hours from Cortland!

National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum

<div style="text-align: center;">A beautiful, historic Victorian home-turned-museum</div>

The 1890 House Museum

Beautiful gardens and nature preserve, with lots of walking trails

Cornell Botanic Gardens (formerly Cornell Plantations)

Amazing gorge! Makes for a great hike.

Watkins Glen State Park

<div style="text-align: left;">"Art About America"</div>

The Rockwell Museum: A Smithsonian Affiliate

Corning Museum of Glass

Cayuga Lake Wine Trail

<div style="text-align: center;">Indycar Grand Prix at the Glen starts Aug 31.&nbsp;</div>

Watkins Glen International Raceway

Keuka Lake Wine Trail

<div style="text-align: center;">The original location! Best BBQ in CNY!</div>

Ainsley & Shay