Rehearsal Dinner

Cayuga Shoreline

Sunset Welcome Party

Wedding Day

Sunday Brunch 

Fall

Our Wedding

Our Story in Photos

Photos

Apikanya (“M”) McCarty

Amy McDonald

Matthew McCarty

Brian McDonald

Erica Steinhagen

Jeff Inman

Natalee McCarty

Summer Steinhagen 

Lauren Trumble

Dylan Hartung 

Tintin Larsson

Lina Larsson 

Hannah Conklin

Ella Sarachan 

Grant Thompson 

Michael Paquin 

Ben Walsh 

Sean O’Brien

Andrew Ridgely 

Patrick McDonald 

Matthew McDonald

Parents & Wedding Party

Q + A

3 beds, 3 baths. Within walking distance of the venue.

Cayuga Lakeview: A French Country Styled Cottage

Next door to Cayuga Shoreline! This farmhouse, built in 1826 has 4 large bedrooms. Each can accommodate 2-4 guests.

The Painted Porch at Sheldrake

Lucky Stone Cottage is a lovely 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath ranch-style lake house set on 5 quiet acres, with 150 feet of private lakefront along the western shore of Cayuga Lake.

Lucky Stone Cottage 

Beautiful Cayuga Lake property in Upstate NY with 'post and beam' construction built in 2003. The house has 5 bedrooms and 3.5 baths. Two decks surround a large family room with fireplace and full furnishings. Modern appliances, bedding and towels are all available for your use. Our dock gets you on the lake and a pavilion at the end provides shade so bring your swimwear and fishing poles.

Cayuga Lake House

Located only half a mile from Sheldrake Point Winery and 15 minutes from Taughannock Falls State Park you’ll find tranquil; Lakeview Landing. This beautiful lake home offers 4 bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths for all of your family and friends to gather comfortably.

Lakeview Landing

Just north of the gorges of Ithaca you’ll find 150 feet of pristine waterfront at The Look Out.&nbsp;This five-bedroom home is the ideal Finger Lakes getaway whether you’re attending graduation or parents’ weekend at Cornell University or Ithaca College, or you’re here to enjoy a wine tour through the abundant Cayuga Lake vineyards.

The Look Out

Your family will enjoy the comfort, space &amp; privacy of Sheldrake House, with it's 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, cook's kitchen, large dining room, family room, expansive porches, lawns, available watercraft, 300 ft of beachfront to enjoy the wonders of Cayuga Lake! Visit local wineries, farmer's markets, dining &amp; lake activities! Sheldrake House is why we say, "Life is better at the lake!"

Sheldrake House

Casa Cayuga is our beautiful Cayuga Lake property in Upstate NY! Modern appliances, bedding and towels are all available for your use. Our house has 5 bedrooms and 3.5 baths. Our dock gets you on the lake so bring your swimwear and fishing poles!

Charming Cayuga Lake House

It's been pink, it's been yellow; now it's white and blue and all brand new!This home has been a very popular seasonal rental for over 20 years. We recently took a year to fully renovate the property, and will again be offering it beginning the summer of 2023! The house has 3 bedrooms and 2 baths.

Renovated Home on Waterfront Property

Room in a bed and breakfast. Book through airbnb.

Cayuga Lake B&B

The Driftwood Inn Bed &amp; Breakfast offers a gorgeous view up Cayuga Lake from the north shore at Sheldrake, the halfway point on the west side of the lake. Our Bed and Breakfast has great accommodations for an ideal vacation, whether it’s a weekend getaway or an extended stay. We enjoy 260 feet of private beach for swimming, boating, and fishing, and our dock extends 100 feet from shore to accommodate all types of lake craft. We also offer 2 kayaks, a 2-person kayak, Paddle boat, and rowboat. All free for guest use during their stay.

Driftwood Inn

Water's Edge on Cayuga is a private drive-to 3 bedroom house on the west shore of Cayuga Lake with plenty of lake level parking. The house also has eat-in kitchen, living room, spacious sunporch, 1 1/2 bathrooms, washer/dryer, dishwasher, microwave, gas grill, Smart TV, WiFi, large deck, enormous dock and over 170 feet of lake front with easy water access. Great location to relax with friends and family, enjoy the regional hiking trails, visit local wineries and breweries and distilleries too!

Water's Edge on Cayuga Lake

Bufflehead Bungalow

Sweetgrass Cottage

The Windgarth House

Located on the eastern side of the Finger Lakes,&nbsp;"Dash of Lake Life" is the perfect Cayuga Lake getaway!&nbsp;Day trips to Ithaca and Taughannock Falls State Park, the quaint town of Seneca Falls and an abundance of Finger Lakes favorites are right at your fingertips. The house has 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, and sleeps 12.

Dash of Lake Life

Centrally located between Ithaca, Watkins Glen, and Geneva in the beautiful Sheldrake Point area, you’ll find this recently renovated cottage directly on the west shore of Cayuga&nbsp;Lake in the heart of the Finger Lakes!&nbsp;&nbsp;The house has 1 bedroom, 1 bath and sleeps 7. Located at lake&nbsp;level, after coming down two flights of stairs, you enter directly on a large porch with endless&nbsp;views of Cayuga Lake.&nbsp;As you enter, the natural light continues through four large windows that spill into an open floorplan.&nbsp;The first floor has a cozy living room furnished with a sectional&nbsp;couch,&nbsp;gas stove, and Samsung smart TV. The living Room naturally flows into an open kitchen and dining room with a large vaulted ceiling.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Sheldrake Solitude

Bed &amp; Breakfast, 5 min drive from Cayuga Shoreline.

Glass Magnolia Bed and Breakfast

Bed &amp; Breakfast. 7 min drive from Cayuga Shoreline.

A Stone's Throw Bed and Breakfast

Welcome to the Five Thirteen House...a two-bedroom house located on the property of Six Eighty Cellars, a premium Finger Lakes winery. Wake up to a spectacular view of Cayuga Lake and our estate vineyards, then spend the day exploring the local wine region or multitude of waterfalls. Our fully equipped house has everything you need for the perfect relaxing getaway!

Five Thirteen House @ Six Eighty Cellars

13 min drive from Cayuga Shoreline.

16 Elm Heritage Hotel

14 min drive from Cayuga Shoreline.

Halsey House

1 hr 17min drive to Cayuga Shoreline. This airport may have better flight options than Ithaca.

Syracuse Hancock International Airport

The closest airport to Cayuga Shoreline. A 34 min drive.

Ithaca Tompkins International Airport

Travel

The Finger Lakes region has many vineyards and breweries to enjoy. If you want to spend time outside, there is swimming and hiking at Taughannock Falls State Park. Trumansburg is a small town nearby with great shops and restaurants. Ithaca, Narissa's hometown, has a shopping area (Ithaca Commons), a variety of restaurants, and many gorges for short walks and photo-ops! Below are links to some of the best stops just a short drive from the wedding venue.

Taughannock Falls State Park

Finger Lakes Cider House

This restaurant is owned by Cayuga Shoreline and located right next door to the venue. This is a great stop for dinner and a lakefront view!

O'Malley's Lakeside Tavern

Sheldrake Point Winery

Lucky Hare Brewing Company

Lively Run Goat Dairy

Narissa's favorite thing to do while she's in Ithaca is visit the Farmers Market located on the Cayuga Inlet. Open Saturdays from 9am-3pm and Sundays 10am-3pm, the market has some of the best local produce, artists, and food vendors. Some of her favorites include Mama Said Hand Pies, Osakaya's japanese snacks, and Spirit and Kitsch's artwork.

Narissa & Marty

Narissa & Marty

Things to Do

Taughannock Falls State Park

Finger Lakes Cider House

O'Malley's Lakeside Tavern

Sheldrake Point Winery

Lucky Hare Brewing Company

Lively Run Goat Dairy

Ithaca Farmers Market

Ithaca Commons

Ithaca Falls Natural Area