Colorful Ithaca Farmer’s Market Wedding

Ithaca Weddings

February 19, 2023

If there could be a place that embodies the essence of Ithaca, the Ithaca Farmer’s Market would be it. It is an open air building, where on the weekends you’ll find local vendors selling their delicious goods. After the vendors pack up and head home, weddings are held with beautiful décor, delicious food and an amazing party.

Yoanna and Eric celebrated their marriage at the Ithaca Farmer’s Market on a summer day in August and it was perfection.

Getting Ready at Fountain Place Ithaca

Yoanna, Eric, family and friends, prepped for the wedding at Fountain Place Ithaca, a stunning mansion that used to be the Ithaca College President’s residence. Yoanna got ready upstairs in a room full of natural light, while Eric and his friends prepared for the wedding day on the first floor. After a touching first look with her father, Yoanna met Eric outside for a joyful first look and hug attack.

Bridal details at an Ithaca Farmer's Market Wedding.
Black and white photo of bride getting ready in a bridal suite in Ithaca, NY during her Ithaca Farmer's Market Wedding.
Close up detail shot of the maid of honor helping the bride with her bracelet while they get ready for her Ithaca Farmer's Market wedding.
Black and white image of bride and maid of honor getting ready at Fountain Place Ithaca.
Bride, mother of the bride, and maid of honor help bride put her wedding day jewelry on at Fountain Place Ithaca.
A bridal detail of the dress and the mother of the bride helping the bride into her white lace gown for her Ithaca Farmer's Market wedding.
Groom gets ready on his wedding day at Fountain Place Ithaca.
Groom takes a sip of whiskey on his wedding day. He is getting ready at Fountain Place Ithaca.
Portrait of the groom wearing a blue suit on his wedding day that took place at the Ithaca Farmer's Market.
A first look between the father of the bride and the bride.
Father of the bride hugs the bride during their first look at the Ithaca Farmer's Market.
Groom in a blue suit waits as his bride walks up to him from behind for their first look on their wedding day. The first look took place outside at Fountain Place Ithaca.
Groom in a blue suit waits as his bride walks up to him from behind for their first look on their wedding day. The first look took place outside at Fountain Place Ithaca.
Bride grabs groom from behind during their first look. They are both smiling as they prepare for their Ithaca Farmer's Market wedding.
Bride wearing a white lace gown, hugs groom in a blue suit from behind. They shared a first look at Fountain Place Ithaca.
The groom sees the bride for the first time during their first look. They did their first look outside in Ithaca, NY.
A black and white photo of the bride hugging the groom. A single tear falls down her face, during an emotional first look at their Ithaca Farmer's Market Wedding.
A black and white photo of the bride and groom walking away towards their family after their first look in Ithaca, NY.
Vertical portraits of the bride and groom in front of green shrubs with the sun shining through. The groom wears a blue suit and the bride wears a white lace wedding gown.
a black and white portrait of the bride and groom on their wedding day. The groom kisses the bride on the forehead while the bride smiles. They did wedding portraits at Fountain Place Ithaca.
Bride and groom sit at a bright yellow table outside and share a kiss on their wedding day.
A family photo of a bride and groom on their wedding day with their parents. The bride's mother is turned to look at the bride with a loving emotional gaze.

Wedding Ceremonies at the Ithaca Farmer’s Market

Yoanna and Eric headed over to the Ithaca Farmer’s Market for their wedding ceremony. As guests started to arrive, I noticed everyone showed up in bright, vibrant and fun outfits! Eric and Yoanna requested that guests dress colorfully and did they ever. I LOVED IT.

One of the best parts of having your wedding ceremony at the Ithaca Farmer’s market is that you can have it right on the lake. Talk about the perfect background.

Yoanna and Eric were married in front of a handmade alter covered in insanely gorgeous floral and feather pieces put together by Yoanna’s aunt (these pieces were also featured in the reception)! Furthermore, Yoanna and Eric incorporated Bulgarian traditions into their ceremony.

PHOTO TIP/ADVICE – The Ithaca farmer’s market ceremony location is backlit. This means the sun is behind the couple while they are getting married. Backlight and water (which is extra reflective) can be really tricky earlier in the day and more so if there aren’t any clouds in the sky. Always talk to your photographer to make sure they know how to work in this situation! You can also plan your ceremony later in the evening to take advantage of that beautiful golden hour light.

The officiants of the wedding greet the guests. They stand in front of a DIY arbor covered with feathers and florals at the Ithaca Farmer's Market.
The groom hugs his mother at the Ithaca Farmer's Market wedding ceremony.
The groom hugs his father at the Ithaca Farmer's Market wedding ceremony.
The groom waits at the end of the aisle for the bride at their Ithaca Farmer's Market Wedding.
The bride walks down the aisle during the wedding ceremony at the Ithaca Farmer's Market.
Bride hugs father as she walks down the aisle at her Ithaca Farmer's Market wedding ceremony.
Bride hugs mother as she walks down the aisle at her Ithaca Farmer's Market wedding ceremony.
Bride and groom stand at a DIY alter with feathers and florals. They are in front of a lake in Ithaca, NY during their wedding ceremony.
The bride reads her vows to the groom during their Ithaca Farmer's Market Wedding.
The groom listens to the bride's vows during his Ithaca Farmer's Market Wedding.
The bride and groom hug during golden hour at their Ithaca Farmer's Market wedding.
The bride and groom take part in a Bulgarian wedding tradition where they break bread over their heads during their Ithaca Farmer's Market wedding ceremony.
The bride and groom take part in a Bulgarian wedding tradition where they break bread over their heads during their Ithaca Farmer's Market wedding ceremony.
The bride and groom take part in a Bulgarian wedding tradition where they break bread over their heads during their Ithaca Farmer's Market wedding ceremony.
The bride and groom walk back down the aisle happily after their wedding ceremony at the Ithaca Farmer's Market.
A sunny candid portrait of the bride and groom at their Ithaca Farmer's Market Wedding.

Wedding Portraits at the Ithaca Farmer’s Market

There are so many places to take photos around the Ithaca Farmer’s Market, but I am of course especially drawn to the dock. I love the lakeside images both looking out at the lake and back towards the market. I also couldn’t resist doing a sweet portrait with the twinkle lights inside the market!

The bride and groom kiss on the docks at the Ithaca Farmer's Market.
The bride and groom kiss on the docks as they walk back into the Ithaca Farmer's Market.
Beautiful image of groom kissing bride on the cheek at their Ithaca Farmer's Market wedding. Twinkle lights create bokeh behind them.
The father of the bride delivers a toast during the Ithaca Farmer's Market wedding reception.
The bride and groom laugh and smile as they listen to the toasts during their Ithaca Farmer's Market wedding.
The Mother of the bride delivers a toast during the Ithaca Farmer's Market wedding reception.
The bride and groom share their first dance under twinkle lights at the Ithaca Farmer's Market.
The bride and groom share their first dance under twinkle lights and a stunning feather and floral arrangement at the Ithaca Farmer's Market.
The bride and her father share a dance at her Ithaca Farmer's Market wedding.
Black and white image of the bride and groom dancing with their guests at their Ithaca Farmer's Market wedding.

Can you tell I love photographing weddings in Ithaca? Ithaca is the reason I ended up in New York. It’s where I first went out on my own, where I met my husband and fell in love. Ithaca holds a large piece of my heart. I’m constantly grateful to be able to photograph weddings there frequently.

Want to chat about your very own Ithaca Farmer’s Market wedding? Fill out my contact form and let’s chat!

Vendors

Wedding Planner – Happiest Days Designs

Hair and Makeup – J Luxe Salon

DJ – John Peluso

Dress Designer – Made With Love Bridal

Catering – Word of Mouth Catering

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