In August 1944, the coastal Breton city of Saint-Malo was nearly wiped off the map. The opening scene of the Netflix limited series All the Light We Cannot See conjures the ferocity of the battle: an American squadron traverses the English Channel in darkness, dodges anti-aircraft fire, then releases its bombs on the Nazi-occupied French port.
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The happy couple seemed to glow in the soft sunshine of Canandaigua Lake, posing effortlessly in love on the waterfront promenade. They stood in a moment of perfect autumn weather, and the kind of natural beauty that’s made New York’s Finger Lakes a beloved and understated wedding destination—and as much of a treat for guests as it is for the newlyweds.
As one of the country’s favorite wine and food regions, the Finger Lakes now rivals Napa, Sonoma, and even some European destinations for its local vintages, seasonal gastronomy, and all-around natural grandeur; scenic lakefront hills give way to rolling vineyards and historic town centers.
“The summer wedding season is so busy that we commonly see engaged couples reserving event dates midweek, and in the off-season,” says Valerie Knoblauch, CEO and president of Visit Finger Lakes, and a lifelong local resident. “Wedding-support businesses like bakeries, caterers, photographers and videographers, salons, and bridal retailers have really boomed over the past five years.” Knoblauch attributes the region’s nuptial popularity to the delicious essence of the Finger Lakes—primarily its food and wine, showcased by rich farmers markets and growing cideries and creameries.
Each season here brings something special to experience, whether budding spring or splashy summer, radiant fall or cozy winter. There are Finger Lakes wedding venues to discover for every romantic vision, and they just so happen to also make up some of the best places to stay, eat, and explore in every lake town in the historic region. Here are some of the destination wedding scene’s favorites, from a waterfall-backdropped vineyard to an industrial setting inside a historic factory.
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At the top of Seneca Lake is the happening small town of Geneva, home to The Cracker Factory. A former factory turned multi-use event space, the Cracker Factory can accommodate up to 376 people on its 6,000-square-foot, climate-controlled second floor, where hardwood floors, exposed beams, and bricks glow with lofty natural illumination and soft light strands. But it's the details that feel so special here, like the turntable stereo with you-play vinyl, and the separate big bar room with shuffleboard and pool tables, surrounded by custom furnishings made by Cracker Factory owners Brandon and Amy Phillips. (Their studio occupies the first floor.) In the year ahead, look for a new outdoor patio space off the second floor to polish off the venue’s versatility.
A ceremony on the elegant grounds of the Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park is
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