So you’re planning a wedding in Chautauqua County? As a wedding photographer based in Jamestown, NY, we can confidently say that you’re lucky to have such a beautiful natural landscape as the backdrop for your special day. But there are plenty of different directions you can go when choosing your specific venue. Whether your wedding is big or small, there’s a special place somewhere in Chautauqua County to create wonderful memories that will last forever. Here are five great venues, all interesting in their own unique way.
Fredonia Opera House
The Fredonia Opera House is a truly historic theater that opened more than a century ago in 1891. If you’ve caught a show there in the recent past, you’ll have witnessed the elaborate refurbishment that returned the venue to its original luster. By renting the Fredonia Opera House, you can turn your marriage into a show of your own. You’ll enjoy the added bonus of professional stage sound and lighting.
Bemus Bay Floating Stage
The Bemus Bay Floating Stage was inspired by the world-famous Opera House in Sydney Australia. While the stage serves as a popular venue for summer concerts, it can float more than 200 guests on Chautauqua Lake, serving as an enchanting wedding venue that you and your guests will remember for the rest of your lives.
Camp Onyahsa
Surround your wedding with the great outdoors at this wooded retreat on the shore of Chautauqua Lake. A large, rustic dining hall allows for up to 175 guests. For a real outdoor experience, you can have your guests spend the night in the camp’s cabins. Lavishly decorate the grounds for a simple, magical aesthetic that combines the old-fashioned look with modern trends.
Chautauqua Belle
Celebrate your marriage out on the lake, on a steamboat right out of the history books. Allow your guests to escape from the worries of the world and enjoy a pleasant ride with a full service bar and sit-down dinner.
Tropicana Room at Desilu Playhouse
This venue wins the award for “most unique”, and is sure to delight any fan of classic American television. Jamestown is proud to be the home of beloved actress, Lucille Ball. The Tropicana Room is a replica of Ricky Ricardo’s Manhattan nightclub from Ball’s famous show, “I Love Lucy”.
Wherever you decide to celebrate your marriage, Jon Elder Productions can travel to the venue and capture brilliant photographs of every unforgettable moment.
