Lily & Sam | The Lake House on Canandaigua Wedding Film | Finger Lakes NY
Lily
& Sam
✦
Lily & Sam Wedding Highlight
View more films at darrenyoungfilms.com
The Story
A Summer Day on the Water
Lily and Sam got married this summer at The Lake House on Canandaigua, right on the lake, and the whole day just leaned into that setting instead of working around it.
Sam got ready out on the dock, straightening his cufflinks with the water sitting still behind him. Lily walked out to meet him for their first look, her dress catching the breeze off the lake, and the two of them just started laughing, the kind of laugh that happens once the nerves finally let go. The ceremony was right there on the lawn at the water's edge, chairs lined up facing a floral arch with the lake filling the whole background. Lily walked down with her parents on either side, and by the time she and Sam turned around as a married couple, everyone was already on their feet. The two of them took off running back down the aisle hand in hand.
The party moved into the Event Barn once the sun went down, string lights strung across the wooden beams and the windows still holding a little blue from the sky outside. Sam's groomsmen pulled him into a huddle on the lawn before dinner. Later that night, the whole room hoisted Lily and Sam up on chairs while the band kept playing, and nobody left the dance floor for the rest of the night.
"By the time they turned around as a married couple, everyone was already on their feet."
The Venue
The Lake House on Canandaigua, A Finger Lakes Wedding Venue
The Lake House on Canandaigua sits right on the shore of Canandaigua Lake, a short drive from Rochester. The resort is fairly new, built in 2021 on the site of the old Inn on Canandaigua Lake, and the ceremony lawn sits close enough to the water that the lake stays in frame for the whole thing.
For Lily and Sam that meant portraits on the dock before the ceremony, family photos on the lawn right after, and then the Event Barn taking over once it got dark, still lit up by the last of the evening outside the windows. The light out there changes constantly. Morning on the dock looks nothing like sunset on the lawn, and neither looks like the barn once the string lights take over.
What Makes It Special
Vows exchanged right at the water's edge, with Canandaigua Lake as the only backdrop you need.
Vaulted wooden beams and walls of windows that keep the lake in view all night long.
A dock and shoreline built for first looks and portraits, with boats drifting by in the background.
Rooms with private balconies over the water, ideal for a calm morning of getting ready.
Sunset light off the lake that turns every portrait soft and warm.
A spa, lakeside pool, and on site dining that keep the whole weekend easy for guests.
The Film
Captured by Darren Young Films
Lily and Sam's highlight film was shot and edited by Darren Young Films. For this one, the water ended up doing a lot of the storytelling on its own, since almost every scene has the lake somewhere in it: on the dock during getting ready, behind the ceremony, out the barn windows once it got dark.
If you're getting married at The Lake House on Canandaigua, or anywhere else in the Finger Lakes, and want a film that actually looks like your day did, I'd love to hear about it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is The Lake House on Canandaigua located?
The Lake House on Canandaigua sits at 770 South Main Street in Canandaigua, New York, right on the shores of Canandaigua Lake in the heart of the Finger Lakes.
Can you get married outside at The Lake House on Canandaigua?
Yes. Most couples hold their ceremony on the lawn at the water's edge, with Canandaigua Lake as the backdrop. Lily and Sam married right there before moving into the Event Barn for the reception.
Does The Lake House host both the ceremony and reception on site?
Yes. The property holds the ceremony lawn, the timber framed Event Barn for the reception, and lakeview guest accommodations all in one place, so nobody has to travel between locations.
How many guests can the Event Barn hold?
The Event Barn accommodates up to around 200 guests, with a built in bar, a dance floor, and walls of windows overlooking the lake.
Do you film weddings beyond Rochester?
Yes. As a Rochester wedding videographer, we document weddings across Rochester, Buffalo, Syracuse, and the Finger Lakes, and we are always glad to travel for the right couple. Inquire about your date here.
If you're looking for a wedding videographer in the Finger Lakes, I'd love to hear about your day.
Vendor Credits
The Team Behind the Day
A day like this comes together through people who care deeply about their craft.
Planner
Nicole Talen Events
Photography
Sydnee Marie Photography
Film
Your Lake House Wedding, on Film.
Darren Young Films serves couples across Rochester, the Finger Lakes, and beyond.