Meet the Team

Our team brings a local, practical approach to birthday party event spaces. We keep the focus on clear communication, thoughtful planning, and helping each customer find a setup that makes sense for the celebration.

The People You Will Work With

Daniel Mercer

Founder & Owner

Daniel grew up around Ithaca and started Ithaca Event Spaces after years of helping friends and community groups organize local gatherings. Outside work, he enjoys walking the Cayuga waterfront and keeps a small collection of vintage Ithaca postcards.

Megan Callahan

Event Planning Coordinator

Megan brings a detail-oriented approach to birthday planning and enjoys turning a long event checklist into a simple plan. She lives in the Ithaca area and spends many weekends exploring local trails with her rescue dog, Maple.

Ryan Patel

Space & Guest Experience Coordinator

Ryan focuses on the practical side of event spaces, including how rooms need to work for guests, food, seating, and activities. He has lived in the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes region for years and is an enthusiastic home cook who likes testing new recipes for family gatherings.

How We Work Together

We begin with the basics and listen carefully. Your date, guest count, location, event type, and setup needs give us the starting point for a useful conversation. We would rather ask a few good questions than make assumptions about your celebration.

From there, we help you work through the space and planning details in a straightforward way. Our goal is to make the process feel organized without taking away the personal part of your birthday or special occasion.

Read more about the company on our About Us page, or see the services we provide.

Talk With Us About Your Project

Have a birthday coming up? Tell us the date, location, guest count, and type of celebration, and we will help you plan the next step.

Call 607-891-3456

Free — no obligations