Katie McMurray & Sean Helmes's Wedding Website

We first met at an outdoor barbecue and party on Candlewood Isle in the summer of March 2010 and became friends. A playful friendship turned into more after Sean asked Katie out on a date in November of 2011. We met for some drinks after Katie’s shift at Molly Darcy’s, where we held hands, and the following day we went to Fiesta Mexicana for dinner. After dinner we watched a movie at Sean’s apartment and went to Fiddler’s Green Pub in Carmel, New York where we had our first kiss. Sean visited Katie nearly every weekend that she was away in Syracuse for the next two-and-a-half years, before Katie graduated and moved in with Sean. We reside happily together with our dog, Dublin, in Danbury, Connecticut. Syracuse is where our love grew and it holds a special place in our heart, as well as amazing memories. We chose to have our big day at the campus chapel of Syracuse University (Hendrick's Chapel) and our reception at the historic Sherwood Inn in Skaneateles because of our fond memories in the Syracuse area.

Wedding Ceremony

Hendricks Chapel is located in the center of Syracuse University's campus and is considered the spiritual heart of Syracuse University. It aims to connect people of all faiths and no faith through dialogue, reflective spirituality, and a commitment to social justice.

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Saturday, August 15th, 2020 — 3:00 PM —
Hendrick's Chapel, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY

Wedding Reception

The Sherwood Inn is situated in the heart of the historic Village of Skaneateles, New York, which is known as the "Eastern Gateway to the Finger Lakes." The Inn is located on the shore of Skaneateles Lake, one of the most beautiful and cleanest bodies of water in the world.

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Saturday, August 15th, 2020 — 5:30 PM —
The Sherwood Inn, 26 W Genesee St, Skaneateles, NY

Welcome Drinks

The Blue Tusk is situated right next to Syracuse's Armory Square and offers over 66 craft beers on tap as well as a wide selection of wine and cocktails.

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Friday, August 14th, 2020 — 9:00 PM —
The Blue Tusk, 165 Walton St, Syracuse, NY

Wine Tasting

Anyela's Vineyards overlooks Skaneateles lake and offers amazing lake views & world class wines from the heart of the Finger Lakes Region of New York State.

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Sunday, August 16th, 2020 — 12:30 PM —
Anyela's Vineyards, 2433 W Lake Rd, Skaneateles, NY

Privately chartered coach bus transportation will be available on the day of the wedding for those that RSVP indicating that they plan to make use of it.

The coach buses will receive guests at the Crowne Plaza Hotel & The Genesee Grande Hotel in Syracuse to go to the wedding ceremony at Hendrick's Chapel. The coach buses will then take guests directly from the wedding ceremony to the wedding reception at The Sherwood Inn in Skaneateles, New York.

At the end of the wedding reception the coach buses will take guests from The Sherwood Inn in Skaneateles, New York back to the Crowne Plaza Hotel & The Genesee Grande Hotel in Syracuse, New York.

For guests that prefer to drive themselves to the ceremony and/or reception, there is ample parking at both locations. The ceremony at Hendrick's Chapel is about a 5 to 10 minute drive from most Syracuse hotels. The reception at The Sherwood Inn is about a 30 minute car ride from most Syracuse hotels and from Hendrick's Chapel.

Uber, Lyft, and taxi service is also available in Syracuse and Skaneateles, New York. It is about a $5 to $10 one-way fare for an Uber to take you from most Syracuse hotels to where we are hosting Welcome Drinks on Friday, August 14th, 2020 at The Blue Tusk in downtown Syracuse. It is about a $30-$45 one-way fare for an Uber to take you from most Syracuse hotels or from Hendrick's Chapel to where the wedding reception is being held at The Sherwood Inn in Skaneateles, New York.

If you are flying into Syracuse, there is a major airport in Syracuse (Syracuse Hancock International Airport - SYR) and it is located about 15 minutes outside of central Syracuse.

The Sherwood Inn, Skaneateles, NY

Rates range from $228 per night to $372 per night for a room or suite with 1 queen bed for 2 people in mid-August.
This is the location of the wedding reception. No coach bus service will be available from this hotel to the wedding ceremony
Check-in time 3 PM
Check-out time is 11 AM
Free parking
Pets not allowed
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Call (315) 685-3405
or Visit Website
There is a room block for the wedding at this hotel. Please ask to be within the Helmes / McMurray wedding block.

The Genesee Grande Hotel, Syracuse, NY

Average of $149 per night for a standard room with 1 queen bed for 2 people in mid-August. 3.5 star hotel.
Chartered coach buses available for transportation to and from the wedding from this hotel
Check-in time 3 PM
Check-out time is 12 PM
Free parking for guests
Airport shuttle service available
Dogs allowed, extra fees may apply
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Visit Website
or call (315) 476-4212
There is a room block for the wedding at this hotel. Click the "Visit Website" link above to book.

The Crowne Plaza Hotel, Syracuse, NY

Average of $149 per night for a standard room with 1 queen bed for 2 people in mid-August. 3.5 star hotel.
Chartered coach buses available for transportation to and from the wedding from this hotel
Check-in time 4 PM
Check-out time is 12 PM
Free parking for guests
Airport shuttle service available
Dogs allowed, extra fees may apply
Get Directions

Visit Website
or call (315) 479-7000
There is a room block for the wedding at this hotel. Click the "Visit Website" link above to book.