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 historic Sherwood Inn in Skaneateles, NY because of our fond memories in the Syracuse area.

Wedding Ceremony

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 14th, 2021 — 4:30 PM —
The Sherwood Inn, 26 W Genesee St, Skaneateles, NY

Wedding Reception

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Saturday, August 14th, 2021 — 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 13th, 2021 — 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 15th, 2021 — 12:30 PM —
Anyela's Vineyards, 2433 W Lake Rd, Skaneateles, NY

FAQs

What should I wear? Is there a dress code?

What will the weather be like in August in the Syracuse area?

Will the ceremony and reception be indoors or outdoors?

What happens after the ceremony?

Will there be a shuttle between Syracuse and Skaneateles?

Is there parking for the ceremony?

Is there parking for the reception?

Can I bring a date?

Are children allowed to attend?

Are the ceremony and reception locations wheelchair accessible?

Is COVID-19 going to effect the wedding date/plans?

If you stay at the Sherwood Inn, then you will have no need to use the coach bus service since the wedding ceremony and reception are also at the Sherwood Inn. The coach bus service will only be making one trip from the Sheraton Hotel in Syracuse to the Sherwood Inn in Skaneateles (and return service at the conclusion of the wedding). You are also welcome to use your own method of transportation. More details are below.

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 Sheraton Hotel in Syracuse at 3:30 pm on Saturday, August 14th, 2021 to go to the wedding ceremony and reception at The Sherwood Inn in Skaneateles, New York (about a 35 minute drive). The wedding ceremony begins at 4:30 PM. At the end of the wedding reception (11:00 pm) the coach buses will take guests from The Sherwood Inn in Skaneateles, New York back to the Sheraton Hotel in Syracuse, New York.

For guests that prefer to drive themselves to the ceremony and reception, there is free parking behind the Sherwood Inn as well as metered street parking. The ceremony and reception at The Sherwood Inn is about a 30-35 minute car ride from most Syracuse hotels.

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 13th, 2021 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 to where the wedding ceremony and reception are 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 Sheraton Hotel offers airport shuttle service to and from the airport.

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 also the location of the wedding ceremony and reception
Check-in time 3 PM
Check-out time is 11 AM
Free parking
Pets not allowed
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There is a room block for the wedding at this hotel. Please call and ask to be within the Helmes / McMurray wedding block.
Call (315) 685-3405
or Visit Website

Sheraton Hotel, Syracuse, NY

$162 per night for a room with 2 double size beds or $172 per night for a room with 1 king bed in mid-August. 4 star hotel.
Chartered coach buses will be available at this hotel for transportation to & from the wedding ceremony & reception
Check-in time 4 PM
Check-out time is 12 PM
$16 on-site parking fee per day
Airport shuttle service available
Dogs are allowed
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There is a room block for the wedding at this hotel. Please click the "Visit Website" link below to book a room within the wedding block.
Visit Website
or call (315) 475-3000