by Hotel Blogger | Aug 15, 2018 | Life in Syracuse, Our Hotel, Special Offers & Packages, Weddings & Events
The Certified Wedding Planners at the Marriott Syracuse Downtown Hotel share the basics of wedding floral arrangements. There are many details that go into planning a dream wedding. Some seem much more important than others such as venue, time of year, and who to include on the guest list. But when speaking with our Certified Wedding Planners at the Marriott Syracuse Downtown Hotel, one often overlooked detail can actually turn out to be the most personal: floral arrangements. It may seem laughable that those in charge of planning many local Syracuse events including all of the weddings at the Marriott Syracuse would put such an emphasis on flowers. Yet this is an easy way for the bride (and groom) to show off their personal taste and creativity. The best way to ensure your vision is being realized is to have an open conversation with your planner. Before this step, consider consulting a “Wedding Flower Guide” to brush up on the basics of all the blooms that, depending on what’s happening in Syracuse (time of year, weather), may be at your disposal. For Marriott Syracuse Weddings, our planners suggest keeping three basic factors in mind: Color – Depending on the theme / color scheme, certain flowers will work better in accenting the overall style and décor. Shape – Another cosmetic factor that is often overlooked, but just imagine if your guests’ dinner experience on your special day is memorable only for the fact that the tall floral centerpiece precluded them from conversing with their table mates. Quantity – How many blooms will you need to fill out all your...
by Hotel Blogger | Aug 8, 2018 | Life in Syracuse, Our Hotel, Special Offers & Packages, Syracuse Attractions, Syracuse Events & Festivals, Weddings & Events
Learn how the Marriott Syracuse Downtown Hotel can help you have the “on trend” wedding of your dreams! There are many factors that go into planning the perfect wedding. The Certified Wedding Specialists at the Marriott Syracuse Downtown Hotel suggest considering the hottest wedding trends when starting to plan. Not every idea will speak to your soul, but by looking at what is on trend in the current wedding industry, your personal nuptials will become one of the can’t-miss local Syracuse events for your friends and family: High Drama Having a hotel wedding is NOT the antithesis of over-the-top indulgence! Our team can turn any of our flexible spaces into elaborately decorated displays of your love. Maybe not as magnanimous as the Royal Wedding in England, but we promise your big day will be what’s happening in Syracuse! Pure Romance Think candlelit ceremonies and rose petals are the perfect way to ‘happily ever after’? You’re not alone, and as one of the top current wedding trends, our Finger Lakes Ballroom Wedding Package can be customized to fit this style of traditional romance to melt any heart! Rustic Even if we don’t offer an outdoor wedding space, we can transform our ballrooms into the ideal naturally-inspired venue that will provide you with the best of both worlds (sorry Mother Nature, you won’t spoil this day)! Vintage Something borrowed and blue is not only traditional, it’s the beginning of a ceremony based on bringing the past back to the present to ensure a blissful future! Whimsical Whimsy = creativity! Anything your heart desires can come true! Now, that you have learned...
by Hotel Blogger | Aug 1, 2018 | Life in Syracuse, Our Hotel, Special Offers & Packages, Weddings & Events
If you plan on saying “I Do” in the Downtown Syracuse area, let us help you make your fairytale come true! You’ve answered the BIG question! You’re now engaged and ready to start your life together… yet other queries are waiting to be RSVP’d! Here at the Marriott Syracuse Downtown, we know that if we asked a variety of couples to describe their perfect celebration, we’d receive just as many responses. That is why if you are planning on having your festivities in the Downtown Syracuse area, we hope you may tie the knot at Marriott! Whether it is a traditional ceremony with something borrowed and blue or a more modern twist on nuptials, every one of the weddings at the Marriott Syracuse Downtown Hotel is a custom event! Our Marriott Syracuse Weddings begin and end with our Wedding Specialist Lindsey Cole and her team of planners who work directly with couples to ensure that every one of their hopes for their dream ceremony comes true! Whether you plan on having your actual ceremony in our newly revitalized event spaces or just want a place to have a grand celebration after the “I Dos”, our team’s prepared to walk you through all of your options and craft a truly personal event that will be unlike any of the other matrimonial local Syracuse events we have had the pleasure of hosting. We will ensure that our expertise and support will make this special time in your life as stress-free as possible. Establishing a budget, verifying your vendors, blocking and booking your guest accommodations… the list of things our professional...
by Hotel Blogger | Jul 25, 2018 | Life in Syracuse, Our Hotel, Special Offers & Packages, Syracuse Attractions, Syracuse Events & Festivals
The NYS Fair 2018 promises 13 days full of family fun for the over 1,000,000 guests who are expected to attend! http://marriottsyracusedowntown.com/ What’s happening in Syracuse between Wednesday, August 22 through Monday, September 3 is only the most highly-anticipated event in the area all year. 1,000,000 million attendees cannot be wrong – The New York State Fair 2018 is the only place to end your summer! Here are 13 reasons why you should join us for this 13-day extravaganza of family fun! The Great New York State Fair is the oldest in the US! The State Fair in Syracuse is still standing after 177 years! New York State pride! Now’s the time for Downtown Syracuse, not New York City, to take the spotlight! No subways? No problem! The NYS Fair 2018 is in CENTRAL NY and easily accessible by car (Thruway), boat (Canalway), and train (Amtrack). The Marriott Syracuse Downtown is only five miles away! Our comfortable accommodations and convenient location make us your perfect home for this event. Two words: pig races! Some NYS Fair traditions need to be seen to be believed. See the “miracle of life”! Another fair tradition: live cow births. (i.e. see above description). Butter’s not just for bread! The butter sculptures are truly “fat” pieces of art! Drink a cup of milk for a quarter! Talk about doing the body good! The midway rides get better every year! From Kiddie Land to terrifying thrill rides, there’s something for everyone! Discover our diverse history. The Pan-African Village is a hidden gem focusing on New York’s African-American history. The music will never die! With a...
by Hotel Blogger | Jul 18, 2018 | Life in Syracuse, Our Hotel, Syracuse Attractions, Syracuse Events & Festivals
Get your kilt and Celtic spirit on when the CNY Scottish Games returns to the Downtown Syracuse area! It’s been dunky’s since a last saw ye… The Marriott Syracuse Downtown Hotel just offered a salutation of “long time, no see” to all of the lads and lasses getting ready for the most Gaelic of the annual local Syracuse events. The Celtic Spirit is set to descend upon the Downtown Syracuse area during the 77th Central New York Scottish Games. The Central New York Celtic Festival will surely be at the top of the list of what’s happening in Syracuse on Saturday, August 11. Taking place at Long Branch Park, the Scottish Games and Celtic Festival includes six varieties of eclectic activities for you to enjoy. Starting at 9:00AM, watch the traditional athletic competitions, enjoy the sights and sounds of the Celtic entertainment, and sample the delicious delicacies and Scot-approved wares from the local vendors. Yet if we needed to list the true highlights of this one-day affair, there are two events that can’t be missed! The CNY Scottish Games pit rival “clans” against each other in traditional Highland competitions like the Caber Toss and Stone Throw. The use of authentic logs, stones, and hay bales reflect the occupations of the tradesmen in traditional Celtic societies. The festival always concludes with a traditional ceilidh! This year’s ceilidh, or celebratory gathering of folk music and dance, will include the talents of the Celtic band The Causeway Giants and the McDonald School of Irish Dance and promises to send everyone off with the Scottish spirit still singing in their souls. Planning to...
by Hotel Blogger | Jul 11, 2018 | Life in Syracuse, Our Hotel, Syracuse Attractions, Syracuse Events & Festivals
Don’t miss out on attending the only classical music festival in the Downtown Syracuse area this year! While there are many local Syracuse events that fill up the annual calendar, the Marriott Syracuse Downtown Hotel cannot think of one more beloved than the Skaneateles Festival. This year, the entire month of August in the picturesque lakeside village of Skaneateles will reverberate with beautiful music. Known lovingly to the locals as SkanFest, the 2018 season will feature a variety of concerts honoring the “Music Mavericks” throughout history. From Beethoven to Bernstein and many other musical virtuosos in between, the weeknight indoor concerts and Saturday performances under the stars promise to feature something for everyone. The Skaneateles Festival 2018 runs for four weeks, beginning its events on Tuesday, August 7th and concluding on Saturday, September 1. Whether a long-running patron of this annual festival or a neophyte ready to get your first dose of classical music in the serene ambiance of the Finger Lakes, there will soon be no doubt why these four weeks are always at the top of the list of what’s happening in Syracuse to end the summer months. Some of the notable acts that are returning for SkanFest 2018 are Eliot Fisk (August 16) and violinist Tai Murray (August 9). Yet it’s the slate of newcomers such as the internationally acclaimed Danish String Quartet (August 10) and the soothing tropical sounds of the steel drum virtuoso Andy Akiho (August 30) that have grabbed the attention of many in the area. No matter your choice of musical memory, we hope you will consider the Marriott Syracuse Downtown...
by Hotel Blogger | Jul 4, 2018 | Life in Syracuse, Our Hotel, Syracuse Attractions, Syracuse Events & Festivals
The largest car show in the Northeast is cruisin’ toward the Downtown Syracuse area! Cars have long been a part of American popular culture. Even now in 2018, if you have any doubt that the automobile still reigns supreme, check out the over 8,000 classic cars that take part in the annual Syracuse Nationals Car Show at the New York State Fairgrounds. The 19th Annual Syracuse Nationals 2018 is set to draw thousands of people to the Downtown Syracuse area during the three-day extravaganza. Starting on Friday, July 20th and through the afternoon of Sunday, July 22nd, there’ll be no shortage of fun things to do. This is one of the most highly-anticipated local Syracuse events of the summer, after all. And you don’t need to be a car enthusiast to have a great time! Sure, having a love of hot rods will make this a must-attend event. Yet the more than 90,000 visitors that are expected to make their way to the fairgrounds don’t all share this automobile adoration. The reason why this festival is at the top of the list of what’s happening in Syracuse in July is because of the all-inclusive family-fun that can be had. From Artie’s Party, showcasing hand-painted artwork with an automotive theme, to the Main Stage, full of local bands ready to rock and roll all night, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. There’s even a special Women’s World area, full of vendors and activities that are four-wheeling but feminine in fashion! Whether taking a road-trip to the event or just a local neighborhood joyride, let the comfort and convenience of the Marriott...
by Hotel Blogger | Jun 27, 2018 | Life in Syracuse, Our Hotel, Syracuse Attractions, Syracuse Events & Festivals
The delectable duo of wonderful wine and jubilant jazz is ready to return to the Downtown Syracuse area. In 2002, the Central New York Jazz Arts Foundation sought to create a festival to bring the culture and smooth sounds of jazz music to the downtown Syracuse area. In the following years, they sponsored many local Syracuse events that presented the genre of jazz music in a variety of forms, providing unforgettable experiences for many in the Central New York area. This was the genesis of the now highly-anticipated “Syracuse Artsweek” and the true highlight of the summer calendar – The Northeast Jazz and Wine Festival. Now in its 9th year, the two-day NE Jazz and Wine Festival 2018 will return to Clinton Square, in the heart of downtown Syracuse, on July 27th and July 28th. Being free and open to all who wish to attend, you can expect quite the crowd of jazz and wine enthusiasts alike. Yet this community event is also a celebration of the local culture of Central New York, and is considered the area’s “gateway to summer fun!” The line-up of local, regional and nationally known musicians and wineries is still growing. But if last year’s event that was comprised of three music stages of performances and over 1,000 guided wine tastings is any indication, this year promises to be bigger and better than ever! Being centrally located in the city, the Marriott Syracuse Downtown hotel is a hub for your information and enjoyment of what’s happening in Syracuse all the days of the year. Yet being only a few blocks from Clinton Square, we are also...
by Hotel Blogger | Jun 20, 2018 | Life in Syracuse, Our Hotel, Syracuse Attractions, Syracuse Events & Festivals
Brewskis, suds, booze – it doesn’t matter what you call it: celebrate your love of all things beer at this annual local Syracuse event. Normally, a trip to the New York State Fairgrounds coincides with one of the many family-friendly local Syracuse events that dot the calendar. Yet on July 14th, leave the kids at home and join in the craft beer celebration known as the Empire Brewfest! This year, the Empire Brewfest 2018 is jam-packed with activities that are centered on showcasing the best craft beers from all over the globe. The atmosphere is full of camaraderie, akin to you and hundreds of your best buds getting together at your favorite “watering hole”. Yet instead of one of the many fine establishments in the Downtown Syracuse area, your choice is the Chevy Court at the Fairgrounds! The lineup of breweries continues to grow! With an emphasis on the area’s renowned hop-masters, the Empire Brewfest 2018 is shaping up to be a true contender for the best of what’s happening in Syracuse this summer. Don’t fancy yourself a beer connoisseur? There’s a lot more to the Empire Brewfest than just popping a cold one with your friends! Of course, there’s a wide array of different beverages and culinary fare to enjoy. But moving away from the gastronomical delights, there are a variety of “drinking games” that are just as fun sober! Trust us: Giant Jenga and Yard Scrabble can only be mastered without downing a pint! For those who refuse to drop the growlers, cornhole and beer pong are perfect for you. Artistic persuasions of music and art abound...
by Hotel Blogger | Jun 13, 2018 | Life in Syracuse, Our Hotel, Syracuse Attractions, Syracuse Events & Festivals
The New York State Blues Festival celebrates the American musical genre about living life and telling stories! Everyone has a story to tell, whether on stage at the annual New York State Blues Festival, or one of the thousands in the crowd below. That is the essence of the musical genre being celebrated at one of the most anticipated local Syracuse events of the year. Founded in 1991, the NYS Blues Festival is more than just one of the best free festivals in the country. The NYS Blues Festival 2018 is a community-focused festival, whose mission is to promote and cultivate the great American genre of music known as the Blues! Yet this year, many in the downtown Syracuse area will descend upon Clinton Square for an even larger celebration than ever before! ‘What’s happening in Syracuse?’ Come June 28-30, there will be no better answer than the NYS Blues Festival which has added an extra day of good vibes and fun times to this year’s lineup! A good blues musician has the ability to strike a chord deep within the listener’s soul. Thus, the New York State Blues Festival conveys these same emotions while showcasing a collection of regional and nationally-known artists. The headliners like Anders Osborne, Larkin Poe, and Paulie Cerra may not burn up the charts like Taylor Swift, but we promise that their music will stay with you long past the last strum of the guitar. With this year’s event extending to three days in Downtown Syracuse, plan ahead and book a room with us at the nearby Marriott Syracuse Downtown hotel. Being located less...
