4 Wedding Toast Tips You Need to Know Before the Big Day!
It’s your wedding gift to the happy couple, so let’s make it memorable! Follow our four wedding toast tips to ensure that your time at the mic leaves the crowd speechless (for all the right reasons).
Your most FAQ about Planning your Wedding with Us
Sometimes, you know exactly where you want your wedding to be, but often it isn’t that simple, and it becomes a matter of visiting quite a few different places, discussing your options, and asking an awful lot of questions. Here at the Marriott Syracuse Downtown, we know that the journey to finding the perfect venue for your wedding can take many paths. Will it be love-at-first-sight, or do you need to get-to-know the place and the team a little better before you can imagine yourself celebrating your special day there.
No matter your path, we love chatting to the couples that walk through our door, and our wedding planners are always happy to answer any questions that they may have about our venue and our wedding packages.
This week, we thought we’d share some of our most frequently asked questions …
Fall In Love With a Romantic Getaway in Syracuse
Say “I Love You” with a romantic weekend in Syracuse! Few think of the Salt City as a “destination” for romance, especially in the colder winter months, yet it’s a wonderful place to fall in love all over again with both that special person in your life and the Central NY area
Four Tips to Plan a Winter Wedding as Sweet as a Candy Cane!
With a little bit of planning, your Winter Wedding will be everything you have ever dreamed about. Even though it may not be “on season” in terms of nuptials, this time of year is full of festivities that you should be mindful of when planning your winter wedding. Pre-formal invitation “Save the Date” cards are advised to ensure that everyone on your list has ample time to make arrangements to attend. Also, remember that it gets darker earlier which affects many details from travel schedules to photography lighting.
Fabulous Weddings on a Budget with the Marriott Syracuse Downtown
We believe that every wedding can be fabulous, so don’t ever let a limited budget stop you from dreaming. With a little creativity (and a whole lot of planning) your day can be everything that you had ever hoped it would be (and more).
The Joys of Planning a Baby Shower
Are you planning a baby shower? Chances are you’ve discovered the many small yet vital details that need to be planned before the date is set on the calendar. Here’s a few of our favorite ideas to help you get organized:
The new direction of Wedding Favors (which we love!)
Wedding favors that your guests will actually want to take home!
Gone are the days when we’d leave a wedding with a bag of jaw-breaking candy wrapped tightly in a piece of tulle. Now, guests (and the wedding couple) want something more memorable – something special, and especially something a little more personal.
Why We Love the Latest Fall Wedding Trends
New York State is breathtaking at this time of year, and here at the Marriott Syracuse Downtown we love being right in the middle of it all. We love seeing how the colors of the season influence our brides and how couples combine the wedding traditions of the past with the modern ideas of where they are right now. Fall wedding trends are here to stay, and we can’t wait to see what’s happening next!
Discover The Ultimate Venue for Small Weddings in Syracuse!
Wedding Venues in Syracuse come in all shapes and sizes. With flexible spaces and attention to detail, we can’t wait to give you the intimate Wedding of your Dreams! Planning the perfect wedding is a personal journey, with many steps leading up to the “I Dos”. One of the first, will be choosing the size of your ceremony and reception, and for every bride who wants an over-the-top production with a guest list that includes every single Facebook “friend”, there are just as many who wish to keep it small and intimate. Forget the stress of entertaining hundreds of guests on your big day, small weddings in Syracuse can be the perfect celebration of your love… especially when hosted here, at the Marriott Syracuse Downtown. Dreams can come true in Syracuse! Whether you are dreaming of a destination wedding in Upstate New York, or are a local who has long envisioned tying the knot at one of the most historical hotels in the area, the luxurious grandeur of our event rooms can be made to fit your every desire. Each ballroom has its own unique charm and sophisticated elegance and can be utilized for either your ceremony, reception, or both! If you are looking for some of the more unique wedding venues in Syracuse, our spaces include enchanting architectural design features that seem out of the pages of your favorite fairy tale. There are beautiful photo opportunities wherever you look, and we will happily help you find the spot that feels just right for you. Each of these settings can be made to accommodate any size or budget, and...4 Basic Tips for Catering an Event in Syracuse that will be Simply Unforgettable!
Hint: The Marriott Syracuse Downtown has everything you need to make event planning a stress-free success! Marriott reopened the historic Hotel Syracuse in 2016. Since then, the best banquet spaces in Syracuse have been housed under one roof. Restoring the grandeur of the past and adding the modern comforts of today, the Marriott Syracuse Downtown is the ideal host for any type of gathering. From corporate events to social affairs, when you’re catering an event in Syracuse, we have some great tips that’ll always ensure success! Make a Guest List Your guest list is important – it helps start you off, point you in the right direction and makes some of the other decision-making that much easier. Is it a formal or informal gathering? Do any guests need lodging? Are there cultural traditions that must be honored? Do you have a per person budget or a lump sum to divide up how you want? Whatever you need, we’ll ensure that your event is fully personalized to meet any request. Our event spaces span more than 41,000 square feet and can accommodate up to 1,330 guests. Special reduced room rates for attendees are also available. Plan an Appropriate Menu A major decision in event planning is tailoring a menu to fit your gathering while respecting your guests’ personal needs. Our culinary team will work with you exclusively to plan a menu that perfectly suits all of your requirements, while honoring any special requests. Using the best farm-to-table and local ingredients, our chefs will ensure that every bite is delicious, and that your event both reflects the region and stands out...