Coleman's Authentic Irish Pub

Rehearsal Dinner

Sinclair of Skaneateles

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Dinner, Drinks & Dancing

Holiday Inn Auburn-Finger Lakes Region

After Party

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While Sam initially joined the Fayetteville Fire Department to gain medical experience, she didn't think she'd also meet the love of her life there. After nearly three years of volunteering there, at the annual banquet of all places, she met David. Their first interaction involved Sex on the Beach... the drink... and quickly progressed from there. Sam pretended she knew where Oriskany was, and David pretended he knew about the feminist rant she was drunkenly going on about. Love at first sight.&nbsp; Sam returned to Pitt to finish the semester, but was looking forward to returning home to see if the spark they had that first night was still there. After a trip to Coleman's, a walk at Green Lakes, and a romantic evening at Brian's Landing, the two knew this was something special. After two weeks they began to date, and a month later they said, "I love you" under the stars, and the rest is history.&nbsp;

How We Met 

All David would tell Sam was that he was planning a romantic getaway to celebrate the New Year. Once they made the turn on to I-79, Sam knew they were traveling to Pittsburgh. Sam had attended undergrad in Pittsburgh, and began dating David the summer before her senior year. That year was filled with many romantic weekends to Pittsburgh, some planned, some spur of the moment, and has a special place in both of their hearts. David planned a proposal on top of Mt. Washington, a place with multiple overlooks that you can see the entire city of Pittsburgh. He bought the perfect ring, hired a photographer, and selected the most beautiful overlook. It was the easiest yes of Sam's life. They finished out 2021 by becoming an engaged couple.

The Proposal

Everything in Between

Our Story

Photos

Alex Varley

Jon Livesay

Emily Vislosky

Ryan Varley

Callie Dydo

Tyler DuPree

Megan Worth

Dustin Dorsino

Monica Livesay

Jacob Wojtowycz

Samantha Palmer

Brandon Morris

Olivia Drohan

Connor DuPree

Wedding Party

Q + A

David and I have reserved 50 rooms in the block for this hotel on the evening of the 8th for $119 a room. In addition, we have reserved a smaller block for the evening of the 7th for those staying the entire weekend at $169 a room. There are a few other chain hotels in Auburn, NY (9 miles from venue) as well as numerous inns in Skaneateles, NY (2 miles from venue). They recommend booking early as it is a holiday weekend! A shuttle service will be provided to and from the Holiday Inn Auburn-Finger Lakes beginning at 2:30 pm and ending at 10:15pm after the venue closes. An after party will begin promptly at 10:00 pm at the restaurant/bar located inside the hotel. Please book within the block using one of the following two methods: By calling (315) 253-4531 and mention Block Code: VKW. Or by using the link below. Once you have selected your desired dates, use the “Rate Preference” drop-down to select “Group Rate” and enter code VKW.

Holiday Inn Auburn-Finger Lakes Region, an IHG Hotel

This is the secondary hotel for the weekend. We do not have a block rate secured for this hotel, but should guests choose to stay here, they can walk to the Holiday Inn-Auburn Finger Lakes (2 blocks apart) for the shuttle if needed.

Hilton Garden Inn Auburn

Travel

Eat, Drink and be Merry!

Below is a compilation of some of our favorite things to do, places to eat, and spots to drink. Most of the wedding festivities will be in Skaneateles, but many people may choose to stay or visit Syracuse throughout the weekend, so we've included recommendations for both places!

Skaneateles

Places to Eat:Elephant and the DoveDoug's Fish FryCrazy Daisies (Howlett Hill)Skaneateles BakeryGilda's Skaneateles Drink Spots:LakeHouse PubSkaneateles Brewery/Last Shot DistilleryFinger Lakes on TapPrison City Brewery (Auburn) Things to do:Skaneateles PierShop along Genesee StAnyela's VineyardBeak and Skiff Apple Orchard (LaFayette)

Syracuse

Places to Eat:PastabilitiesOh My DarlingApizza RegionaleDinosaur Bar-B-QueSalt City Market Drink Spots:The Hops SpotKitty HoynesWolff's BiergartenMeier's Creek Taproom Inner HarborEmerald Cocktail Lounge Things to Do:Green Lakes State ParkThe Fayetteville Wegmans- Sam's favorite place in the worldCritz Farms (Cazenovia)CNY Regional Market or Salt City MarketSyracuse University CampusEverson Museum of Art

Things to Do

Registry

Our Wedding

Wedding Day

4:00 PM–4:30 PM

Ceremony

4:30 PM–6:00 PM

Cocktail Hour

6:00 PM–9:45 PM

Dinner, Drinks & Dancing

10:00 PM

After Party