Jenn and Jordan met in college and were friends for years before finally realizing they were prefect for each other. After five years of dating, Jordan popped the question one simple morning upon waking in June of 2017. Tying in New York City and Syracuse roots, their wedding came together to be the perfect amount of industrial, rustic and chic. From the staff and wedding planners to SKY Armory being in the perfect location for exploration of a new city for out – of – towners, Jenn and Jordan’s

Jackie and Zerah met on a dating site in 2015 while he was practicing medicine in Syracuse. Three years after their first date to Sakana Ya in downtown Syracuse, they combined their cultures and traditions into one perfect combination for the union of their families. From the moment they walked into SKY Armory,

Lets face it – weddings are expensive. Here are a few ways to make sure you stay within your budget. Set Your Budget When it comes down to it, your loved ones are there to celebrate you, not how much food you feed them or how beautiful your venue is. Your guests are not going to know what you don’t have, but to start, take a realistic look at your finances, know who’s contributing (if anyone), and set a budget you can stick to. Figure out what you absolutely need at your wedding and where y

Sleep deprivation affects every area of our lives. If you find yourself snapping at your partner and getting irrationally irritated with everything they are doing, you might just be tired. When you are tired, you are significantly more likely to be grumpy and irritable. This is something that science is found over and over again. But what makes us more that way?Less Able to Handle StressSmall things such as an unexpected phone call or an annoying office mate humming to themselves will cause amp

The pair chose SKY Armory because they both found it perfectly fitting to their Syracuse wedding venue needs. SKY was friendly to their community and openly held LGBTQ events. The venue spoke to their personalities with its modern and industrial style that could easily be transformed into anything they envisioned.

Nothing in this world is more important than your mental health, no matter what anyone else tells you. It affects how we think, feel and act. It also determines how we handle stress, relate to others and make choices. Making decisions about your big day is hard enough, why make it more stressful than it already is?Read on for our tips on being in the right state of mind throughout the planning process. 1. SLEEP- Stress and sleep can be a vicious cycle, the less sleep you get the more stressed yo

Adam and Trista had been together three and a half years by the time he proposed, so the element of surprise was quickly fleeting. They had already talked about future plans together, so if he had taken her on a weekend getaway or for a romantic dinner, she would have known a proposal was coming. So instead, when Trista returned home from the gym after thinking Adam had to work late, she walked in through the kitchen and into their dark living room and there he was, down on one knee, in his very

Throughout the wedding planning process they knew they wanted a wedding with an urban vibe and chic rustic touches. Exposed brick gave the perfect touch of urban, while vintage fine china and the rest of the decor gave the perfect touch of rustic chic. The couple loved how SKY treated the room like a blank canvas….

To many, wedding bouquets are just one more little detail to worry about, but they’re meant to be more than just a detail. Whether your keeping it casual or prefer the finer finer things, find the right bouquet for you!

I am originally from the Middle East, and I know how hard it is to find a wedding venue that gets my culture, traditions, and most importantly, food. Whether you’re Indian, African, European or Asian, I know you face those challenges, too. A multi-cultural wedding requires extra work, from décor to food to specialty items. Venues that are willing to accommodate these special requests with custom–and not set–menus and décor are rare.Until SKY Armory came along, that is! SKY Ar

Sky Armory did an awesome job fitting nearly 300 guests into the ceremony area. The altar was framed by a Mandap, which the both ceremonies took place under. Sriraj was blessed by the Pundit and then Danielle was asked to enter the ceremony space. The Hindu ceremony commenced, and it was another awe-inspiring…

Some may think their obsession is riddikulus but Granger things have happened. Claire and James met in 8th grade where James quickly learned of her "fireball attitude" and fierce loyalty…both traits of which captivated James for the next nine and a half years. They wanted their wedding to be Harry Potter themed with an upscale candlelit vibe yet they knew they’d be walking a tightrope between tacky and classy.Claire and James took on the challenge and created the wedding of their dreams with s

Dorien and Evan met in college when Evan was in a class of 27 women- his personal season of the bachelor.They reside right across the street from us in downtown Syracuse- always seeing the hustle and bustle of bride and grooms before them and decided to check us out for themselves. Having their wedding at SKY was a perfect way to share their home of downtown Syracuse with out of town guests.Their floral industrial wedding was filled with pink, purple and ivory florals, mixed greenery and twinkl

Ahh Tinder, a place for romance…err at least for this couple. Kelly and Adam met on Tinder in 2014 and after a couple days of texting and social media stalking met up for their first date at Taste of Syracuse. Adam took it back to where it all started and proposed in front of the Clinton Square ice skating rink.After viewing the decor and sensing the overall vibe of what SKY had to offer, they knew it was the perfect venue for their style- modern, industrial and classic. They both work at Syra

Congratulations on your engagement! We know this is an exciting time, but that the idea of planning a wedding can feel overwhelming. Where to start?Sit down with your fiancé(e) and discuss the items that are most important to you – is it location? The food? The music? Next, think about who you want to be with you (your list will grow over time) but try to get a sense of how many people you want (or need) to invite.Selecting your reception venue is one of the first steps you’ll want to take. We r

Winter is the most popular time of year to get engaged. Between the togetherness of the holidays and the emphasis on romance at Valentine’s Day, many couples decide to take the next step between Thanksgiving and mid-February. More and more couples are also considering wintertime to say their I Dos. Here’s why we think it’s a great idea.Less competition for dates and guestsWith peak season typically falling between April and October, the off-season months mean less competition for dates, includin

Why Can’t We Bring Our Own Food?Occasionally, we have an engaged couple in the process of wedding planning who asks us about bringing in their own food (either by a caterer or family members) for their reception and is just looking for a ballroom to rent.We do have a policy that all food and beverage must be produced by our culinary team. There are two primary reasons why we require this when booking any event at SKY: safety and satisfaction.We have no doubt that a caterer you may hire or a fami