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Blake Kawalski

and

Lauren Sachs

Blake Kawalski

and

Lauren Sachs

May 31, 2025

Manlius, NY

Schedule

Friday, May 30, 2025

Church Ceremony

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

St. Vincent De Paul Church
342 Vine Street, Syracuse, NY 13203

If you are in town Friday evening we would love to have you attend our Catholic service! Please make sure to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the service if attending. Attire is dressy casual.

Welcome Event

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

We appreciate everyone traveling so far to celebrate our wedding day with us. To extend the celebrations, we will be hosting a casual event at Meier's Creek. Appetizers and snacks will be served and you can find the full menu here. https://www.meierscreekbrewing.com/locations/inner-harbor/ While we would love to see you before the ceremony, we understand if you need to prioritize rest or travel. Either way, we will see you on Saturday!

Saturday, May 31, 2025

Ceremony + Reception

2:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Cocktail Attire, but keep it comfy! The venue does not have AC and the ceremony will be outside weather permitting so keep an eye on the weather!

Please arrive at 1:30PM! We will have a cocktail hour at 2:30PM and dinner starting at 4:00PM

After Party

8:15 pm

Heritage Hill Brewhouse
3149 Sweet Road, Pompey, NY 13138

Registry

We realize that contributions to the below funds include a 2.5% surcharge! Cash or check are perfectly fine to skip the charge

Travel

Hotel

Tru by Hilton Syracuse North Airport Area

417 7th North Street, Liverpool, NY 13088
 

Hotel

Hampton Inn & Suites Syracuse North Airport Area

1305 Buckley Road, Syracuse, NY 13212
 

FAQs

Question

When do I need to RSVP by?

Answer

Please RSVP via the RSVP card by May 3rd!

Question

When should I arrive at the venue?

Answer

Arrive at 1:30pm! (bus from Hampton Inn will be leaving at 1:00pm)

Question

What is the day of schedule?

Answer

1:30PM - 2:00PM : Welcome! 2:00PM - 2:30PM : Ceremony 2:30PM - 3:30PM : Pictures, Cocktail Hour, Socialize! 3:30PM - 4:00PM : Move inside for Dinner 4:00PM - 4:45PM : Dinner 4:45PM - 5:00PM : Cake and First Dance 5:00PM - 8:00PM : Dance the night away!

Question

Is there a hotel block?

Answer

See above travel section! The 2 hotels are very very close together, and there are plenty of other options in the Syracuse area. The hotel blocks are released to the public on April 31st, so make sure to book before then!

Question

Is there transportation to and from the hotels to the ceremony?

Answer

Yes! We will have a school bus from the hotel block to the venue and back. The bus will be leaving from the Hampton Inn (1305 Buckley Rd, Syracuse, NY 13212) at 1:00pm. After the reception, the bus will be leaving the venue at 8:00pm to go back to the Hampton Inn and will stop at Heritage Hill Brewhouse along the way. At 10:00pm, the bus will do a final pickup at Heritage Hill Brewhouse and a final return to the Hampton Inn. The other hotel block, Tru by Hilton, is only a 5 minute walk from the Hampton Inn!

Question

I have a food allergy, can I make a special request?

Answer

Yes! Please let us know ASAP so we can inform the caterer.

Question

Is there parking for the ceremony or reception?

Answer

Yes, there is plenty of parking at the venue!

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