What types of private events / social occasions do you host?

We host a wide range of events including teen and adult birthdays, anniversaries, engagement parties, baby showers, bridal showers, retirement celebrations, graduation parties, fundraising events and more.

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What is the venue capacity?

SKY Armory has four event spaces that offer flexibility for social occasions from 20 – 350.

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What days and times are available?

We book events for any day of the week. You choose your start and end time; however we just ask that your end time be by 11:00pm.

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Do you offer event planning or coordinating services?

SKY Armory has a dedicated event planner to assist you with the planning process for a seamless event with every detail attended to. Your evet planner will manage your event attending to the timeline and details and coordinating with service providers.

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What is included in the Room Rental?

We include all tables, chairs, linens, napkins, plateware, serviceware, barware, dance floor.

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Is there a minimum or maximum guest requirement?

We want you to plan the event you want. We don’t have guest size requirements. We can do intimate gatherings for under 40 and can host up to 350 guests.

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Is there a food and beverage minimum spend requirement?

Typically, events are large enough that the food and beverage spend meets our expectations. For smaller events, we may require a food and beverage minimum.

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Is there on-site catering, or do we need to bring in our own?

SKY Amory provides all catering needs, food, beverages, wedding cake and desserts. We do not allow outside catering. We do make exceptions for family traditions (i.e. Italian cookies).

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Do you accommodate food allergies and dietary restrictions?

We work with all our clients to customize a menu and plan for any dietary accommodation. We always offer gluten free, dairy free and vegan options with our menu. We accommodate guest dietary restrictions and allergies as long as we know in advance. If we are informed during the event our culinary team will do their best to accommodate.

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Are there hotels nearby?

We have 2 downtown hotels that we assist our clients with room blocks. The  Best Western is across the street and the Marriott Armory Square is two blocks away. There are also Airbnb’s within walking distance. Your guests will enjoy the amenities of downtown Syracuse and ease of walking to nearby restaurants, shops, museums and entertainment. We can give you tourism booklets of Public Art and Architecture Walking Tour to include in welcome bags.

 

What is the parking situation for guests?

For any guests not staying in hotels and walking to SKY Armory, there are parking options within one block. We recommend #12, #13, and #18 on the Downtown Syracuse Parking Map: https://www.onlib.org/sites/default/files/downtown-syracuse-parking-brochure.pdf

 

Can we bring in our own vendors | service providers?

You are welcome to hire your preferred photographer, videographer, dj | band, photo booth etc. We have in-house floral design and décor although you can bring in your own items as well. Your event planner can assist you with vendor recommendations and selections.

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Are there any restrictions on décor and personalization?

At SKY Armory, we encourage personalization of your event and will work with you to create your vision. We allow the use of candles – and love using candlelight to set the mood. We allow cold sparklers. You can use confetti, however we will charge a clean-up fee based on the type of confetti.

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Do I have to set up and take down the personal items I bring for the event?

Your event planner will help set-up any items that you bring to us or you can do yourself. At the end of the event, and any other items we will pack up for you to pick up the next day.

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Are there any restrictions on alcohol?

SKY Armory has a liquor license and liquor liability insurance and therefore, all beverages including alcohol must be provided by the venue. We only will serve alcoholic beverages to guests 21+ and reserve the right to ask for ID for anyone who appears to be a minor. We offer a variety of bar formats to choose from and your wedding planner can help guide the best option for your wedding. We do not serve shots. The bar closes 15 minutes prior to the end time of the reception.