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November 2024 by Halee & Rodger Lantz
Our wedding day at the Sinclair was absolutely perfect. The best day ever! Pat, Mike and the rest of the team are amazing at what they do. This is truly a full service venue, I had no stress morning of knowing that the Sinclair team and all our vendors were setting everything up. They work so seamlessly with Marc, Julie and the Rosalie’s staff, the food was amazing, service was amazing. All of our guests had such wonderful things to say about our day and their experience. The venue is beautiful, outside grounds are gorgeous. The wedding party stayed at the Hive up the road which was comfortable and convenient. Thank you so much for our perfect wedding day - I can’t imagine having a better venue or experience.
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November 2024 by Daemon Elias
A 5 star system is not a reasonable scale to use to describe the level of excellence, patience, or any other positive adjective you could use to describe the people at The Sinclair of Skaneateles. The Carberry family is nothing short of incredible, but we would be wrong to not especially shout out Pat and Mike, as well as Kelly Engle. Together, they helped us plan our event the way we wanted without sacrificing any part of our dream wedding. They were more than accommodating every step of the way, from our first tour of the venue, to the day after our wedding when we cleaned up. But beyond planning, they executed our wedding schedule fluidly, with absolutely zero complaints, down to the minute. We had high expectations going into our day, but never could have imagined that our entire wedding night would go off without a hitch.
In addition to the wedding venue being all we could dream of, The Sinclair also made their AirBNB, “The Hive” available to us and many of our wedding party and additional guests. The Hive is a beautiful home that sleeps over a dozen people comfortably with a wonderful, wide open living area for games and relaxing, and several sleeping areas that are comfy and cozy. As bride and groom, we were able to stay in the additional attached “honeymoon suite”. Having the privacy to relax and unwind on our own after such a long, special night, was a blessing.
We are forever thankful for the staff of The Sinclair for making our day, and the weekend surrounding it, the definition of perfect. If we ever had to make this decision together again, we would choose The Sinclair over and over and over again.
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September 2024 by Courtney Guernsey
My sister was just married here...It was great...the staff were there for whatever we needed and the food was excellent...the set up and clean up where done by them....the venue had a romantic feel and was very clean...
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September 2024 by Kino Ruth
I'd like to HIGHLY recommend The Sinclair of Skaneateles as a wedding venue, echoing the sentiment of the groom, Matt P. who posted earlier. I am writing as the father-of-the-bride and wedding planner. We booked The Sinclair as our venue in Feb. of 2023, for an August 2024 wedding. It was a fabulous decision. We booked the venue, which meant we also booked Rosalie's Cucina as our caterer, plus we booked the sister property "The Hive" on AirBnb to house the bridal party. This was a triple win. Pat (The Sinclair), chef Marc Albino (Rosalie's) and Kelly (The Hive) were wonderful to work with - all prompt and clear in communications; flexible and very willing to accommodate our preferences; and full of information, tips and referrals. Pat & Marc were on-site the entire wedding day to make sure everything went smoothly and to respond to last-minute changes. Again, fabulous! Matt (the groom) already described the venue (Sinclair) but it was LOVELY and the vibe was just what my daughter had envisioned. THANK YOU to all of you for your advice and assistance in planning, and for making the entire weekend of events so beautiful and truly memorable.
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September 2024 by Matt P
Our wedding at the Sinclair was hands down the best day of our lives. The venue was absolutely perfect, and Pat, Mike and the team did everything in their power to make the day a success. We have so many good things to say. First off, it was incredible to have the venue from Friday through Sunday. We didn’t have to rush or worry about setting up or breaking down and it made the weekend so much more enjoyable. The venue was more beautiful than we could have imagined, from the landscaping to the oil lanterns to the extremely cute bridal suite. During our ceremony, while Jennie and I exchanged vows, a blue heron flew clear across the stream that runs through the property, to the delight of everyone. Pat was on hand the whole time to provide cues and make sure everything went according to plan.
And ROSALIE’S! The restaurant/catering company that works with the venue is out of this world. The food was easily the best I’ve ever had at a wedding (and some of the best I’ve had in general). Marc was a pleasure to work with and followed every last detail we gave him, including instructions to bring the bacon wrapped scallop appetizers to me first :). The scallops were bigger than golf balls and absolutely the best I’ve ever had. Rosalie’s nailed the couple signature cocktails we gave them. Every guest I spoke to complimented the food, particularly the tenderloin and banana pudding, so this is not just my opinion!
Finally, the AirBnB associated with the venue, the Hive, was an amazing space and easily fit our entire wedding party plus us (16-18 people?). It was a short walk from the venue and proximate to some nice trails.
Numerous guests said our wedding was the best they’ve been too, and that is thanks in no small part to the Sinclair. I give my complete and total recommendation for anyone considering getting married in the Skaneateles area.
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June 2024 by Tom Beaulieu
Wedding and reception that was top-notch at every level.
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March 2024 by Novél Cinema
Filming Candice and Joe's wedding at The Sinclair of Skaneateles was an incredible experience. The venue's stunning beauty provided the perfect canvas for capturing their special day, with each space offering a unique and picturesque backdrop that made my work truly shine.
What stood out most, however, was the exceptional service from The Sinclair's staff on the day of the wedding. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and readiness to assist not only ensured a smooth flow for the event but also made my job as a filmmaker seamless. Working in such a supportive environment allowed me to focus on capturing the magic of Candice and Joe's celebration without any hitches.
The Sinclair of Skaneateles is more than just a venue; it's a partner in creating memorable experiences. I highly recommend it to any couple looking for a breathtaking location coupled with a team that goes above and beyond. My heartfelt thanks to The Sinclair and its staff for making the day not just great for Candice and Joe, but for making my work as enjoyable and fulfilling as it was.
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February 2024 by Kathleen Lipfert
Went to a wonderful wedding there yesterday ?
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February 2024 by Joseph Harmon
My wife and I couldn’t be more thankful for being able to have our wedding reception at the Sinclair of Skaneateles. We immediately fell in love with the venue when we first viewed it. The owners made the process leading up to and during the wedding so easy and stress free. The caterer, Rosalie’s, is beyond fantastic and also very enjoyable to work with. Another highlight is renting “The Hive” house right down the road for us and our wedding party which made getting ready and travel so easy! We are forever thankful for the relationships we have formed with the Sinclair and Rosalie’s, we wish it didn’t go by so fast! A shoutout to Kelsey Travis Photography for our beautiful photos!
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November 2023 by Lauren Weiss
I wish I could rate the Sinclair higher than 5-stars. My husband, Josh and I had the absolute most incredible wedding at The Sinclair. Pat and her entire family team are beyond helpful and incredibly kind. There was always someone around to answer my questions or offer advice. And aside from the incredible people that work there, the venue is BEYOND gorgeous. The bridal suite it straight out of a dream and the entire venue is so incredibly unique and full of rich history. The Sinclair goes above and beyond to not only make their property SPECTACULAR but their hard work and effort is impossible to notice. Thank you to Pat, Marc and the rest of the team for making our wedding so incredibly special and unique.
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November 2023 by Tammy Himes
We had my daughter’s wedding here, and it was such a fairytale! It was great to have access to the venue the week before to drop off things and set up. The team is so accommodating and helpful especially Pat. We also rented the Hive and the bridal party had a blast. It was also nice for the groomsmen to have a place to get ready. Couldn’t ask for anything better!
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November 2023 by jenna fetterman
Pat, Bob, and the rest of The Sinclair crew,
John and I want to extend our gratitude for all you have done to make our special day everything we could have imagined. We fell in love with the venue when we first visited and somehow it exceeded our expectations. The decor, ceremony, weather, food, atmosphere, and dance floor ? Everything was PERFECT!
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. We enjoyed working with you all and cannot wait to recommend the best venue we know!
Best,
Jenna and Johnathan Maro
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November 2023 by Natalie Henderson
The Sinclair of Skaneateles was probably our 5th wedding venue we looked at and after walking in, we immediately knew it was the one! Then after taking to Pat and Kelly, it further confirmed our decision. Pat, Kelly, Mike and the rest of their team are amazing! They helped us with the planning process, set up the day before, the rehearsal and with the day-of. They were always responsive when we reached out with questions and were more than willing to help! Our guests raved about our venue and couldn’t stop talking about how magical it was. We couldn’t recommend the Sinclair enough!
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November 2023 by Stefania I
Went to a wedding and had never been here before. The grounds were very cute, the stone building was very adorable, and it was all around very nice with two outdoor fireplaces and an indoor fireplace. I am unsure how they typically set up for weddings, I will say the area they had us in under a tent for appetizers was a little bit too crowded. I dislike how they had to split up the guests with some of us sitting upstairs. You could look over and see the bride and groom and wedding party, but having a larger space where everyone can be seated on the same level and experience everything that is happening, would have been more ideal.Decor was great though!
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October 2023 by Debbie Bermudez
Our daughter and new son-in-law had their wedding at this gorgeous venue last night. Since the day they selected this beautiful place the entire process has been nothing but magical. Pat and Kelly, and all of the folks associated with the Sinclair have made this so easy and so individualized. The venue was absolutely gorgeous. The grounds are beautiful, the caterer is terrific, and everything about this venue really makes for the most beautiful wedding and memories we will absolutely never forget.
