You'll probably have some time between the ceremony and the cocktail hour that starts at 5 PM. Here's a list of some fun things to do close by.
Go to the lakeside portion of the village of Skaneateles (walk half a mile or see below for parking) to do any of the following:
- Explore the lakefront and walk to the edge of the pier
- Check out some village shops:
- Drooz and Company — fun, artsy gift shop
- Emma + James — women's + men's boutique focused on clothing, accessories and gift lines
- First National Gifts — upscale gift shop
- The Local Branch — clothing and gift shop with lots of local flair
- Nest 58 — unique home goods store
- Rhubarb Kitchen & Garden Shop — cozy shop featuring kitchen and gardening items, along with some local specialty food items
- The Savage Homestead — shop featuring hand-poured candles and local farm-sourced body products
- Vermont Green Mountain Specialty Co. — chocolate shop also featuring coffee and pastries
- The Wandering Kind — women's fashion boutique focusing on strong social missions
- White Sleigh Ltd. — quaint and rustic gift shop
- Grab a coffee to energize you for a long night of dancing from:
- Skaneateles Bakery
- GOOD eats & sips
- Vermont Green Mountain Specialty Co.
- Hang out and grab a drink at a gorgeous restaurant, such as:
- The Sherwood Inn
- Blue Water Grill
- The Krebs
- Elephant and the Dove