WNY Weddings

09/22/2023

We're not saying goodbye, but we are asking you to come hang out with us at Magazine instead.

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03/24/2023

When you’ve been together for 10 years, it can be hard to surprise one another. Yet, when Kim went to propose to Meg by the waterfront, she had no idea

01/11/2023

Megan and Tim dreamed of a winter wedding in Buffalo. A picturesque scene starring a healthy dusting of snow peacefully preserved with single-digit temperatures—best enjoyed inside a cozy space.

06/02/2022

After they've done the dang thing, we love asking newly-married folks about moments from the big day they cherish the most. For Allina, who married her high school sweetheart surrounded by 260 guests and pure elegance, seeing everyone celebrating together was it for her.

05/15/2022

Allison and Ben had plans for a big outdoor bash, complete with over 150 friends and family and a lineup of food trucks to fuel the party. Take one look at the pair's special day and you'll see that's not what they ended up with – and they couldn't have been happier.

Visit their real wedding story to take in details from their intimate, backyard garden party that overlooked Glen Falls.

Allison and Ben didn’t meet until years after they graduated from the same high school. And even then, it wasn’t quite love at first sight.

05/12/2022

Sharing a few sweet details from Emily and Mike's special day that included a dessert table topped with croissants from Butter Block, lotus blossom cookies and other signature treats whipped up by their own family members. But the showstopper of their spread was an olive oil cake by The Dapper Goose, displayed in its beautiful, natural glory. More details to love from the day in our story.

Great food, cocktails and conversation—the inspiration behind Emily Baczynski and Mike Olek’s wedding—is also what first drew them together.

05/05/2022

When Lex and Alex were looking for a venue to hold their summer wedding, they had a few musts. It was important that their guests could roam during the reception without feeling tied to one spot or table.

The separate bars and spaces, including an outdoor area on the rooftop of the Curtiss Hotel allowed the pair's guests to mingle as they pleased, whether to dance, eat or enjoy the views — all while still feeling part of the party. More from Alex and Lex's celebration in our story.

Alexandra and Alexander—Lex and Alex—found they had a lot more in common than their names when they first met. As two local business owners, the pair clicked quickly. Lex owns

04/28/2022

Brandi and Chris danced their first dance as husband and wife to “At Last.” The final song of the night was just as special and in tribute to Brandi's late grandmother, whose favorite movie of all time was Dirty Dancing.

Not one guest was left sitting when the band finished the final chords of “The time of my life.”

The only question about Brandi and Chris’ whirlwind romance is why fate took so long to bring them together.

04/21/2022

A helpful reminder from one of our real wedding stories, shared with the ups and downs of wedding planning in mind. But, as far as we're concerned, it sounds like pretty solid advice for just navigating life.

Head to our story to read more about Brandi's wedding – that left everyone happy, healthy and willing to dance: go.buffalo.com/iHrALq

04/14/2022

As if walking down the aisle isn't special enough. We adore the way vintage rugs can be layered together to bring boho-chic vibes to tradition. The vintage gurus at Revival Rentals and The Knotted F o x know a thing or two when it comes to mixing and matching vintage rugs to get that effortless, yet perfected look.

Photography: Revival Rentals
Rugs: Revival Rentals + The Knotted F o x
Locale: The Highline Rochester

04/07/2022

At Molly and Spencer's mountain-top wedding, every guest – including Spencer's 94-year-old grandmother – rode the chairlift at Holiday Valley up to the ceremony. On the way up, Molly was accompanied by her parents, but on the way down Spencer joined her to take in their first moments as newlyweds. That's pretty epic if you ask us. More on their big day in the story.

Planner:
Photographer: Becca Sutherland Photography - Buffalo Wedding Photographer
Venue: Holiday Valley
Hair pieces: B in a Bonnet
Hair: Alycia Sawyer

Molly & Spencer August 2019 Holiday Valley Ski Resort, Ellicottville When Molly Eshbach and Spencer Timkey first met, skiing wasn’t just a hobby. It was their livelihood. Working at one

03/31/2022

When Carolyn and Andrew began planning their June reception, they wanted a venue that could bring their vision of a "big party on the water" to life, while also showcasing the best of the city they love. Buffalo RiverWorks turned out to be the place to encompass all that and more.

See more from their venue, plus all the wedding details in the story: go.buffalo.com/QfpDG8

Photography: Katie Finnerty Photography
Reception venue: Buffalo RiverWorks
Flowers: Dash's Market
Makeup: The Beauty Atelier & Makeup Buffalo
Dress: victoriasbridalshoppe
Hair: Designers Edge Hair Salon

03/26/2022

When Brandi decided to have her sons walk her down the aisle, she knew it would be a sweet touch. But she didn't realize how emotional it would be until the moment came. Looking back, it remains one of the most meaningful parts of the day. Visit the story for more moments: buff.ly/35FILA5

Photography: Alana Adetola Arts Photography, LLC
Wedding coordinator: The Refined Host
Flowers: Trillium's Courtyard Florist
Hair & makeup: Chez Ann Salon
Dress: made by anatomy

03/10/2022

One look at Brandi and Chris and you'll find it hard to believe the pair went nearly two decades hearing about one another but never meeting. They finally met in April 2021 and were married at the Park Country Club of Buffalo in October of the same year.

The big day captured the essence of their whirlwind romance in their own version of a fairy tale. Roaring fireplaces and vintage-inspired hues took over the ambience, but what really made the day special was the outpour of support Brandi and Chris received when they asked guests to donate to two special charities – Buffalo City Missionand WNYHeroes.org – in lieu of a traditional wedding registry.

“We know that there are people out there that need way more resources than what is available,” says Brandi.

Follow the link to read about their special day: go.buffalo.com/locallove

Photography: Alana Adetola Arts Photography, LLC
Wedding coordinator: The Refined Host
Flowers: Trillium's Courtyard Florist
Hair & makeup: Chez Ann Salon
Dress: made by anatomy
Tuxedo: Men's Wearhouse

The only question about Brandi and Chris’ whirlwind romance is why fate took so long to bring them together.

02/03/2022

Katie and Sam hadn't heard of the Garret Club before touring it for a potential wedding venue. But as it turned out, its European-inspired aesthetics and cozy garden space spelled out love at first sight for the pair. Head to our story to learn how the venue went on to be a leading source of inspiration when it came to ironing out the wedding details that an extra year of planning afforded: go.buffalo.com/lxcLY3

📷 Shaw Photography Co., Wedding & Portrait Photographers
✏️ Katie Smith

01/13/2022

We might never stop thinking about Katie's dress by Savannah Miller. With its ethereal cape serving as an understated, modern nod to a veil, it doesn't surprise us that this was the first and only dress she tried on. Click through the photos to see other elements from the special day that echoed the cape of her dress, then head to the story for all the details: go.buffalo.com/lxcLY3

📷 Shaw Photography Co., Wedding & Portrait Photographers
💐 Fern Croft
Dress shop: LoversLand
Drapery, linens & chairs: Tesoro Event Rentals

12/21/2021

One of our favorites!

This shoot combines two of the things we love at Buffalo Magazine and WNY Weddings – getting to peek inside a historic home renovation and sharing local wedding inspiration, from engagement sessions to ceremonies. Visit the link to explore this fixer upper, plus learn how it spontaneously became the backdrop for Marcy and James' engagement shoot: go.buffalo.com/DpXien

📷 Fisher Creative Image Photography - FCI Photography

12/14/2021

New to the WNY wedding scene, Chamisa floral brings an everlasting alternative to fresh blooms for the big day. Jackie, a nurse by day, maker by night, thoughtfully curates dried flowers into stunning arrangements across scales that range from single arrangements to large-scale designs and installations for weddings. Visit our story for more on her craft: go.buffalo.com/WB4dtc

📷 Addo Productions
✏️ Miranda Bigham