Buffalo Wedding Photographer | Diamond Hawk Golf Course

We all know the old adage that a little rain on your wedding day is good luck.  Well, if that’s the case, Suzy and Josh undoubtedly have a lifetime supply of luck!  With 100% chance of pouring rain all day and skies that resembled early Fall, these two made it all happen and embraced what Mother Nature gave us that day.  And they rocked it!  The stormy skies gave us just enough of a (fast!) break to get some outdoor shots in after the ceremony.  Suzy had fun DIY touches throughout the entire day, from handmade glasses for the girls and guys to golf themed centerpieces at the reception.  These two and their families were wonderful to work with, and super fun! Here are some favorite shots from their day!

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Kristina + Evan | Pearl Street Wedding | Wedding Photographers Buffalo NY

If I could name one couple that truly have sparks flying all around them when they are together, it would be these two.  Kristina and Evan have an infectious love for one another and it is the most beautiful thing to witness.  These two were sooooo unbelievably happy to marry each other!  They celebrated their wedding day in true Buffalo style with a visit to Knox Farms for pictures and an epic reception at Pearl Street with nothing but all night dancing!  I love this collection and had such an amazing time capturing all the magic and heartfelt moments of their wedding.  I am sure you will enjoy them too!  Kristina and Evan, you two are without a doubt the real deal made for each other and it was an honor capturing your perfect day.

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Kristina’s grandmother gave her this special jewelry box to keep the rings in.  A special keepsake for the most special of days.

 

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The makeup process fascinates me EVERY WEDDING!  Such an art!

 

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Don’t forget about the guys!  We headed over to Evan’s grandparent’s home in East Aurora where the guys were getting ready.  This home holds a special place for Evan as he stayed here through college.  Quite the fun crew, these guys gave me plenty of laughs…and some heartfelt moments too 🙂

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Evan’s grandfather’s cuff links

 

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Cutest. Flowergirl. EVER.

 

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A groom on the verge of tears at the sight of his bride….gets me every time.

 

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These “bubble” shots are some of my favorite images ever captured.  So much energy and fun packed into this one moment.

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The most STUNNING bride!

 

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One of my all time favorite collections of formal shots…Kristina and Evan made the magic happen so naturally and flawlessly.

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Party time! Off to Pearl Street for a floor-rockin’ reception!

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Julie + Scott | Tifft Nature Preserve | engagement photographers buffalo ny

While this wedding season is in full swing, we are already preparing for next season!  Crazy to think about!  But, I have some wonderful couples I get to work with and Julie and Scott are one of them.  They are planning a June wedding at Becker Farms in Gasport, NY and I am so lucky to get to be a part of the magic!  This summer, we got together for their engagement session.  I introduced them to one of my favorite place, Tifft Nature Preserve, and my oh my did we get some great shots.  These two have such a strong connection and I was inspired throughout the whole session, walking around the whole preserve and capturing image upon image with them.  It was so hard to choose some favorites but I think the lineup is pretty fabulous 🙂  Julie and Scott, I can’t wait for your wedding next year!  Cheers!

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Alyssa + Steve | Fox Valley Club | Buffalo Wedding Photography

Alyssa and Steve were married at the beautiful Fox Valley Club in Lancaster, NY.  These two were ready for the biggest celebration of their lives and the entire day was filled with excitement and energy.  Their wedding party was awesome, with family and friends hand picked by Alyssa and Steve to stand by their side as they said “I do”  These two planned everything to the last detail and had a gorgeous summer day to set the mood for their celebration.  And did I mention the party????  These guys KNOW how to do it!  I have never seen so much dancing by nearly everyone in attendance!  The dance floor was filled to the brim every moment of the night, giving way to some great shots of everyone enjoying themselves and celebrating a truly fantastic couple.  Cheers to Alyssa and Steve!  Enjoy!

 

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LOVE. THIS. DRESS!

 

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Alyssa and her sisters

 

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We headed to the Fox Valley Club to get ready.  I had a lot of fun capturing these images as the girls prepared for the first look.

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Yes, those are fanny packs you see.  Steve personalized fanny packs for each of his groomsmen.  Epic.

 

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Time for the first look on the lawn!  These guys were characters for sure!

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Talk about sweet:  Steve simply could not wait to see Alyssa!

 

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Love their wedding party cheering them on in the background.

 

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Alyssa, Steve and their adorable son Stevie!

 

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Time to get married!

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We hopped in golf carts and headed back to the old barn at the back of the course for some shots of just Alyssa and Steve.  We literally had about 25 minutes to take these photos and we got some beautiful shots!  Couldn’t have done it without these two rock stars!

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The suspended pull is great!

 

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We headed back in for an epic reception!

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Each table had a bucket of tiny liquor bottles so everyone could take a shot for the toasts.

 

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Rockin’ Professionals who made their day possible:

Venue: Fox Valley Club

Dress: M.A. Carr Bridal

Flowers: Dash’s Market

DJ/Entertainment: Chase Entertainment

Cake/Cupcakes: Sassy’s Sweets (candy bar cupcakes) & Muscoreil’s (wedding cake)

 

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Diana + Matthew | Chautauqua Institution | Wedding Photographers Buffalo NY

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Each year, I am so lucky to work with special, awesome couples from Western New York and beyond to capture their wedding.  Diana and Matthew strummed a particularly warm heart string for me and there was something so inspirational about their relationship.  You could feel the anticipation in the air when I arrived at the Chautauqua Institition.  This was the day Diana had dreamed of.  She and Matthew had made their plans together for their perfect wedding with their closes friends and family.  And the relationship and love these two share deserved nothing less than perfection.  Such a magical location for an incredible day, the Chautauaqua Institution provided the best backdrop to tell their story.  From start to finish, I had the best time capturing the love and devotion that pours out of these two.  I am so happy to share their day with you through some of my favorite shots.  Enjoy!

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I was immediate in love with Diana’s dress!  It was soooo beautiful and if I had to choose my favorite dress I’ve ever seen, it would be hers!

 

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Adorable thank you gifts for her bridesmaids.  There were also some pretty sweet personalized sweatpants.

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Diana’s Matron of Honor, the talented Jill of Queen City Alterations was able to make every little adjustment Diana may have needed right then and there, including fine tuning her super unique veil!

 

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Elated and filled with excitement to put her gorgeous dress on.  Who could blame her?!

 

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I caught this list of makeup names and thought they were so clever!

 

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We ventured down to the boat house for a first look with just Diana and Matthew.  What was about to unfold brought tears to my eyes.

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Who doesn’t crumble at the sight of happy tears from the groom?!

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The BEST group of girls!

 

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I love that Diana and Matthew chose to go non-traditional for the guys attire.

 

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Matthew had us all cracking up while we were capturing this photo.

 

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The ultimate photo bomb…I couldn’t not include this as it is just too fun 🙂

 

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My favorite shot of the entire wedding party

 

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STUNNING bride!

 

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Time for the ceremony!  We headed up to the front lawn of the iconic Athenaeum Hotel.  Diana and Matthew designed all the graphics for the wedding.

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After a group photo on the front steps, it was time to party!

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Everyone danced like there was no tomorrow and it was soooo much fun to watch and capture!

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How sweet is that cake topper?!  Diana loved the movie UP and the topper was the two wingback chairs from the house in the movie.  Unique and adorable.  I’d like to add that their cake cutting was fantastic!

 

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Our last shot of the night in the famous windows of the hotel.  Diana and Matthew, thank you for allowing me the honor of documenting your day and telling your wedding day story!

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