YellowBird Wedding

because simple is beautiful

April 20th was a beautiful day, and nowhere more so than at The Buffalo History Museum where you could step outside and be surrounded by cherry blossoms! I couldn’t be happier for Alex and Christian, not only because they deserved a beautiful day, because of how adorable they are together. I knew from the first time I met them how much I would enjoy spending this moment with them and that they were genuinely just good people. They were both hanging out together, seemingly calm and happy, Alex looking lovely in her floral embroidered dress. You got the sense that these two people would be happy no matter where they got married and no matter who was there, so long as they were entering this next chapter together. When we finally stood together and the ceremony began, I watched Alex get emotional, going through her tissues as she smiled at Christian and he beamed back at her. They laughed and held hands and it felt like a perfect moment for everyone in the room. Congratulations Christian and Alex! I adored getting to know both of you and know you’ll have a long and happy life together.

Wedding season is back in full swing, and I found myself in Niagara Falls on April 19th for Kelly and Tom’s wedding. Inside the Hyatt Place Niagara Falls, I found Kelly with her bridal party looking happy and excited, and not worried about how it was a little chilly and windy outside. She had a good feeling it was all going to work out for the best. When I found Tom, he also seemed so happy and ready to marry his bride. I could tell that this was a couple where nothing would bother them, they were going to find everything perfect because they had each other. And right before it was time to walk outside, the clouds parted and the sun came out, and the breeze from the falls was lovely. A perfect moment! Tom and Kelly said their I do’s as they looked into each others eyes, meaning every word. Congratulations Tom and Kelly! You’ve known since you met this person that you were supposed to be together, and I’m so glad I got to share in the moment!

My first wedding of 2024 was an amazing one! On February 9th, I found myself at the Admiral Room for Reylea and Jeremy’s wedding. I’ll start by saying, they’re cool. As soon as you meet them, you know you could hang out with them and have a good time. And they were both very chill considering it was their wedding day. They were hanging out together, already having a great time, as guests filled in the space. And I mean filled in because everyone wanted to see these two get married! After chatting with both of them, I was watching Jer start to look a little nervous, walking back and forth, really checking to make sure things were ok. It was very cute and that’s when I know it’s time to start! I stood up with Jer as Rey made her way out, and she just looked so beautiful that you could forget you just saw her. They laughed together and got a little teary eyed as they shared their very personal and hilarious vows. It was truly a perfect moment that by the time they were kissing, everyone in the audience was so jazzed it was a huge applause.
Congratulations Jeremy and Reylea. You were obviously made for each other and I wish you a lifetime full of laughter and love.

It’s always a shock when it arrives, but December 15th was my last wedding of 2023! And I was lucky enough to spend it at the Timberlodge at Arrowhead for Maryna and Adam’s wedding! Firstly, they are adorable. Their energy and excitement was off the charts and their space looked perfect and really reflected them. Between a charcuterie wall, blankets for guests in case they get chilly, and a stunning picture posing wall, it couldn’t have been better. And that was before the ceremony even started! Boy was I in for a surprise. Because after they made their way down the aisle to each other, it was just wonderful. The smiles, the tears, the vows!!! It was so challenging to make it through listening to both of them without crying myself. And soon enough they were kissing and we were all shouting “Mazel Tov!,” as Adam stomped the glass in front of them both. Congratulations Adam and Maryna. I think you’ve always known you’d end up together and I’m so happy that this is how I got to end my year. Best wishes always.

December 9th was a ton of fun at The Sterling at Arrowhead. It’s was my second to last wedding and I was jazzed to spend it with Megan and Morgan. Firstly, they are adorable. Secondly, they told me that if I was a cult leader they would absolutely, without hesitation follow me, so how can I not love them?! 😂
It looked beautiful inside and guests were excitedly picking out their unique mugs as wedding favors. I mean, it was no joke. People were claiming theirs and taking it to their table before anyone could grab it. It was a really fun idea that matched their signature pet cocktails. This is a couple that would more often than not be playing Fortnite instead of being all dressed up for a party, but you could tell that made this day extra special. They truly beamed at each other through the entire ceremony, stashing away love letters and a bottle of wine for their first anniversary, and couldn’t have kissed each other any harder! Congratulations Morgan and Megan! It was such a pleasure meeting your both and when I start my cult in the woods, I know who to reach out to first. Much love!

I love Pearl Street weddings because I think the space inside is beautiful, and that proved true once again on December 2nd for Stephanie and Scott’s wedding. Not to mention, it was an 11:00am brunch wedding which I’m obsessed with, so it couldn’t have felt more perfect. Add in one of the cutest cakes ever and seeing this beautiful, loving couple together, and there was nowhere else I’d have rather been. The happy couple was ready to get the show on the road after sharing their vows to each other privately, so after their many guests grabbed their seats, we began, with Stephanie and Scott smiling as they looked into each others eyes. We had a small hiccup at the alter, which just lead us and the guests to laugh and kept the ceremony real. Soon enough, they were kissing and I was announcing them as husband and wife! Congratulations Scott and Stephanie! It was such a pleasure to start my day with you and I wish you a lifetime of happiness!

Ok I’m just gonna say, Marissa and Eric are cool, Thin Man Brewery is cool, and this whole darn wedding was cool as heck! Marissa and Eric are such a well matched pair, they planned their wedding around the moon cycle, with matching accessories to boot. These are my kind of people. When I arrived at the wedding, they were hanging out with guests, keeping things very loose and casual. Sometimes I then think the couple isn’t nervous, but that definitely wasn’t the case. Once they were in front of their friends and family, holding hands and being vulnerable in a lovely way, I could see the nerves in Marissa’s eyes and in Eric’s nervous act of pushing up his glasses over and over. But we managed to laugh together and get through their vows and light a unity candle symbolising their relationship and their united light. It was a very special moment and even more so when it was time to kiss as husband and wife. Congratulations Eric and Marissa! It was truly my pleasure meeting both of you and getting to share in such a wonderful moment.

November 11th was a chilly, early winter day, but that didn’t stop Hannah and James from having the wedding of their dreams outside at The Fox Valley Club. They are outdoorsy people, so I think they were fine while the rest of us were wimps 😂. But luckily, once we were all outside together, sharing in a beautiful moment, no one seemed to mind too much anymore. And I think that really has to do with what a perfect couple Hannah and James are. They looked so beautiful standing side by side, smiling and laughing, sharing their vows, and adding soil and water to a small sapling that they would be taking home to plant in their yard and watch grow big and tall over the years of their happy marriage. That’s all I could think of when they grabbed each other for a huge kiss and I pronounced them husband and wife! Congratulations James and Hannah! I know you have a happy future of summiting mountains and enjoying every moment together.

I can’t get into what this wedding meant to me without getting teared up as I write, so I’m just going to put that I’ve known Melissa a long time, watched her grow up, watched her struggle and change, watched her fall in love, and then got to share in that moment and marry her to a super cool and loving human. What a day November 10th was! Although it was cold. Outdoor November weddings are a wild idea, and while it was so beautiful at Griffis Sculpture Park, it was cold 😂
I arrived to see my (for all intents and purposes) little sister Melissa, getting ready to walk down the aisle and stand beside Grace as they read their beautiful, personal written vows. And I got to tease her a lot in the ceremony, so big win for me! Really though, it was an honor to bring two people together and it reminded me how lucky I am to know the people I know, and to get to share in these moments. Congratulations Grace and Melissa! It was a perfect day for the two of you, and I’m so happy I get to continue to watch your love grow. Love, Big Sis.