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Congratulations Lauren & Matt!!!

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May 26, 2026

April 24th was a beautiful day in downtown Buffalo, and I was happy to find myself at The Admiral Room for Lauren and Matt’s wedding. It’s such a elegant, classy spot, and it really matched their personalities. Everything looked stunning, including Lauren when I found her hiding out with her bridesmaids. Matt was gathering with his groomsmen, and both seemed the perfect amount of nervous and excited. As Matt and I took our place at the top of the staircase in front of their friends and family, we watched Lauren make her entrance, turning heads the whole time. It was a lovely moment, where they held hands and smiled and took in everything that was happening in that huge moment. It’s full of emotion, but when you really take it in, you realized you’re finally marrying the love of your life, and I’m so lucky to be standing in the middle of it!
Congratulations Matt and Lauren! The stars aligned to bring the two of you together and I know you’ll have a lifetime of happiness.

Congratulations Orian & Pavel!!!

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May 26, 2026

Adorable couple alert! On April 18th I had the pleasure of officiating the wedding of Orian and Pavel at The Old Orchard Inn. It was a rainy spring day, but it really added to the atmosphere or this quaint and cozy wedding. When I found Pavel, I was shocked to see his arm in a sling, nerve damage from giving blood a few days before! But he wasn’t letting it put a damper on this moment. Orian looked beautiful, floating around the room talking to guests, warning them that the bottles of clear liquid on the tables were not water, but Pavel’s father’s homemade moonshine! An apt warning 😂
Soon, the couple gathered each other up and went to the altar to exchange their vows and become husband and wife. It was adorable watching Orian help Pavel with his vow cards since his one arm wasn’t working well. Team work all the way with these two!
Congratulations Pavel and Orian! You’re such a perfect couple and I know you’ll have a beautiful life ahead of you!

Congratulations Tracy & Dave!!!

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May 5, 2026

Ok, this may be the first wedding where the most emotional person there was not the bride or groom. But I’ll get to that! On April 17th, I was lucky to be at The Legacy on 18 Mile Creek, an always lovely venue that really shines on a spring day that feels like summer. I found Tracy and Dave there getting ready for their big moment, looking eager and happy. Tracy’s young daughter was also happily in the wedding because she loved the two of them so much, and obviously wanted to share in the day. Well as it was time to head down, I stood with Dave as we watched Tracy walk about with her daughter, who was SOBBING the entire time. It was so beautiful to see these emotions she probably hadn’t felt before, and she was overwhelmed by the moment. Tracy and Dave looked comfortably comfortable, having been loving each other a long time, and knew this was the absolute right moment for them. They said their vows and smiled so big right before they kissed, even if their maid of honor was still sobbing 😂😂😂
Congratulations Dave and Tracy! The two of you deserved such a beautiful day and I know you’ll continue to make more of them throughout your days.

Congratulations Kelsey & Neil!!!

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May 5, 2026

Two weddings on April 11th?! What a lucky day for me! Later in the evening I headed to Holland Willows to share in Kelsey and Neil’s joy. This was a fun one because what a couple of nervous nellies 😂 I LOVE when couples are feeling all of their emotions and jitters and you can see it on them in how they are talking, pacing around, what they are asking and just how their eyes look! And these two were excited and nervous. After I answered all the questions and hoped they were feeling a bit more relaxed, it was time to start. At the alter Kelsey and Neil kept it authentic to themselves. They shared smiles and touches and seemed so thrilled when they were finally kissing as husband and wife!
Congratulations Neil and Kelsey! You two are obviously made for each other and I see a long, happy life together!

Congratulations Julianna & Karine!!!

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April 14, 2026

April 11th was an awesome day. I had a wedding planned for later in the evening, but then a day before a couple friends told me they were ready to tie the knot as well! So on the morning of April 11th, I was lucky enough to marry Karine and Julianna! It was a beautiful morning. Brisk, but a perfect spring day. After some friends gathered around for this intimate moment, Karine and Julianna found a charming old tree to stand other to share their vows which including the parts of a tree that make it strong, and how that pertains to their relationship. It was a very touching moment, and I was smiling biggest of all when it was time to kiss as wives!
Congratulations Karine and Julianna! You’re a perfect couple and I’m excited to watch you grow together over the years! All my love 💓

Congratulations Emma & Nicholas!!!

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April 6, 2026

Finally, we’re really back in wedding season! March 28th seemed like the official opening, and I was lucky to experience it with Emma and Nicholas at Buffalo Marriott at LECOM Harborcenter. I was less lucky that there was a Sabres game at that moment and parking was impossible, but it’s worth it for the Sabres to be having the season they are. And it’s worth circling for Emma and Nick. Both are so cute and well matched, I was looking forward to seeing them in person. And they didn’t disappoint. Especially seeing Emma’s baby belly that I didn’t even know about! It made everything more exciting. Not like their little daughter Alice was going to let any moment be less than exciting😂 The couple was so ready to start the show. Maybe a little bit of nerves coming from Nicholas, but Emma looked beautiful and ready to go! I made my way to the alter, trying to look my best for my favorite photographers, SMW Photography, and watched Nicholas be greeting by all his groomsmen, handing out hand slaps and hugs. Then Emma made her way to him. They just beamed at each other and had this moment that belonged to just the two of them. But, with little Alice that moment didn’t last long, and soon they were holding her with them at the alter. A perfect little family. After their vows and rings it was time to kiss as husband and wife!
Congratulations Nicholas and Emma! You’re perfectly made for each other and I know you’ll have a lifetime of memory making ahead of you!

Congratulations Heather & Todd!!!

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January 22, 2026

The new season has begun, and I was lucky it was with such a gorgeous couple, inside and out! On January 16th, I arrived at The Show at Shea’s Seneca, a stunning building, to find Todd and Heather, looking happy and ready for this moment. After over a decade together, they knew this was everything they wanted. And not only did I get to bask in their wonder, but I saw another couple that I had married that I adored. What a day!
Todd and I watched Heather walk down the aisle and he looked so happy watching her as she made her beautiful entrance. They immediately took hands and smiled at each other and truly you could tell this was a moment meant to be. Soon enough they were kissing as husband and wife and ready to celebrate this exceptional moment with their friends!
Congratulations Todd and Heather! This was such an amazing moment that the two of you always deserved. I’m so happy I got to share it with you! Much love always!

How is it 2026???

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January 22, 2026

I’m not sure what happened to 2025, but it was over in a flash! I didn’t even get to post all the amazing December weddings I had 😔. I think I just ran out of steam. But WE LOVED YOU ALL! And thank you for letting Karen, Megan, and myself share in all of your joy. There is no better gig in the world, and we are sooooo looking forward to 2026. Thank you again for choosing us. It means everything. And all of the love you sent back to us in the form of reviews, secured us our 14th WeddingWire Award for the best in the biz! Here’s to another year filled with love and laugher and some of the best writing with these vows you all create. How have I not cried during a wedding yet?

Congratulations Sarah & Jake!!!

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December 12, 2025

What a day!!! Firstly, I was at a venue that I’ve never been to before, which if you’ve read any of these posts over the years, you know I love. And it was amazing!!! I found myself at Bent’s Opera House on November 13th for Sarah and Jake’s wedding, and what a wedding it was. Sarah and Jake are both hilarious. Can a person be chill and totally anxious at the same time? It doesn’t make sense, but that’s them. Even though stress levels were high before ceremony started (20 minutes out and Sarah’s like, I should go finish my vows…) and a lot of running around (Jake trying to make sure the music is correct and his flower men knew what to do, more on that later), it still felt awesome and relaxed somehow. I think it was that, they knew no matter what happened, it would be perfect because they were marrying each other. And that’s all that really mattered.
Soon enough it was time for Jake and I to stand on the grand, beautiful stage and watch the wedding party make their way out. They all were great, but those flower men had a record scratch, and then went into a whole dance, which was hilarious and the guests loved. Then Sarah made her way out looking so beautiful and unsure of what to do with all her emotions. The whole thing was funny and fun and full of love, and people couldn’t keep it together during their vows. I could tell I was a part of something special, and was so happy for them when they kissed as husband and wife!
Congratulations Jake and Sarah! I know you’ll have a laughter (and stress?) filled life and you’ll love every second of it!

Congratulations Laura & Peter!!!

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November 17, 2025

WOW WOW WOW, wedding 600! I can’t believe I’ve gotten to share in so many weddings, and it was a serious pleasure to spend this milestone with such an awesome couple. I liked Laura and Peter right away when I met them. They are very real, all the laughs, the drama, the highs, the lows, they love it all, so long as they are together. I was happy to join them on October 25th at Pearl Street Brewery for their big day.
Peter was there, greeting guests and checking every little thing. He was nervous, but not to get married. He just wanted everything to be perfect for Laura. When she did arrive, she seemed so excited that she was shaking a little bit. I knew it was going to be a moment that was as beautiful as she looked. They made their way to the altar, with tears brimming and their personal vows were touching and funny, guests couldn’t get enough. But sadly at some point I had to stop, and let them share in that long sought after kiss as husband and wife!
Congratulations Peter and Laura! I wish you so much happiness and a long life together!