YellowBird Wedding

because simple is beautiful

February 26th I found myself at The Sterling at Arrowhead for Kelly & Chris’s wedding. They are a couple who knew what they wanted immediately after meeting and I knew how special this moment would be for them. Kelly looked stunning in her dress and Chris was all pumped up, I think ready for this moment hours after first meeting Kelly. It was of course an emotional moment, I saw Chris really trying to hold it together, and honestly, WE ALL WERE once they started reading their vows. That one took some skill on my part, because they were so moving and I’m not sure how their families kept it together! All in all it was a spectacular moment, that was topped by their first married kiss! Congratulations Chris and Kelly! It was a moment as beautiful as the two of you, and I’m happy I got to share in it. Much love!

When the couple is as cute as these two, you don’t mind heading out on cold February 5th for a wedding. Especially when it’s cozy as heck at the Avanti Mansion. I found Allison and Jhon, both beaming and looking super happy. They also seemed pretty relaxed (unless I had a question and then Jhon was texting Allsion for the correct answer. ALL grooms take note), and ready to get married! Allison looked so beautiful as she made her way down the long staircase as Jhon watched her. Even though moments before we were lightly joking about grooms getting choked up, there was Jhon, wiping tears from his eyes. They shared such personal and beautiful vows and when I looked out into the crowd, I could see how moved everyone was. Soon enough, before I started crying, they were kissing as husband and wife! Congratulations Jhon and Allison. It was such a please to share in your day and I wish you a life time of happiness!

January 15th was special not only because it was my first wedding of 2022, but because I got to share it with an amazing couple that I married once before! During the height of the pandemic, Catherine and Vincent said their “i do’s” in a very intimate setting and this time, they wanted to share their love with friends and family. So I joined them again, this time at Pearl Street, and we celebrated in style! It really meant a lot to be a part of this moment again and even though they were married, and even though a few of these words they had heard before, you could see their love and appreciation in their smiles and in Catherine’s tears. Congratulations to both of you. I sure hope there is a renewal in the future that I get to be a part of. Thank you for starting my year off in the best possible way. All my love.

It’s somehow always a surprise when it arrives, but on December 11th, I celebrated not only Alyssa and Pat’s big day, but my LAST wedding of the year! At Statler City, I found a very happy and nervous (I’m looking at you Pat) couple, getting ready to share their love with each other, and their friends and family. Everything was run by Petite Soiree, so you KNOW it went smoothly, and soon enough we were waiting to head out, ready to enter the room that would happily change Alyssa and Pat’s life. As I then waited at the alter with Pat, he got teary eyed as Alyssa made her way out to Sea of Love by Cat Power which almost got to me too! She looked so beautiful and even though they had seen each other beforehand, it felt like he was seeing her for the first time on his wedding day. Their vows were unbelievable, so moving and meaningful, and I couldn’t have ended my season with a more perfect wedding. I think I was clapping the loudest for their first kiss. Congratulations Patrick and Alyssa! You’re a beautiful couple and I wish you a love filled lifetime together.

November 20th was a very special day at the Timberlodge at Arrowhead for Colleen and Grant. Finally their big day was upon them! They both immediately looked so happy and excited, I knew they were going to have a very beautiful moment. They had all of their guests take a glass of champagne for a group toast at the end of the ceremony! Their large wedding party stood by their side as they vowed to continue loving one another the best way they knew how, and you could feel the energy in the room. By the time they were kissing as husband and wife, everyone had their glasses in the air to loudly congratulate the couple. Congratulations Grant and Colleen! I was so happy to share in your lovely day and I wish you a lifetime of happiness!

November 6th was exciting not only because it was beautiful in November, but I got to see a new venue! After officiating for a decade, I’ve seen most of what Erie County has to offer, but The Bank in East Aurora was a new and exciting spot, one that was perfect for Colleen and Joe! I was immediately laughing at their perfect “it was worth the wait” sign, and then was laughing at Colleen’s energy and excitement. Joe was a little more reserved, but he couldn’t hide the excitement from his eyes. Soon enough we were outside watching Colleen make her beautiful entrance, and I think I was excited as both of them! It was a lovely moment that suited the two of them, and everyone erupted when they were finally announced husband and wife! Congratulations Joe and Colleen! I wish you a lifetime of happiness and it truly was worth the wait.

October 16th was a perfect fall day at Notting Hill Farm and I just knew the excitement Cassie and Zach would be feeling! When I found Cassie looking beautiful, she was a bit nervous, ready to get things going (so that the attention would be off of her soon enough), and Zach was hanging out with his groomsmen, taking all things in stride. Guests were excitedly checking out the beautiful space, and soon enough they were cuddling up outside in the fall air for Cassie and Zach to make their debut. They seemed happy once they saw each other out there together, and we got things moving! Finally they had their arms around each other, kissing as husband and wife! Congratulations Zach and Cassie! I know that you probably had an awesome party after that ceremony, and I wish you a lifetime of wonderful times together!

October 8th felt like a perfect fall day, and no where more so than at La Galleria for Krissy and Dave’s wedding! It was such a sweet spot for the two of them, who I found, laughing hysterically with their bridal party, drinks in hand, making this their best day ever. They are so well matched and you could tell that they weren’t nervous or worried about things being perfect, they just wanted to be married. And that makes for a perfect day. Outside everything was beautiful, especially Krissy coming down the aisle to Dave. They beamed at each other and I was beyond thrilled when I finally got to announce them as husband and wife. Congratulations Dave and Krissy! It was a beautiful moment that seemed perfect for the two of you, and I wish you so many more of the moments in your long and happy lives together!

September 25th had me worried because it was on and off rain all day. I didn’t want anything to spoil Evelyn and Marcel’s big day at Hoyt Lake and The Terrace, and luckily, it all worked out! The rain held up for such an adorable couple! When I arrived Marcel was organizing every last detail, while Evelyn looked beautiful and excited for the moment to begin! Guests were super amped up and I knew that after the ceremony was all over, there was going to be a heck of a party. As guest headed down to the lake, I stood with Marcel and his best man (which was a bonus surprise being Johnny Rzeznik from the Goo Goo Dolls), and watched Evelyn make her stunning appearance. They made jokes throughout, or better yet Marcel did as Evelyn laughed and jokingly scolded him. You could tell how comfortable they were with each other and that this moment was a long time coming. Soon enough they were embracing and kissing as the crowd erupted! Congratulations Marcel and Evelyn! I hope your life is filled with love and adventure!