YellowBird Wedding

because simple is beautiful

Congratulations Cassandra & Shawn!!!

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April 8, 2015

April 3rd was still a chilly spring day, but everything was perfect inside the VFW post on Delaware Avenue in Kenmore. Shawn didn’t seem nervous at all. He’s a cool, calm, and collected kind of guy. He was hanging out with his son Ethan and mostly just waiting for the moment that Cassandra would arrive. They hadn’t seen each other yet, and I could tell that he was excited to finally catch a glimpse of her. It’s hard not seeing the person you love all day! When Cassandra did arrive, she seemed just as calm…even though she forgot her bouquet at home! No worries when you have good friends that will go back and get anything you need. That’s how to make a perfect day…perfect guests. The couple continued to hide from each other as I went around with parents making sure everything was set, music was ready, people were sitting, and if it was time to start yet! Soon enough it was and Casey was walked out by her father to her cool, calm, and collected guy. Until he started saying his vows of course. Then I watched the tears gather in his eyes as they both realized the moment they had been waiting for was upon them. Their little boy Ethan seemed overjoyed at the moment as well. Congratulations Shawn and Casey! I’m so glad to have been a part of your day and that the two of you have everything that is beautiful ahead of you!

Congratulations Hayley & Virgilio!!!

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March 31, 2015

March 27th wasn’t exactly a typical end-of-winter day. Slush & rain were prominent, but the energy at the Avanti Mansion was like a summer’s day party! Everyone was so excited for Hayley and Virgilio’s wedding! We just hoped Virgilio would get there soon since he was taking part of his police officer’s exam that day! I meet up with Hayley who looked gorgeous and calm. Ready for the big moment. The only nerves that came was when she realized she had forgotten her vows! Luckily I had them on my phone and we were able to print them out beforehand. Disaster averted! But as wonderful as seeing the glamorous Hayley was, nothing can compare to Virgilio. He wins the award for most nervous groom…EVER. He could barely keep it together! The DJ and I kept teasing him because he was adorable. Had to make sure everyting was perfect, keep wrinkling his vows between his fingers, shaking his legs, sweating, and working on his breathing. I made sure to give him step by step instructions to help with his worrying. But once we stepped in front of the crowd (well no, he was still nervous then), but once Hayley appeared at the top of the staircase and they met eyes, he seemed to instantly relax. They stayed close to each other and read their vows with smiles on their faces. Although they were happy to be sharing that moment, I’m pretty sure they were ready for it to be over so they could blend back in with the crowd. Good luck with that when you look that good! Congratultions Virgilio and Hayley. I feel very lucky that I met both of you and was able to share in your big day. I wish you a lifetime of happiness!

Congratulations Val & Jordan!!!

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March 25, 2015

Wedding are always special. I love each of them individually. BUT, that being said, there is an extra bit of magic when you marry people that are your friends and that you love greatly. And my lucky self was able to do that on March 21st! The Webb is becoming a favorite spot to marry couples, and Saturday only locked that down even more! Everything looked amazing thanks to Costamagna Design, and you truly couldn’t find a more relaxed couple. After 11 years together, this was just another beautiful day that they were going to spend together, and they were so full of happiness, there was no room for nerves. Val looked stunning in her hand-made dress by the ever talented Made by Anatomy. Jordan and Val were lucky enough to win a big part of their weddings by the generous Buffalo Indie Weddings. After entering a contest, their love blew away the competition and they were able to have their perfect day with a couple of bucks left over so they could dart over to France after their wedding. Love/Hate them 🙂
After checking in with both, and realizing I was the more nervous one, I excitedly waited for the big moment. Soon it was upon us and Val was being escorted down the aisle and Jordan looked on smiling. Soon they were holding hands and my face was aching from non-stop smiling. After gushing about how much I love them (and some gentle teasing of course), they said their vows through teary eyes. And after that kiss, BOOM! Kanye filled the room as well as confetti that the wedding party showered them with. It was amazingly fun only to be topped by a wicked party after.
Congratulations Jordan and Val! I was truly honored to be able to marry a perfect pair and I can’t wait to spend the next decades continually celebrating with you. All my love, always.

Congratulations Erica & Rob!!!

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March 18, 2015

March 14th looked like the beginning of Spring. It was a little cold with some warm pockets, with a light drizzle coming down. Obviously that wasn’t a problem because everyone inside looked overjoyed to be there. Rob seemed pretty collected when I checked in with him. I think he was ready to start the party! We headed down to the alter to await Erica’s arrival, and to watch one of his groomsmen pull the runner up the aisle…which was tricky. The fabric was stuck on itself so he couldn’t pull it up the traditional way, but he could think on his feet so he slowly unrolled it with his hands and made his way up. It took twice as long, but was twice as amusing and I think helped everyone relax into the moment. Rob looked ready to grab a glass of wine from the wine ceremony behind him, but realized that this is what makes a wedding unique. Soon Erica entered the beautiful Karpeles Manuscript Museum, and all eyes were on her. She looked gorgeous and nervous…exactly how you’d want her to look! They started off nervously smiling at each other, but then I think caught the nervous giggles because they kept laughing throughout…which made me laugh…and their guests laugh. So it was pretty much a great time. Soon enough it was time to kiss and get out of there! The exited onto the stone steps of Karpeles and were greeted with handfuls of birdseed thrown into the air, kind of at their faces, and definitely in their hair. They laughed and kissed and you could tell it was a perfect moment. Congratulations Rob & Erica!!! I’m glad to have shared in your moment and I wish you a lifetime of happiness!

Rock-N-Roll Bride!

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March 9, 2015

So happy to have been a part of this unique-as-heck wedding and for Rock-N-Roll Bride for writing about it. Check out some of the photos by Nickel City Studios, and the amazing Costamagna Design, who can bring any vision to life!

Click on the image below to see the article and images from this amazing day!

Congratulations Tina & Justin!!!

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February 25, 2015

I like when cold weather doesn’t stop a couple from getting married. You’re powerless wind chill! It’s even more amazing when their wedding vendor abruptly closes a month before and leaves them in a lurch, that they don’t panic. They just make it happen. Because it’s a moment that needs to happen. And that’s exactly how it went for Justin and Tina. They may have had to scramble, but they ended up at the Brierwood Country Club for what turned out to be a perfect moment. They were a little nervous when I first arrived. They may have forgotten the wine box and love letters for part of their ceremony. They may have also forgotten the marriage license. But with a couple like that, there are always friends on hand to make it right, and after a short delay, they were ready to go! Tina looked beautiful as she was escorted down the aisle to her future husband. And while they kept it together for most of the ceremony, those personalized vows had them, their family and friends, and me (just about), in tears. I felt like I had known them their whole relationship and I couldn’t have been happier to be sharing this moment with them. Finally the kiss arrived and they grabbed each other with a look of pure joy. Congratulations Justin & Tina! I knew everything would work out for the two of you because the two of you are perfect for each other, and not being together was never an option. Best wishes for a lifetime of love and happiness!

I’M ON HOLIDAY! YAY!

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February 9, 2015

Hello and welcome! Just to let you know if this is your first visit, I will be out of town from February 9th until the 16th. I will be unable to answer your emails because I’ll be swimming and white water rafting and zip lining through the jungles of Costa Rica and Nicaragua. Take care and stay warm and I’ll get back to you as soon as I return!

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Congratulations Charece & Patrick!!!

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February 9, 2015

Charece and Patrick are doing it right. They are getting married in Hawaii in the coming months. Sounds amazing! But before jet setting off the paradise, they decided to share this important moment with their close friends and family. And they decided this last week! So on Sunday February 8th, during a wintery afternoon, they said their I do’s for the first time at Danny’s South in Orchard Park. Charece looked amazing in her fluffy white winter coat, wrapped around her looked snug as a bug, and she seemed unbelievably happy. As her and Patrick gathered before a handful of guests, they had their moment and sealed it with a kiss. Congratulations Patrick and Charece. Getting married to each other once is one thing, but twice is pure magic! Here’s to a happy life together.

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Congratulations Debra & Patrick!!!

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January 13, 2015

Did you think that the January 9th snowstorm was inconvenient? Well, be happy it wasn’t your wedding day…and you didn’t have family driving in…on a highway that was shut down. But when it’s meant to be your day, and your friends and family would stop at nothing to be a part of it, things turn out ok in the end. Beautiful actually. So on that snowy evening I headed down to the Mansion on Delaware to be a part of Debra and Patrick’s big day. I was expecting Debra to be freaking out over the weather, but she was mostly just overcome with happiness that the day was here. I mean she was there, and Pat was there, so really, what more could you need? As chilly family members slowly began to trickle in, we realized that almost everyone would make this day no matter what. Debra and Pat took some photos beforehand, using the snow as a beautiful background. And with fires burning inside the gorgeous mansion, you could almost forget what was happening outside.
Soon enough, Debra was walking out to Pat, as he waited for her in front of a roaring fire, and they smiled in anticipation of all that was coming next. For two self-proclaimed awkward people, it was a pretty beautiful moment that left the audience smiling. Congratulations Patrick and Debra! It was worth getting stuck in the snow twice to share in your moment. And I’m sure when you look back, you wouldn’t change a thing. Much love.

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