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Congratulations Donna & Robert!!!

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August 6, 2012

Saturday August 4th was a scorcher, but you wouldn’t know if from the happy looks on Donna and Robert’s faces at the Hotel Lafayette in Buffalo. No wedding can go 100% smoothly, but Donna remained calm as we scurried to get her wine ceremony set up, and to fix the wedding cake that lost a tier to the floor :”(
Robert looked incredibly happy as we stood in the steamy courtyard and anticipated Donna’s arrival. They couldn’t take their eyes of each other and once you saw them together, you didn’t even notice the heat. I was so happy that I met these two because they were so laid back and so perfect for each other. Congratulations Robert and Donna! Who knew a night out rocking to Pat Benatar would turn into true love!!!

Congratulations Aleah & Joshua!!!

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August 5, 2012

A last minute email led to a last minute wedding on Saturday August 4th at Delaware Park in Buffalo. And I LOVE last minute weddings! No time to fret or fuss, just remember why you’re there and it all works out! Aleah & Josh travelled from Ohio to be married here since they don’t support Ohio’s stance against gay marriage. How could I have said no to people as cool as that?! It was a hot one for sure, 95 degrees I believe, but that didn’t damper Josh and Aleah’s spirit. They said their vows under a giant willow tree down by the water as their two guests taped the ceremony and kept a call on speaker so friends could hear! Congratulations Aleah & Joshua! I wish you guys the best.

Congratulations Danielle & Matt!!!

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July 30, 2012

First off, I’m pretty sure that on Friday July 27th, at the Terry Hills Golf Course, Matt was wearing my favorite groom outfit ever. Pink shirt and bow tie forever! He was calm and dapper as he waiting for Danielle to greet him, but all that coolness went out the window when he began his vows and tears fell from his eyes. Danielle smiled back at him and when they grabbed hands you could feel the love between the two of them. Not to mention I received my favorite compliment from the maid of honor! She told me that weddings usually make her feel depressed and alone, like she has no chance at happiness (she’s hilarious), but that this was the first ceremony she ever heard that filled her with hope that happiness is still possible! And that’s nice to hear! Congratulations Matt & Danielle. I wish you a lifetime of happiness!

Congratulations Tina & Ken!!!

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July 23, 2012

Saturday July 21st was a perfect day outside, and a perfect day inside at the gorgeous Hotel Lafayette in downtown Buffalo. You couldn’t help but gasp as you walked into Ken and Tina’s ballroom with it’s exposed brick, hardwood floors, and dapper looking groomsmen. Ken was nervous, but excited as he ran around making sure everything would be perfect when Tina came out. And what a beauty she was when she did! The room was full of chatter, but hushed when she came out, tears immediately building in her eyes. They couldn’t take their eyes of each other, except when they looked over at their little ring bearer and son, Lucas, who may have been the most handsome one there! Congratulations Ken and Tina. I’m so glad you found each other and that you found me! Nothing but the best!

Congratulations Emily & Brian!!!

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July 21, 2012

I love when grooms are nervous. And Brian was the perfect mix of nervous and excited. This was the moment he had been waiting for and I think he was just so excited to get out there and marry his love, Emily! A gorgeous day at Becker Farms in Gasport, NY, they said their vows in front of friends and family in a gorgeous outdoor setting along with a very interested rooster who started their ceremony off for them! Emily looked gorgeous as she came down the aisle and Brian couldn’t take his eyes off her. Congratulations Emily and Brian! I feel extremely lucky that I was able to meet both of you and share in your moment. If only everyone could find someone as wonderful as these two!

Congratulations Michelle & Dave!!!

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July 21, 2012

Although a group of about six kids chanted “rain rain go away,” somehow it didn’t work on Friday July 20th, but that doesn’t matter when you have a couple as perfect for each other as Dave and Michelle! While the rain came down at Woodlawn Beach in Hamburg, they grabbed umbrellas and each others hands and headed down the boardwalk to be wed in front of the beautiful lake. Even the rain on Michelle’s cheeks couldn’t be mask the tears that were sneaking out as she read her vows Dave. I’ve never felt so lucky to hang out in the rain! It ended up being a beautiful moment and I wish nothing but the best for Michelle and Dave. And don’t forget, rain is lucky!!!

Congratulations Jessica & John!!!

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July 16, 2012

I was lucky enough to spend July 14th with Jessica and John at the Tuscarora Inn in Lockport, NY. The couple were all smiles and jokes as Jessica posed with a giant moose head that adorned the wall (and i mean giant!) and John paced back and forth shaking hands with guests and making sure everything was perfect. They are a beautiful couple and even more so when they were staring into each others eyes and Jessica tried (and kind of failed) to hold back her tears. Not to mention, you can’t top a wedding that after it’s finished, the best man pulls out his flask of whiskey and even the minister (that’s me!) gets a swig. Congratulations John & Jessica. You are the kind of couple that others strive to be. I know there will be nothing but happiness and love in your future!

Kind of blushing…

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July 11, 2012

So it has been a very busy summer for weddings and I’ve been lucky enough to officiate many of them. I’ve been getting some really lovely feedback that lets me know that I’m definitely supposed to be doing this in life and sharing in these moments. I just wanted to thank everyone who has left me a recommendation. They mean the world to me and I value each one. If you’re new to the site take a minute to check them out here and you’ll know that I’ve met some amazing people, and I can’t wait to meet more!
Thanks. For everything.

Congratulations Joanna & Jeremy!!!

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July 9, 2012

Last Saturday (July 7th) was an absolutely gorgeous day. A little bit of rain in the morning cooled the afternoon off so that by the time Joanna and Jeremy were ready to say “I do,” the weather was perfect. Out in Grand Island ,under a giant weeping willow tree, Joanna and Jeremy held hands and smiled at each other and vowed to love each other until the end of time. They traveled from Austin Texas all the way to New York to be married on Joanna’s Grandfather’s property. Joanna told me that back when her Grandmother was alive, she always used to talk about a yellow bird that lived on their property that she called Goldie, so it was appropriate that YellowBird Wedding was there to share in the moment. Congratulations Jeremy and Joanna! I’ll miss our skype conversations since you guys are such a fun loving, intelligent couple. I wish you nothing but the best!!!