Our Happily Ever After Celebration will be a fun, cocktail-style reception with delicious food, an open bar, live music, and dancing. Most importantly, it’s a chance for us to celebrate with the people we love most!
Cocktail Casual: Think elevated night-out attire — dresses, jumpsuits, slacks, button-downs (no jackets required).
While we’d love to celebrate with everyone, we are only able to accommodate the guests listed on your invitation. Any invited plus ones or additional guests will be indicated there.
Please arrive by 6pm.
Yes, there is parking at Balloons as well as street parking throughout the town of Ellicottville.
The hotel (Wingate by Wyndham) is within walking distance of Balloons, so no transportation will be provided. Please be advised should you opt to stay in an Airbnb or hotel outside of Ellicottville, there are no Ubers.
Yes, we have a room block at the Wingate by Wyndham Hotel, which is walkable to the venue and downtown Ellicottville. There are also several Airbnb options in the town of Ellicottville (including options for 6+ guests). Please call the Wingate by Wyndham Ellicottville at 716-699-6000 to reserve a room within our discounted room block rate of $189 per night under the “Lyter & Bell Room Block.” All rooms in the block include two queen beds. Our room block is available for Friday, May 7th and Saturday, May 8th, and guests are welcome to book either one or both nights. To receive the discounted rate, please reserve your room by April 7th, 2027.
Rather than a traditional wedding format, we’re focused on a weekend celebrating together with our favorite people (you!).
Yes! We’ll be serving plenty of delicious food throughout the evening. Rather than a formal seated dinner, the celebration will feature a cocktail-style reception with ample bites, drinks, and dancing.