We recommend semi-formal attire. Suits & cocktail dresses.
You are welcome to bring your children to the church ceremony, however we are having an adult only reception.
There is a small parking lot at St. Thomas Aquinas that is accessible from Athol St. (next to Doc Sullivan's). Street parking is also available. Car-pooling is encouraged. There is plenty of parking at Kloc's Grove right as you pull into the venue.
Please arrive to the ceremony 15 minutes before the ceremony start time.
Please refrain from taking pictures/videos. We have a wonderful photographer that will capture all the beautiful moments and memories.
St. Thomas Aquinas is located on Abbott Rd. Main entrance to the church is on Abbott Rd. Address: 450 Abbott Rd. Buffalo, NY 14220
Kloc's Grove is a 15 minute drive from St. Thomas Aquinas. Address: 1245 Seneca Creek Rd. West Seneca, NY 14224 Recommend Directions from St. Thomas Aquinas to Kloc's: Left onto Abbott Rd Turn left onto Cazenovia St. Turn right onto Seneca St. Turn left onto Indian Church Rd., turn right to stay on Indian Church Rd. Turn right onto Union Rd. Turn left onto Seneca Creek Rd. (2.3 miles) Turn right onto Borden Rd. (Kloc's Grove Entrance)
Our ceremony is unplugged - meaning your phones and cameras should be on silent and put away for the duration of the ceremony. You are welcome to take pictures/videos throughout the reception and we would love to see them! Send them to us and post on social media - make sure to tag us IG: @mg_ryn & @todd.cavanaugh, FB: Meg Ryan/Todd Cavanaugh
Our reception is located at Kloc's outdoor Garden Pavilion with a hard roof covering the reception area and optional roll-away walls, in the case of inclement weather. There will be signs to direct you where to go! The entrance to our reception will be directly from the parking lot, no need to go inside to the banquet hall.
There will be an open bar, appetizers at cocktail hour, a sit-down dinner, and coffee, cake and desserts. Looking for a drink spot between the ceremony end time and the 5:30pm start time? Check out our "Things to Do" Page! Doc Sullivan's is right next door to St.Thomas! Several other local favorites are right on Abbott Rd as well. Looking for something fun to do and a favorite Buffalo spot? Check out Mayer Bros Cider Mill! Located right by Kloc's Grove! Address: 1540 Seneca Creek Rd. WS 14224. Stop in for yummy donuts and apple cider!
Ceremony Start Time: 3:00pm Ceremony End Time: 3:45pm Cocktail Hour Start Time: 5:30 pm Introductions & Dances: 6:30 pm Dinner Time: 7:00 pm Dancing Time: 8:00 pm Reception End Time: 11:00 pm