Please arrive for the ceremony at 9:45 am. You will not be able to enter earlier as the venue is closed to the public and the bride and groom will be using the space for pictures prior to the ceremony. Please be prompt as the ceremony will start shortly thereafter at 10:00 am.
Yes. There is allotted time at the venue after the ceremony for any exploring of the grounds and pictures you wish to take with family.
Yes, we are celebrating Valentine's Day and our love by asking that all guests wear reds, pinks, purples, or neutral colors. Please see the attire section for more details.
You can wear the same outfit that you wore to the ceremony. The ceremony and reception are back to back.
Please reach out to Rachel or Josh regarding special requests.
On Friday, the bride and groom will meet family at New York Beer Project in Orchard Park at 6:00 pm. We recommend wearing something casual. You will be responsible for your own tab. See the "schedule" section for more details. On Saturday and Sunday, you are welcome to stay in Buffalo to spend time with friends and family or do a fun activity, but there are no organized events with the bride and groom. See our "things to do" section for recommendations.
No. You are responsible for your own transportation. Ubers are available in Buffalo. There is ample parking at the venue and reception hall.
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