When Elizabeth first reached out, she shared they would be traveling from Seattle to have a very small, relaxed backyard wedding at her childhood home on Grand Island. Rather than a more traditional wedding, they wanted it to feel like a mini-vacation to Buffalo for their families.

New York City is a magical place as it is, but when you get married in a gorgeous industrial-style loft and dance the night away on the rooftop, that takes the (wedding day) cake! It started at a beautiful Manhattan townhouse where all the family, bridesmaids, and groomsmen got ready together.

Besides being a beautiful place, the Buffalo Erie Botanical Gardens have become one of my favorite locations for engagement photos. I’m sharing five reasons why choosing a greenhouse for your engagement session makes for an ideal location.

Besides the obvious things like your dress or suit, jewelry, undergarments, and shoes, there are some key things you won’t want to be without come wedding day. Don’t forget to pack these wedding day essentials! Timeline A day-of timeline is so important and has likely been planned weeks before your big day. Be sure to […]

Goodness, where to begin with this one. A little more than a year ago I met Haili at a photoshoot she hosted. I drove 4 hours to get there and dang I’m glad I did, because not only was it an amazing time, but I made an even more amazing friend. On wedding day, her […]