Delaware Park, Karpeles Manuscript Library & Barrel Factory Wedding in Buffalo, NY

Emily and Chris celebrated their wedding in some of Buffalo, NY’s oldest buildings that also serve as some of our newest wedding venues, Karpeles Manuscript Library and the Barrel Factory! We also made stops for portraits at Hertel Avenue’s Gord Downey mural and Delaware Park where the couple also had their “first look” in front of the Ivy Bridge and family photos taken in front of the Albright Knox Art Gallery near Hoyt Lake!

Before we get to all that, let’s start at the beginning. I began the day with Emily and her sisters at the Embassy Suites in downtown Buffalo while second shooter Steve hung out with Chris and his groomsmen (and their perfect pup Dougie) at the couples home.

Dougie.

dog in bowtie before wedding in Buffalo, NY
groomsmen pose for portrait before wedding in front of Gord Downey Tragically Hip "no dress rehearsal this is our life" mural in Buffalo, NY
groom poses for portrait before wedding in front of Gord Downey Tragically Hip "no dress rehearsal this is our life" mural in Buffalo, NY

The Ivy Bridge in Buffalo’s Delaware Park is the perfect location for a first look! I love the mystery of Emily in the shadows as she’s about to make her appearance!

bride and groom have first look reveal in front of Ivy Bridge in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
bride and groom have first look reveal in front of Ivy Bridge in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
bride and groom have first look reveal in front of Ivy Bridge in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
bride and groom have first look reveal in front of Ivy Bridge in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
bride and groom have first look reveal in front of Ivy Bridge in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
bride and groom pose for portrait in front of Ivy Bridge in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
bride and groom pose for portrait in front of Ivy Bridge in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
bride and groom pose for portrait in front of Ivy Bridge in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
bride and groom pose for portrait in front of Ivy Bridge in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
bride and groom pose for portrait in front of Ivy Bridge in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
bride and groom pose for portrait in front of Ivy Bridge in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
bride and groom pose for portrait in front of Ivy Bridge in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
bride and groom pose for portrait in front of Ivy Bridge in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
bride and groom pose for portrait in front of Ivy Bridge in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
bride and groom pose for portrait in front of Ivy Bridge in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
bride and groom pose for portrait in front of Ivy Bridge in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY

Isn’t this bouquet from Chickory Kin perfection? I love the way the edges are left looking organic and wild.

brides bouquet from Chickory Kin in front of Ivy Bridge in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
grooms boutonniere from Chickory Kin in front of Ivy Bridge in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
wedding party poses for portrait in front of Ivy Bridge in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
bridesmaids pose for portraits in front of Ivy Bridge in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
family of bride and groom pose for portraits in front of Ivy Bridge in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
groomsmen pose for portrait in front of Ivy Bridge in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY

This tour group popped by for a history lesson and the groomsmen figured they may as well learn something in the interim!

tourists gather for tour of Ivy Bridge in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY

Chris and Emily’s family’s then met us on these gorgeous steps in front of the Albright Knox for their family portraits.

bride, groom and family pose for portrait on wedding day in front of steps to Hoyt Lake in front of the Albright Knox Art Gallery at Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
grandmother and bride pose for portrait on wedding day in front of steps to Hoyt Lake in front of the Albright Knox Art Gallery at Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
bride, groom and family pose for portrait on wedding day in front of steps to Hoyt Lake in front of the Albright Knox Art Gallery at Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
bride and groom hug on wedding day in front of steps to Hoyt Lake in front of the Albright Knox Art Gallery at Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
bride and groom laugh while holding hands on wedding day in front of steps to Hoyt Lake in front of the Albright Knox Art Gallery at Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
groom kisses bride on cheek in Rose Garden by Marcy Casino on wedding day at Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY

On to the historic Karpeles Manuscript Library (Porter Ave. location) on Buffalo’s west side for a beautiful wedding ceremony.

Karpeles Manuscript Library on Porter Ave. in Buffalo, NY on wedding day
maid of honor assists bride with veil before ceremony at Karpeles Manuscript Library in Buffalo, NY
ring bearer walks down aisle ceremony at Karpeles Manuscript Library in Buffalo, NY
groom looks at bride and father as they walk down the aisle during wedding ceremony at Karpeles Manuscript Library in Buffalo, NY
groom looks at bride and father as they walk down aisle during wedding ceremony at Karpeles Manuscript Library in Buffalo, NY
father and mother offer brides hand to groom during wedding ceremony at Karpeles Manuscript Library in Buffalo, NY
groom smiles at bride during wedding ceremony at Karpeles Manuscript Library in Buffalo, NY

Dougie made quite the appearance at this ceremony, roaming up and down the aisles barking and even coming up to the altar a couple times for some pets!

bride pets dog during wedding ceremony at Karpeles Manuscript Library in Buffalo, NY
groom and bride smile at each other during wedding ceremony at Karpeles Manuscript Library in Buffalo, NY
wedding ceremony at Karpeles Manuscript Library in Buffalo, NY
bride and groom pour soil in to potted tree during wedding ceremony at Karpeles Manuscript Library in Buffalo, NY
little girl rubs eyes in aisle during wedding ceremony at Karpeles Manuscript Library in Buffalo, NY
bride and groom smile at each other  during wedding ceremony at Karpeles Manuscript Library in Buffalo, NY
groom places ring on brides finger during wedding ceremony at Karpeles Manuscript Library in Buffalo, NY
bride and groom kiss during wedding ceremony at Karpeles Manuscript Library in Buffalo, NY
bride and groom pet dog during wedding ceremony at Karpeles Manuscript Library in Buffalo, NY
bride and groom celebrate with arms in the air after wedding ceremony at Karpeles Manuscript Library in Buffalo, NY
bride and groom walk up aisle with dog after wedding ceremony at Karpeles Manuscript Library in Buffalo, NY

Our last stop for the day, the Barrel Factory for a wedding reception over on the south side of Buffalo. We really did the full city tour for this one!

wedding reception at the Barrel Factory in Buffalo, NY
wedding decor at wedding reception at the Barrel Factory in Buffalo, NY
wedding decor and centerpieces at wedding reception at the Barrel Factory in Buffalo, NY
guests mingle during cocktail hour at wedding reception at the Barrel Factory in Buffalo, NY
guests mingle during cocktail hour at wedding reception at the Barrel Factory in Buffalo, NY
bride and groom are introduced in to wedding reception at the Barrel Factory in Buffalo, NY with the arms raised
bride and groom look at each other smiling during first dance at wedding reception at the Barrel Factory in Buffalo, NY
groom kisses bride on cheek during first dance at wedding reception at the Barrel Factory in Buffalo, NY
groom and bride touch foreheads during first dance at wedding reception at the Barrel Factory in Buffalo, NY
flower girls cheer for bride and groom after first dance at wedding reception at the Barrel Factory in Buffalo, NY
father spins bride at wedding reception at the Barrel Factory in Buffalo, NY
groom and mom look at each other during dance at wedding reception at the Barrel Factory in Buffalo, NY
bridesmaids laugh while deliver speech to couple at wedding reception at the Barrel Factory in Buffalo, NY
bridesmaids laugh while deliver speech to couple at wedding reception at the Barrel Factory in Buffalo, NY
guests toast couple at wedding reception at the Barrel Factory in Buffalo, NY
groomsman delivers best man speech at wedding reception at the Barrel Factory in Buffalo, NY
bride and groom cheers after speeches at wedding reception at the Barrel Factory in Buffalo, NY
best man toasts bride and groom at wedding reception at the Barrel Factory in Buffalo, NY
friend delivers prayer before dinner at wedding reception at the Barrel Factory in Buffalo, NY
bride and groom cut cake at wedding reception at the Barrel Factory in Buffalo, NY
bride and groom feed each other cake at wedding reception at the Barrel Factory in Buffalo, NY
bride and groom kiss with frosting all over their faces after feeding each other cake at wedding reception at the Barrel Factory in Buffalo, NY
guests dance at wedding reception at the Barrel Factory in Buffalo, NY
bride dances with guests at wedding reception at the Barrel Factory in Buffalo, NY
guests dance at wedding reception at the Barrel Factory in Buffalo, NY
guests dance at wedding reception at the Barrel Factory in Buffalo, NY
guests dance at wedding reception at the Barrel Factory in Buffalo, NY
guests dance at wedding reception at the Barrel Factory in Buffalo, NY
guests dance at wedding reception at the Barrel Factory in Buffalo, NY
guests dance at wedding reception at the Barrel Factory in Buffalo, NY
guests dance at wedding reception at the Barrel Factory in Buffalo, NY
guests dance at wedding reception at the Barrel Factory in Buffalo, NY
sister and grandmother of the bride sneak donuts at wedding reception at the Barrel Factory in Buffalo, NY
rings at at wedding reception at the Barrel Factory in Buffalo, NY

Many thanks to Emily and Chris for having us document their wedding day! It was such a treat to be part of this one.

Bride Preparation: Embassy Suites

Groom Preparation: Private Residence

Reveal + Portraits: Ivy Bridge, Albright Knox, Hoyt Lake & Rose Garden of Delaware Park

Ceremony: Karpeles Manuscript Library (Porter Ave. location)

Reception: The Barrel Factory

Hair + Makeup: Salon Lulo (Sarah + Becca)

Florist: Chicory Kin (Sarah)

Bakery: Paula’s Donuts

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