Wedding Photography at Delaware Park’s Marcy Casino in Buffalo, NY

Kelly + Kristen

When my friend Mark told me his friends Kelly and Kristen were looking for a photographer for their wedding at Delaware Park’s Marcy Casino in Buffalo, he added that they’re, “that sort of BEAUTIFUL couple with the whole inner/outer beauty thing going on.” He sold these two short.

Kelly and Kristen have that undeniable THING. They’re that couple you can’t help but sit back and soak in what they’re putting out. The attention they pay one another, the fun they have together, they’re CONNECTED. Photographing that connection, that’s my favorite, and one of the most inspiring aspects of being a wedding photographer for me.

Kelly and Kristen planned an easy going wedding in one of the most idyllic settings in Buffalo, Marcy Casino in Delaware Park. When we met before the wedding, they described their vibe as sweet, light and fun. This wedding was all that and then some.

We began the day at neighboring Hotel Henry for few, “getting ready” photos and portraits on the front steps of the hotel. Kelly and Kristen wanted to spend every minute of their wedding day together and got ready in the same room. It was such a nice change of pace to photograph the excitement and anticipation of the day as a shared experience, and made for some of my favorite photos of the day.

brides look at each other and laugh while getting ready for wedding at Hotel Henry in Buffalo, NY
brides get ready for wedding at Hotel Henry in Buffalo, NY
brides hold hands while getting ready for wedding at Hotel Henry in Buffalo, NY
brides hold hands while getting ready for wedding at Hotel Henry in Buffalo, NY
brides laugh together while getting ready for wedding at Hotel Henry in Buffalo, NY
brides smile at each other while getting ready for wedding at Hotel Henry in Buffalo, NY
brides touch feet while getting ready for wedding at Hotel Henry in Buffalo, NY
brides get ready during portrait session before wedding at Hotel Henry in Buffalo, NY
brides laugh during portrait session before wedding at Hotel Henry in Buffalo, NY
brides laugh during portrait session before wedding at Hotel Henry in Buffalo, NY
brides kiss during portrait session before wedding at Hotel Henry in Buffalo, NY
brides laugh during portrait session before wedding at Hotel Henry in Buffalo, NY
brides touch forheads during portrait session before wedding at Hotel Henry in Buffalo, NY
brides look at each other while walking down steps during portrait session before wedding at Hotel Henry in Buffalo, NY
brides walk down steps during portrait session before wedding at Hotel Henry in Buffalo, NY

Just a couple blocks from the Hotel Henry in Buffalo was Kelly and Kristen’s wedding ceremony and reception venue, Marcy Casino in Delaware Park!

Conveniently, Hoyt Lake and the Albright Knox Art Gallery are located within Delaware Park and serve as beautiful backdrops for wedding portraits.

wedding party poses for portrait on steps to Hoyt Lake brides slow dance on top of steps to Hoyt Lake during portrait session on wedding day in front of Albright Knox in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY

We see you dad!

brides walk up steps to Hoyt Lake brides slow dance on top of steps to Hoyt Lake during portrait session on wedding day in front of Albright Knox in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
brides slow dance on top of steps to Hoyt Lake during portrait session on wedding day in front of Albright Knox in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
brides slow dance on top of steps to Hoyt Lake during portrait session on wedding day in front of Albright Knox in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY

The butterfly!!!

brides laugh as butterfly swarms on steps to Hoyt Lake during portrait session on wedding day in front of Albright Knox in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
brides walk hand in hand down steps toward Hoyt Lake during portrait session on wedding day in front of Albright Knox in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
bride kisses bride on nose during portrait session on wedding day in front of Albright Knox in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
bride poses for portrait during session on wedding day in front of Albright Knox in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
bride smiles for photographer for portrait on wedding day ceremony in front of Albright Knox in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
bride poses for portrait on wedding day ceremony in front of Albright Knox in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
bride poses for portrait on wedding day ceremony in front of Albright Knox in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
bride smiles for photographer on wedding day ceremony in front of Albright Knox in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY

Marcy Casino has two gorgeous options for wedding ceremonies, the Rose Garden and Hoyt Lake. Both are wonderful, but Kelly and Kristen opted for the lake.

signage is displayed during wedding at Marcy Casino in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
guests gather during wedding ceremony in front of Hoyt Lake at Marcy Casino in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
man plays guitar during wedding ceremony in front of Hoyt Lake at Marcy Casino in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
rainbow row boats float in water during wedding ceremony in front of Hoyt Lake at Marcy Casino in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
ring bearer blows bubbles during wedding ceremony in front of Hoyt Lake at Marcy Casino in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
groomsmen walk ring bearer and flowergirl down aisle during wedding ceremony in front of Hoyt Lake at Marcy Casino in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY

I love this quiet moment Teri captured just before the brides walked down the aisle. It really illustrates the connection these two have to one another.

brides touch noses before walking down aisle during wedding ceremony in front of Hoyt Lake at Marcy Casino in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
brides walk down aisle during wedding ceremony in front of Hoyt Lake at Marcy Casino in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
brides smile at guests during wedding ceremony in front of Hoyt Lake at Marcy Casino in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
wedding ceremony in front of Hoyt Lake at Marcy Casino in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
brides smile at each other during wedding ceremony in front of Hoyt Lake at Marcy Casino in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
parents react with smiles and tears during wedding ceremony in front of Hoyt Lake at Marcy Casino in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
wedding ceremony in front of Hoyt Lake at Marcy Casino in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
brides smile at each other during wedding ceremony in front of Hoyt Lake at Marcy Casino in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
brides recite vows during wedding ceremony in front of Hoyt Lake at Marcy Casino in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
brides look at one another during wedding ceremony in front of Hoyt Lake at Marcy Casino in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
brides place rings on each others fingers during wedding ceremony in front of Hoyt Lake at Marcy Casino in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
brides say vows during wedding ceremony in front of Hoyt Lake at Marcy Casino in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
brides laugh during vows during wedding ceremony in front of Hoyt Lake at Marcy Casino in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
brides smile at one another during wedding ceremony in front of Hoyt Lake at Marcy Casino in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
brides kiss during wedding ceremony in front of Hoyt Lake at Marcy Casino in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
brides kiss during wedding ceremony in front of Hoyt Lake at Marcy Casino in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
brides kiss during wedding ceremony in front of Hoyt Lake at Marcy Casino in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
brides celebrate during recessional during wedding ceremony in front of Hoyt Lake at Marcy Casino in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
guests celebrate by waving streamers during wedding ceremony in front of Hoyt Lake at Marcy Casino in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
brides celebrate during wedding ceremony in front of Hoyt Lake at Marcy Casino in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY

Hovering above the ceremony site, Marcy Casino was ready to greet the wedding reception guests.

reception room setup during wedding at Marcy Casino in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
candle and greens decor during wedding at Marcy Casino in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
flowers and centerpieces during wedding at Marcy Casino in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
place settings during wedding at Marcy Casino in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
wedding decor featuring greens and rainbow cake during wedding at Marcy Casino in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
rainbow wedding cake during wedding at Marcy Casino in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
place cards during wedding at Marcy Casino in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
guest book and matches during wedding at Marcy Casino in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
wedding decor during wedding at Marcy Casino in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
brides react to seeing wedding decor during wedding at Marcy Casino in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
guests mingle during cocktail hour on the terrace during wedding at Marcy Casino in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY

Nothing says Buffalo pride quite like beef on weck sliders with rainbow flag picks!

beef on weck with rainbow flag tooth picks during wedding at Marcy Casino in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY

Kelly and Kristen’s wedding party introductions turned into a full on parade. The wedding party carried rainbow streamers, cardboard cutouts of the couple (and their dog) and inflatable rainbow everything. Once the brides were introduced, the party danced (and high fived) throughout the room in classic locomotion formation.

wedding party enters reception with rainbow streamers during wedding at Marcy Casino in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
guests react to introductions during wedding at Marcy Casino in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
wedding party carries rainbow unicorn during introductions during wedding at Marcy Casino in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
wedding party cheers during introductions at wedding at Marcy Casino in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
wedding party dances locomotion style during introductions during wedding at Marcy Casino in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
brides cut cake during wedding at Marcy Casino in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY

The brides lead a rendition of “Happy Birthday to You” for their guests celebrating their birthdays at the wedding.

brides sing happy birthday to you during wedding at Marcy Casino in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
guests react to happy birthday song during wedding at Marcy Casino in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
mother of bride delivers speech during wedding at Marcy Casino in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
brides laugh during speech during wedding at Marcy Casino in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
bride hugs mom after speech during wedding at Marcy Casino in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
father of bride delivers speech during wedding at Marcy Casino in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
guests react to speech during wedding at Marcy Casino in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
maid of honor delivers speech during wedding at Marcy Casino in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
brides laugh during speech during wedding at Marcy Casino in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
guests react to speech during wedding at Marcy Casino in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
brides laugh at speech during wedding at Marcy Casino in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
maid of honor delivers speech during wedding at Marcy Casino in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY

Outside Marcy Casino, a gorgeous Buffalo sunset awaited the wedding guests just before the dancing portion of the reception started on the terrace.

sunset over Hoyt Lake and science museum during wedding at Marcy Casino in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
brides kiss in front of sunset over Hoyt Lake during wedding at Marcy Casino in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
brides dance during wedding at Marcy Casino in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
brides dance during wedding at Marcy Casino in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
brides dance during wedding at Marcy Casino in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
brides dance during wedding at Marcy Casino in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
brides dance during wedding at Marcy Casino in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
guests dance during wedding at Marcy Casino in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
guests dance
guests dance during wedding at Marcy Casino in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
guests dance during wedding at Marcy Casino in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
little girl sits on rainbow unicorn during wedding at Marcy Casino in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
bridesman rides rainbow unicorn, lifts ring bearer, during wedding at Marcy Casino in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY

Almost forgot to make it official! You know Kelly and Kristen adored all their guests as they literally grabbed the two closest people to sign their marriage certificate.

brides and witnesses sign marriage license during wedding at Marcy Casino in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
guests dance during wedding at Marcy Casino in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY

As a photographer, I can tell you this sort of dance floor awareness is rare, and this guests deserves all the props.

guests dance during wedding at Marcy Casino in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
guests dance during wedding at Marcy Casino in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
brides dance
brides kiss during wedding at Marcy Casino in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
guests laugh while dancing during wedding at Marcy Casino in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
guests dance during wedding at Marcy Casino in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
guests hug during wedding at Marcy Casino in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
guest dances during wedding at Marcy Casino in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
guests dance during wedding at Marcy Casino in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
brides dance during wedding at Marcy Casino in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
brides dance during wedding at Marcy Casino in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY
guests dance during wedding at Marcy Casino in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY

The evening ended with some VERY smokey sparklers held by guests who were probably not in any condition to handle fire, but somehow we all escaped unscathed and this fun last photo was created.

brides kiss during sprakler exit at wedding at Marcy Casino in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY

Many thanks to Kelly and Kristen for having us document your wedding day at Marcy Casino in Buffalo! And thank you to all these venues and vendors who helped make the day so great!

Brides Preparation: Hotel Henry, RIP

Ceremony Venue: Hoyt Lake in Delaware Park

Portraits: Hotel Henry and Hoyt Lake (Albright Knox in background) at Delaware Park

Reception Venue: Marcy Casino / The Terrace

Hair + Makeup: Kassie Depke for Groom Service

Florist: Flowers by Nature

Kelly’s Jumpsuit: Jill Stuart Mara in ivory & Rosemary Shrug for BHLDN

Kristen’s Dress: Tomomi Okubo

Officiant: Erie County Court Judge, Sue Maxwell Barnes

Bakery: Muscareil’s

DJ: Mikey for Whirlin’ Disc

Second Photographer: Teri Fiske

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