Niagara Falls State Park

Niagara Falls on Friday

Buffalo Harbor State Park - Pavilion 3

Rehearsal Dinner

Wedding Day

Spring Lake Winery

Ceremony & Reception

Whirlpool State Park

Whirlpool State Park on Sunday

Memorial Day Weekend 2023

Featured Event Photos

Our Wedding & Itinerary

Our love story started as many others have in this digital age, on a dating app. By simply gazing at each other's profiles we could see our mutual love of travel, the outdoors, and animals. That was all that was needed to spark up a conversation. Our first date was at a local brewery during an ice storm in Rockford, IL. We must have been crazy to venture out because we were two of just a small handful of people in a very large establishment. I didn't mind the added privacy of our first meeting at all, as I was captivated by the wonderful stories Armin shared. I found his excitement so contagious and uplifting. It took very little time for me to notice one of my favorite things about him, he has an incredibly loud, insatiable laughter that fills a room. One that can make everyone else smile along, even when they don't know why. We shared pictures and stories of our travels, had deep conversations about society, and shared our first kiss suddenly as I was in the middle of an in-depth explanation of my first time eating anchovies in Rome. To which I replied, "Really? Anchovies are what does the trick for you?" That night was like many to come, full of laughter and joy. We quickly became inseparable. It didn't take too long for us to move from sharing stories of our travels to experiencing them together. And this is only the beginning of our greatest adventure.

How it started

Our Story

ASHLEY & ARMIN

KENAI FJORDS NATIONAL PARK, ALASKA

<a href="https://youtu.be/46xsEyE1MhI" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Click here to see a recap of our trip to Alaska</a> (4K preferred)

ICELAND

PICTURED ROCKS NATIONAL PARK

VIRGIN ISLANDS NATIONAL PARK

<a href="https://youtu.be/N3fPpyHCHmc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Click here to see a recap of our trip to Virgin Islands National Park</a> (4K preferred)

GRADUATION

EVERYDAY ADVENTURES

Photos

Groomsmen

Sina Balouch

Smit Patel

Dino Infelise

Joey Cecala

Chris Anzalone

Ryan Daniels

Alex Harris

Beau Conrad

Victor Infelise

Bridesmaids

Christine Soderlund

Becky Cady

Amanda Satterlee

Sam Scholer

Maral Cecala

Ali Anzalone

Jessica Jama

Pamela Abadi

Sahara Abadi

Notable Mentions

Captain, a distinguished feline, outranks all pets in our household. 

Captain

Our cat, Sargent, identifies as French. Aside from having a speech impediment (he doesn't meow, only chirps) and inflammatory bowel disease (seriously, his prescriptions cost more than a human's), he is very particular.  But when he's in the mood, he'll shower you with love and cuddles, making him worth the high maintenance. Who saved who?

Sargent

Wedding Party

We encourage you to make the most of your stay. We are encouraging guests to stay in Buffalo, NY. Wedding day is Saturday, May 27, 2023. Please note, Monday,May 29, 2023 is Memorial Day! We hope you use this opportunity to vacation and adventure! We have 2 wedding blocks available. Both hotels are locatednext to each other. Additionally, Airbnb and other hotels are common in Buffalo (see below for good/safe neighborhoods).

The Bride will be staying at the Westin the day before the wedding and the Bridal Party will be getting ready here the day of! We have reserved a block at the hotel for our guests to join us if they wish. https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1673893337718&amp;key=GRP&amp;app=resvlink $229/night<a href="https://www.marriott.com/events/start.mi?id=1673893337718&amp;key=GRP" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Click here to reserve with The Westin Buffalo</a>- SOLD OUTRooms for this block have been sold out. Please use the links below to visit our other hotel blocks or suggestions for other areas to stay in Buffalo.

The Westin Buffalo

Secondary Hotel Block

This is a second hotel block that is available to guests. Please note that the bride and groom do not plan on staying at this hotel! However, this hotel is right next to The Westin! Wedding Block code: TSW The online booking has ended. However, if you need to still book, please call Tosha White (716) 319-1078 and she will be able to book a room for you over the phone with our special rate of $209/night. Mention that you are booking for the TADAYYON-SODERLUND WEDDING Embassy Suites details:&nbsp;Check-in is at 4PM / Check-Out is 11AM&nbsp;Valet Parking is $25 per day, per vehicle with unlimited in and out access.&nbsp;&nbsp;Upon check in Embassy will charge a $75 deposit. The deposit covers valet, room and gift shop charges. The $75 is refunded if the guest does not incur any charges.&nbsp; Amenities:&nbsp;Hot, Made-to-order breakfast: 7AM - 10AM, every day.&nbsp;&nbsp;Complimentary evening reception with cocktails and snacks: 5:00 PM -6:30 PM.Restaurant / Bar Service from&nbsp;Bella Ciao&nbsp;SUN - THURS 4PM - 11PM / FRI - SAT 4PM - 12AM

Embassy Suites by Hilton Buffalo

Additional Options

There are plenty of hotels and Airbnbs in the area! Please feel free to find what works best for you! Just be mindful that there are some areas of Buffalo that are not the nicest. Some of the best areas to stay in are:- Allen Town- The Theater District- Down Town- Bryant- Elmwood Villiage

Airport

Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)

Accommodations 

Make it a weekend or a weeklong adventure!

Most of our guests are traveling from out of state. We're hoping our wedding on Memorial Day weekend helps you use this as an opportunity to vacation and adventure! Downtown Buffalo is only 15-minutes from the Canadian border and 90-minutes from Toronto, Ontario! We are 30-minutes from Niagara Falls State Park and 90-minutes from Letchworth State Park, known as the Grand Canyon of the East and ranked as the No. 1 state park in the US! There are beautiful hiking, shopping, and breweries nearby! Want some ideas? On this page:#In and Around Buffalo (see below)#Canadian Trips (see below) MAKE IT A WEEKEND 🇺🇸Buffalo-Niagara Falls-Whirlpool State Park- Letchworth MAKE IT A ROAD TRIP 🇨🇦&nbsp;&nbsp; (1+ week or more)Buffalo, NY -Toronto-Ottawa-Montreal-Vermont (Burlington, VM) -Adirondacks

About Buffalo, NY

Buffalo, the second-largest city in the State of New York, was named after the French and Native American reference to the region as Beau Fleuve "beautiful river" referring to the Buffalo Creek River and the Niagara River. As the birthplace of the original Buffalo Chicken Wing, Buffalo houses many competitors who claim to be the best. Skeptical? Try them out for yourself! The original chicken wing was invented in Anchor Bar just a few blocks away from the hotel. <a href="https://www.visitbuffaloniagara.com/crawl/buffalo-wing-trail/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Want other notable options? Click here</a>. Like wine or ice wine? Niagara Falls USA is home to a burgeoning wine region in a truly unique atmosphere. The cool climate and rolling hills and valleys make for a one-of-a-kind terroir, home to small and large producers alike — and all kinds of grapes. <a href="https://www.niagarafallsusa.com/restaurants/niagara-wineries/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Click here to learn more</a>.

Visit Canada 🇨🇦  

Grab your passport and head to the border! If you drive, your car's insurance will automatically extend into Canada for no additional fees! We HIGHLY recommend taking the opportunity to venture into Canada if you can! NO MORE COVID RESTRICTIONS - NO NEED FOR NEGATIVE PCR OR PROOF OF VACCINE. BORDER CROSSINGS BACK TO PRE-COVID RULES.

In and Around Buffalo

HIGHLY RECOMMENDEDARMIN &amp; ASHLEY APPROVED I'll be honest - Niagara Falls looks way better from the Canadian side. The only way to get the Canadian viewpoint, and more, without crossing the border is to get on Maid of the Mist. Trust us - you will not be disappointed. Get in line and try to be in the front. The best viewing spots on the boat are the upper deck - left front, middle front, and right front. Adult Ticket $25.25Child Ticket (6–12 years) $14.755 and Under FREE (with accompanying adult) Buy your tickets at the window. No advanced reservations required.

Maid of the Mist Boat Tour

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED Regular (age 13-64) $16.95Seniors (age 65+) $14.95Children (age 2-12) $12.95Children (23 months and under) FREE Advance Tickets/Reservations are required.

The Buffalo Zoo

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED90-minute drive from downtown Buffalo, NY Letchworth State Park, renowned as the "Grand Canyon of the East," is one of the most scenically magnificent areas in the eastern U.S. Ranked No. 1 state park in the U.S. for several years now. Armin took the picture you see above with his drone! The Genesee River roars through the gorge over three major waterfalls between cliffs--as high as 600 feet in some places--surrounded by lush forests. Hikers can choose among 66 miles of hiking trails.&nbsp; Vehicle Entrance FeeCash or Check Only$10 per vehicle

Letchworth State Park

Adults &amp; children (ages 1 &amp; up):&nbsp;$11Children under age 1:&nbsp;freeExplore &amp; more members:&nbsp;free

Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum

The Buffalo Naval Park is located at Canalside, which is at the heart of downtown Buffalo's waterfront revitalization.&nbsp;Dine. Workout. Concert. Skate. Revel. Chill. At Canalside, fun happens here! Check out the Naval Museum!

Buffalo Naval Park

Canadian Trips

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED Adult CAD$43.00 Youth (ages 6-13) CAD$29.00 Child (3-5) CAD$12.50Senior (65+) CAD$29.00 Advance reservations are required. Please plan ahead as you will need to reserve the date and your entry time ahead. Tickets sell out quickly.

Ripley's Aquarium of Canada

4.5hr drive from downtown Buffalo, NY.Only recommend doing this if you will be spending several nights in Toronto, or taking a road trip from Buffalo-Toronto-Ottawa-Montreal-Vermont

Bruce Peninsula National Park

Things to Do

Travel Q&A

How long of a drive to Buffalo?

From Chicago, IL - 9 hours.Get on I-90 East and drive for 9 hours.You'll end up in Buffalo, NY (no exits required). From Ashburn, VA - 6.5 hours.

How long of a flight to Buffalo?

Direct flights from Chicago O'Hare ORD to BUF - 1 hour, 20 minutes.Nonstop direct flights are available daily. Direct flights from Washington Dulles IAD to BUF - 1 hour, 15 minutes.Nonstop direct flights are available.

General Q&A

Q + A

Cash Fund 

THANK YOU

While we appreciate anyone giving us physical gifts, our small one-bedroom apartment is limited and at maximum capacity. Ashley and I moving in together doubled all of our belongings - even after donating so many items away. If you would like to contribute, we appreciate any amount that will go towards our honeymoon. <a href="https://www.theknot.com/tadayyon/registry" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Click here to visit our Honeymoon Fund</a>

Ashley & Armin

Ashley & Armin

Wedding Party

Groomsmen

Bridesmaids

Notable Mentions