Wedding Day

Curtiss Hotel

Ceremony

Statler City

Reception

Our Wedding

We met when Dylan was playing junior hockey for the Cedar Rapids Roughriders in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. We were introduced through our mutual friend Andrew Oglevie who was Dylan's team mate at the time. We were really good friends at first, hanging out almost every day when I decided I had a little crush on Dylan. I told him, thanks to Ogie, and although Dylan told me he was career focused at first and that he needed to focus on hockey, he eventually came around once I brought out that well known Chadima Charm. We spent the next 3 years in Cedar Rapids with my family, and every summer I would visit Buffalo where I eventually fell in love with this town. We would go on so many adventures with Dylan's family. I fell in love with downtown Buffalo, visited Niagara Falls more times than most people that live here have, and spent countless hours down by Lake Erie. Dylan committed to playing college hockey at Canisius College and left to play in 2015. We spent a year long distance and realized it was not fun being that far apart for so long. So the year of 2016 I decided it was time for me to move out to Buffalo. We spent the next 3 years creating so many fun memories. Watching Dylan play hockey games, spending countless nights at 716, and watching the city I love so much grow into such a fun place to be. In 2019, Dylan signed with the Rockford Icehogs professional hockey team and we were onto our next adventure. He played the 2019-2020 season there which was unfortunately cut short due to COVID, so in March of 2020 he moved back home to Buffalo. I was in Iowa at the time and decided to move back out to Buffalo in May of 2020. Although COVID took a toll on the city of Buffalo, Dylan, myself and his family the best of a tough situation. We ended up getting engaged on July 24th, 2020 at the first place he ever took me when I visited Buffalo. It was such a beautiful day. Now we are getting married in this beautiful city and we cant wait to celebrate with you all!

Iowa to Buffalo

A beautiful hotel in downtown Buffalo located directly across from our ceremony site and just down the road from out reception site!

Embassy Suites by Hilton Buffalo

Travel

One of our favorite places to walk around. Go see the ships that they have docked canal. Plenty of activities to do on the weekend!

Canalside

Always a must if you're visiting Buffalo and have never been. The American side is a beautiful state park where you have a great view of the American Falls from up above. Bring your passport if the borders are open. You can walk over to the Canadian side and see the Horseshoe Falls and The American Falls from the other side. Plenty of activities on the Canadian falls as well!

Niagara Falls State Park

Where I work in the summer time. Head down and see some of my favorite bartenders. They will give you a fantastic Hartman's Old Fashion or if you're not into a spirit forward cocktail they will make whatever you'd like. Just be nice to them.

Hartman's Distilling Co.

One of our favorite spots to spend the whole day. Located in downtown Buffalo, the outer harbor is directly on the water. You can walk, bike, kayak, paddle board, or just sit and watch the busy waters.

Outer Harbor Buffalo

Where we got engaged! The first place Dylan ever took us when I first visited Buffalo and the place he popped the big question! Walk on the rocks next to the water and pop over and get some Perry's Ice Cream when you're all finished.

Erie Basin Marina

Shuck Shack is located right across the street from Hartman's. They are a pop up seafood stand highly known for their wide selection of delicious oysters imported from the Northeast. One of our favorite places to sit down for a nice lunch, just be prepared for a long line as it is a very popular place, but totally worth the wait!

Shuck Shack

A huge recommendation from us. BEWARE IT IS QUITE A HIKE. One of our favorite views in all of Buffalo. Known for the Niagara Falls Gorge at the bottom of the stairs and its blue waters. It is one of the most fun things we love to do every summer together. You walk until you find the stairs where you go down and take a left until you hit a big open area. You'll see wild blue waters. Please do not think you can swim in them though because you will die. I promise. But definitely worth the hike!

Devil's Hole State Park

A great place to get a nice dinner and a fancy bottle of wine. You can either sit inside where it has a very dim lit area, or outside where its decorated with twinkly lights. One of our favorite restaurants.

Mothers Restaurant

I am linking Allentown Music, I just mean Allentown in general. Lots of fantastic restaurants like Falley Allen, Allentown Burger Venture, Gabriel's Gate for the best wings, Allen Street Poutine Company, or Colter Bay. There are so many cute shops to pop in and out of as well.

Allentown Music

I'm linking Squeeze Juicery because it is located in Elmwood village. One of the most fun streets in all of Buffalo. There are so many small shops and restaurants you can visit. Wasabi Sushi for our favorite sushi in all of Buffalo, Forty Thieves for a fantastic brunch, froyo shops and so much more. A very popular place where you can spend all day.

Squeeze Juicery

Delaware Park is a beautiful park located in Downtown Buffalo. Known for its gorgeous walks around Hoyt Lake, its beautiful rose garden, and its stunning Japanese Gardens, it's something you'll definitely want to visit. Finish up with a meal at The Terrace. Its absolutely beautiful.

Delaware Park

With a breathtaking view of the city from the rooftop bar, this is definitely something you need to see. You may need to call for a reservation but it is definitely worth it. They have great cocktails but we definitely just go for the view. I recommend going later at night so you can see the city when its lit up!

500 Pearl

A fun place for food, drinks, and activities. You can rent kayaks, water bikes or sit for a couple drinks while you watch the boats go through down the river. There is also ziplining and ropes courses. Buffalo RiverWorks is a very fun place to hang out!

Buffalo RiverWorks

One of our favorite brick oven pizza places in town. They also have great beer and cocktails. Sit outside and wait in line to play shuffle board outside. An incredibly fun place to be on any day of the week!

Hydraulic Hearth

A fantastic Italian restaurant on Hertel Ave. One of our favorite places to go for a date night.

La Tavola Trattoria

A place where everyone likes to visit when they come to Buffalo. Known for the famous Buffalo Chicken Wing its a perfect place to say you went to when visiting. We always like to look at the license plates when we visit to see where people come from to visit!

Anchor Bar

A fantastic place to eat in Buffalo. Asked to be sat outside on the patio so you can see the beautiful views of downtown Buffalo.

Pearl Street Grill & Brewery

A fantastic Italian Restaurant in Downtown Buffalo. Great food, fantastic atmosphere and a beautiful patio to eat at!

Tappo Restaurant

Great for Mexican food and fantastic margaritas. We have fun every time we go there!

Deep South Taco

A small cute brewery located on Main St and Genesee St. Its the perfect place to have a beer and just relax in a fun atmosphere!

Fattey Beer Co. Buffalo

A cute little bar restaurant right next to Fattey Beer Co. Known for its adorable pink staircase and arcade it is always a fun place to visit!

Misuta Chow's

The same owners of Shuck Shack, you can never go wrong with their fresh seafood poke bowls. You can sit down in the Galley Lounge or take it to go!

Fresh Catch Poke and The Galley Lounge

One of my favorite places to go. Its a wonderful sports bar with a massive tv in the center of the restaurant! It is located right next to Canalside so you can pop over there to have a lunch after you finish walking!

(716) Food and Sport

A fun atmosphere where you can get great food and a staple Labatt Blue! A known beer in Buffalo!

Labatt Brew House

Big Ditch Brewing Company

Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino

Buffalo's favorite mall! Fun stores like Lulu Lemon, Urban Outfitters, and many more!

Walden Galleria

More of a local coffee shop! Will be located on the same street as the hotel right next to Starbucks!

SPoT Coffee

A beautiful restaurant right on the water down the road from the Outer Harbor of Buffalo. Good food and fun place to be!

Charlie's Boat Yard

Where we will be having our ceremony, their Vue Rooftop has fantastic food and a beautiful view of downtown Buffalo. Just a quick walk across the street from the hotel!

Located below The Westin Hotel, Patina 250 is a great restaurant to go to. They change the menu every month and it's always high quality gourmet food!

Patina 250

Mighty Taco to Buffalo is what Taco Bell is to the rest of the world. Don't ask anyone in Buffalo where Taco Bell is. Just suck it up for the weekend and go to Mighty.

Mighty Taco

Go get a Chicken Finger Sub. You wont regret it.

Jim's Steakout

Go get a sausage and a fantastic cocktail. Their outside patio is fun. "You're So Money"

Ballyhoo

This is one of the craziest most fun things to do in Buffalo. If you choose the open top boats just remember to bring a change of clothes because you will be SOAKED. So much fun!

Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours

Right down the street from the hotel, the City Hall Lookout at the top of City Hall is incredible. You can see Canada and truly all of Buffalo!

City Hall Buffalo City

Fantastic place for a cocktail and a burger or chicken sandwich! Let Troy or Caiti know you'll be there for the wedding!

Mister Sizzle's

Vice Restaurant

Jack Rabbit

Remedy House

BreadHive Bakery & Cafe

Graylynn

lloyd Taco Factory

Hoyt Lake

Japanese Garden

Tifft Nature Preserve

Buffalo Harbor State Park

Wilkeson Pointe

Five Points Bakery

Public Espresso + Coffee

Lafayette Brewing Co.

Thin Man Brewery

Mr. Goodbar

Allen Burger Venture

Things to Do

Wedding Party

Photos

Q + A

Registry

Hi all! I know we all want to celebrate mask free but I just ask that if you are not vaccinated for Covid-19 to please receive a Covid-19 test before you come to the wedding! We want to celebrate Covid-19 free and keep everyone safe! We appreciate it so much! Thanks again, Courtney and Dylan

Courtney & Dylan

Courtney & Dylan

C&D

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception