The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

Wedding Day

Wedding

Reception

Cocktail reception

A Note to Our Guests

We know the world is upside down right now and a lot is uncertain.&nbsp;

We currently plan to get married on August 1, 2020, regardless of the size of gathering we are able to have.&nbsp;







We will keep an eye on the news and make a decision in June. If it appears that gatherings are not recommended for August 1, we intend to have a small ceremony with immediate family and postpone our celebration for another time.







In the meantime, regardless of what eventually happens, we want our wedding to be a celebration of love - not just ours, but everyone's. To that end, would you help us celebrate by sending a picture of yourself on your wedding day or with your loved one(s)? That way, even if you are unable to make it, or we have to celebrate some other time, we can have those we love with us.&nbsp; You can email them to RyanLisaDaniela@gmail.com&nbsp;

Thank you for being patient. We want to make this a happy, loving, and SAFE event and are doing everything in our power to make that a reality.

Our Story, from Ryan's perspective

The first time I met the woman I would spend the rest of my life with was also the first day of graduate school. We were&nbsp;enrolled in the same PhD program at the University of Oklahoma, studying&nbsp;cognitive psychology.&nbsp;

As I walked up to the classroom on&nbsp;the&nbsp;first day, I heard someone tell&nbsp; Lisa "Hey, he's from New York, too!"&nbsp;

That was when I first saw her and my&nbsp;first thoughts were: "She's pretty!" and "New York? Nice." Oklahoma was feeling like a different country and it would be nice to have a native New Yorker to commiserate with.So, Lisa asked something like "Oh yeah? Where in New York?"&nbsp; I told her, Rochester/Buffalo area. And her?&nbsp; "Staten Island... Rochester might as well be Oklahoma."&nbsp; And so our journey began.&nbsp;













It wasn't long before Lisa and I were good friends. We shared similar interests, came to an agreement over what did and didn't count as New York (don't ask us our feelings about Long Island), and bonded deeply over our love and disdain for the scientific enterprise.&nbsp;















During those first few weeks, I also met the third member of our family. Daniela, who had just turned 5, had come with her mom to eat burgers and chicken strips at the Student Union. Daniela saw my discarded tomatoes and told me that she thought they were gross, too, but don't worry,&nbsp;her mom would eat them for us.&nbsp; &nbsp; Lisa would later tell me that conversation was the one that opened her mind to the possibility of "us." So, I guess I can't say a tomato never did anything for me.&nbsp;















Near the end of our second semester in grad school, Lisa and I went on a trip with some friends to San Diego. Something about the ocean and the sun must have finally tipped the balances of the Universe, because it was there that we decided we should giving dating a chance.















After we returned to Norman, our first date was to the Medieval Fair. We shared some roasted pecans, then ended the night playing Ticket to Ride with our soon-to-be close friends. Lisa trounced everyone, and continued to win every game she played for the first time. This streak continues (with very few exceptions) to this day.&nbsp;















The rest is, as they say, history.















For the past five (!!??) years, Lisa, Daniela, and I have been growing closer and closer together as a family.&nbsp;















There have been some big moments.&nbsp; Driving for two days straight to meet each other's families for the first time.&nbsp; Adopting our first kitty, Skit (legal name Rosebud).&nbsp; Moving in together, which&nbsp;was quite the upgrade, considering that I came from a one-bedroom studio confirmed bachelor pad where I routinely ate rice-a-roni for dinner.&nbsp; Graduations (two master's degrees and a PhD, with another on the way).&nbsp; Moving again, this time across the country to a whole new life in Syracuse, NY.&nbsp; Saying goodbye to our sweet pupperoni, Moose, together.&nbsp; And at the same time, saying hello to our strangest kitty, Milo.















But there are the little moments too.&nbsp; The goodnight hugs.&nbsp; The board games. The movie nights.&nbsp; The pizza nights.&nbsp; The list goes on an on.&nbsp;















Together, those big moments and little moments make up "Our Story."&nbsp;















And so, here we are. At the cusp of a new story. Or, more appropriately, a new chapter.&nbsp;















We can't wait to share that start with you...

The Wedding

Saturday, August 1st, 2020

6 p.m. in the evening







The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens 







2655 South Park Avenue











Buffalo, NY&nbsp;14218

The Gardens

Our Story

Our Wedding

Our Story 1

Attire

Wedding Parties

Details

Photos

Registry

Wedding Party

Q + A

Staybridge Suites Buffalo

When you stay at Best Western Plus the Inn of Lackawanna in Lackawanna, you'll be in the suburbs and within the vicinity of McKinley Mall and KeyBank Center.  This hotel is within the vicinity of New Era Field and Coca-Cola Field.Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 59 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.Amenities Enjoy recreational amenities such as an indoor pool and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby.Dining A complimentary buffet breakfast is included.Business, Other Amenities Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lackawanna

With a stay at Staybridge Suites West Seneca in West Seneca, you'll be convenient to Cazenovia Park and Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens.  This hotel is within close proximity of Trocaire College and Our Lady of Victory Basilica.Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 105 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchenettes with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and stovetops. Wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary, while 37-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, as well as phones with free local calls.Amenities Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including an indoor pool, a spa tub, and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a fireplace in the lobby.Dining Mingle with other guests at a complimentary reception, held on select days. A complimentary buffet breakfast is included.Business, Other Amenities Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, a 24-hour business center, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.

Staybridge Suites West Seneca

With a stay at Country Inn and Suites Buffalo South in West Seneca, you'll be convenient to Cazenovia Park and Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens.  This hotel is within close proximity of Trocaire College and Our Lady of Victory Basilica.Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 108 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and complimentary weekday newspapers, as well as phones with free local calls.Amenities Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an indoor pool, a spa tub, and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance.Dining Grab a bite from a grocery/convenience store serving guests of Country Inn and Suites Buffalo South.Business, Other Amenities Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, a business center, and express check-out. Planning an event in West Seneca? This hotel has facilities measuring 232 square feet (21 square meters), including a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Buffalo South I-90, NY

With a stay at Econo Lodge South in Blasdell, you'll be close to McKinley Mall and New Era Field.  This hotel is within close proximity of Past and Present and Hilbert College.Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 85 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, and both cribs/infant beds (complimentary) and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are available on request.Dining A complimentary continental breakfast is included.Business, Other Amenities Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Lisa + Ryan

Lisa + Ryan

L&R

Wedding Day

6:00 PM

Wedding

Reception

Cocktail reception