Roycroft Chapel

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Nicole's version:Beep beep beep! Jolted awake by my alarm, I rolled out of bed around 7 am on Saturday, June 7, 2014. I had been interested in checking out a trail running group, and the previous year I had found a group online, but they had already stopped meeting for the season. The next year, about half way through the trail running season, I remembered the group, and that's how I found myself making the 30 min drive to Chestnut Ridge. It was a bit of a ways out, especially for so early on a weekend!I joined a small group of runners gathering in the parking lot of Chestnut Ridge and nervously pretended to stretch. These people looked like serious runners! Anxious to break the silence, I struck up a conversation with Ryan, who happened to be standing next to me. My opening question was, "Have you been to one of these trail runs before?" I didn't expect the conversation to make an impression on me, but I found Ryan to be charming and quite funny. After the trail run, we chatted a little more and then went our separate ways. The next two or three weeks, I went back to run the trails with the group, but Ryan was never among the runners. I was a little disappointed. I had hoped to see him again, and had even thought he might have been a little interested too. A few months later, Ryan found me on the world wide web and asked if I wanted to fill a space on a relay team at a race he was running. While I couldn't make that race, we ended up arranging to go for a trail run at Hunter's Creek with my friends, Rob and Abigail McMillan. After that, we went on our first date, "brunch" at Sweetness 7 (best homemade English muffins!!). Unbeknownst to me, Ryan had already eaten breakfast earlier that morning, so he only ordered a bagel and a coffee. I was a little mortified I had ordered a full brunch and also concerned that he wasn't a food enthusiast. I quickly learned that Ryan definitely loves food, so no worries there!Fast forward, and on December 4th, 2016 Ryan asked me to marry him! (The picture was the group of runners at the trail run where we met. Nicole is in the purple tank with the hat and Ryan is in the grey shirt to Nicole's right. Photo courtesy of Fleet Feet's Facebook!)Ryan's version:My mother went running shoe shopping at Fleet Feet for my youngest brother, Adam. While there, my mother grabbed a flier for a trail running group. She handed me the flier at family dinner on Sunday night and encouraged me to go. I brushed it off. Maybe 3-4 weeks later, I gave in and decided to go to an 8 am trail run at Chestnut Ridge.I noticed Nicole almost immediately when I got out of my car, and as I attempted to think of 5 questions to ask her (I always try to come up with 5 questions before starting a conversation with a stranger), Nicole asked me whether this was the first trail run I had attended - and I thought the "do you come here often line" never worked! We ended up talking for the next 15 minutes, until the trail run got started. As the pace dropped on the hilly run in and out of the gorges at Chestnut Ridge, I was very impressed that Nicole hung in there, right behind me. This girl is a trooper, I thought!When we finished running, I thought about asking Nicole to brunch, but I wimped out. It was only 2 1/2 months later, as I laid on a mattress on the floor of my otherwise empty newly purchased house, that I mustered the courage to message Nicole. Not long after, we went for a run with Nicole's friends, Rob and Abby, at Hunter's Creek. Rob lost his shoe in a mud puddle, and Nicole almost took my left eye out when her shoulder brushed a tree branch that sprang back at me, but I was undeterred. Over the next month, we went to Sweetness 7 for brunch, Resurgence Brewery, and Pints and Pierogis at Marcy Casino. Little did I know that it would take another 7 months for me to convince Nicole to be my girlfriend.Nicole was worth the wait. And so, beginning July 1, 2017, I get to spend the rest of my life with my best friend. We hope you are able to celebrate with us!

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Parking for Ceremony & Reception

Parking is available across from the Roycroft Inn, entrance on South Grove, or by the Roycroft Chapel, entrance off of Main Street. Street parking is also available.

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The Roycroft Inn is very conveniently located at the site of the reception, and just across the street from the ceremony location. We've reserved a block of rooms from June 30-July 3, and recommend booking before June 1, 2017, when the rooms will be released for general booking. Please call the Roycroft directly and ask about the rooms reserved under our last names (Woo &amp; Murphy). Don't forget to ask about the AAA discount, if you have AAA. The Roycroft has a lot of character, and each room is unique. This is a more upscale housing option. The Roycroft is walking distance to the shops and restaurants of East Aurora's Main Street, which guests may enjoy exploring in their free time.

Roycroft Inn

This hotel is a short drive to the Roycroft, where the ceremony and reception will be held, but a little further away than staying on site at the Roycroft Inn.The Hampton Inn is walking distance to the shops and restaurants of East Aurora's Main Street, which guests may enjoy exploring in their free time.

Hampton Inn East Aurora

Comfort Suites is close to the Buffalo Airport and offers a free airport shuttle, hot breakfast, and wi-fi. This is a more economical option, and is about 20-25 minutes away from the Roycroft, where the ceremony and reception will be held, in East Aurora.

Comfort Suites Buffalo Airport

The Holiday Inn Express is located in the heart of downtown Buffalo, about a 25-30 minute drive to the Roycroft, where the ceremony and reception will be held in East Aurora. The Holiday Inn Express is a less expensive downtown option, for those who wish to explore Buffalo. The hotel is a short (and free) metro ride to Canalside, a popular summer hang out spot on Lake Erie and to the Buffalo Naval Park. Hotel parking is available nearby at an additional charge. See the Buffalo sub section of the Things to Do Tab of our wedding website for more downtown Buffalo hotel options. Activities within short driving distance: contemporary art at the Albright-Knox Art Gallery and Frank Lloyd Wright's stunning residencies (Graycliff &amp; the Darwin Martin House).

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Buffalo Downtown

Downtown Buffalo Hotel: 1 block from above ground train that will take you to Canalside. 25 minutes from East Aurora. See the Buffalo sub section of the Things to Do Tab of our wedding website for more downtown Buffalo hotel options.

Hotel @ The Lafayette

Travel

East Aurora

Itinerary (East Aurora)

<a href="http://www.visitbuffaloniagara.com/itinerary/east-aurora/">http://www.visitbuffaloniagara.com/itinerary/east-...</a><a href="http://www.newyorkupstate.com/western-ny/2017/03/a_day_in_east_aurora_photo_essay_of_people_places_in_upstate_ny_village.html#incart_river_home" target="_blank">http://www.newyorkupstate.com/western-ny/2017/03/a_day_in_east_aurora_photo_essay_of_people_places_in_upstate_ny_village.html#incart_river_home</a> All addresses are in East Aurora, unless otherwise noted.1. For those who start the day right: Breakfast at Elm Street Bakery ( 72 Elm St. Also good for sweets, lunch/dinner) or Charlie's Diner (510 Main St). Kornerstone Cafe and Juice Bar (33 Elm St.) is a neat option for smoothies, sandwiches, and coffee. 2. For the nature inclined: Knox Farm: enjoy a pleasant walk, watch dogs play at the dog park. Former country estate of Buffalo's renowned Knox Family. The park's 633 acres are comprised of a variety of habitats, including 400 acres of grasslands (pastures and hayfields), and 100 acres of woodlands, ponds and several wetland areas. (437 Buffalo Rd). A short drive away: Hunter's Creek Park in Wales, NY (<a href="http://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-york/hunter-creek">http://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-york/hunter-...</a>) 3. For the shopping/town exploration inclined: Explore Main Street shops, including Vidler's, a five and dime shop. Made In America Store (1000 W Maple Ct, Elma, NY). Roycroft campus tours and shops (<a href="http://www.roycroftcampuscorp.com/index.php/visit/tour-schedule">http://www.roycroftcampuscorp.com/index.php/visit/...</a> )4.Lunch or Dinner: Famous Buffalo Wings at Bar Bill Tavern (Cash Only. 185 Main St), Riley Street Station-American food (27 Riley St), Taste- cafe with sandwiches and salads (634 Main St), 189-modern pub, great burgers and cocktails (189 Main St)5. For the historically inclined: Millard Fillmore Presidential Site (National Historic Landmark): Open Wed, Sat, Sun, tours 1-4 pm (24 Shearer Avenue) <a href="http://www.aurorahistoricalsociety.com/pages/millard-fillmore-presidential-site">http://www.aurorahistoricalsociety.com/pages/milla...</a> 6. For everyone! The Little Red Caboose (79 Elm St): stop for ice cream! 7. For beer/wine lovers: Aurora Brew works (191 Main St) or 42 North Brewery (25 Pine St): quench your thirst with a beer. If you prefer wine/coffee: Mambrino King Wine Bar (720 Main St) or Bica e Vinho (261 Mill Rd): enjoy wine, coffee, and appetizers at this wine bar. Scenic location overlooking Cazenovia Creek.

Buffalo

​Buffalo FOOD & Restaurants

Signature Buffalo Foods: Buffalo Wings (Duff's-where Obama ate <a href="http://www.duffswings.com/">http://www.duffswings.com/</a>, and Barbill have very good wings. Anchor bar is site of the original buffalo wing. Gabriel's Gate in Allentown also has good wings <a href="http://www.visitbuffaloniagara.com/businesses/gabriels-gate/">http://www.visitbuffaloniagara.com/businesses/gabr...</a>)Beef on weck-Charlie the Butcher's (location downtown and express location in East Aurora at Noco Gas Station)Sponge Candy-Fowler's chocolate (Elmwood and East Aurora Locations)Sahlens Hot dog-Ted's Hot Dogs- <a href="https://www.tedshotdogs.com/">https://www.tedshotdogs.com/</a>Paula's Donuts: <a href="http://paulasdonuts.com/">http://paulasdonuts.com/</a> Craft Breweries: <a href="http://www.visitbuffaloniagara.com/business-type/craft-beer/">http://www.visitbuffaloniagara.com/business-type/craft-beer/</a>: Big Ditch (downtown), Community Brewworks, Flying Bison Brewery, Tommy Rotter Distillery, Resurgence (west side) Downtown Restaurants: <a href="http://www.buffaloplace.com/restaurants">http://www.buffaloplace.com/restaurants</a> (for map and comprehensive list with addresses &amp; telephone numbers)Chippewa RestaurantsLodgeSoho Burger BarTed's Rachel's MediterraneanKaydara Noodle Bar (Japanese)-upper Main StDino BBQOshun (seafood)Seabar (have heard good sushi)Toutant (highly recommended)- southern foodMarble &amp; Rye- nice burgers and the likeCasa Azul- tacos (if you are a really hungry person, this isn't a good option based on prices &amp; portions. Tacos are good though, recommend!)Tappo (Italian food, triple A discount)Deep South Taco (rooftop patio)Di'Avolios-pick toppings for your own salad, pizza, sandwich (healthy option, recommend!)Raclettes (French)Pan American (restaurant on the bottom floor of the Hotel Lafayette)Pearl Street GrillLiberty Hound (American, at Canalside)716 (Canalside) Laid-back place with a huge sports TV wall above the bar, serving burgers, poutines &amp; beer. http://716foodandsport.com/ Weekday Lunch Only Fables Cafe (in the library)-open during business hours during the weekMora's Deli on Court Street-open during lunch during the weekSue's Deli-Greek food (shwarma, falafel, gyros, also various other sandwiches and sides)Vasilis (greek)Holly Farms: wallet friendly hole in the wall, grab &amp; go type place for sandwichesQuicker/Wallet Friendly Options Ted's (char-grilled famous Buffalo Sahlen hot dogs)Casa di pizza or Gino and Joe's pizza (both on Main St)Jerks/Just Fries: ice cream, coffee, friesRachel's (Mediterranean. Healthy options. Recommend!)Natalie's MediterraneanDiMarco's (Sandwiches)Allentown RestaurantsABV (really good burgers)Cantina Loco (Mexican)Fat Bob's (Barbeque. Recommend! Triple A discount)Mother's (nicer option. Recommend)Elmwood and North Buffalo RestaurantsCole's (American)India GateAshker's (smoothies, breakfast, sandwiches)Vera's pizzeria (fancy &amp; very good cocktails, gourmet pizza)Kuni's (have heard good sushi)Betty's (breakfast, no reservations &amp; busy on weekends, but really good!)Sato Ramen (Elmwood and Main Street locations)Taj Grill (Indian)Home Taste (chinese, cash only. Recommend the steamed buns, dumplings, beef noodle soup)Amy's Place-breakfastThe Terrace at Delaware ParkGrant Street/West Side Restaurants (Off the beaten track):Sweetness 7 (breakfast)-one of my favorites!West Side Bazar: various ethnic food (Ethiopian, Indian, Burmese, Thai). Recommend! Parking behind the building, enter from West Ferry Street. Don't park in the Rite Aid lot.Ru's pierogis (Niagara St)

Buffalo Day Trips

Day TripsNiagara Falls (American side) is about 25-30 min drive from BuffaloCanada: Niagara Falls, Crystal BeachCanada: Niagara on the Lake (Wineries) <a href="https://www.niagaraonthelake.com/">https://www.niagaraonthelake.com/</a> Toronto (2 hrs away)-aquarium and zooLewiston: rich history for its role in the War of 1812 and the Underground Railroad. Tour Old Fort Niagara (<a href="https://www.oldfortniagara.org/history">https://www.oldfortniagara.org/history</a>) or The Lewiston Museum to go back in time. Our Lady of Fatima Shrine is another cultural attraction with scenic and spiritual significance (<a href="http://www.fatimashrine.com/index1.html">http://www.fatimashrine.com/index1.html</a>) Letchworth State Park, the grand canyon of the East: <a href="https://parks.ny.gov/parks/79/details.aspx">https://parks.ny.gov/parks/79/details.aspx</a> Corning Museum of Glass (<a href="http://www.cmog.org/">http://www.cmog.org/</a>)

Sightseeing in Buffalo

Downtown/Canalside: Canalside-kayaking/pedal boats, Thursday night free concerts <a href="https://www.canalsidebuffalo.com/visit-canalside/">https://www.canalsidebuffalo.com/visit-canalside/</a> Buffalo Naval Park at Canalside: <a href="http://buffalonavalpark.org/">http://buffalonavalpark.org/</a> City Hall (can walk up to the top for free to see views...only ok, but it is free! Noon tours)Hotel Lafayette is cool to just take a peek inside: landmark French Renaissance-style building was designed by Louise Blanchard Bethune, the first professional woman architect in the U.S. and built in 1904, during Buffalo's industrial heyday for the Pan-American Exposition. <a href="http://buffalobrewerydistrict.com/lafayette/about">http://buffalobrewerydistrict.com/lafayette/about</a> Larkinville (near downtown)Pierce-arrow museum: Antique autos, bikes &amp; motorcycles highlight the history of transportation in western New York. <a href="http://www.pierce-arrow.com/">http://www.pierce-arrow.com/</a> Larkinville: Tuesday food trucks &amp; Hydraulic Hearth (pizza), Flying Bison Brewery <a href="http://www.visitbuffaloniagara.com/neighborhood/larkinville/">http://www.visitbuffaloniagara.com/neighborhood/larkinville/</a> Other:Frank Lloyd Wright's Graycliff (30 min from downtown Buffalo and 40 minutes from East Aurora): <a href="http://graycliffestate.org/">http://graycliffestate.org/</a> Elmwood Village &amp; Delaware Park Area:Burchfield Penney Art Center, a multi-arts focused gallery <a href="https://www.burchfieldpenney.org/">https://www.burchfieldpenney.org/</a> Albright-Knox Art Gallery: vast collection of modern and contemporary art <a href="https://www.albrightknox.org/">https://www.albrightknox.org/</a> Elmwood Village and Allentown: restaurants and shops <a href="http://elmwoodvillage.org/">http://elmwoodvillage.org/</a> Richard Olmsted Campus: Widely considered to be one of Buffalo's most important and beautiful buildings, construction on the 145-year-old Richardson Olmsted Campus began in 1872 and opened in 1880 as the state-of-the-art Buffalo State Asylum for the Insane. <a href="https://richardson-olmsted.com/visit/tour-descriptions/">https://richardson-olmsted.com/visit/tour-descriptions/</a> Frank Lloyd Wright's Darwin Martin House (Delaware Park Area): <a href="http://www.darwinmartinhouse.org/">http://www.darwinmartinhouse.org/</a> Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site: Experience TR's unusual 1901 inauguration like never before. With a combination of historically restored rooms and interactive exhibits, you'll feel as if you are part of the events of that fateful September, while gaining a new perspective on the issues Roosevelt faced during his presidency. <a href="https://www.trsite.org/">https://www.trsite.org/</a> Buffalo Zoo: <a href="https://buffalozoo.org/">https://buffalozoo.org/</a> Craft Breweries: <a href="http://www.visitbuffaloniagara.com/business-type/craft-beer/">http://www.visitbuffaloniagara.com/business-type/craft-beer/</a>: Big Ditch (downtown), Community Brewworks, Flying Bison Brewery, Tommy Rotter Distillery, Resurgence (west side)

Buffalo Hotel Options

Canalside Hotel Options:Convenient Hotels: Courtyard Marriott or Harborcenter MarriottHotels on Main street (can catch free above ground train to canalside): Hilton Garden, Hyatt, Holiday Inn ExpressHotel Lafayette (really cool and beautiful restored old hotel) is on Washington street, 1 block over from the train on Main StHIlton, Holiday, Hyatt don't have a lot of restaurants or cool things right outside their doorstep like the Marriott locations (canalside) or the Hampton or Embassy (closer to restaurants on Chippewa), but you can take the train easily to Canalside or Chippewa (Fountain Plaza Stop)Hampton Inn and Embassy Suites on Delaware are walkable (but little further than hotels right on Main). Closer to Chippewa where there are a lot of restaurantsDo not recommend Adam' Mark Hotel

Things To Do 1

Discover Niagara Falls from the American side as you visit the Cave of the Winds and the State Observation Tower with an experienced local guide. Cap off your day with a misty trip on the water, getting up-close to the roaring cascades on a Maid of the Mist boat ride.
Start your journey with a visit to the observation tower, where you can take in sweeping views of Bridal Veil Falls while listening to your guide share stories of the daredevils who have attempted to conquer these raucous waters. Continue to Prospect and Terrapin Point state parks, and then journey into the Cave of the Winds for up-close views of the falls from 175 feet (53 m) down in Niagara Gorge.
Walk down to the Hurricane Deck and follow your guide around the rapids and whirlpools of the lower and upper Niagara River, Goat Island, and the National River Gorge. End your journey by climbing aboard the Maid of the Mist, where you can don a poncho to help keep you dry as the captain sets a course and sails right up to the misty edge of Niagara Falls.

American-Side Tour of Niagara Falls with Maid of the Mist Boat Ride

Soak up all the entertainment and action on Clifton Hill the Street of Fun by Niagara Falls. With admission to 6 attractions for 1 low price, you can catch jaw-dropping views from the top of SkyWheel, fight for survival against a bloody zombie attack, and go on a cinematic adventure through the Wild West.
With the Clifton Hills Fun Pass, you get to experience all the natural splendor of Niagara Falls plus world-class entertainment. Go for a spin on the Niagara SkyWheel, a towering Ferris wheel that offers breathtaking vistas over the falls both day and night. Grab a laser gun to shoot your way through spooky goblins on the Ghost Blasters 3D Ride, or take a seat in the 6D theater for a wild adventure through the West. Blast away at blood-thirsty zombies in a battle for all mankind, and then celebrate your victory with a visit to your favorite celebs—wax ones, that is—at the Movieland Museum of Stars. Later, aim for a hole in 1 at your choice of 2 wacky miniature-golf courses: fantastical, glow-in-the-dark Wizard’s Golf or volcanic Dinosaur Adventure.
Once you’ve hit all the attractions, head to the Great Canadian Midway. Your package comes complete with bonus tokens you can use on more than 300 games—from old favorites like Skee-Ball to new hits like Deal or No Deal.

Clifton Hill Fun Pass with Admission to 6 Attractions

Experience the splendor of Niagara Falls in the evening. See the falls from the Canadian side of the border, and then enjoy the unique sight of the cascading water illuminated against the night.
Take in Niagara Falls from Canada's shorelines. Embark on a Journey Behind the Falls tour for a captivating vantage point and venture through bedrock tunnels and into the mist of Horseshoe Falls. After you see and hear the falls up close, step back and enjoy the panoramic views atop Skylon Tower.
Your twilight exploration of Niagara Falls also highlights the upper Niagara River, Whirlpool Rapids, Goat Island, American Falls, Table Rock House, New York and Canadian power plants, the Floral Clock, Clifton Hill, and Queen Victoria Park.
The falls-themed evening ends with a spectacular showing of lights and colors on the falls themselves, a dazzling sight against the dark of night.

Nicole & Ryan

Nicole & Ryan

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