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Our Wedding

Oh, the way of the modern world! Nicolette and Brendan found interest in each other from a handful of pictures and a short blurb about one another. After connecting instantly and speaking online, the two decided to meet. On August 29, 2020, Nicolette asked Brendan to meet for sushi at a local spot. The couple hit it off immediately and continued their date, shutting down the restaurant. Shortly after the first date, Brendan asked Nicolette to join him for a picnic by the Niagara River. The couple continued to talk even as the rain started to fall and eventually went to a dessert restaurant, as they didn't want their time together to end. Since those first dates, the two have rarely gone more than a few days without seeing each other. The couple moved in to an apartment in the suburbs together one year later, to start building their lives together, knowing forever was always the goal.

How we met

On February 17, 2023, Brendan invited Nicolette to a four-course meal to celebrate Valentine's Day at Nicolette's favorite hangout in Buffalo - the Botanical Gardens. After roaming the gardens, the couple enjoyed what would be their last meal as boyfriend and girlfriend. After a final stroll around the gardens, set to live jazz music, the couple made their way to the car when Brendan stopped Nicolette in her tracks. Taking in the breathtaking sight of the resplendent colored lights illuminating the glass dome of the gardens, Brendan got down on one knee, and asked Nicolette to spend the rest of her life with him. Nicolette said yes. Luckily for the two of them, Brendan's cousin braved the February weather and captured a stunning photo that truly captured the moment.

How He Proposed

Our Story

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Wedding Party

Q + A

We encourage all guests to book at Aloft, as all wedding events will be hosted in the building. This means minimal walking, no driving, and only needing to park once!

Nicolette & Brendan

Nicolette & Brendan

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