Niagara Falls Helicopter Wedding in the Sky!
Hey guys, Sarah here!
While traveling Italy last year with my mother, I had received an email that asked if I would be interested in shooting an intimate wedding high in the sky. I literally almost burst into tears I was so excited! Of course I couldn’t have been more thrilled, and it would also be the first time I had been in a helicopter.
Katelyn & Darius had such a perfect, unique idea that turned out to the best day ever! While I had been to Niagara Falls a bunch of times, I had never seen the view from the sky before — boy was it breathtaking.
As we stood outside waiting for our ride to land, the wind whipped up our hair and made her dress dance giving us chills of excitement! After it landed we were then escorted towards the chopper for a photo-op while our ears were trying to adjust to the loud roar of the engine. Buckled in, headphones on, and greeted by the pilot in less than a few fast minutes, we were OFF!
Up, up, and away we went. Just like that, we were over the falls! As the officiant started, I could tell how happy they were as the moment had begun. Their vows were simple and sweet, and within a few short minutes it was time to kiss as our copter soared above the misty falls. What a sweet moment it was as they exchanged rings to one another and for the rest of the ride we took in the beautiful scenery around us.
After we landed and made our way through the hustle and bustle of the Falls, we took a moment to realize the epicness of what we had just witnessed. The beauty in this world we take for granted everyday, but its times like this that gives us the wonderment that we live for.
For the rest of the day we explored the downtown Falls and Buffalo areas, finding some cool murals on the way and ended up enjoying some bubbly champagne to celebrate! Then it was GAME time!
You heard me right! ( or read me right?! lolll) Their reception was at Dave & Busters! We gamed, ate delicous snacks and of course got some pretty awesome photos too. I am beyond thankful I got to be apart of this magical day. If you get a chance to go on a helicopter, don’t even think twice! DO IT!
Catch ya on the next adventure!
-Sarah
Locations for Sessions in WNY
It is really important that you feel comfortable with the location and that it “feels like you” I am true believer in telling your story in a way that is meaningful to the two of you but also remember that the session is about you as a couple and not where you are. In the meantime, here is a updated list with photos that we have put together to help you make a informed decision of the locations that are available for us around Western New York. If you have location that is near and dear to your story, please don’t hesitate to tell me about it.
Art Gallery (Buffalo, NY)
Closed till 2022 for construction. Unfortunately we cannot shoot till then. :-(
Akron Falls
must be willing to get wet and climb on rocks
Beaver Island State Park (Grand Island, NY)
Botanical Gardens
Burchfield Penny Park (West Seneca, NY)
Chestnut Ridge Park (Orchard Park, NY)
Around the City of Buffalo
(Buffalo City Hall, Canelside, and Main St)
Clarence Town Park
Ellicottville NY
Glen Falls (Williamsville, NY)
Hotel Henry (Buffalo, NY)
Hoyt Lake/Rose Garden/Delaware Park (Buffalo, NY)
Japanese Gardens (Buffalo, NY)
Knox Farms (East Aurora, NY)
Somewhere around Lockport
Lasson Park (Depew, NY)
Letchworth State Park
Ollcott Beach (Ollcott, NY)
Outer Habor (Buffalo, NY)
includes - Sand dunes, under passes, wilkinson point, gallagher pier and tifft nature preserve
Random Fields
no, we are serious. You and I drive by these places everyday!
Riverworks (Buffalo, NY)
Train Depots (Williamsville and Blasdell)
Parking Garage Sessions
Photographed by Amanda and Sarah
Bre and Matt
All I can say about this elopement is wow.
Bre and Matt, both Buffalo natives, have traveled the world. In their travels, they had fallen in love with Scotland (who wouldn’t am I right) and decided, one day, they would be back for their wedding. Because of a job offer for Matt, the big wedding plans were cut and Bre and Matt planned their elopement in 8 short months. There were eight people total at this wedding; half were vendors.
I would be lying if I told you that we were not excited about this wedding. Not only did Bre work with Seventh Arrow, she had become a very very close friend. We were beyond thrilled that she had chosen to bring us with her to capture her day.
Justin and Vanessa, Matt’s brother and soon to be sister in law (we are also shooting there out of town wedding this upcoming July), had also traveled to Scotland to be part of these great moments. Bre and Matt were married on a random hill on the Isle of Skye, just how they imagined their wedding. These moments and this trip will forever be in my heart.
It was perfect.
Location | Isle of Skye, Scotland UK
Invitations | Hoopla House Creative
Dress | Bliss Bridal
Hair and makeup | AMM Beauty
Floral | Wild Flower Workshop
Robe | Etsy
Videography | Plume Creative