Hayloft in the Grove
Photography: Seventh Arrow Studio
Venue: Hayloft in the Grove hayloftinthegrove.com
Decor: Hayloft in the Grove
Makeup: Lexi Dilorenzo
Dress: Pronovias at Bliss Bridal in Hamburg blissbridalwedding.com
Floral: Wild Blossom Hollow wildblossomhollow.com
Erin + Joe
Photography: Seventh Arrow Studio
Venue: Events at the Foundry
Dress: M A Carr
Designer of Dress: Allure/ Hailey Paige
Bridesmaid(s) dresses: Jasmine Bridals
Tuxedos: Men's Warehouse
Cake: Paulas Donuts
Videography: Countryside
Disc Jockey/Band: H & H Entertainment
Flowers: Flowers by Nature
Makeup: Salon Elizabeth
Hair: Salon Elizabeth
Decor: Emerald Detail & Design
Invitations: Hoopla House Creative
Location, Location, Location
People always ask me “What’s the number one question you get asked as a wedding photographer?” Well, it has nothing to do with weddings per say, it has everything to do with locations. I thought I would make a blog post about locations. People are always asking us “Where should we do our session?” Well, its really about what you want and the vibe that you are going for and what you would like in the background….water, park, trees, city, lakes, boats….etc.
So here is my list of favorites, in alphabetical order with photos and cost if any. I will be updating this list with new photos too.
Art Gallery (Buffalo, NY)
Beaver Island State Park (Grand Island, NY)
Burchfield Penny Park (West Seneca, NY)
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Chestnut Ridge Park (Orchard Park, NY)
Around the City of Buffalo
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)
(Pay to play)
Somewhere around Lockport
Lasson Park (Depew, NY)
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)
Photographed by Amanda and Sarah
Mandy + Matt
Mandy and Matt's story could make even the biggest cynic believe in fate. They managed to find each other even though they were born thousands of miles apart (Matt hails from Hawaii- not exactly near Buffalo) and, as fate would have it, found themselves in the same gym in Western New York. I was lucky enough to be present when they tied the knot on November 18th, and the rest is history.
The wedding was held at a beautiful church in East Aurora, and followed by a reception at Avanti Mansion. Distance couldn't stop them from finding each other, and a little rain on their wedding day couldn't dampen the mood or stop us from getting amazing photos. Instead of the usual outdoor shoot we decided on Hotel Henry to take their formal shots after the ceremony.
I enjoyed every moment of photographing this beautiful couple and was reminded yet again why I love my job so much. It is such an honor to be able to capture some of the most important memories of peoples' lives and to know that they will be able to look back on these photographs for years to come.
All of my best to Mandy and Matt!
XO,
Amanda
KAYLA + JAMES
What is the best way to make an engagement shoot sweeter? Add dogs, of course! Kalya and James (and their two adorable pups) were so much fun to shoot. This is a couple that is so in love that even the freezing temps didn't faze them!
I love engagement shoots because they are the first step in a series of some of the most important moments of a couple's life. I have been lucky enough to work with some couples from engagement to wedding to maternity shoot, and watching these men and women begin their lives together brings me endless joy. Couples like Kalya and James are the reason that I love my job, and I wish them much happiness as they progress along the next stepping stones of life!
Kate + John
I am always honored when one of my friends asks me to photograph their wedding, and Kate and John's wedding was no exception.
I have known Kate for years and worked with her on other weddings, so seeing the day where Kate was the one walking down the aisle was surreal.
I was with Kate and John every step of the way throughout this process, from helping John plan the engagement to the last moments of their reception. This was a wedding fit for royalty. I had two other photographers with me so we could capture all angles of the ceremony in the gorgeous St. Joseph’s Cathedral, and then the reception at the Kotecki's Grandview Grove. Kotecki's Grandview Grove is owned by Kate’s father and the bride and groom both work there, so it was extra special for them to be off the clock and be able to enjoy the beautiful space in celebration of their own love.
We shot at Shea's, an art gallery, in a field on the way to the venue, and of course in the lobby of the Grove. We were joined by Kate and John's adorable son Matthew, who was truly a natural in front of the camera.
I am so happy that Kate and John chose me to photograph their wedding, and look forward to watching them continue this beautiful life that they have created together.
XO,
Amanda
Photographed by Seventh Arrow Studio // Ceremony - Saint Joseph's Cathedral // Venue - Kotecki's Grandview Grove // Floral - Buffalo Floral Art // Dress - Ma Carr // DJ - Johnny K // Guest Cake - Say Cheesecake // Display Cake - Muscoreil's Fine Desserts // Make Up - Amandalee Shamrock // Hair - Jennifer Geitter-Cuttitta // Barber - Armstrong Barbershop // Tux - Men's Warehouse // Limo - Status Limo // Photo booth and uplighting - Toy Brothers // Cocktail Music - Sax Man Silm // Linens - Elegant Events Direct // Late-Night Snack - Mighty Taco
Jordan + Eric
There is a special place in my heart for November weddings.
My own wedding was in November, and there is something about the coziness of a cool autumn day that makes a couple's love shine even brighter. It also doesn't hurt to have a couple as lovely as Jordan and Eric, a duo who radiated warmth and kindness from the moment I met them.
Jordan and Eric got ready at the lofts at Pearl, which served as a perfect backdrop for their earth-toned color scheme. Jordan looked absolutely stunning in her lace dress against the exposed brick, and the large windows allowed us to make good use of the little daylight that we had to work with before the ceremony.
Originally, Jordan and Eric were opposed to the "first look" portion of the shoot, but they decided to trust us and go with that option due to the limited hours of daylight that we would have after the wedding. I am so glad they agreed to do the first look, as the photos really captured the purest expressions of their love. After the first look I took the entire wedding party out onto the street for some more photos, and then brought the bride and groom to a small church down the street to capture the last moments before their marriage.
The beauty of Jordan and Eric's wedding was in the details. From the earrings made by Eric's sister to the embroidered "Jordan & Eric" on the underside of Eric's tie, this wedding was truly one of a kind. The ceremony and reception were held at the Webb, a beautiful venue that they had decorated with white roses and burgundy accents. Jordan and Eric danced the night away surrounded by their closest family and friends, a perfect beginning to their new life as Mr. and Mrs. Kieffer.
Wishing this lovely couple many years of happiness.
XO,
Amanda
Photographed by Seventh Arrow Studio // Venue - The Webb // Floral - Buffalo Floral Art // Dress - Bliss Bridal in Hamburg // DJ - CJ Sound // Cake - Wegmans // Make Up - Grace Suzanne Makeup // Bridesmaids Hair - IDuPRETTY // Bridal hair - Nicole Milliron // Tux - Men's Warehouse // Jewelry -Jewelry Sarah Kieffer Designs //
KAILEY + MATTHEW
You only get one chance to capture your perfect day, and for this reason, couples want their wedding photos to be perfect. Many brides spend months, even years, looking at bridal magazines and wedding albums, and when they come to me to photograph their wedding they often have a very specific idea of how they want the photos to look.
When I approached Kailey and Matthew about where they wanted to do their shoot, I expected the usual strong opinions. What happened instead, however, was that they left it up to me. I can’t thank them enough for having faith in me, because the freedom they gave me allowed my vision to come to life and I couldn’t be happier with the results.
On the big day, Kailey got ready in a quaint townhouse in Elliottville, and Matthew at Holiday Valley. I wanted an elegant yet rustic look for this winter wedding shoot, and so brought the couple to an abandoned parking lot on the way to the venue. “Abandoned parking lot” doesn’t exactly sound like every couple’s dream photoshoot location, but Kailey and Matthew had total faith in me and the natural landscape was a perfect complement to the bridal party’s neutral color scheme.
Kailey and Matthew tied the knot at 4:00 pm in a ceremony at Youdler Lodge at Holiday Valley, where the natural wood beams and red and green accents elegantly tied together their wintery theme. The ceremony was followed by a reception in the same location.
In a testament to this couple’s willingness to try anything, we snuck back out to the parking lot during cocktail hour to squeeze in a few more photos. And really, look how beautiful they are- can you blame them?
I loved everything about this couple and this wedding, and am especially grateful to them for trusting my vision. It can be hard to give up the reins for even a moment on a day you’ve been dreaming about forever, but I promise you, it’s worth it. When you trust your photographer, magical things happen.
A huge congratulations to Kailey and Matthew- hoping you never cease to bring each other warmth and light even in the depths of winter.
XO,
Amanda
Buffalo Wedding photographers // Amanda & Sarah from Seventh Arrow Studio
Dresses ~ MA Carr // Suits ~ JC Penney // Venue ~ Holiday Valley Resort // Video ~ Filmwell Studios // Favors ~ Paula's Donuts // Cake ~ Elm Street Bakery // Florist ~ Maureen's Wholesale