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Upstate New York Wedding Expert Artsy Tulum Wedding

I am obsessed with my wedding. My hope is that you all can be as equally obsessed with your wedding as I am. That’s why I do what I do here at Upstate Indie Weddings. There is no set formula for ideating your wedding. All of the vendors in our directory are here to bring your ideas to life. Moreover, they just looooove when couples come with ideas that are authentically “them.” So if you’re reading this and looking through my photos, I hope that it inspires you to follow your own hearts and desires.

Inside Buffalo Botanical Gardens Pop-Up Weddings

Everyone pivoted their weddings this year. Although they might not look how couples originally envisioned, they still kicked ass! We’re showing you the pop-up weddings the Buffalo Botanical Gardens had in 2020. All photos by Alana Adetola Arts Photography.

Buffalo Brewery Micro Wedding

The advice I have for anyone making the super difficult choice to adjust their wedding plans is everything gets so much easier as soon as you make that decision. I promise! From the moment that I knew we weren’t able to attain our original vision, it became so much easier to go with the flow and trust the professionals to do their jobs.

Kristen + Scott’s At Home Rustic Buffalo Wedding

Rustic wedding in front of a field of sunflowers Kristen & Scott wanted an outdoor rustic Buffalo wedding with beautiful surroundings. Ever since Kristen was a little girl, she dreamed of getting married in front of a field of sunflowers. As luck would have it, that location just so happened to be her grandparent’s beautiful...

Jessica + Kathleen’s Real Love Story

Some of our favorite shots of the day came from an unplanned visit to Misuta Chows, which was a good reminder that sometimes the best moments come when you take a chance maybe stray from the original plan. We got engaged in our home in Amherst after an anniversary dinner at Tempo, but made our...

Camille + Paul’s Real Rochester Love Story

“Everything about our wedding was non-traditional but that is how we wanted it! I wouldn’t change a thing.” Camille – Bride. Camille + Paul | Married August 25, 2018 at Hurd Orchards Paul and I met through mutual friends a few years ago. We often would see each other out and about around Rochester and...

Ashley + Matt’s Real Buffalo Love Story

<“Don’t ever lose the spark between you. It is so special and obvious to everyone who meets you.” Tim, Officiant.> <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> How did you two meet? Although Matt and I knew each other for a long time (Matt’s sister and I had been friends since high school) we really started dating in the Fall...

Kathleen + Aaron’s Simply Bold Rochester Wedding

Kathleen and Aaron got married in Rochester, NY on a rainy summer day, but completely lucked out with the rain stopping just in time for photos! Their church ceremony was at the beautiful Chapel Hill, and we did their portraits nearby at the George Eastman Museum. The historic mansion and gardens are one of my...

Allison + Nate’s Artistic, Vibrant Buffalo Warehouse Wedding

“You could really feel the love from everyone, and we couldn’t be more grateful and happy with how our day turned out.” Allison and Nate Photographer: Mallory Ferland Photography / Second Shooter: Bryan Wray Photography / Venue: Hotel at the Lafayette Courtyard Room / Getting Ready: Hotel Lafayette / Hair and Makeup: Fawn & Fox Salon; Kristin Draudt and Jackie Mease / Flowers: William’s Florist / Officiant: Pastor Steven...

Stephanie and Paul’s Heart Felt Vegan Rochester Wedding!

Local wedding pros who rocked this wedding! Photography: Lori and Erin Photography | Venue: Arbor Loft | Florist: IDoWeddingFlowers | Catering: Orange Glory | Cake: Get Caked | DJ: Showcase Sound | Hair/Makeup: Gallery Salon | Dress: Bridal Chateau How Stephanie and Paul Met | The couple met at a dinner party that Paul and his roommates were...

Karly + Adam’s Classic City Chic Rochester Wedding

Photographer: Megan Rei Photography | Venue: The Arbor Loft | Getting Ready: The Strathallan | Church: Chapel Hill | Portrait Location: St. Joseph’s Park | Hair and Makeup: Polished Salon | Flowers: Wegmans | Officiant: Laquan Hounshell | DJ: Breakthrough Entertainment | Rentals: McCarthy Tents & Events | Donuts: Ridge Donut Cafe | Transportation: Elite Limousine | Invitations: Basic Invite | Wedding Dress: Silk Bridal Boutique | Bridesmaid Dresses: Vera...

Sarah + Ben’s Real Buffalo Love Story

“To us, our wedding was about our communities joining together, and celebrating the love we have been blessed with in all forms. It was the best day ever.” Sarah, the bride Photography: Ayres Photography |Venue: Asbury Hall | Dress: Justin Alexander | Shoes: Badgley Mischka | Headpiece: Something Blue by LeeAndi’s | Hair & Makeup: Salon...

Lyndsey & Matt’s High Falls Rochester Love Story

“We’re so grateful for the village that came together to make our wedding so amazing.” Photographer: Bella Art Photography | Ceremony Venue: Granite Mills Park | Reception Venue: La Luna Restaurant | First Look Venue: 300 Alexander | Getting Ready Venue: School 31 Luxury Lofts | Dress: Lovely Bride | Suits: Combatant Gent | Bridesmaid Dresses: Renz Rags | Sweets: Leo’s Bakery | Cake: An Affair with Cake | Vintage Furniture: Revival Vintage Rentals | Alterations: I...

Nicole + Stephen; A Real Rochester Love Story

“Stephen pulled out a photo book (something we always make after trips or big events) of our life together, the last page asked, “Will you marry me?” While he’s obviously saying something sappy and sweet, I’m looking between the gorgeous ring, my handsome soon to be fiancé and our dog eating sand. I put the...

Hannah + Nathan; A Real Love Story

“It’s wonderful to look to your close family, friends and partner and think about how lucky you are to have strong love in your life. It’s rare.” – Hannah Photographer: Megan Ann Photography | Venue: Knox Farm Estate | Tent & Tables: McCarthy Tents & Events | Custom Bar: State of the Arc | Caterer: Fat Bob’s | Band:...

Courtney + Liz; A Real Love Story

“I fell in love with her courage, her sincerity, and her flaming self respect. And it’s in these things I’d believe in, even if the whole world indulged in wild suspicions that she wasn’t all she should be. I love her and that is the beginning of everything.” F. Scott Fitzgerald Photographers: Mallory + Justin Photography...

Allison and Shawn’s Fun-Filled Farm Wedding

Photography: Lovern Photography | Venue: Becker Farms | Flowers: Flourish | Hair and Make Up: Groom Service | Videographer: Elegant Event Video | Favors: Sweet Fields Honey | Dress and Veil: Something Blue by Leeandi’s | Stationary: Hoopla House Creative | DJ: Mike McSparron | Photobooth: Snap Shack The BeginningMy husband, Shawn and I met at...

Allison + Mike’s Real True Love Story

Allison + Mike“I remember pastor walking in and saying “I have never had this happen before where both the bride and groom are so calm.” Which I responded with “When it’s right, there’s nothing to be nervous about.”” Mike Kick-Ass Local Vendors : Ceremony: St. Paul’s Lutheran Church | Reception: Pearl Street Grill & Brewery |...

The Winner of the Rochester Indie Weddings Spring Giveaway At Her Very Tropical Bridal Shower!

We know that all of our vendors kick major ass, so when the opportunity for them to work together comes up, we know it’s going to be out of this world! For our spring bridal show, some of our members pitched in to give away an awesome bridal shower! Jennifer, the bride, already had the...

A Sweet, Rustic Barn Wedding with some Edgy Twists!

Photography: Valerie Kasinski Photography | Venue: Hayloft in the Grove | Flowers & Planning: Costamagna Design | Hair & Makeup: Salon Elizabeth | Caterer: Private Knives Catering | Calligraphy: Shalini Saycocie | Officiant: Yellowbird Weddings | Wedding Dress: Victoria’s Bridal Shoppe “Patrick and I first met our senior year of college at Rochester Institute of Technology. He was...

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