Lauren&David

Are Getting Married.

Travel

Travel

We can't wait for you to join us in Buffalo for delicious food, beautiful spring weather and a whole lot of love as we say
'I do'.
We can almost promise there won't be snow. Explore this site for all the details you'll need to join us in Buffalo!

Directions

Rehearsal

Date: Thursday, May 15th, 2025
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Our Lady of Victory National Shrine & Basilica
Address: 767 Ridge Rd, Lackawanna, NY 14218

Rehearsal Dinner

Date: Thursday, May 15th, 2025
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Curly's Grille
Address: 647 Ridge Rd, Lackawanna, NY 14218

Ceremony

Date: Friday, May 16th, 2025
Time: 2:00pm - Please arrive by 1:30pm
Location: Our Lady of Victory National Shrine & Basilica
Address: 767 Ridge Rd, Lackawanna, NY 14218

Cocktail Hour & Reception

Date: Friday, May 16th, 2025
Time: 5:00pm
Location: The Legacy on Eighteenmile Creek
Address: 6653 Taylor Rd, Hamburg, NY 14075

Accommodations

Courtyard By Marriott Buffalo Downtown/Canalside

One Canalside, 125 Main St, Buffalo , NY 14203

Set in the lively Canalside area, this modern hotel with views of the Buffalo River is off I-190 and next to a metro rail station. It's 1 block from KeyBank Center. Complimentary WiFi and Indoor pool and fitness center are included. Breakfast is not included in the rate. $18+tax parking fee per standard vehicle per night. One vehicle per room.

Please use the link below or call the hotel directly to book, at (716) 840-9566 and please refer to the code “SWI” and the dates of 5/15/2025 - 5/17/2025 so the front desk can easily locate the room block and assist.

Valid Dates:
Thursday, May 15 to Saturday, May 17, 2025 (2 nights)

Group Rate:
$209 per night before tax

Guest room reservations must be made no later than 6 weeks
prior to group start date (April 3, 2025).

Airbnb

If you prefer having the amenities of a home, there is an abundance of Airbnb options close to the reception venue (about 3-5 minutes away) throughout the Village of Hamburg. The Village of Hamburg is approximately 15 minutes from Our Lady of Victory Shrine and Basilica Catholic Church and Curly's Grille where the rehearsal festivities and wedding ceremony will take place. Please feel free to reach out to the bride or groom for any suggestions!

Things To Do

Food

Food & Drink

The Grange Community Kitchen

22 Main St, Hamburg, NY 14075

The Grange Community Kitchen is located in the historic Hamburg Grange Building at 22 Main St. in the Village of Hamburg. Owners Brad and Caryn have carefully planned the modern restoration of the building to have it look as it did when it was built in 1892. The restaurant includes indoor dining and a full-service bar, as well as an outdoor patio and sidewalk café.

The Grange blends together all of the elements the kitchen team believes in: responsible farming, ingredient-driven cooking, and flavorful food. The restaurant features an open kitchen design that highlights our Mario Acunto wood-burning oven.

The Grange serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Menus change frequently, are inspired by what’s in season and reflect our commitment to utilize goods obtained from local farmers and producers.

Carte Blanche

61 Buffalo St, Hamburg, NY 14075

Opened in 2016, Carte Blanche has become the premier spot for casual upscale dining in the Village of Hamburg. The unique features of our two floor dining space, with its exposed brick and warm décor, creates an ambiance that makes it the perfect spot to enjoy drinks at happy hour, a relaxing dinner with friends, or a celebratory night out.

The restaurant also features a large outdoor space, including our patio with 2 gas firepits, offering additional seating options in warmer weather.

Sourcing ingredients locally, our innovative chefs carefully select the finest cuts of meat
and the freshest seafood and seasonal produce each week to create a variety of signature dishes that are sure to please any palate. Our menu also features an array of signature cocktails, both classic and contemporary, as well as bottled and draft beer. There are a variety of wine options, both by the bottle and the glass.

Mangia Ristorante & Caffe

4264 N Buffalo St, Orchard Park, NY 14127

Mangia is located in the heart of Orchard Park where the atmosphere is casual yet sophisticated and warming with a great bar area. No matter what language you speak the word Mangia means to eat. With its unsurpassed ambiance and great food it has become a WNY favorite serving an elaborate Italian Cuisine menu of appetizers, specialty pasta dishes as well as entrees of meat and seafood. We offer a large selection of gluten free and vegetarian entrees.

Wayland Brewing Company

3740 N Buffalo St, Orchard Park, NY 14127

We started Wayland with a simple goal in mind: give people a place where they could gather. In the process, we created an escape.

More than a beer garden or a brewery, Wayland is a place to get away from the grip of workaday life and celebrate the things that really matter. Every element of our operation, from the greenhouse-inspired taproom to the refined event space to the curated lawn games, has been designed to evoke the serenity of days gone by. You’ll find that our expertly crafted menu and traditionally brewed beers are perfect for any occasion.

Black Smoke Bourbon Bar

50 Buffalo St, Hamburg, NY 14075

At Black Smoke Bourbon Bar, we believe in the spirit of community and the timeless tradition of sharing great drinks with great company. Our extensive bourbon collection features both well-known favorites and rare, hard-to-find gems, ensuring there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Come in, relax, and let our knowledgeable staff guide you through the rich and diverse world of bourbon. Whether you're here to unwind after a long day, celebrate a special occasion, or simply savor a delicious drink, you'll always feel at home at Black Smoke.

Alchemy Wine & Beer

20 Union St, Hamburg, NY 14075

A boutique wine and beer bar in the center of the Village of Hamburg, NY with make your own charcuterie boards small batch wines by the glass and a huge selection of craft beers. Best known for fun ticketed experiences, private events and just a nice classy night out.

Hamburg Brewing Company

6553 Boston State Rd, Hamburg, NY 14075

Opened in October of 2013, Hamburg Brewing Company is a production brewing facility complete with an alluring taproom and patio. We invite you to check out our place - just 20 minutes outside of Buffalo, NY - in Hamburg, NY where you can relax, listen to some live local music, and of course, enjoy the great beers we have to offer.

Rick's On Main

687 E Main St, East Aurora, NY 14052

Brick & dark woods line this bi-level, upscale New American eatery fronted by a porch-style patio in East Aurora, New York.

New York Beer Project Lodge

245 Windward Rd, Orchard Park, NY 14127

This newest, and largest NYBP in Orchard Park will be known as The New York Beer Project Beer Lodge – aka – NYBP OP – aka - The Beer Lodge, because what could possibly be more fun than a cozy lodge where you drink beer? Our savory NYC-themed dishes, paired with flights or pints of our award winning delicious cold beer, taste even better when being enjoyed with friends in this cozy, inviting atmosphere.

Bar-Bill Tavern

185 Main St, East Aurora , NY 14052

The Bar Bill Tavern has been an institution in East Aurora, NY since the day it opened its doors. Mystery surrounds the lore of "the Bill" at almost every telling. Everything from the name, to the famous customer vacations to the mug club feature a level of mythology when told at the bar (and elsewhere). The old building at 185 Main Street has stood for over 150 years. Originally opened by Barb and Bill (hence the name) Korzelius, the tavern replaced a small Ice Cream shop on the west end of Main St. The bar featured Beef on Weck as it's only food option, as well as a limited drink list. When Joe Giafaglione bought the bar in 1977, he had much bigger plans.
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Joe, a former engineer at Bell Aerospace, decided that corporate life wasn't for him. When he heard that the bar was being put up for sale, he jumped at the opportunity. Within a year or two, Joe introduced what would become an integral part of the Bar Bill experience, the mug club. For a nominal fee, patrons would receive a custom printed mug including the name of their choosing and their mugs chronological number. The first order included 20 mugs and filled one small shelf behind the bar. The club now boasts more than 4000 members, with most of the mugs still residing in the small bar.

In 1983 Joe opened his kitchen, serving chicken wings along with the beef. He developed his now world famous sauces in the tiny kitchen as he worked. Joe would very quickly transform the bars reputation from rugged watering hole to one of the city's best, topping many "best wings" lists throughout the area. Today, thousands of people from every walk of life come to see for themselves if the wings live up to their reputation. Actors, NFL Players, and Local Celebrities sit among bar regulars and enjoy wings and a few drinks together.
Another famous part of the bar's history is its customer appreciation. Joe began the tradition with massive parties in the area with live music, food and drink and entertainment. This eventually led to a vacation in Syracuse to see a concert with his staff and regular customers. So much fun was had that they decided to go on a full fledge vacation to the Caribbean. Every customer pitched in a little money, and they all enjoyed an all-inclusive beach getaway. Joe now claims that they've gone on so many trips to date that they've hit every island in the Caribbean and more.

In 2011, Joe made the decision to retire after 35 years at the bar. He found a buyer in his niece Katie and her husband Clark Crook. The pair now runs the bar with their sons John and Harry, keeping the business in the family. This ideology definitely continues the enduring comfort and endearing value that Joe created in the 1970s. If you haven't had the chance to experience the Bar-Bill yet, come down and visit. The bar continues to be filled with new comers, old friends, and a dedicated staff. We would love to show you the bar we love: no frills, no pretense, just a place to meet your old friends and make some new ones.

Mammoser's

16 S Buffalo St, Hamburg, NY 14075

Longtime neighborhood hub offering wings & sauces with varying spice levels, plus beer flights.

Gabriel's Gate

145 Allen St, Buffalo, NY 14201, Buffalo, NY 14201

Located in the heart of Buffalo’s vibrant Allentown District, Gabriel’s Gate is a cherished culinary haven that has been delighting the community for an impressive half a century. Gabriel’s Gate is honored to introduce you to this timeless gem that encapsulates the very essence of Buffalo, New York.

Tappo Restaurant

338 Ellicott St, Buffalo, NY 14203

This Italian spot in a restored industrial space offers diverse wines, rooftop dining & weekend DJs.

Doc Sullivan's

474 Abbott Rd, Buffalo, NY 14220

Doc Sullivans is a neighborhood pub set in the heart of South Buffalo's Irish Heritage district serving up cold beer & spirits along with Pub Fare.​

From our beef on weck wings to the Smitty's, our PB&J burger, and much more, We look forward to serving you the next time you are in South Buffalo, New York!

Gene McCarthy's Old First Ward Brewing Company

73 Hamburg St, Buffalo, NY 14204

Traditional Irish pub serving lunch and dinner. Serving Buffalo's best Reuben and Fish Fry. Home of Old First Ward Brewing Co. with 9 beers on tap.

Mulberry Italian Ristorante

64 Jackson Ave, Lackawanna, NY 14218

Lasagna & other Italian classics in a cozy neighborhood joint decked out with photos & memorabilia.

Chef's Restaurant

291 Seneca St, Buffalo, NY 14204

Chef’s Restaurant in Buffalo NY, opened at its current site on the corner of Seneca and Chicago Streets in 1923. This was Lou Billittier’s childhood neighborhood. In 1941 Lou was hired to wash dishes by then owners Gino Silverstrini and Lee Federiconi. Lou worked his way up to busboy, then waiter, eventually earning the title of restaurant manager.

By 1950, Lou was half-owner of Chef’s, and in 1954 he became sole owner, with financial assistance from his dad, Anthony Billittier. In the early days Chef’s had a limited menu of spaghetti, ravioli, chicken, and veal cacciatora. Lou has since expanded his menu to feature items ranging from Chef’s famous spaghetti parmesan to lighter items such as pasta broccoli, and even gluten-free pasta.

Shopping

Shopping

Walden Galleria

1 Walden Galleria, Buffalo, NY 14225

Walden Galleria, Buffalo New York’s largest destination for shopping, dining, and entertainment! We’re at the top of the list among the Best Things To Do in the Buffalo-Niagara area. With an impressive mix of over 200 retail stores, 8 full-service restaurants, and unparalleled entertainment and adventure, there is something for everyone at Walden Galleria! You’ll find favorites like Anthropologie, Apple, Michael Kors, ZARA and H&M. Dine at restaurants like The Cheesecake Factory, or Santora’s. Have fun at any age with Dave & Buster’s, 5 Wits Adventure Entertainment, Regal Cinemas, Escape the Mystery Room or Billy Beez! No matter what you’re looking for, it’s a wonderful day at Walden Galleria!

Quaker Crossing

3450 Amelia Dr, Orchard Park, NY 14127

Outdoor

Outdoor & Nature

Tifft Nature Preserve

1200 Fuhrmann Boulevard, Buffalo, NY 14203

Tifft Nature Preserve is a 264-acre nature refuge dedicated to conservation and environmental education. Tifft offers five miles of trails and boardwalks.

Canalside Buffalo

44 Prime St, Buffalo, NY 14202, Buffalo, NY 14202

Canalside is at the heart of Buffalo's waterfront revitalization. Located on 21 historic waterfront acres that hosts hundreds of events and hundreds of thousands of visitors annually, Fun Happens Here.

Highmark Stadium

1 Bills Dr, Orchard Park, NY 14127

Home of the Buffalo Bills

Chestnut Ridge Park

6121 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Orchard Park, NY 14127

Chestnut Ridge Park is a 1,213-acre park in Orchard Park, New York, originally named for the chestnut trees on its hills. It is currently the largest park operated by the Erie County Department of Parks, Recreation and Forestry, and is open year-round.