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The Paper Plane: The Weekend Wedding Cocktail from The Mansion on Delaware
The Mansion’s bartenders have been obsessed with the combination of bourbon and Aperol, so they took a small liberty with this ‘almost...
Sep 23, 20162 min read


Buffalo Indie Weddings Styled Wedding Shoot : Modern Love Letters
Our inspiration for our most recent styled shoot comes from combining a lofty, yet industrial warehouse space with the glamour that all...
Sep 14, 20162 min read


Wedding Style Trends with B In A Bonnet: Gilded Perfection!
Hey Brides, Hey! My name is Beth and I’m the owner/designer at B in a Bonnet, and oh how I love all things bridal. My love affair with...
Sep 12, 20162 min read


Blackberry Bourbon Lemonade: The Weekend Wedding Cocktail Recipe from Peerless Events!
We put together this warm, summery drink for our first Rochester Indie Weddings Summer Vendor Party, and I can say it was a huge hit! ...
Sep 9, 20162 min read


Bridal Style Inspirations: Bella Belle Shoes Wedding Shoes and Sandals
If we could sum up the most recent collection from Bella Belle shoes it would have to be utterly romantic and elegant. Romance is a big...
Sep 7, 20162 min read


Tips from the Buffalo & Rochester Indie Weddings Pro’s: Flower City Nuptials on How to Fi
Most people remember to book all the essentials for a wedding such as a DJ or the reception venue, but a wedding officiant is one of the...
Sep 2, 20163 min read


Florists : A closer look into the Buffalo + Rochester Indie Wedding Vendors
Being a member of Buffalo & Rochester Indie Weddings means that you are the cream of the crop, that you care passionately about your...
Aug 31, 20162 min read


Etsy Wedding Dress Designers You Should Know About: French Knot Couture
Colleen, the owner of French Knot Couture with her sister, Dorothy, design and sew some very unique bridal designs. Their goal is to...
Aug 29, 20161 min read


Buffalo & Rochester Indie Weddings Member Spotlight: Primrose Path Boutique!
Primrose Path Boutique is the brainchild of Tessa Lowe – a young marketing entrepreneur who promotes an environment of open-minded,...
Aug 26, 20162 min read


Real WNY Love Story: Ruth and Zach’s Quaint Rochester Summer Wedding on the Erie Canal
With the help of their good friend and wedding planner, Austyn Simmons, they were able to craft the celebration of their dreams on a warm...
Aug 24, 20161 min read


Modern Wedding Trends: An Unconventional Take on the Traditional Bridal Style!
Photography & Styling: Julia Rabkin / Location: La Esposita Bonita Estate/ Gowns: Wins Design, Scarlet Bridal, & Something Blue by...
Aug 22, 20161 min read


These Days : The Weekend Wedding Cocktail Recipe from The Mansion On Delaware!
“If it could only be like this always – always summer…the fruit always ripe and Aloysius in a good temper…” – Evelyn Waugh, Brideshead...
Aug 19, 20162 min read


Bride Style Report: The Best Bustles for your Wedding Dress!
Bustles are a necessary aspect of your wedding day look. Some brides don’t care one way or another, but a bustle can be another element...
Aug 17, 20162 min read


Modern Wedding Trends: Tiny Treats – Sweet and Savory!
It’s a fact – things are much cuter when they’re little. OK, so it might not be a proven fact, but I bet you agree! Puppies, baby...
Aug 15, 20161 min read


Buffalo & Rochester Indie Weddings Member Spotlight: The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gard
The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens is one of the most unique facilities you will find in Buffalo. The history alone is enough...
Aug 11, 20162 min read


Wedding Style Trends with B In A Bonnet: Geometric Gorgeousness!
Hey Brides, Hey! My name is Beth and I’m the owner/designer at B in a Bonnet, and oh how I love all things bridal. My love affair with...
Aug 7, 20162 min read


Modern Wedding Trends: Incorporating Hand Fasting Into Your Wedding Ceremony
So here at BIW/RIW we’re all about shaking up tradition – not necessarily forgoing it completely (wink). The only way to ever move an...
Aug 5, 20162 min read


DIY Wedding Craft Ideas with M Bellished Events: Origami Sailboat Namecards
We have a blast sponsoring the DIY Department at the Buffalo and Rochester Indie Weddings’ spring bridal shows! It is so great to see so...
Aug 2, 20163 min read


Real WNY Love Story: Leah and Sean’s Romantic Story Book Rochester Wedding
“My husband, Sean, and I met 10 years ago at a bar (so classic). Sean had just moved to Rochester on somewhat of a trial basis, but of...
Jul 29, 20162 min read


Real WNY Wedding Love Story: Elena and Mike’s Refined Buffalo Wedding
It all started in DellPlain Hall. We met sophomore year at Syracuse University, where we lived in quads across the hall from each other....
Jul 25, 20163 min read
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