What began as a chance meeting in the early months of the pandemic turned into a love story that would take place over the course of several cities for Buffalo native Andrew and his now wife, Gretchen.
- By Kellie Mazur / Photography by Autumn Jo Photo Co.
“If I knew I was having the first wedding, I wouldn’t have had the second,” jokes Brianna Lanoye. “But both were so incredibly special to us.”
- By Danielle Ossher
Who brings Old Vienna to a house party?
- By Miranda Bigham / Photography by Meccay Photography
Though they now call Santa Rosa Beach, Florida home, both Zoe and Aaron were born and raised in Williamsville—making their June 2025 Queen City wedding a true homecoming.
- By Janelle Harb
From passing notes to planning a future, Buffalonians Mary and Gavin are true high school sweethearts. What started as playful banter blossomed into more after a New Year’s Eve kiss, sparking the start of their decade-long love story.
- By Janelle Harb
Mercedes and Tom had a whirlwind romance—literally. The two met while working to assess storm damage for a local utility company.
- By Lara Ceroni
Can a dating app be serendipitous? The universe can throw us delightful surprises now and again—these little moments of fortune and good luck. So, it's not hard to believe that a single right swipe could open the door to finding the love of your life.
- By Janelle Harb
After running in similar friend circles for 12 years, a vacation photo on Instagram prompted Allison to slide into Harrington’s DMs.
- By Lara Ceroni // Photography by Vita Bella Photography
In 2021, Paige was moving to Northern Virginia for work and decided to join Bumble to meet new people in the city. She swiped right on Paul, and almost instantly, they were firing on all cylinders. “I asked her out immediately,” says Paul. “I was already falling for her.”
- By Lara Ceroni
For some couples, falling in love can feel like an act of fate—you are destined to meet your “one” because the universe wills it to be so. For others, it’s more of an act of faith—an instinct built around the confidence that you just know you are with the right person. But what happens if it…
- By Janelle Harb
Emily and Nick had the quintessential Buffalo first date: bonding over their love of craft beer at Santora’s. In 2017, the couple matched online and after exchanging numbers, Nick learned that Emily hosted a beer-centered podcast, piquing his interest.
- By Lara Ceroni // Photography by Jacqueline Connor Photography
Justin Smith and Matthew Boyd may have a modern romance, but their wedding hallmarked a return to ’70s nostalgia–and a lot of groove.
- By Katie Smith // Photography by Lupine & Lead
If I’ve ever heard of a modern-day fairytale, it’s the love story of Ashley and Chris Landowski.
- By Lara Ceroni
When Frankie and Jared connected on a dating app in 2013, Frankie had an instinct that their first date would be a unique experience. A man with considerable artistic talents and hobbies, Jared was a musician, songwriter, crafter and creator. As a multidisciplinary fibre and circus performan…
- By Janelle Harb
Buffalo native Jenny hadn’t even been in Miami a week for her medical residency before she and Daniel connected on a dating app. “I wasn't really even unpacked yet,” Jenny laughs.
- By Morgan Heist
Sadie and Dakota found love in a time when dating and meeting new people were a near impossibility for most: 2020. The couple matched on Hinge in January, met a week later and knew instantly they were meant to be.
- By Janelle Harb
Elspeth and Patrick’s wedding was a long time coming. Make that seven years.
- By Emma Pontillo
Jess and Mike met during Spanish class their junior year of high school. They were nothing more than friends until Jess surprised Mike by asking him to prom over a box of Chick-fil-A—a pretty epic promposal considering it predated the coveted fast food chain’s arrival in Buffalo.
- By Katie Smith
When you’ve been together for 10 years, it can be hard to surprise one another. Yet, when Kim went to propose to Meg by the waterfront, she had no idea she would be proposed to right back.
- By Morgan Heist
Sadie and Dakota found love in a time when dating and meeting new people were a near impossibility for most: 2020. The couple matched on Hinge in January, met a week later and knew instantly they were meant to be.
- By Janelle Harb
Elspeth and Patrick’s wedding was a long time coming. Make that seven years.
- By Emma Pontillo
Jess and Mike met during Spanish class their junior year of high school. They were nothing more than friends until Jess surprised Mike by asking him to prom over a box of Chick-fil-A—a pretty epic promposal considering it predated the coveted fast food chain’s arrival in Buffalo.
- By Katie Smith
When you’ve been together for 10 years, it can be hard to surprise one another. Yet, when Kim went to propose to Meg by the waterfront, she had no idea she would be proposed to right back.
- By Emma Pontillo
Megan and Tim dreamed of a winter wedding in Buffalo. A picturesque scene starring a healthy dusting of snow peacefully preserved with single-digit temperatures—best enjoyed inside a cozy space.
- By Chloé Steinig
December’s big holidays play a starring role in Chelsea and Mark Markulis’ love story. The couple, who went to the same high school, didn’t become sweethearts until years later—after a serendipitous run-in at a bar sent sparks flying.