Samuel’s Grande Manor Wedding with Ceremony at Our Lady of Victory Basilica and Botanical Gardens Photos | Buffalo, NY

Alyssa & Erek had a classic white wedding, it was such a beautiful day full of love and family. We did not only photos but Video too – the Modern Package.

The day started at Samuel’s Grande Manor, which is such a great place to get ready. Everything is in one location, and it makes the morning feel relaxed and easy.

There was a lot of excitement in the room — finishing touches, laughter, and those busy moments in between. The kids having fun and running around. It’s always one of our favorite parts of the day to photograph because everything is real and happening naturally.

The ceremony took place at Our Lady of Victory Basilica, which is easily one of the most stunning churches in the Buffalo area.

The scale of the space, the light coming through the windows, and the feeling inside makes it incredibly special. As the bride walked down the aisle, you could feel the emotion in the room.

Church ceremonies like this have such a strong sense of tradition, and always feel very classic and beautiful. You know you are standing in a part of history, maybe taking a little piece yourself with having your wedding there.

The best place to go for photos after the Basilica is the Erie County Botanical Gardens! The park like grounds are minutes away and always works so well for photos. While we could have done all the photos at Samuel’s, it was nice to let the guests go enjoy cocktail hour while we took our formal photos at the botanical gardens.

Emotional first dances and beautiful words spoken during the toasts. The party was kicked off with a photo of everyone together on the dance floor! A photo we love to do when we can, having a venue like Samuel’s having a staircase makes it the perfect spot for this photo. We also love all the upgrades they have made, especially making a getting ready suite and only one wedding at a time.