When Taylor and Chris started planning a Buffalo wedding, they automatically thought big - long guest list, large venue. Eventually, they realized that just didn’t feel true to them. They settled on an intimate Buffalo elopement instead. On a cozy Sunday afternoon, they treated their best friends and family members to a private ceremony and dinner at The Terrace at Delaware Park.
A Buffalo Elopement for Taylor and Chris
Taylor and Chris wanted to have Buffalo elopement partly because the city has been such a big part of their relationship. The couple actually met as kids. Taylor’s grandparents lived next door to Chris’s family. They spent time together in the summers when Taylor and her siblings visited. Chris and Taylor lost touch but reconnected after attending college in Buffalo. They’ve been together ever since.
This Buffalo elopement started with Chris and Taylor getting ready together. This is always a nice option for marriers who want to keep things laid back and simple. You don’t have to worry about finding separate venues just for getting ready, and you can soak up a little more quiet time together at home.
Once they were ready, I met up with Chris and Taylor at Delaware Park. Through a connection, we were granted access to the newly remodeled Buffalo AKG Art Museum for portraits. This is such a cool space for wedding photos. The interior is really modern with interesting lines, curving staircases, and sweeping views from the floor-to-ceiling windows. The Greek revival exterior creates a more classical backdrop with its elegant, towering columns and staircases. Since Chris and Taylor kept their elopement straightforward, we had plenty of time and flexibility to take advantage of these amazing settings.
After we wrapped up portraits, we walked through a few favorite spots in Delaware Park on the way to The Terrace. Delaware Park is a great place for wedding photos because there’s so much variety. Hoyt Lake is a favorite spot for photos. We took Taylor and Chris’s family photos there. The Delaware Park Rose Garden is gorgeous in the summer, too.
The Terrace at Delaware Park
Taylor and Chris held their Buffalo elopement ceremony at The Terrace Buffalo. A judge presided in front of a small group of honored guests. The Terrace is right on Hoyt Lake, and it was a beautiful backdrop for the simple ceremony. Taylor and Chris skipped elaborate wedding decor and embraced the natural beauty. A big tree framed their ceremony photos perfectly.
An elegant and easy-going reception followed the ceremony. The guests gathered around a long table for a family-style meal. Creamy roses and white linens gave the meal a joyful “wedding” feeling. A lot of guests dressed in pink and peach florals. They made the reception feel a bit more like a cheerful garden party.
The Terrace at Delaware Park is located in a building originally designed as a luxurious boat house on Hoyt Lake. It’s a great place for an intimate Buffalo elopement, but it can host much bigger weddings too. For weddings of 100 guests, packages range between $11,000 and $14,000.
This Buffalo wedding venue has a few features that marriers love. One is the all-season patio. Even in a snowy Western New York winter, you can enjoy views of Hoyt Lake with heaters. Small ceremonies like Chris and Taylor’s can take place on the patio. Larger weddings, though, can be held in the rose garden.
I love how close The Terrace at Delaware Park is to so many photo locations. There is, of course, Delaware Park with its lake, trees, and winding paths. Elmwood Village is nearby if you want charming shops and restaurants in your photos. There are multiple museums around the park’s perimeter, too. We took Taylor and Chris’s portraits around the AKG Art Museum, and the Buffalo History Museum is in the park.
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