danny + jason // The Westin Buffalo Wedding

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We can’t say enough wonderful things about working with Danny and Jason! From their “tour of WNY treats” engagement shoot, complete with Paula’s Donuts and Anderson’s ice cream cones, to their incredibly glamorous wedding day, we couldn’t have asked for anything more. These two really know how to throw a good party, (and they really love donuts)!

Their stunning gold trimmed big day at The Westin was pure perfection. Above all, we love the tiny details that really made it special, such as their heirloom cuff links, metallic brooches instead of traditional boutonnières, and tear-filled vows during a truly moving ceremony, while being wrapped in their grandfathers’ Talis’. We hope you enjoy this gorgeous day just as much as we did!

Danny: “We met on Tuesday, August 18, 2014 and have been together ever since. We connected on Tinder a few days prior and due to an impending trip Jason was about to take, decided to have a first date that Tuesday before he left. We met at the Dream Hotel in Chelsea to have drinks on the rooftop. It was a beautiful night. After many drinks and bonding over a shared love of music, we had our first kiss! We decided to meet again once Jason got back to New York, and the rest is history.“

Danny: “We planned our first trip alone internationally to London and Paris in December 2017. After the first few days in London, we traveled to Paris. On our first night, in front of the Eiffel Tower, Jason proposed! He then surprised me with dinner he had arranged at 58 Tour Eiffel. After a beautiful meal, we stayed up til 2am to call family back in the US at a reasonable hour to surprise them all.“

Jason: “We both knew that we wanted our wedding day look to be the same, but with a individual complimentary element. The initial idea was to get custom made tuxedos, but we didn’t enjoy the vendors we shopped around and the experience overall. It never felt like we found ‘the one’ this way, so while doing our research at various department stores we saw the Paul Smith tuxedos from a far hanging on a rack at Barneys New York. It’s almost as if there was a light shining on them and we knew they were ‘the ones’ the first time we tried them on and saw each other in them. The idea to individually compliment one another was by the use of metallic flower broaches, one in silver and the other in gold, different color cuff links, both in silver and in gold (Danny wore his Grandfather’s passed down to him and I wore new cuff links, which Danny bought for me as a wedding gift).“

Jason: “We incorporated all three of our grandfathers’ Talis’ in the wedding ceremony. Two of the Talis were wrapped together (those of my grandfathers, Papa Lenny & Papa Freddie) on top of the Chupah, while the third (Grandpa Al’s – Danny’s Grandfather) was used to wrap around us while standing underneath the Chupah.“

Danny + Jason: “We have a lot of the same interests, goals, and values, including family and commitment to one another. We love a night in spent cooking at home together, listening to vinyl records, drinking wine, watching a show and hanging out with our dog, Oliver. We also love getting dressed up, having dinner at a restaurant we’ve never been to and meeting up with friends for drinks and dancing.“

Danny + Jason: “When it comes to wedding planning, make sure you take your time and feel good about all the decisions you make together. Work together and enjoy the whole process, because it goes by really fast. Each moment you dedicate to planning should require your undivided attention and really be in the moment. Make sure that you really take a step back from the morning you wake up that morning of your wedding and take it all in, because it goes by so fast. Try not to stress too much, because it is supposed to be fun!“

Jason: “We danced to Paula Abdul’s ‘Will You Marry Me?’ We chose it while getting ready for another event one day. The song came on and we just looked at each other and felt like it was our song. We also really gravitated towards the lyrics and the title, since Paula includes the word ‘boy’.“

Jason: “Madonna has always been an artist both my Mom and I have liked since I was a little kid, so I wanted to choose something by that artist for us to dance to. The lyrics of ‘I’ll Remember’ made the most sense out of the entire catalog to choose from.“

Danny: “My mom and I danced to James Taylor’s ‘How Sweet It Is’. It’s a more midtempo song that is about a joyful and positive love, so we could be ourselves and not feel too stiff.“

Danny + Jason: “Working with Ayres Photography was the cherry on top for our wedding. After seeing the final photos we are once again reassured that we picked the perfect team from our initial meeting to now ordering our wedding album. Jenn really listened to what we wanted and was able to capture the emotion we feel towards one another perfectly in the photos, and the love and support that everyone experienced who attended the wedding. We would use Ayres in a second for any other important moment in our life.“

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Wedding Vendors Include:

Venue: The Westin Buffalo
Wedding Coordinator: Bonnie Gersh
Invitations: Bonnie Gersh
Hair + Makeup: Blush Makeup and Hair Salon
Tuxedos: Paul Smith
Lapel Pins: Barneys New York
Cake: Dessert Deli
Cake Topper: BestDecoWedding – Etsy
Reception Linens: Tesoro Event Rentals
Donut Wall: Paula’s Donuts
Florist and Decor: The Display Company
Band: Twilight Entertainment
Videographer: Shutter Dream Studio