Schedule
Friday, August 4, 2023
Welcome Party!
8:00 PM
Before we say "I Do," we want to see you! Please join us in kicking off the wedding weekend at Buffalo Riverworks. Light snacks and cash bar will be available.
Saturday, August 5, 2023
CEREMONY
2:00 PM
Parking: The cathedral owns the All Pro Parking Lot at 80 Church St, Buffalo, NY 14202. You can park in the back of the lot and walk through the alley to the front of the church. You do NOT have to pay the All Pro Parking rate while at the wedding ceremony.
RECEPTION
5:00 PM
Our cocktail hour and adult reception will be held in the Forbes Theatre located on the 2nd floor at 500 Pearl.
Travel
Aloft Buffalo Downtown Hotel
The reception will be in this building!
Our room block is fully booked. Please book through the hotel website. Hotel Amenities: Re:Fuel Grab & Go Bites, WXYZ Bar, Indoor Pool, Patrick’s Rooftop Bar and Spare Lanes Boutique Bowling Alley.
Additional hotel recommendations in walking distance of our venue:
Jake & Kali's Favorite Spots in Buffalo!
Wings
Forty Thieves
• 727 Elmwood Ave. Buffalo, NY 14222
• 1.8 miles from venue
• Our pick: Hot, Hot BBQ or Southie Gold
Gabriel's Gate
• 145 Allen St. Buffalo, NY 14201
• 0.6 miles from venue
• Our pick: Hot or Medium
Bar-Bill Tavern North
• 8326 Main St. Clarence, NY 14221
• 13.6 miles from venue
• Our pick: Cajun Honey Butter BBQ
Restaurants
Left Bank
• 511 Rhode Island St. Buffalo, NY 14213
• 1.8 miles from venue
• *One of our all time favorite spots*
• Our choice: Penne all’Arrabiatta (add calamari & banana peppers!)
Tappo
• 338 Ellicott St. Buffalo, NY 14203
• 0.6 miles from venue
• Casual Italian
• Our choice: Eggplant Parm
Toutant
• 437 Ellicott St. Buffalo, NY 14203
• 0.4 miles from venue
• Southern
• Our choice: Nashville Hot Chicken
Marble & Rye
• 112 Genesee St. Buffalo, NY 14203
• 0.5 miles from venue
• American
• Our choice: Detroit Style Pizza
Inizio
• 534 Elmwood Ave. Buffalo, NY 14202
• 1.4 miles from venue
• Scratch Made Pasta
Banshee Irish Pub
• 257 Franklin St. Buffalo, NY 14202
• 0.2 miles from venue
• *Catch Jake here for any and all soccer games!*
Cocktail Bars
•Lucky Day Whiskey Bar (our favorite!)
•Graylynn Gin Bar
•Patrick’s Rooftop at 500 Pearl
•Vue Rooftop at Curtiss Hotel
•Misuta Chow’s Arcade Bar
•House of Charm
•Ballyhoo
Beer & Cider
•Fattey Beer Co. Bottle Shop
•Founding Fathers Pub
•Resurgence Brewing Co.
•Big Ditch Brewing Co.
•Pour Taproom
•Thin Man Brewery
• Hofbräuhaus
•Jack Rabbit
•OSB Ciderworks
Things to Do
Allentown & Elmwood Village
• Our neighborhood!
• Filled with shops, bars, restaurants, coffeehouses, and art!
• 8AM-1PM Farmer’s Market on Saturday mornings at Bidwell Pkwy. & Elmwood Ave.
Canalside
• Lively, waterfront park with festivals, events, and activities
Buffalo AKG Art Museum at Delaware Park
• Explore the 350 acre park in the heart of Buffalo!
• Walk around Hoyt Lake
• Art Museum scheduled to open Spring 2023
• Fun fact: One of our groomsmen is on the development team here!
Buffalo City Hall Observation Deck
• To see “Windows on Buffalo”, take an elevator to the 25th floor and walk up 3 flights for a spectacular view of the Queen City!
• Dedicated in 1932, City Hall is an Art Deco masterpiece with outstanding murals in the grand lobby. Also see the magnificent skylight in the Common Council Chambers on the 13th floor.
Wedding Party
Lauren Supples
Co-Maid of Honor
Connor Lunduski
Best Man
Jaclyn Supples
Co-Maid of Honor
Kyle Mulligan
Groomsman
Alysa Chartrand
Bridesmaid
Daniel Knight
Groomsman
Lauren Geisweller
Bridesmaid
Kyle Koelsch
Groomsman
Leslie Keegan
Bridesmaid
Kevin Pregent
Groomsman
Stephanie Szeluga
Bridesmaid
Ryan Supples
Groomsman
Morgan Messineo
Bridesmaid
Q & A
What time should I arrive?
Please arrive to the wedding ceremony at Saint Joseph Cathedral before 2PM. The cocktail hour at 500 Pearl-Forbes Theatre will begin at 5PM.
Where should I park?
"500 Pearl offers convenient covered parking in our onsite ramp. Once parked, our 3 bay of elevators will take you anywhere you want to go! For hotel guests we offer a nightly rate of $17 per vehicle with in and out privileges."
Those only attending the reception can also park in the hotel ramp for $10.
Street parking is free after 5pm on Fridays and all day Saturday/Sunday unless otherwise posted.
Is the wedding indoors or outdoors?
Our wedding ceremony and reception are both indoors. The reception venue has outdoor terraces.
What should I do in-between the ceremony and reception?
Our church ceremony will end around 3pm and the cocktail hour at our venue will begin at 5pm. During the break, feel free to check into your hotel, freshen up or check out the bars/restaurants on our list of recommendations. There are plenty in walking distance! There is also a rooftop bar at our hotel!
Are kids welcome?
While we love your little ones, our reception will be an adults-only event. We thank you for your understanding!
What is the dress code?
The dress code for our wedding is semi-formal/cocktail attire. Ladies should wear cocktail dresses, and the gentlemen should wear a suit or a sports coat.
Whom should I call with questions?
Please feel free to contact Kali at 716-548-7688 or Jake at 315-720-5827 with any questions, we're happy to help!