top of page
radial-gradient.jpg

Joyful Summer Wedding at The Richardson Hotel with Colorful Photos

The Richardson Hotel is a stunning Buffalo wedding venue. Its historic charm and modern touches make it an ideal setting for a wedding. When rain changed Christine and Matthew’s ceremony plans, they discovered just how flexible and beautiful this space really is. 


A bride and groom stop in the aisle to kiss during their recessional at The Richardson Hotel.

The Richardson Hotel: A Buffalo Wedding Venue

As a wedding venue, The Richardson Hotel has just about everything. The hotel includes rooms, a restaurant, café, and event spaces. Its spacious green lawn is perfect for ceremonies and cocktail hours. The architectural details inside are so charming that you’ll get unforgettable photos even on rainy days.


Round tables are set for a wedding reception inside the Richardson Hotel.

Pink and red roses and eucalyptus decorate a tiered wedding cake.

Gold jewelry sits on a wedding invitation suite.

The Richardson Hotel is owned by the same group that runs The Roycroft Inn and The Mansion on Delaware Avenue. They know how to make a wedding day run smoothly. The Richardson can accommodate anything from a small wedding to a celebration of up to 200 guests. 


A bridesmaid helps a bride put on her high heels.

A bride and groom kiss during their first look on the steps of The Richardson Hotel in Buffalo.

Because the Richardson is so well-equipped, you can have your entire day there like Christine and Matthew did. The hotel can provide almost everything, including catering, bar service, accommodations, furniture, and dishware. It makes your life way easier than if you had to rent it all.


A bride poses with a groom on the steps of The Richardson Hotel in Buffalo.

A bride and groom hold hands and smile at each other while they walk down a rainy sidewalk in front of The Richardson Hotel.

A bride and groom pose for a Buffalo wedding photographer in front of a historic wedding venue.

Built in the 1800s, The Richardson is now part of the Richardson Olmstead Campus. The green space connects Buffalo’s most beautiful cultural sites. It’s a short walk to the city’s best parks and art museums. If you have wedding guests coming in from out of town, a stay at The Richardson is a good way to show off the best of Buffalo.


A bride and groom pose with their wedding party under an arch on the steps of The Richardson Hotel.

A bride poses with her wedding dress spread around her outside a Buffalo wedding venue.

Colorful Wedding Photos at a Historic Venue

Sometimes I’m lucky enough to meet clients at the weddings I’m photographing. That was the case with Christine and Matthew. Christine was maid of honor for bride Sara at her 2022 wedding at the Roycroft Inn. (You can see that Roycroft Inn wedding here.) Christine and I clicked at Sara’s wedding, and I was so excited to hear from her for her 2024 wedding!   


A bride's father walks her down the aisle at The Richardson Hotel.

Wedding guests watch a ceremony in front of a window in a Buffalo hotel.

Both Christine and Matthew are adventurous and active. They brought their vibrant energy to their wedding at The Richardson Hotel with colorful florals. Bright red, gold, and pink blooms filled bouquets, wrapped around the ceremony arch, and perched on their tiered cake. 


A bride laughs during an indoor wedding ceremony at The Richardson Hotel.

A bride reads her vows into a microphone during a wedding ceremony at The Richardson Hotel.

I love that Christine and Matthew found ways to make this historic wedding venue their own. Their wedding had so much joy and life. You really see that in these energetic wedding photos.


A bride and groom share their first kiss at the end of their wedding ceremony at The Richardson Hotel.

A bride and groom embrace in front of a ceremony arch while their wedding guests clap.

We realized early on that Christine and Matthew were destined for a rainy wedding day. Thankfully, we were able to do the first look and portraits outside in between showers. I’m glad we got this opportunity because The Richardson Hotel looked like a castle behind them. You don’t see a lot of venues like this around Buffalo.


Wedding guests dish up food from a cheese board at cocktail hour.

A bride holds a cocktail and smiles at a Buffalo wedding photographer.

Christine and Matthew’s Fun Celebration


Originally, Christine and Matthew planned to hold their ceremony on the front steps of The Richardson Hotel. You can imagine how beautiful that would have been on a sunny day. Christine felt a little let down, but the staff at The Richardson came together to create a beautiful ceremony space indoors on the hotel’s second floor. Everything came together wonderfully. Their guests sat comfortable and dry inside while they watched Christine and Matthew exchange personal vows.


Wedding guests clink glasses during cocktail hour inside The Richardson Hotel.

A groom twirls a bride on the dance floor at a Richardson Hotel wedding.

Music played a big part in Christine and Matthew’s wedding day. At their ceremony, their friend played the trumpet for their recessional. The Silver Arrow Band took over for the cocktail hour and reception.


A bride and groom kiss on the dance floor in The Richardson Hotel ballroom.

A maid of honor gives a speech while wedding guests watch from reception tables.

A bride and groom dance with their parents.

It was really important to Christine and Matthew to spend time with their guests and loved ones. At the reception both of their fathers gave speeches. Matt’s twin brother served as his best man. He gave a speech along with Christine’s best friend and maid of honor Sara. 

A bride and groom cut a tiered wedding cake decorated with flowers.

A saxophone player plays in a wedding band.

The rest of the night was spent on the dance floor! Everyone grooved to the music of the Silver Arrow Band. It was exactly the fun experience Christine and Matt had hoped it would be.


Wedding guests dance with LED sticks and bubbles in The Richardson Hotel.

A bride dances in a circle of wedding guests.

Would you like me to document your wedding with photos that help you relive your favorite moments? I’m a Buffalo wedding photographer ready to capture the magic of your celebration! Inquire with me here.


Thank you to the vendors who made this wedding so much fun!

Photographer: Kelly Kaz Photography

Hair Stylist: Jodi Spencer

Makeup Artist: Laura Tran

Коментари


BUFFALO, NY WEDDINGS & PORTRAITS

kelly-kaz-logo_1.png
bottom of page