Congratulations to Joe and Aleks who were married this past weekend at St. Joseph’s Cathedral with a reception following at the Hotel @ The Lafayette, Buffalo, NY. I first met up with Joe and Aleks last year for their engagement session. Theirs was a very touching, classical love story. From high-school sweethearts, they remained together long distance thru college before meeting back up again in Cleveland and eventually moving back to Buffalo. After spending the morning with both Guys and Girls separately for the getting readies, we made our way to St. Joseph’s for the ceremony. Every time I photograph at the Cathedral I take a moment to appreciate the architecture. This truly is a magnificent space to work in. Next, the family formals….they had a rather extensive list, so I was doubtful of sticking to our timeline. However, Aleks surprised me in the morning with a numbered list (in the order we’d discussed), listing all the family member’s names. Everyone had already received this list and had been instructed to remain in their seats until their number was called. I…was…floored! I always speak in depth about the family formals to all my Brides, but they never seem to be organized on the day-of. The long list went off without a hitch, and no one started yelling or fighting and we stayed on-time….. this equals one happy photographer (other Brides please take note)! After, we made our way over to The Lafayette for the reception. As the wedding party was lining up to be introduced, I noticed one couple had changed in appearance from that afternoon….I couldn’t quite put my finger on what had happened but I was sure something was up. As Joe and Aleks made their way into the ballroom the party was officially started! This was a dancing crowed, and I was kept entertained for the rest of the night. A few quick creatives here and there and my time was up. Thank you again to Joe and Aleks for inviting me to be a part of your special day. I wish you both all the best for the future!
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Oh my goodness you guys these are stunning!! I love the dancing ones especially :)
This was such a fun wedding to be apart of! I’m amazed by all of the great pictures that were taken and already posted! Aleksey did such a great job capturing all of the important moments during Aleks and Joe’s wedding day!
Absolutely gorgeous!! Each one is better than the last!
Awesome pics!
Beautiful photos, but it totally helps when the subjects are stunning and handsome.. The photos are so well composed and they really show the love of Aleks and Joe radiating from each other and the joy being shared with the wedding party. Would have loved to see a couple of the ring bearer and the flower girls…. ;-). Thank you for sharing.
Wow! Such beautiful photos of a tremendous day for two very special people! Thanks Aleksey & Leah. You both did a beautiful job!
Wow! Stunning images and I love the variety of styles throughout the photographs. Beautiful couple, beautiful day, beautiful wedding! Congratulations!
Thank you so much Aleksey & Leah! The photos are amazing! Joe and I couldn’t be happier and really appreciate how great you were to work with on our big day!
Absolutely stunning photos! Amazing photos of a beautiful wedding!
What a beautiful ceremony and reception! Congrats to the newlyweds. Your photos are stunning! Beautiful photography. :)
There are so many beautiful pictures! I can’t stop looking at them.
Beautiful pictures, beautiful church, beautiful city and beautiful people!!!
(Except for the dinasours ?)
The pictures are wonderful! I especially love that they capture the personalities of Aleks and Joe. It was a beautiful wedding. So glad we could share the day with them.
Clearly, they will always remember to laugh!
Beautiful pictures! Congratulations to Aleks and Joe!
Absolutely stunning!
Such a great day and so happy to be with Joe and Aleks to celebrate their love story. The photos capture the magic of the day!
The pictures are truly amazing and perfectly captured the joy of the day and their love . They’re so beautiful Aleks and Joe !!!
Stunning photos of a beautiful wedding! Really captured every moment! Congratulations to Aleks and Joe we couldn’t be happier for you both!
I truly love each picture. Aleksey was able to capture each special moment of the day.
Absolutely stunning!
Absolutely stunning pictures. Each one is better than the last.
Wow these are amazing photos! Congratulations Aleks and Joe!
Absolutely stunning!
Wedding perdection!
Perfection that is!
May you both have many more fun memories such as these!! Absolutely awesome!
Absolutely stunning photos!
Awesome wedding and pics!!!
Amazing photos. They captured the essence of your beautiful day.
Absolutely beautiful! Very artistically done. Congrats!