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“Mini-Moon” Weekend Recap at DoubleTree, Syracuse NY

10 days away. To say that the stress of planning a wedding could make any sane person a little crazy is an understatement. But what has pushed us over the edge is designing this day from the ground up. Nobody has ever been married on this property, and so we have to

August 9, 2017

Food and Drink Medina, NY Western New York

Date Night: Medina’s 2nd Annual Farm to Table Dinner

Do you hear that noise? That’s me – slow clapping for all those involved in putting together the 2nd Annual Farm to Table Dinner in Medina, NY. Last year we followed along from DC the photos that appeared on Facebook and Instagram, read the Orleans Hub article, and then were finally introduced

August 4, 2017

Adult Beverages Food and Drink

Brunch Date: Thin Man Brewery, Buffalo, NY

When it comes to beer and breweries we’re both very much novices. Our visits are so far and few between, we tend to be pretty enthusiastic when someone proposes experiencing a new one. With the wedding less than three weeks away, it was easy to escape for a recent brunch with friends

August 3, 2017

Our Life Wedding Plans

Our Save the Date Video, Revealed!

It was while I was upstairs this morning washing woodwork, listening to music, that I felt compelled to share this post with you. Bruno Mars “Marry You” came on the speakers and it took me back a few months when we finally decided to share our Save the Date with family and

July 27, 2017

Food and Drink Western New York

Date Night: 6 Reasons to Return to Aro Bar de Tapas

When Alix and I lived in DC, we made it a point to always try something new; restaurant openings were in the dozens every month, and it was impossible to get bored. Much to our dismay, we rarely returned to some of our favorite spots, and if we did it was only

July 25, 2017

Our Life Wedding Plans

Wedding Planning: The 27 Day Itch

No, really. I seriously itch. And though I wish I could blame the itch on my nerves, instead I’m blaming it on the rash of poison ivy that has taken hold of my hands and face and throwing my wedding anxiety into overdrive. Cuz dude, a bride looks bomb with ivy blisters.

July 24, 2017

{Family} Date Night: Hydraulic Hearth

Date Night: Waxlight Bar a Vin

Why I Love Weddings

6 Years Later and Full Circle

The Great Cucumber Catastrophe: Part 2

The Great Cucumber Catastrophe of 2025: Part 1

A Five Month Recap. Of Sorts.

Farmhouse Makeover: German Smear/Schmear

It’s National Margarita Day- Celebrate Accordingly in WNY and DC!

Thanksgiving in DC? Here are a few specials…

Date Night: Mythology, DC

Date Night: Cozy Cocktails at The Gibson, DC

#MedinaStrong

Midnight Tacos with Mariachi de Oro

Date Night (with Friends): Hotel Henry, Buffalo

Because….Tacos.

Introducing, Bowen Thoreau

Introducing, Bowen Thoreau

Hello, 2026.

Hello, 2026.

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