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Upstate Indie Weddings Redefining wedding traditions and transforming your wedding planning experience is our mission.
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We connect modern day couples to the most unique creative, and local wedding pros through our online directory, blog, social media feeds, events and more! Upstate Indie Weddings features the most creative vendors, inventive wedding events, inspiring blog and newsletter all highlighting the area's best local wedding options! So if you're newly engaged or helping to plan the BIG day, be sure to expl

ore our site to find info on our upcoming wedding shows, submit your real love stories, and view the directory of our incredible wedding artisans, all local and all truly unique!

Calendar's get C.R.A.Z.Y these days, so our motto is "better to be safe than sorry" when it comes to sending out those i...
24/11/2024

Calendar's get C.R.A.Z.Y these days, so our motto is "better to be safe than sorry" when it comes to sending out those invites.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​General rule of thumb from our friend Liz is Save the Dates should be mailed 6-9 months in advance, however 10-12 months if a destination wedding. For the wedding invites themselves, 2-3 months is ample time for your guests to add it to their calendars.

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19/11/2024

💍 WEDDING FAQ: ​​​​​​​​​Q: What is the average length of an engagement? ​​​​​​​​​A: 15 Months.

Engagements are averaging 15 months, which has held relatively stable in comparison to previous years. Fifteen months may seem like a long time, however key wedding categories such as venues and photographers tend to book well in advance, so it's best to book these first in your planning process.

Not sure where to start?
💍The Directory on www.upstateindieweddings.com has a ton of information on the best small wedding vendors in the area.

💍Our wedding shows are a great way to meet vendors in person and easily shop for who is the best for your wedding dream team.

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Quick Tip​​​​​​​​​💍✨ Curate your guest list carefully! This is always a delicate topic as everyone wants to celebrate yo...
17/11/2024

Quick Tip​​​​​​​​​💍✨ Curate your guest list carefully! This is always a delicate topic as everyone wants to celebrate you, but at the end of the day, it is your day. You get to decide how many people you can have on the guest list based on your budget and your preferences. Keeping it small? Awesome. Going all out? Cool! Just ensure your guest list reflects your priorities so you can celebrate with those who matter most, making your special day even more meaningful and enjoyable. 💖 ​​​​​​​​​
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Your wedding day is JAM PACKED and the last thing you want to do is worry and stress that everything is getting done. T...
10/11/2024

Your wedding day is JAM PACKED and the last thing you want to do is worry and stress that everything is getting done. That is why we recommend sitting down and writing out a wedding day timeline. Figure out what time the ceremony is and work backwards to determine everything from hair and makeup timetable, transportation to venue if necessary, pictures, etc. For your reception, what time should food be served, what time should cake be cut and what time do you need to wrap up the night. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​By NO means is everything going to go according to plan, however having things written out with a general timeframe is a surefire bet to keep things running more smoothly than winging it.

Does the idea of timelines overwhelm you? We TOTALLY get it. Below👇🏻are some of our recommended wedding planners who can help keep you on track, whether they guide your entire wedding planning process or cruise direct your wedding day itself.


scarlett.agency


Meet , handpainted wedding and event favors that your guests will actually want to take home with them. Choose from a v...
07/11/2024

Meet , handpainted wedding and event favors that your guests will actually want to take home with them. Choose from a variety of functional styles, customize to match your event colors and then personalize to make your favors extra special. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Learn more about Babybird and the rest of the Update Indie Weddings crew at www.uptstateindieweddings.com/directory












Quick Tip​​​​​​​​​💍✨ Forget about trends! Your wedding should look like an expression of your life together, not what a...
03/11/2024

Quick Tip​​​​​​​​​💍✨ Forget about trends! Your wedding should look like an expression of your life together, not what a blog or magazine says it should look like. Adding personal elements to your special day make it memorable! Maybe it's a signature cocktail that you love making together on Friday nights, maybe its custom napkins with fun facts about your love story, or maybe its handpicked flowers from your grandmothers garden for you bouquet....whatever it may be these unique details reflect your love story and create cherished memories for you and your guests. 💖​​​​​​​​​
What we are loving... Personalized, functional wedding favors! We recommend and if you would like to add these special touches to your big day!

Looking for more inspo? Be sure to follow for more ideas for local wedding planning!

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Looking for a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ experience like this 👇🏻? ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​“Wow! We simply cannot say enough amazing things ab...
31/10/2024

Looking for a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ experience like this 👇🏻? ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​“Wow! We simply cannot say enough amazing things about Tori Vee, our INCREDIBLE DJ and now probably life long friend from Washburn!

My husband and I thought we had everything under control until we had our first zoom meeting with Tori, she opened our eyes to how we could truly make our day memorable, significant, special and sacred to us as individuals and now as a family.

She laid out the day from top to bottom, coached us into following our instincts and not sweating the small stuff and comforted us as the date approached and we had billions of things to do.

We honestly felt like she held our hand, coordinated our day and put a smile on our face the entire time...."

We can’t wait to throw more parties and have more excuses to work with Washburn and specifically Tori!”

- Lisa & Dale Wickham (2024)

Go check out and and see how they can make your day a as special as Lisa and Dale's!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Five Stars for ! Be sure to check what they can offer for your special day at www.upstatein...
30/10/2024

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Five Stars for !

Be sure to check what they can offer for your special day at www.upstateindieweddings.com/directory!

💍 5 REASONS TO ATTEND THE FALL WEDDING SHOW💍​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​🥂The Vendors! We curate our vendor roster so that each ca...
30/10/2024

💍 5 REASONS TO ATTEND THE FALL WEDDING SHOW💍​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​🥂The Vendors! We curate our vendor roster so that each category on your wedding planning vendor list is represented with high quality, boutique small businesses.

🥂 The Food and Drinks! It's bananas. Grazing tables, passed appetizers from Tappo Catering PLUS snacks from several of the additional vendors...Come hungry!

🥂The Goodies! Everyone gets a cute little swag bag, however the first 100 guests through the door get our VIP Swag Bag that has extra free samples, wedding planning tools and The Small Business Coupon Book that is loaded with freebies and discounts from your local favs. As if that wasn't enough, each and every vendor is offering a giveaway with a minimum value of $50!

🥂 The Vibe! No huge, trade show-like, cold, impersonal vibes here. We pride ourselves on creating a fun, intimate, celebratory atmosphere. From the venue selection to the music to the vendor booths themselves, the idea is to inspire you and help you make your wedding planning decisions easier.

🥂 FREE TICKETS! Yeah, all this good stuff is free. All you need to do is RSVP! Easy Peasy!

So what are you waiting for?? RSVP at www.upstateindieweddings.com for your FREE tickets and LET'S PLAN THAT WEDDING!

🍾The Fall Wedding Show🍾
November 9th | 1-4pm




















✨💍We know, we know. This one should be a given...butttt, sometimes these details get overlooked in the mix of all the ...
27/10/2024

✨💍We know, we know. This one should be a given...butttt, sometimes these details get overlooked in the mix of all the excitement of planning the actual event . ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Before you say “I do,” let's talk about the basics you need to bring to get your marriage license in Western New York

1️⃣ Your IDs, please! 🪪 Each of you will need a valid photo ID—think driver’s license, passport, or non-driver ID. You gotta prove you are who you say you are!

2️⃣ Birth Certificates 👶 (or passports) to show your age and place of birth

3️⃣ Cash or Card 💵💳 It's not the most expensive part of getting married, but its not free, so don’t forget to bring some payment love with you.

4️⃣ If you've been married before... 💔 Bring documentation of your divorce or the death certificate if you're widowed (we know, not the fun part, but it’s necessary!)

Always be sure to check with your individual county for the requirements where you live, however these basics should get you most of the way there!

Let’s get you hitched the right way, lovebirds! 💕

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Quick Tip​​​​​​​​​💍✨ Secure Your Dream Team Early! Finding and hiring reliable vendors early is crucial. It ensures you...
20/10/2024

Quick Tip​​​​​​​​​💍✨ Secure Your Dream Team Early! Finding and hiring reliable vendors early is crucial. It ensures you get the best professionals who align with your vision and can make your special day unforgettable. ​​​​​​​​​
Not sure where to find these lovely people? Check out The Directory at www.upstateindieweddings.com where we have curated a list of the best of the best local, boutique wedding pros to make your day magical.
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was resurrected to its late 1800s pristine state by husband and wife team Jenna and Martin Bruning. The two were inspi...
18/10/2024

was resurrected to its late 1800s pristine state by husband and wife team Jenna and Martin Bruning. The two were inspired by their own barn wedding on Jenna's family dairy farm. Since hosting their first wedding in 2016, Jenna and Martin have taken pride in updating and caring for their space each year - most recently adding a beautiful patio and firepit for helping you to make the most of your wedding weekend! ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Learn more about The Gallagher Barn and the rest of our Upstate Indie Crew at www.upstateindieweddings.com/directory!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Five Stars for ! Learn more about how this local artist can customize your wedding favors a...
16/10/2024

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Five Stars for ! Learn more about how this local artist can customize your wedding favors at www.upstateindieweddings.com/directory.

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🔔Hey Wedding Pros! Join us for The Speaker Series featuring Dana Goodemote of at Learn why personal branding is so i...
11/10/2024

🔔Hey Wedding Pros!

Join us for The Speaker Series featuring Dana Goodemote of at

Learn why personal branding is so important as a business owner and snag a headshot for your upcoming Engagement Season marketing! Network, enjoy snacks and cocktails and let’s hang out!!

October 24th | 5:30-8pm


🥂RSVP at www.upstateindieweddings.com or DM NETWORK for the link!















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Looking for custom wooden wedding decor and gifts? We suggest checking out ! ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Specializing in laser e...
11/10/2024

Looking for custom wooden wedding decor and gifts? We suggest checking out ! ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Specializing in laser engraving and custom woodworking, Seven One Six Design Co. is your go-to vendor for day of essentials like welcome signage, table decor, customized favors and wedding gifts, custom wooden guestbooks and don't forget your wedding party - they have you covered there too!

Learn more about and the rest of the Upstate Indie Wedding Crew at www.upstateindieweddings.com/directory.
















Quick Tip​​​​​​​​​💍✨ Communication is Key in Wedding Planning! Often times the wedding planning process is STRESSFUL an...
06/10/2024

Quick Tip​​​​​​​​​💍✨ Communication is Key in Wedding Planning! Often times the wedding planning process is STRESSFUL and if you and your partner are not on the same page, it can add unnecessary pressure to what should be a happy, celebratory time in your relationship. Open, honest communication ensures you’re both on the same page, making the planning process smoother and your special day truly reflect both your dreams. 💖 ​​​​​​​​​

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Redefining Wedding Traditions

... and transforming your wedding planning experience is our mission.

We connect modern day couples to the most unique creative, and local wedding pros through our online directory, blog, social media feeds fresh with daily, local wedding inspo, events, newsletter and more!

We want to encourage every bride and groom to break the mold to make their own and have the best day ever! Our local vendors meet our criteria for excellence and general bad-assery so you can trust in your booking decisions when you use our resources! Our vendors:


  • Add a fresh perspective in the WNY wedding industry that changes the conversation around weddings.