By Air: Most major airlines, including Southwest, Jet Blue, and Air Tran, fly into the Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF) which is approx. 15 min. from downtown Buffalo and approx. 25 min. from Grand Island.
By Train: Amtrak travels into downtown Buffalo, Niagara Falls or Depew.
By Car: ~6-7 hours from Philadelphia or NYC
~7-8 hours from Boston or DC
~8-9 hours from Chicago
Note: While Buffalo has some public transportation options, if you are planning to see the Falls or do other sight-seeing while you are here, renting a car is a good idea!
Monday, March 30, 2009
Where to stay the weekend of the wedding...
We only blocked rooms at one hotel as there are many other options for those who do not want to stay on Grand Island… Let us know if you have questions!
Blocked Rooms…
Holiday Inn
100 Whitehaven Rd, Grand Island, NY 14072 ~ 716-773-1111
The Holiday Inn on Grand Island is about one mile from Mom and Dad Luppino’s house and a 15-20 minute drive to downtown Buffalo and Niagara Falls. Reservations should be made by June 20th, 2009 to guarantee the rate.
Luppino-Gholston Wedding Rate: $149/night
Walking Distance from the Reception…
Hyatt Regency
Two Fountain Plaza, Buffalo, NY 14202 ~ 716-855-4956
Public transportation is an option for guests staying at this hotel!
Approx. $159/night
Downtown Bed and Breakfasts…
B& B Prices Range from $95-$145
Beau Fleuve Bed and Breakfast Inn
242 Linwood Ave, Buffalo, NY, 14209 ~ 716-882-6116
Elmwood Village Inn
203 St. James Place, Buffalo, NY, 14222 ~ 716-886-2397
No Frills/Budget…
Lord Amherst Hotel
5000 Main Street, Amherst, NY, 14226 ~ 716-839-2200
This hotel is about 3 miles from the church and about 20 minutes from the reception. Approx. $95/night
If you decide to stay at a hotel where we have not “blocked rooms” or have made reservations outside of the “block,” please let us know where you are staying so we can be sure to have a welcome bag with lots of info and goodies waiting for you when you arrive!
Blocked Rooms…
Holiday Inn
100 Whitehaven Rd, Grand Island, NY 14072 ~ 716-773-1111
The Holiday Inn on Grand Island is about one mile from Mom and Dad Luppino’s house and a 15-20 minute drive to downtown Buffalo and Niagara Falls. Reservations should be made by June 20th, 2009 to guarantee the rate.
Luppino-Gholston Wedding Rate: $149/night
Walking Distance from the Reception…
Hyatt Regency
Two Fountain Plaza, Buffalo, NY 14202 ~ 716-855-4956
Public transportation is an option for guests staying at this hotel!
Approx. $159/night
Downtown Bed and Breakfasts…
B& B Prices Range from $95-$145
Beau Fleuve Bed and Breakfast Inn
242 Linwood Ave, Buffalo, NY, 14209 ~ 716-882-6116
Elmwood Village Inn
203 St. James Place, Buffalo, NY, 14222 ~ 716-886-2397
No Frills/Budget…
Lord Amherst Hotel
5000 Main Street, Amherst, NY, 14226 ~ 716-839-2200
This hotel is about 3 miles from the church and about 20 minutes from the reception. Approx. $95/night
If you decide to stay at a hotel where we have not “blocked rooms” or have made reservations outside of the “block,” please let us know where you are staying so we can be sure to have a welcome bag with lots of info and goodies waiting for you when you arrive!
Kenny's Men...
Kenny's "brothers" and soon-to-be nephews will be standing up for him at the wedding...
COLLIN, Kenny's best friend and "brother" for the past 20+ years will be his Best Man. H
e promises to BE FUNNY with his toast at the wedding-- we'll see if it is up to our HIGH standards!! :)
e promises to BE FUNNY with his toast at the wedding-- we'll see if it is up to our HIGH standards!! :) 
MIKE, another best friend and "brother" since middle school will be a groomsmen. Mike lives in DC-- but, Kenny and Collin constantly lobby him to move back to good ol' B-lo! We can only hope that he will at least grace us with karaoke stylin' at the wedding!! (but, keep the microphone away from Kenny!)
JOE, Kristen's oldest nephew, is another groomsmen. By the time the wedding comes around, Joe will be a high school grad and starting to pack for college!!
BRIAN, Kristen's nephew, is the fourth and final groomsmen. The soon-to-be high school senior will be playing basketball for St. Joe's next year.... he also kindly offered to be the bridesmaid dress model as we were deciding what to wear! (Is the wand too much?!?!)
Kristen's Women...
We're keeping it all in the family on Kristen's side...
ALLISON, Kristen's sister and God-Mother, is the "matron" of honor... and the only local "maid" for Kristen to delegate to! A child of the 70's, Al loved Kiss!
PATRICE, Kenny's younger sister, is making her bridesmaid debut at our wedding in July. A candy-a-holic, Patrice is a pop culture queen!! (wasn't she a cute kid!?!?!)
LYNETTE, Kenny's youngest sister (YAY for the youngest!!), is the final bridesmaid. Lynette works her tail off as an ER nurse in downtown Detroit... hopefully she can actually get a few days off for the wedding!!
ALLISON, Kristen's sister and God-Mother, is the "matron" of honor... and the only local "maid" for Kristen to delegate to! A child of the 70's, Al loved Kiss!
DANA, Kristen's sister, is a bridesmaid and the solver of the bridesmaid dress debacle. A child of the 80's, Dana had some BIG HAIR back in the day... thankfully, she does not tease and use quite as much Aqua Net these days!
PATRICE, Kenny's younger sister, is making her bridesmaid debut at our wedding in July. A candy-a-holic, Patrice is a pop culture queen!! (wasn't she a cute kid!?!?!)
LYNETTE, Kenny's youngest sister (YAY for the youngest!!), is the final bridesmaid. Lynette works her tail off as an ER nurse in downtown Detroit... hopefully she can actually get a few days off for the wedding!!
Monday, March 2, 2009
J.B.
What is there to say about our J.B. (junior-bridesmaid)?? She is a combination between wedding planner, fashion consultant, dance leader, voice of reason, and ultimate flair!! Megan, Kristen's 14 year old niece and high school freshman, will be a vison in blue on the day of the wedding!! (Hopefully she will be able to leave the fur at home in July!) There is also a good chance she will have no life this summer because of the litany of wedding tasks that will be bestowed on her once the school year is over!
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