Congratulations from The Westin Buffalo
Holds ceremonies and receptions
You can toast to your happily ever after at The Westin Buffalo, a hotel and wedding venue located in Buffalo, NY. Featuring multiple event spaces and magnificent city views, this property is as versatile as it is sophisticated. Whether you're planning an intimate rehearsal dinner or a lavish reception, the hotel's events team can make your big day extraordinary.
At The Westin Buffalo, the beauty of the outdoors is never too far away, with the stunning courtyard offering a private setting to say "I do" or just admire the view. Up to 200 guests can gather here to watch you and your beloved exchange vows, with natural light illuminating every detail. You can also host your cocktail hour al fresco, mingling with loved ones and enjoying your favorite beverages. When evening falls, the Grand Ballroom or the Louis Ballroom await for your wedding banquet. These spaces can accommodate 200 or 140 guests for a seated meal, though different seating arrangements are available if you'd prefer to celebrate cocktail-style. The Grand Ballroom also boasts a large dance floor, so you and your new spouse can dance the night away.
From a la carte menus to buffet dining, the culinary staff at The Westin Buffalo are experts in all aspects of event catering. They will work with you to curate the perfect dining experience for your celebration, even including your favorite dishes for that ultra-personalized touch. As your special day approaches, the hotel's dedicated event planners will go above and beyond to ensure everything unfolds according to your vision, from the décor to the seating plan. Room block bookings are also available, so you and your loved ones can enjoy all that Buffalo has to offer during your time at The Westin Buffalo.
Be sure to check out the gallery for an exclusive 360° Virtual Tour!
10+ years in business
Speaks English
Small team (2-10 members)
Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Ballroom
Hotel
Venue Service Offerings
Food & Catering
Any questions?
Reviews
4.8
out of 5.017 reviews
Your trust is our goal. Our community relies on honest reviews to help
you make those big decisions with ease.
Review Summary
This AI-generated summary is a snapshot of this vendor's ratings and feedback.
The Westin Buffalo is highly recommended for weddings, with beautiful courtyard and ballroom spaces, on-site suites, and customizable, superb food. The planning and day-of staff are organized, communicative, and attentive, creating seamless, stress-free events. Guests rave about the service, execution, and overall experience.Review photos
Showing slide number 1 out of 9
Amy N
5.0
4/02/2026
I wouldn't recommend my timeline but I 1000% stand by our choice in the Westin! Lauren was great the entire time and communicated amazingly from our first day inquiring a tour.
W...
e toured in July and had our reception in August! This is a large part, due to the help of Lauren and her amazing team. The Courtyard was amazing from our first tour and I loved that they kept the Grand Ballroom as an option in case of rain. Between July and August, we were able to knock out our personalized menu, layout, and timeline. This is just to show you how well run this team is at the Westin.
I believe that the food helped so much with the experience, especially since we were able to customize for an additional cost to further fit our mesh of two different cultures. I fully recommend this venue not just because of how beautiful both options were, but truly because the staff are 100x worth working with them!
Marissa M
5.0
2/24/2026
This is the perfect venue. I guarantee you will love everything about booking your reception with The Westin Buffalo. The communication is excellent, and they will work with you ev...
ery step of the way. The food is superb and you will get an extraordinary menu to choose from for hors d'oeuvres, appetizers, main courses, desserts, food stands, and alcohol. They provide endless options to personalize your wedding reception so it's perfect for you. And the cherry on top is how beyond accommodating they will be on the day of the reception. They will have a full staff of professionals supporting you and getting you everything you want. I cannot recommend The Westin Buffalo enough.
Sarah Allegra and Catherine Sieczkarek were our coordinators from The Westin, and they were tremendous. They will do everything in their power to make your day flawless. Sarah and Catherine are wonderful, organized, elegant, and thoughtful perfectionists and believe me when I say you will be in good hands with either of these two.
This is the perfect venue!
Response from The Westin Buffalo on 02/27/2026
Thank you so much for your kind words, Marissa! It was truly a pleasure having you and you...
r family here at The Westin Buffalo. We appreciate the feedback and wish you all the best on your next adventures! - Sarah & Catherine
Any questions?
Alison D
5.0
2/19/2026
Lauren was fantastic!! The food was fantastic, wait staff amazing! You get your own personal butler for the night! How amazing! The windows are stunning! Lauren worked with us to g...
et the layout we wanted! Fantastic job!!!
Response from The Westin Buffalo on 02/27/2026
Thank you so much for your kind words Alison! It was a pleasure having you and your family...
here at The Westin Buffalo. We appreciate the feedback and wish you all the best on your next adventures!
Patrick B
5.0
1/14/2026
The Westin is an incredible venue. Beautiful space and the outdoor courtyard is great for ceremonies/cocktail hours. Their food is some of the best large event food we've ever had....
Their onsite coordinator Lauren is absolutely incredible and works so hard to make your day extra special!!
Response from The Westin Buffalo on 01/16/2026
Thank you so much Patrick! It was a pleasure having you and your family here at The Westin...
Buffalo. We appreciate the feedback and wish you all the best on your next adventures!
Larisa T
5.0
9/18/2024
We had our wedding in August at The Westin Buffalo and we could not recommend it enough! We worked closely with Lauren throughout the whole process and she went above and beyond wi...
th every detail! The food was absolutely spectacular, everyone is still raving about it! All the staff prior, during, and after the wedding was absolutely amazing and so professional. This venue is excellent and made our dream wedding absolutely beautiful!
Response from The Westin Buffalo on 09/20/2024
Thank you so much Larisa! It was a pleasure having you and your family here at The Westin ...
Buffalo. We appreciate the feedback and wish you all the best. -Lauren
Veena T
5.0
7/17/2024
We absolutely loved the Westin. Our Wedding felt like an fairytale!! 90% of our guest were from out of town. All our family and friends could not stop raving about the food and ser...
vice that the Westin team provided. They have very high attention to detail, seamless execution and exceptional food. Lauren and her team are amazing! Everything was perfection!!
Response from The Westin Buffalo on 07/18/2024
Thank you so much Veena! It was a pleasure having you and your family here at The Westin B...
uffalo. We appreciate the feedback and wish you all the best. -Lauren
Taylor S
5.0
7/02/2024
We got married this past weekend and it was the best night of our lives thanks to The Westin staff. Right from the very first consultation, Lauren and her team were so friendly, a...
nd it was such a weight off our shoulders with the stresses of wedding planning. We were looking for a venue with a lot of natural lighting for the best photos and the ballroom windows allowed our vision to come to life in the most stunning way. The Westin venue coordinator, Lauren, is so detail-oriented and organized that she was one of the main reasons we booked the venue. She was constantly checking in to see if we needed anything and was always quick to answer our many questions. Every single member at the Westin from the front desk to the valet to all the service staff was SO friendly. We were taken care of throughout the process and especially the day of the wedding. We were able to relax and enjoy ourselves without having to worry about something going wrong – and literally nothing went wrong. I’m so impressed at the impeccable execution of the team. They set up everything beautifully and exactly the way we wanted so we could just soak it in when we walked in.
We are so glad the weather held up for us to have our ceremony in the courtyard. It was so beautiful and made for the most stunning photos and memories. Our guests absolutely raved about how beautiful the Westin, how well the drinks were made, how absolutely amazing the food was, etc. It was such a joy hearing our guests say it was the best food they’ve ever had at a wedding.
We’re sad the wedding is over for obvious reasons but one of the biggest reasons is because we won’t get to work with this wonderful team anymore, Lauren especially. They truly were so fun and easy to be around. If there’s one thing, we can say to couples that are getting married and looking for a beautiful venue, book the Westin. You’ll thank yourselves for doing it. There’s so much stress that comes with planning and this team made sure that the set-up and overall experience wasn’t something to worry about. We’d like to extend the biggest thank you to Lauren and the whole team over at the Westin for making it the best night of our lives and being part of memories we’ll cherish for the rest of our lives.
Response from The Westin Buffalo on 07/08/2024
Thank you so much Taylor! It was such a pleasure planning this special day with you and be...
ing able to have your family here to celebrate your wedding. Truly appreciate the wonderful feedback and I wish you all the best on your next adventures!
-Lauren
Lauren H
5.0
4/23/2024
My bridal party and I stayed at The Westin Buffalo and got our hair and makeup done in the Junior Executive Suite and it was the perfect amount of space. There were two bathrooms, ...
a kitchenette, an area for us all to lounge around while waiting between hair/makeup, etc. The staff was responsive if we needed any items for the room (towels, bottle opener). The room's natural lighting from the big windows also helped for getting ready photos. Great experience overall!
Response from The Westin Buffalo on 04/23/2024
Thank you so much Lauren for the wonderful review! We enjoyed having you, your family and ...
friends stay with us. Wish you all the best in your next adventure and congratulations on your Wedding!!!
Jessika S
5.0
11/01/2022
I am in a wedding band (XOXO Pop Band) and just played a wedding at the Westin. The entire staff was beyond incredible. Lauren and Cat ran the show and could not have been more hel...
pful. They were on top of everything within minutes. Every other staff member we encountered was very helpful, and respectful, and looked like they were actually enjoying their jobs. I'd highly recommend this venue to any couples looking!
Response from The Westin Buffalo on 11/02/2022
Thank you so much Jessika! It was a pleasure working with you and the band. XOXO Pop Band ...
is an amazing band, the guests were dancing all night and having so much fun. I would defiantly recommend checking out this band! -Lauren
Kim C
5.0
10/20/2022
Our experience at the Westin was fabulous. From every step along the way, they were easy to work with and so helpful. Special shoutout to Lauren! And Cat for their help. Our day wa...
s perfect, in large help to them, and the rest of the Westin staff. Food was delicious, decor was perfect, everyone helping was so friendly and kind -- and the night was a dream. Had a ton of compliments on the whole venue and staff. Can't recommend them enough!
Response from The Westin Buffalo on 10/20/2022
Thank you so much Kim! It was a pleasure having you and your family here at The Westin Buf...
falo. We appreciate the feedback and wish you all the best. -Lauren
Brittany C
5.0
9/16/2022
The Westin was truly the best venue in Buffalo. Everything from the wedding coordinators to the incredible food, our day could not have been better. Our guests told us this was the...
best wedding they have ever attended. The entire experience was exceptional. Lauren and Catherine are truly the best team, I am so grateful for their expertise.
Response from The Westin Buffalo on 09/19/2022
Thank you so much Brittany! It was a pleasure having you and your family here at The Westi...
n Buffalo. We appreciate the feedback and wish you all the best. -Lauren
Kolette K
5.0
5/23/2022
Wonderful vendue with a great staff. Attended to all the small stuff and made our wedding terrific! The executive chef can really cook. The non-stop Food was out of this world!
Response from The Westin Buffalo on 05/26/2022
Thank you so much Kolette! It was a pleasure having you and your family here at The Westin...
Buffalo. We appreciate the feedback and wish you all the best. -Lauren
Lauren P
1.0
7/02/2020
My fiance and I were interested in booking with the Westin for August of 2021. We had put our date on hold with a representative from the venue. Due to COVID quarantine regulations...
we were unable to visit the Westin, but the rep assured me that my date was on hold. In the meantime, we were already talking to the caterer about cake and linen options. When I emailed her to set up a virtual appointment time she told me that she had already booked another wedding that day. I do not recommend looking into the Westin because of their misleading and untrustworthy business practices.
Emily S
5.0
10/25/2019
My husband and I fell in love with The Westin just from pictures, and touring the venue just solidified our feelings!
The ceremony space in the first floor courtyard is gorgeous, ...
with a pretty waterfall as the altar backdrop. The space is large enough to have chairs for over 100 people, and there's plenty of surrounding couches and love seats for more guests (we had about 160). In the same space, there's a full bar for cocktail hour which our guests absolutely loved! For those wondering about weather and temperature, the Westin had the courtyard weatherized with a tent roof and tent sides, along with mini fire pits and stand heaters which kept the space extremely comfortable for our guests.
The reception space is amazing. Outside of the ballroom there's a full bar, restrooms, and space for desserts, memory table, etc. Inside the ballroom we had enough space for all 160 guests, a candy buffet, photobooth, and the dance floor, with plenty of wiggle room. Don't even get me started on the floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the city of Buffalo all lit up at night!
The food was also an incredible high point. We did a dual entree with filet and chicken, and they were more than ready to accommodate the number of gluten free and lactose free guests we had. I may have no eaten much, but our guests raved about the food all night long. We even witnessed multiple guests cutting their filet with a fork because it was just that tender.
In terms of staff, Dianne and Katy were amazing. Before we got to the final month, Dianne was sometimes a little difficult to get in touch with, but to be fair, my mother and I had a ridiculous number of questions for her, which she helped with each and every one of. We had a lot of "outside" things to set up (our candy buffet, signage, favors, etc) which they allowed us to bring a few days early and store in their office. I gave them detailed instructions on how/where we wanted everything, and the staff handled it all! That means the morning of my wedding I got to just relax and get ready along with my bridal party and parents. None of us had to do any set-up ourselves.
The last high point was the hotel room. My husband and I got a complimentary suite on the top floor the night of the wedding, which I also booked the night before so that it could be my bridal suite for the morning of the wedding. The view of the city was gorgeous for my "getting ready" photos, and there was enough room and natural light for the hair stylists to use the kitchen table, the makeup artists to use the bedroom, and me and my girls to hang out in the living room!
I fully believe that if we had gone with any other venue, this wedding would not have been what it was: absolutely perfect!
Jami A
5.0
9/18/2019
I couldn't imagine having our wedding cocktail & reception anywhere else in Buffalo! From start to finish Dianne and her team were a pleasure to work with. They were accommodating ...
in almost every way and professional throughout the whole experience. Our guests are still talking about the event space and the food! We really wanted our guests to feel special and leave well-fed. The Westin' s team truly worked overtime to make our day and our guests stay wonderful.
Response from The Westin Buffalo on 09/18/2019
Thank you for sharing.
You were a pleasure to work with.
Wishing you all the best life has...
to offer
Dianne
Alexandra T
5.0
10/20/2018
The Westin was the perfect venue for our cocktail hour and reception! The event coordinator and entire staff were incredibly professional and knowledgable every step of the way. We...
knew we were in good hands, and every detail was taken care of from setup and breakdown, to guest dietary restrictions, to the bridal suite. It was truly the best weekend we could have hoped for!
Christina G
5.0
1/20/2018
The Westin was such a pleasure to work with. My husband stayed in the suite and got ready in it the morning of the wedding. They not only accommodated all of my requests but they w...
ere wonderful to all of my guests.
Want to book a visit?
Start the convo
*=Required
Use this secure form to reach out and share your wedding vision.
The Westin Buffalo
Lauren Palacios
|
Manager
Typically responds within 24h
Wedding vendors in Buffalo
The Westin Buffalo
Why use The Knot to message vendors?
Messaging our verified vendors on The Knot is free, safe and secure. Conveniently track vendor messages and planning details all in one place. Our mobile apps make it easy to stay in touch with vendors while you're on‑the‑go. For personalized pricing and package details, sending the vendor a message is the fastest way to get info.