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  • 2020

The Westin Buffalo

From 10 to 200 guests
Ceremony/Reception
Outdoor/Indoor
Clean Up

Why couples loved this venue

  • Quality catering
  • Guests comfort
  • Amenities
Chelsea
Patrick
Michelle
Larisa
Diana

Recommended by 96% of couples

About this venue

The Westin Buffalo is a hotel wedding venue located in Buffalo, New York. Featuring interior spaces that are a mixture of secluded luxury and open-air brilliance, this venue creates a charming getaway.

Facilities and Capacity

The Westin Buffalo is a flexible and versatile space that can be adapted to suit the happy couple. A variety of seating plans and arrangement styles can be selected for each individual room to accommodate more or fewer attendees.

The Grand Ballroom is the largest of the interior spaces with 3,574 square feet. When laid out in theater (ideal for an indoor ceremony), as many as 250 people can be accommodated. For the banquet, 200 guests can dine in comfort here. The decor is elegant, plush, and refined. With purple uplighting, floor-to-ceiling windows, and carpeted flooring, it has a dazzling atmosphere. Laid out with round tables and chiavari chairs, everyone is afforded a great seat for your big do. A sizable dance floor provides room for the late-night partying.

The Louis Ballroom measures 2,620 square feet. It can host some 180 guests for a ceremony, while 140 can be accommodated for your wedding-day meal. The Charles Room and Westin Executive Boardroom also offer sleek and simple spaces for your big moment.

In the remarkable courtyard, you can enjoy your dream ceremony surrounded by natural light as your guests take in the ambiance. Up to 150 people can find room here to sit and record your magical moment on their phones. Modest fire pits and white deck chairs create a relaxing vibe for all.

Outdoors, under the tent, you can host a cocktail reception. Here, there is ample room for everyone to lounge around and drink in the flavor of the day. Cocoon seats, wicker couches, and bar-style seating complete the comfortable surroundings.

Services Offered

An event planner can be made available for the happy couple to assist them to make sure the venue is suitably decorated and interior-designed to host your celebration. Cleanup and setup services are also available.

They are willing to allow couples bring in vendors to carry out certain duties such as floral design, entertainment, and more.

Conveniently, The Westin Buffalo is pet-friendly, meaning that your guests’ pawed companions can join in on the day’s fun.

Cuisine

Catering services are available here - The Westin Buffalo provides buffet, cocktail reception, hors d’oeuvres, and plated services. Serving authentic American dishes, they provide a variety of offerings through Patina 250 and Jake’s Cafe. Some of the dishes on their menus can include grilled prime steak, Atlantic cod, swordfish, and pork tenderloin. Cocktails, wines, beers, and more are available.

Accommodation

An assortment of room types are available to book. King and Queen guest rooms can be made available for your guests to utilize, while junior suites are also part of the hotel’s offering.

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Features

Small team (2-10 members)

Experience

  • 10 years in business

  • We speak English

Links

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Weddings at this venue

Estefany & William's wedding
Estefany & William
221 photos
Hope & Kyle's wedding
Hope & Kyle
82 photos
Simone & Rich's wedding
Simone & Rich
30 photos

FAQ

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

No

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$900

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$900

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$31

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Signature Drink

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

10

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Hotel

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Chairs
Dance Floor
Furniture
Tables
Tents

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
November

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Reviews of The Westin Buffalo

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The Westin provided an exceptional wedding experience with beautiful spaces (courtyard and bright ballroom), convenient on-site guest rooms, and reliable backup options for bad weather. The staff were organized, attentive, and went above and beyond to ensure flawless timing and service. Guests raved about the food and overall execution.

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The Westin provided an exceptional wedding experience with beautiful spaces (courtyard and bright ballroom), convenient on-site guest rooms, and reliable backup options for bad weather. The staff were organized, attentive, and went above and beyond to ensure flawless timing and service. Guests raved about the food and overall execution.

Weddingwire
4.8/5 26 reviews
Google
4.6/5 840 reviews
Chelsea
Chelsea Sent on 09/18/2025
5 out of 5 rating

THE best wedding venue

We searched forever to find a venue like this. The Westin Buffalo makes the perfect wedding venue, not to mention Lauren who manages your wedding is absolutely amazing, and everyone else at the Westin are the nicest people, the best customer service I have ever received. I have been involved with a lot of events through my career and this was by far the best experience I had on all aspects; venue, food, customer service, event management and flow. We were able to do everything at the Westin, and the event flow and convenience for you and your guests is perfection. Everyone was able to get ready right at the hotel in the amazing newly renovated rooms, where everything is so nice, then we were able to do all of our first look photos along with all of our other photos right at the venue, in the courtyard, in front of the fabulous plant wall, and we even were able to pop outside to get some awesome downtown pictures. From there it was so nice to be able to go up to the room to get refreshed before the ceremony. We had our ceremony in the courtyard which is so nice, and incase of the weather there is even a backup area inside! After our ceremony the room transferred right into cocktail hour, the bar is huge out there and the bar tenders were fabulous, there were no lines at the bars all night, which is huge. Then we all went up to the reception room which is amazing with all of the windows. People were raving about our wedding, how nice the place was, how amazing the food and drinks were and just their overall experience. Lauren who manages the whole wedding is amazing, you can tell she has so much so experience. She was so helpful in all of our planning and event timing and flow, we are so thankful for her. There was a couple things I was worried about, like our seating chart too low (as we did it last minute) and our one decorative table cloth we bought was the wrong size, she took it upon herself to fix it without me even asking or knowing I was worried, she just knew, and fixed it, and made it even better than I could imagine. Our wedding went so smoothly because of her managing it all and all the other amazing staff at the Westin. I would recommend this place to anyone! You cant beat having everything in one place, not having to deal with transportation, and having everyone be able to stay right at the hotel. All our out of town guests were so pleased. By far the nicest hotel I have stayed at in Buffalo, if not the majority places I have traveled. They are so amazing and so accommodating here, I wasn't event stressed at all for my wedding because of how they are and how they operate there. I can not say enough great things, and same with our guests they are still talking about it how perfect it all was! Also so much is included in the wedding package which helped so much!
Patrick
Patrick Sent on 01/13/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible Experience

Our wedding at the Westin was simply incredible. The level of service, food, drinks, and just everything included was more than we could ask for! Lauren who coordinates most of the events is amazing. She did everything she could to make our day amazing and we are so grateful for her. The venue is beautiful, lighting options are amazing, and you and your guests will be so happy with it!
Michelle
Michelle Sent on 10/18/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Simply Wonderful!

I had my daughter's wedding this past Sunday at the Westin. Going into the wedding weekend we were pretty upset because the weather was cold and rainy. It ruined our plans of having the wedding in the courtyard. We needed to relocate to the Delaware North Lobby. Lauren, the event planner, empathized with us and did everything within her power to make this alternate setting beautiful. She moved plants and added our decor. As for the cocktail hour, she allowed us to have it in the small cozy lobby with the fireplaces to make it more intimate. (They don't usually have the cocktail hour in there). As for the Ballroom/Reception area, it was perfect. It was set up and decorated exactly like I planned and the food and cake were delicious. Our guests are still talking about it! Another special touch and treat that the Westin offer was, Jake, our private "butler" during the wedding. He was available for our every need. He waited on the Bride and Groom and their parents. He made sure we had food and drink and whatever else we needed. He made everyone feel special. I would highly recommend the Westin as a wedding venue.
Larisa
Larisa Sent on 09/18/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent Venue!

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 with every detail! The food was absolutely spectacular! 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!
V
Veena Sent on 07/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Fairytale Wedding

Our wedding at The Westin was most memorable; the food, catering, rooms and service was perfection. Lauren and her team are so detailed oriented and a dream team. 90% of our family and friends were from out of town. The Westin was the perfect choice to host their stay, our wedding reception and the brunch. We will always be grateful for the wonderful time we had at the wedding!!
T
Taylor Sent on 07/02/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Book The Westin Buffalo for the Best Day of Your Lives!

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, and 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.
Diana
Diana Sent on 01/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing venue for our wedding

The amazing team at The Westin in downtown Buffalo helped make our wedding ceremony and reception absolutely beautiful. Lauren Palacios, Cat MacDonald, our concierge for the night, Pablo, the bartenders and all of the staff on hand that night were incredible.

Lauren is super organized, which made for a calm and enjoyable experience. The ceremony and cocktail hour, held in the lobby of Delaware North, was beautiful as was the room we were in for the reception on the 2nd floor of The Westin. The food, catered by the fantastic team at Patina, was incredible. I can't tell you how many of our guests raved about the food - even the wedding cake from Patina (almond cake with almond buttercream and raspberry buttercream inside - wow). And the service - unbelievable. We were so well taken care of from start to finish.
A
Allison Sent on 03/23/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Venue

We are so happy with our decision to have our wedding at the Westin! The spaces for cocktail hour and the reception were both beautiful, the food and drinks were delicious, and the service was outstanding. We felt so well looked after by everyone working and it made the day extra special. We worked with Lauren and she was so friendly and helpful throughout the planning process! We highly recommend the Westin to anyone looking for a venue space downtown.
Maddie
Maddie Sent on 02/01/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best wedding venue in Buffalo!!

Booking The Westin Buffalo as our wedding venue was hands down the best planning decision we made! We hosted our ceremony, cocktail hour and reception at the hotel. Lauren is an absolute rockstar and we are incredibly grateful for her and everything she and her team did to make our wedding so special! My fiancé and I planned our wedding from out of state so we were appreciative of how efficiently all of our conversations went with Lauren and constantly reassured that the distance didn’t matter based on the amazing level of customer service we received. The Westin staff was also incredibly accommodating with our hotel block needs given many of our guests were coming from out of town. Overall, The Westin was an amazing venue and we are so grateful we had the opportunity to host our special day there!
K
Kimberly Sent on 10/19/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic!

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 was perfect, in large help to them, and the rest of the Westin staff. Food was delicious, decor was perfect and the night was a dream. Can't recommend them enough!
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The Westin Buffalo frequently asked questions

The Westin Buffalo includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The Westin Buffalo includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at The Westin Buffalo includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Signature Drink
The space offered by The Westin Buffalo for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Hotel
The Westin Buffalo offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
The Westin Buffalo offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Westin Buffalo offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
The Westin Buffalo offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Furniture
  • Tables
  • Tents
The Westin Buffalo is recommended by 96% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in average response time, 4.8 in flexibility, 4.8 in professionalism and 4.8 in value.
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