So you have decided to get married at Niagara Falls - congratulations! You are probabbly wondering where to start? Let’s start off with the basics - your marriage license in Niagara Falls, New York.

What: Marriage License
Where: City Hall, Niagara Falls USA.
Address: 745 Main Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14301
How Much: $40

You’ll need to go to visit the city clerk and fork over your $40 in order to obtain a New York marriage license. Don’t expect to get married right away, though. You have to wait 24 hours after obtaining your license before you can tie the knot, so plan accordingly. If you are here scoping out your wedding location, you can get your marriage license, they are valid for a period of 60 days.

Make sure that you bring the following documents with you to prove your identity -  One of the following age related documents:

1.       Birth Certificate
2.       Baptismal Record
3.       Naturalization Record
4.       Census Record

And one of the following identity related documents:

1.       Driver’s License
2.       Passport
3.       Employment Picture ID
4.       Immigration Record

You can even request to have the mayor (if available) to do you wedding ceremony. Call the city clerk at (716) 286-4392 for more information.

Petes Market house is a small, family owned restaurant with excellent meals. Our favorite dish is the Friday fish fry. For those not familiar with what a fish fry is - a large piece of haddock (from the cod family) is deep fried to a golden brown and usually served with coleslaw and french fries. Petes takes the cake in the fish fry department. Served with your choice of baked potatoe or fries, it literally spills over the plate. 

Petes is a two level building. On the lower level is the bar, with a small dining room in the back. Upstairs are the two main dining areas complimented by another bar and kitchen. Petes has a small restaurant feel - because that is exactly what it is. Decorated with photos of Niagara Falls throughout.

Waitresses here are friendly and fast.

Prices
For less then $8 you leave with a full stomach. A family of four can eat here for as little as $30, and leave stuffed. Friday Fish is around $7.50 a plate.

Petes only accepts cash. Do not make the mistake of going there without greenbacks in your pocket.

Did you know about the downtown area of Niagara Falls, USA dubbed “Little Italy”? Probabbly not - but you are missing out, especially if you like great Italian restaurants at not so tourist prices. Little Italy is less than a mile away from the falls and has some of the best shopping and local dining the city has to offer. It lies on Pine Avenue. If you are in the mood for fresh fruit or vegetables the city market also is here - great if you are with your RV to stock up on supplies!

Getting There:

Take Main Street to Pine Avenue and turn right on Pine. Follow approximately 1/2 mile and you will be welcomed by an Archway with columns. You’ll find plenty of local pubs to quench your thirst and food to fill your bellies - everything from a steak house to Chinese food - and did we mention Italian?

Feel free to post your favorite finding in Little Italy right here!

In the coming weeks, we are going to be adding new posts and information for everything Niagara Falls wedding. We’ll scout out the best of the best - locations for your ceremony, pictures, transportation and more. Keep your eye out, post a comment of things you would like to see in the Niagara Falls Wedding Guide and we’ll take your request into consideration!

Word has come that the Seneca Niagara Casino & Seneca Nation will finally begin demolition on buildings surrounding it’s already built casino and hotel. Empty homes, a vacant hotel and Pizza hut will soon be gone to make room for more development around the casino.

Rumor has it that more hotels (mid range price, as opposed to the luxury hotel already on property) and more gaming space will appear on the land.

We’ll keep you updated.