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About J's White Elephant
Based in Lackawanna, J's White Elephant works with couples planning weddings throughout Buffalo and Niagara, New York. Couples touring this venue often compare it with nearby options such as The Villa Banquet Center, IronWorkers Banquet Hall. This profile is free to claim; verified couple reviews — never payments — determine how it ranks.
Hotels near J's White Elephant
The closest places for out-of-town guests to stay around Lackawanna, nearest first. Ask the venue which ones offer a room block.
- Country Inn & Suites, Buffalo South I-90
- Hampton Inn & Suites
- Staybridge Suites
- La Quinta Inn & Suites Lackawanna
- Red Carpet Inn
- Quality Inn Near Walden Galleria Mall
Hotel data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are straight-line from the venue.
Verified reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding venue in Buffalo
How much do wedding venues cost in Buffalo?
Venue pricing in Buffalo spans widely — from around $3,000 for simpler spaces to $15,000+ for full-service estates and resorts. The real number to compare is total cost: ask what's included (tables, chairs, linens, staffing) and what's required (mandated caterers, minimums, service fees).
What questions should we ask on a venue tour?
Ask about rain plans, vendor restrictions, overtime fees, when vendors can load in, what the service charge covers, and exactly when you get the space. Get the full fee schedule in writing before signing.
How does Lazo rank wedding venues in Buffalo?
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Buffalo weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, July, August, September. The driest months are July, August, September.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32° | 19° | 29% | 4:22 PM | 5:06 PM |
| Feb | 33° | 20° | 26% | 5:07 PM | 5:47 PM |
| Mar | 42° | 26° | 25% | 6:44 PM | 7:21 PM |
| Apr | 55° | 36° | 27% | 7:19 PM | 7:58 PM |
| May | 67° | 48° | 25% | 7:51 PM | 8:31 PM |
| Jun | 76° | 58° | 26% | 8:12 PM | 8:56 PM |
| Jul | 80° | 63° | 20% | 8:10 PM | 8:52 PM |
| Aug | 79° | 62° | 20% | 7:38 PM | 8:17 PM |
| Sep | 72° | 54° | 23% | 6:47 PM | 7:25 PM |
| Oct | 60° | 44° | 29% | 5:54 PM | 6:32 PM |
| Nov | 48° | 34° | 28% | 4:09 PM | 4:52 PM |
| Dec | 37° | 26° | 31% | 3:55 PM | 4:41 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Buffalo (8.4 mi from Buffalo). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Buffalo.
Getting to Buffalo
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| BUF Buffalo Niagara International Airport | 8 mi | 10 min |
| IAG Niagara Falls International Airport | 16 mi | 25 min |
| ROC Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport | 63 mi | 1 hr 30 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | 173 mi | 3 hr 30 min |
| Pittsburgh | 179 mi | 3 hr 40 min |
| Detroit | 215 mi | 4 hr 30 min |
| Baltimore | 275 mi | 5 hr 40 min |
Straight-line distance from central Buffalo; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 1404 Abbott Rd, Lackawanna, NY 14218, USA
- Where
- Lackawanna · 6 miles southeast of central Buffalo
- Listed under
- Wedding Venues · Wedding Caterers · Wedding Rentals
- In Buffalo
- One of 137 wedding venues we list · 3 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (716) 539-9998
- Website
- Visit site
From J's White Elephant's website
“J's White Elephant offers banquet halls, weddings, memorial luncheons, and drop-off catering in Lackawanna and Buffalo, NY. Call (716) 539-9998.”jwhiteelephant.com
- Capacity
- Up to 200 guests
- In business since
- 1964
Read from jwhiteelephant.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with J's White Elephant before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Lackawanna
- Wedding Venues nearby
- 3 within 3 mi, 46 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 9 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- West Seneca, Orchard Park, Cheektowaga, Hamburg
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