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Lauren and Brett’s Ritz-Carlton Palm Beach Wedding
February 3, 2012
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| Lauren and Brett’s recent wedding at the Ritz-Carlton Palm Beach was an absolute pleasure to photograph. The couple chose this venue, as they both love the beach! Brett love to surf and swim and Lauren enjoys soaking up the sun. The Ritz-Carlton Palm Beach’s location was perfect – right on a pristine stretch of beach – not to mention its super classy interior and magnificent grounds. |
| This was a destination wedding for most guests – even the ones from Florida – so the couple wanted a venue that was accommodating and hassle free. They wanted their guests to be relaxed and feel like they were on vacation. The Ritz-Carlton Palm Beach did not disappoint. In addition, Lauren and Brett hosted all of their wedding festivities there to make it really easy for everyone to attend. To assist, the couple hired Jamie Lipman of The Absolute Event who did a terrific job of managing everything on the wedding day. |
| Lauren was radiant in a Romona Keveza gown and Jimmy Choo shoes. |
| Benny of Daniel Events created the magnificent décor for Lauren and Brett’s wedding. They were looking for décor that was classy, traditional yet modernized with current trends such as LED lighting, crystals, white dance floor and couch seating. Benny hit home by creating their vision of a “WOW” factor, creating a space that was magical and warm and ultra classy. This was a traditional Jewish wedding, and Benny’s beautiful chuppah really set the stage! |
| Her amazing after party dress was by Theia. |
| For Lauren and Brett, who met 4 years ago and as she says “It was love at first sight!”, this was a dream wedding come true. Every aspect was perfect and you can see their happiness beaming through in these photos. My team and I were very honored to be part of this incredible event and hope that you all get a great feel for Lauren and Brett’s Ritz-Carlton Palm Beach wedding by browsing through these photos. I photograph many beautiful weddings at the Ritz-Carlton Palm Beach, many of them traditional Jewish weddings such as Lauren and Brett’s. We can’t post them all, but we hope that you get a good sense of our coverage and the magnificence of the venue from this glimpse of Lauren and Brett’s amazing Ritz-Carlton Palm Beach wedding. |
Check out this cool video created by the Jeff Kolodny Photography & Video crew!
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Aileen and Brian’s destination wedding at Vizcaya
January 30, 2012
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| Aileen and Brian live in Wisconsin, so what better location to have their winter destination wedding but at the incomparable Vizcaya Museum and Gardens in Miami. As they are from out of state, the couple sought the assistance and expertise of Joni Scalzo of Your Special Day by Joni to help them coordinate and manage all aspects of their special day. |
| A Vizcaya wedding is truly magical. There is simply no other place like it anywhere. Its distinctly European feel is quite unique - this plus its amazing gardens is what draws couples to plan a Vizcaya wedding. The venue alone is so beautiful that there are literally endless places to photograph a bride and groom. We had a great time checking out some more popular spots as well as exploring some more unusual locations throughout Vizcaya. There is definitely no shortage of shooting locations at a Vizcaya wedding! |
| Here are just a few samples of the photos we took that day. I was thrilled to be a part of Aileen and Brian’s incredible Vizcaya wedding and would like to thank them as well as Joni for making it all possible. |
Kelly & Rob’s South Florida Wedding at the Ritz-Carlton Palm Beach & St. Ann’s Catholic Church.
November 8, 2011
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| Now both South Floridians, both Kelly and Rob are from elsewhere in the country. Kelly is from Long Island, New York while Rob is from Maryland. They met over 3 years ago while both working as analysts in Financial Regulation in Maryland. The two moved to Boca Raton, Florida last year – they love the beach, so the move made a lot of sense! They really enjoy the beach lifestyle, spending weekends there with Kelly soaking up the rays and Rob standup paddle boarding or surfing. |
| They became engaged in October of last year while staying at the W Fort Lauderdale and then not too long after, starting planning their wedding. For their South Florida wedding, they wanted a reception that overlooked the ocean, so there was no better choice than the spectacular Ocean Ballroom at the Ritz-Carlton Palm Beach. Kelly and Rob actually found their ceremony site, St. Ann’s Church though us – as they had taken notice of many photos of the church on our website. St. Ann’s reminded Kelly of churches in New York where she grew up and after seeing the photos on our blog, was convinced that it would be the perfect site for she and Rob to exchange their vows. |
| Kelly was radiant in her Liancarlo gown (purchased at Boca Raton Bridal) and Badgley Mischka shoes, while her bridesmaids wore J Crew dresses to compliment her. Rob and the groomsmen wore Calvin Klein tuxedos from Men’s Wearhouse. |
| Most of the guests attending their Ritz-Carlton Palm Beach wedding were from out of town – mostly New York, Maryland, Pennsylvania and the Orlando area where Kelly’s parents now reside. They were treated to an incredible dinner of beef and lobster – prepared in the most sumptuous manner by the talented chefs at the Ritz-Carlton Palm Beach. Passed desserts such as chocolate ice cream cones with macadamia nuts, a smores brochette, raspberry cheesecake lollipops and vanilla milkshakes put a super sweet ending to a fabulous meal. Not to mention, the bride and groom cut a custom wedding cake designed and prepared by the Ritz-Carlton Palm Beach. |
| Many thanks to Kelly and Rob for their enthusiasm - as you can see, we got some amazing photos on their special day! I always enjoy weddings at the Ritz-Carlton Palm Beach, and Kelly and Rob’s was definitely one to remember! |
Niki and David’s Destination Wedding at the Breakers Palm Beach
October 20, 2011
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| I recently had a great time photographing Niki and David’s destination wedding at the magnificent Breakers in Palm Beach. Currently living in Michigan, Niki and David decided to have their destination wedding at the Breakers after becoming engaged there in August, 2010. David popped the question on the famous Ocean Lawn – which is exactly where they planned to get married. Their weekend getaway to the Breakers Palm Beach turned into a dream come true as their wedding plans began to emerge. |
| Niki and David’s story goes back 5 years, though. They met in 2005 through a mutual friend, Maria who essentially became their matchmaker – and eventually Niki’s maid of honor. The couple immediately hit it off and spent the next five years moving and traveling together all the while growing as a couple. They moved around the country – from Michigan to Bethesda, Maryland, Washington DC, Virginia, Boca Raton FL and then back to Birmingham, Michigan. Their love story also included the constant companionship of the rest of their family – their two Labrador retrievers, Panzer and Meeka. |
| Their wedding, just this past September, included a guest list in which 95% of the people had to travel to the Breakers from other parts of the country. It was a true Palm Beach destination wedding! Niki and David’s wedding officiant was a long time family friend who got ordained last summer specifically just to marry them. The couple worked closely with him to write the ceremony and make it a very personal reflection of themselves. |
| Niki was a most radiant bride in her Lazzaro gown and Jimmy Choo wedding shoes. The weather that day in September was typical of South Florida – sort of hazy, with a chance of rain. There was a fear that rain would require the ceremony to be moved into the Gold Room from the Ocean Lawn, however the sun came out at the last minute and Niki and David had the ceremony of their dreams on the famous Ocean Lawn at the Breakers. Niki and David’s dreams of a Breakers wedding were fully realized and made all the more incredible by the amazing talents of the Breakers Design Studio and personal assistance of Katie Gillespie, Catering Manager for Weddings by the Breakers. |
| As a South Florida wedding photographer, I photograph many Palm Beach destination weddings for couples just like Niki and David. For these “nearly newlyweds”, planning a wedding at the Breakers is likely one of the most exciting and fulfilling things they will ever do. There is no more magnificent setting – both inside and out – than the Breakers Palm Beach. The flawless architecture, superbly manicured grounds, impeccable food and service are simply unparalleled anywhere in South Florida. As always, I look forward to photographing any wedding at the Breakers and strive to make each one a masterpiece in terms of the photographic art I produce. With an enthusiastic couple, fabulous location and the expertise of the staff at the Breakers, there are no limits to the fun I can have photographing a wedding at the Breakers! |
| Niki and David's dream ceremony on the famous Ocean Lawn at the Breakers. |
| Just look at the magnificent styling done by the Breakers Design Studio - just gorgeous! |
| Custom rolled cigars were a special treat for Niki and David's guests. |
Chris & Jenny's Wedding at the Ritz Carlton, Palm Beach
October 6, 2011
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| We recently received this wonderful letter from the groom's mother from a wedding we did last year at the fabulous Ritz Carlton Palm Beach. This family has been so appreciative and simply a pleasure to work with through the entire process - from before the wedding right through to their final albums being ordered. We have loved working with them and wanted to revisit this event and share this snapshot of their gorgeous Palm Beach wedding with you. Sara Renee of Sara Renee Events coordinated this fabulous Ritz Carlton Palm Beach wedding. |
| Jenny was a stunning bride - just radiant! |
| Chris and Jenny had a beautiful church ceremony prior to their reception at the Ritz Carlton Palm Beach. |
| Below is a sample of one of their final album pages. |
| Another album page from Chris and Jenny's Ritz Carlton Palm Beach wedding. |
| Here are all the guys reflected in the Ritz Carlton Palm Beach's pool with the ocean in the background. |
| A lovely bride and groom photographed around the Ritz Carlton Palm Beach's magnificent grounds. |
| Breathtaking wedding decor a la the team at Xquisite Events of Boca Raton. |
| A fun and festive wedding at the Ritz Carlton Palm Beach! Yummy food too! |
| Just look at this sumptuous candy bar displayed at the conclusion of Chris and Jenny's Ritz Carlton Palm Beach wedding. Guests were treated to cupcakes and candies of all kinds. So good! A very sweet ending to a simply divine wedding. |
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