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Kelly & Rob’s South Florida Wedding at the Ritz-Carlton Palm Beach & St. Ann’s Catholic Church.

November 8, 2011

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!

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Niki and David’s Destination Wedding at the Breakers Palm Beach

October 20, 2011

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.

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Chris & Jenny's Wedding at the Ritz Carlton, Palm Beach

October 6, 2011

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.

Really cool stuff!

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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Jessica and Andre’s South Florida Wedding at the Four Seasons Palm Beach

September 30, 2011

I recently had the pleasure of photographing Jessica and Andre’s magnificent South Florida wedding at the Four Seasons Palm Beach. I had a great time working with them – and the fun started months before when we shot their engagement shoot in Boca Raton. Jessica is a lawyer and Andre owns a car wash in Boca. They actually met at Andre’s car wash, so we took advantage of this and did part of our shoot there. You will see some of these fun photos at the end of this post.

Jessica and Andre’s wedding day was brilliantly coordinated by Erin Pangerl of Erin Lynn Events. She did a fabulous job bringing everything together for the occasion. Both Jessica and Andre were great sports as we roamed around the impeccable grounds of the Four Seasons Palm Beach. This venue just oozes of class! Both the interior of the resort as well as the outside grounds are spectacular.

The ballroom décor was stunning as designed by Daniel Events. There was even purple uplighting to add a distinct atmosphere. The party was a huge hit, with guests dancing the night away and enjoying superb cuisine a la the Four Seasons.

Many thanks to Jessica, Andre and their families for having myself and my team be a part of your very special day! A special thanks to Erin Pangerl as well for her fabulous work and to Crystal at the Four Seasons too! Jessica and Andre’s wedding is the perfect example of just how fabulous a South Florida wedding at The Four Seasons can be.