http://www.jeffkolodnyphotography.com/ Jeff Kolodny Photography Blog en-us http://www.jeffkolodnyphotography.com/index.cfm?postID=255 http://www.jeffkolodnyphotography.com/index.cfm?postID=255 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:43:00 GMT
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 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.

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Our very own Albert recently photographed Chelsea and Brian at the Delray Beach Marriott. Couples just love Albert – his terrific personality along with the great photos he produces are a winning combination. Albert loves photographing South Florida weddings at the varied locations this area offers. Delray Beach Marriott weddings are especially fun to shoot. The venue offers a resort like atmosphere and its central location in Delray Beach makes it a favorite with out of town wedding guests. As a South Florida wedding photographer, Albert knows how to get the job done and has a great time in the process. Whether he's photographing wedding details, bridal shots or family portraits – Albert takes it all in stride while putting his couples at ease, as he creates the images that will last a lifetime.

As a South Florida wedding photographer, Albert always looks forward to meeting new couples and shooting weddings all over the area. Whether it's The Breakers, The Biltmore, The Ritz-Carlton, Pelican Beach Resort, Morikami, The Palms Hotel & Spa, The Riverside Hotel or any one of the great venues where South Florida weddings are held, Albert arrives enthusiastic and ready for the challenge and excitement of each individual wedding.

We are thrilled to have Albert as part of our team - thanks, Albert for another job well done! We would also like to thank and congratulate Chelsea and Brian on their marriage and for having Albert capture images of their special day.

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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!

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Baby pumpkin (Pumpkin patch) butternut and pumpkin risotto with crispy sage & spicy walnut.

Maple pecan crusted chicken supreme with pumpkin and parsnip mousseline and haricot vets and toasted pumpkin seeds.

Scary Cupcakes created by the lucky guests!

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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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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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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.

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I can't tell you how many windows we passed in Barcelona with magnificent displays of baked goods and various croissants. Here is just an example of two of those fabulous displays. It makes you just want to grab one and start chewing!

Below, a typical Spanish breakfast menu including lots of chocolate (xocolata) items! To the right is a colorful salad with 3 different kinds of smoked meats.

This delectable tuna sandwich and cafe latte was one of the first meals we had in Barcelona. So savory and delicious!! I just had to photograph this one - it's one of the most colorful tuna sandwiches I've ever had. Just look at those roasted peppers and olives.

Tapas! We also had this along with the tuna sandwich. Yes, there was a bit of over eating, but there were 5 of us sharing!! Not as bad as it seems... The shrimp was so taste and those roasted green peppers were both sweet and spicy.

This salad was really good. That big mound on top is actually goat cheese! The dressing was some sort of honey mustard vinaigrette. So good!

Two more inventive salads. The first included bacon and goat cheese piled atop some greens with a vinaigrette. The second was a tower of greens with tomato and marinated tuna on top. Amazing!

This tasty appetizer was also a gem. It includes shrimp with pesto, tomato and some sort of cheese. All I can remember is that it was absolutely DEEElicious!

On the left is the typical Spanish bread served at every meal. It seemed to be a light spread of tomato and olive oil on top. Much more interesting than plain old butter. The dish on the right was a very different mix than what we are used to eating. Instead of just plain wasabi with the raw tuna, this dish included sliced green apple beneath - it was almost like a slaw, then some fresh, thick pieces of tuna topped by some greens.

Gnocchi!! I believe this variety had spinach inside. Very rich and truly mouthwatering.

At the same place we had the gnocchi, someone ordered the juicy and incredibly seasoned filet mignon on the left. This was so amazing that even our 7 year old ate it and was making yummy noises. He rarely can be coaxed into eating steak, but this one he was NOT turning down. The dish on the right was fish mixed with other seafood including the incredibly unusual cuttlefish eggs. Don't ask. The rest was fabulous!

There is Joel enjoying his warm chocolate milk at breakfast at a cafe. On the right is a chocolate mousse dessert with all kinds of goodies on the place. As you might have guessed, we have a lot of chocolate lovers in the family!

A shot of lovely Madeira, Portugal. This magical island is basically made of volcanic rock, so the landscape and mountains are incredibly picturesque. In addition to food photography, I also enjoy photographing interesting places and scenics.

This was a magnificent Chilean Sea Bass entree at Palo, Restaurant on the Disney Magic. At least 3 people in our party ordered this one. So tender and tasty. One of the best fish dishes I've ever had. Just look at how they do they vegetables. As you will see, there is so much attention to detail in the preparation of all the meals.

More entrees at Palo. Luscious lambchops on the left and lobster and pasta on the right.

Another shot of an old highway that is no longer used in Madeira. Until recently, this road was the only way to get around.

Even the main dining rooms on the Disney Magic produce impeccable dishes. The dish on the left was a "lighter" entree, a colorful salad with extra large and juicy shrimp. On the right is a tasty seared tuna appetizer. We have lots of tuna lovers here too.

Lamb "spare ribs" or something of that sort on the left and on the right, well, that needs no description. Look at the size of that magnificent lobster tail! Below, is a blini appetizer- mini pancakes filled with a smoked salmon mixture. This was a good one!

Once again, Madeira. What an awesome place!

Eggs benedict galore at Palo during their totally decadent brunch.

This picture perfect spot is The Baths at Virgin Gorda in the British West Indies. Quite a trek to get there, but so worth it! The water is crystal clear and the place is truly idyllic.

Various dessert on the Disney Magic. No, we did not finish everything! Tasting never hurt anyone.

Look at the yummy, yummy caramel stick think on the left. The whipped cream, mouse and chocolate basket shell just made this the perfect dessert.

Love this one - chocolate soufflé at Palo! They include a choice of either chocolate or vanilla sauce AND ice cream. The absolute best dessert ever and a favorite of our group.

The workmanship and details on the chocolate pieces never ceased to amaze me. They had everything from Mickey Mouse shaped chocolate garnishes to customized PALO chocolate swirls below. These pieces just melt in your mouth. I could eat just that element of the dessert and be happy. Well almost. And check out the cookie spoon on the right. Unbelievable.

On the last night, the servers paraded through the dining room with flaming baked Alaska desserts. Then, of course, we were served this special dessert - a favorite on cruise ships.

There it is - the Disney Magic's baked Alaska dessert complete with a sweet meringue cookie on top. What a perfect ending on the last night! Of course, we ordered a birthday cake as well - since one dessert is never enough!

All pictures were taken by Jeff Kolodny using the New Fuji X100

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