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Molly and Jeff’s Destination Wedding at the Ritz-Carlton Naples (Photography by Albert an awesome member of the Jeff Kolodny Photography Team.)
July 24, 2010
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| Albert recently had a fantastic time photographing Molly and Jeff’s destination wedding at the Ritz-Carlton Naples. They were a pleasure to work with and Albert had a ball roaming the magnificent grounds of the Ritz-Carlton Naples seeking out places to shoot. As you will see, he found some really cool locations in which to photograph this attractive couple. |
| We love to shoot South Florida destination weddings, and this one was especially fun since it was a Ritz-Carlton Naples wedding on Florida’s west coast. Many thanks to Molly and Jeff for the opportunity to photograph their special day!! |
Here are some of Molly’s comments following the wedding:
“Albert was an exceptional photographer. He showed professionalism throughout the entire day and night of shooting and didn’t stop for a second. I appreciated his attention to detail, large or small. He was assertive in telling me how he would like me without being aggressive or pushy. He made me feel comfortable at all times. He has the patience and takes the time to get the perfect shot. He was dedicated to both me and my wedding guests. He made sure I was happy and taken care of and constantly reminded me the day was all about me :) I could tell his mind was constantly working and thinking of all the perfect shots...I needed that in my photographer as I wasn't familiar with the resort. By the end of the night Albert was drenched from his head to his toes due to the heat and hard work..and not for one minute did he show exhaustion or fail to do his best. I would hire him all over again! Thank you Albert!”
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Ruchey and Sean’s Indian Wedding at The Ritz-Carlton South Beach
June 20, 2010
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| Actually, Ruchey and Sean had a multi-faith wedding, but there was a strong Indian influence as you will see in these photos. |
| For their Ritz-Carlton South Beach wedding, Ruchey wanted to incorporate elements from both a traditional Hindu wedding as well as a more Westernized approach. Thus, the mandap was very traditional and the reception had more of a “springtime bling” feeling a la Dalsimer Florists. Tamara Cohen of TC Event Design helped Ruchey bring it all together magnificently, working in tandem with the Ritz-Carlton’s fabulous staff to make sure that everything was just right. |
| The Mehendhi ceremony took place in a former restaurant at the Ritz-Carlton and included a dhol player as well as a DJ. Mehendi art was provided by hennaparty.com. |
| The most interesting, and perhaps challenging aspect of the wedding was the food. The bride and groom had a special tasting at the hotel, however, the Ritz-Carlton ended up going the extra mile and flying in an Indian chef from the Ritz-Carlton Atlanta who was really able to master creating the Indian cuisine that Ruchey and Sean were looking for at the Mehendhi. The food served on the actual wedding day was more traditional Western fare, but with a dessert overload that included cheesecake lollipops, mini crème brulees petite fours and more! |
| There were quite a few other surprises at this wedding including both a horse and a bagpiper and I had a terrific time photographing all the festivities. Indian Weddings in South Florida can be so colorful – and this one was one of the most fun as well. Many thanks to Ruchey, Sean and Tamara!!! |
Linda & Jordan’s Destination Wedding at the Diplomat Country Club
May 24, 2010
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As a South Florida wedding photographer I have many clients who plan their weddings here from out of state. Linda and Jordan are from Montreal, Canada and planned their special day as a destination wedding for family and friends. What better place to come to for sun and warmth than South Florida? Actually, this is maybe the 8th wedding I have shot at the Westin Diplomat Country Club/Hotel in which the couple has been from somewhere other than South Florida. There must be something really special about this place! I have always found weddings at the Diplomat Country Club to be classy and elegant affairs – and Linda and Jordan’s wedding was no exception. They had a traditional Jewish wedding outside on the magnificent grounds of the Diplomat Country Club.
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They hired planner, Jill Perez, to handle their plans here in Florida. She was a huge help in getting everyone together and making sure people were on the same page. A Joy Wallace provided the floral arrangements, while Touch Catering supplied the kosher cuisine for the affair. The inimitable Debbie Taylor and her band, Standing Ovation, provided live music for the event.
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Linda and Jordan were enthusiastic to do pictures which is always a pleasure – we had plenty of time to explore the magnificent property and get some amazing shots. This South Florida destination wedding was a great time for all!
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Amy & Jeremy’s Ritz Carlton South Beach Wedding
April 16, 2010
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| I had a fabulous time photographing Amy and Jeremy’s recent wedding at the Ritz Carlton South Beach. Every detail at their wedding was absolutely perfect! Kevin Tobe from the Ritz Carlton South Beach managed everything alongside Sara Renee from Sara Renee Events who handled all the details. |
| This was a destination wedding for not only the bride and groom (who live in Boston), but also for many of their guest who flew in from Chicago, New York and California. There were more than 180 out of towners! Jeremy is a pediatric orthopedic surgeon currently doing a fellowship at Harvard, while Amy works for a local advertising agency in South Florida. They met while Jeremy was in his residency at the University of Miami. |
As a South Florida wedding photographer, I photograph a lot of destination weddings, but this one was certainly one of the most festive! After the actual wedding, there was an after party the went until 3AM! Amy and Jeremy certainly knew how to show their guests a good time!
All of the details were done to perfection – the floral designs were created by Karen Cohen of Always Flowers, a premier florist in Miami. Amy’s gown was Oscar de la Renta, and her shoes were Christian Louboutin – you can just see how radiant she was in these photos! Amy’s mom’s dress and sister’s dress were custom designed and made at Rene Ruiz. They both wore Jimmy Choo shoes. Jeremy’s tux was custom made from Burns, Ltd. On Key Biscayne.
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| As you can see, Amy and Jeremy were just beaming at their wedding. All the guests had an awesome time rocking to the fabulous music of the one and only Marcia Mitchell and her band. |
| Amy and Jeremy were wonderful to work with on their wedding day. As you can see, I photographed them in many different areas of the magnificent Ritz Carlton South Beach. Many thanks to this fun couple for allowing me to be part of their very special South Florida destination wedding! |
Stefanie and Anthony’s Wedding at the Breakers, Palm Beach
March 17, 2010
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| I had a great time photographing Stefanie and Anthony’s recent wedding at the Breakers. Sara Renee of Sara Renee Events did a fabulous job as wedding planner extraordinaire! We always love working with Sara – her attention to detail is impeccable and couples just love her! Sara, alongside Jeff Fowler of the Breakers, made sure that everything went off without a hitch for Stefanie and Anthony’s special day. |
| This festive Breakers wedding also included some fun touches thrown in at the end of the evening such as the latest novelty in the wedding business, Donut Divas, who were there to make fresh donuts with powdered sugar for the guests’ delight. Also, milk and cookies were served along with the traditional wedding cake. It was a playful touch to an elegant evening. |
| I always enjoy photographing weddings at the Breakers, as the grounds and interiors of the hotel are magnificent and there is always somewhere beautiful to shoot. Many thanks to Stefanie and Anthony for having me photograph their special day – I had a terrific time! |
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