The Keren Lifrak Blog

We are proud to introduce to you our new promotional video and testimonial based on a wedding we did at the Ringling Museum last fall. The same wedding is expected to be featured in the Knot's Luxe Magazine this month!

Jessi and Will first met on a trip to the Middle East. It was only natural that world-music artist and friend of the family Yair Dalal's music would be played during the couple's walk on the aisle to their intimate, Moroccan style unification ceremony this afternoon in Venice. Photos to follow. 

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As I always seek new locations for destinations weddings, a few weeks ago, we drove to Mt. Dora, FL. Mt. Dora is quite the antique and flea market mecca. I thought I would find interesting props for event decor as well as research the local hotels and venues. What I didn't expect is this quaint B&B that we stayed in. The Mount Dora Historic Inn. The interior design wasn't all that, with a 19th century feel to it but the real gem were Ana and Jim, the Inn-keeper -- and Jim's breakfasts - OMG!!! I didn’t see that one coming! Having worked in the restaurant business in New York when I was younger, I could tell that Jim was trained and Ana took extra care with her service and attention to details.  Most importantly I could tell that Ana and Jim care deeply about their business and about the people you host at the Mount Dora Historic Inn. It was such a pleasure to chat with Ana and the other guests that we arrived at the antique extravaganza an hour later than we anticipated each morning, simple because Ana’s hosting and the guests conversations were so enjoyable. I'm looking forward to meeting the client who is interested in this type of Shabby Chic wedding so I can come back to Mt. Dora and the Historic Inn.

 While I'm anxiously waiting on the gorgeous photos from Kristen and Brett's Wedding at the Sarasota Yacht Club by the lovely CA photographer nightingalephotos.com, Florida earlier this month, I couldn't help posting this adorable picture of Kristen and her Dad, Greg as they make their way down the aisle! I'm not in the habit of posting sobbing pics but this one was simply cute!

While the lovely and talented Ellie P. Campbell is working on the actual wedding photos, we are starting from the end, moving backwards! Misty wanted a "Trash the Dress" photo session the next morning which turned into this whole adorable shoot... which simply reminds me why Sarasota is such a paradise for destination weddings! To see more of this photo shoot, visit Ellie's blog.

If you happen to be traveling to the beautiful Portland, Maine and you are looking for a romantic, historic place to stay in, or a small wedding venue -- the sisters: Danforth Inn and Pomegranate Inn are more than perfection. Ashley and Jaime are getting married at the Ringling Museum in Sarasota, FL in November 2011. However, Jaime's family is in Portland and that's where we the couple's engagement dinner last weekend. Leslie Cottrel, the owner and chef shares my passion for the fine thing in life and attention to detail and we were able to pull together a stylish, intimate dinner there for the family. A big thumbs-up for the Danforth Inn from Keren.

Every girl's dream is to get married in Paris. Ok, maybe it's just my dream but since I already got married (in the most beautiful wild forest setting next to a stunning waterfall, if I might add!) I got to have the next best thing. My dear friend got married in Paris this last winter and I was honored to be a part of the pre-wedding celebration. What can I say, Parisian romance at its finest!

One of my (many) favorite spots is Pont Des Artes, a small wooden pedestrian bridge across the Seine with a gorgeous view of the city where many couples tie the knot of their love... or lock the lock would be more appropriate (their version of ball and chain...hehe, this one can go on for ever!). Seriously, talk about a great way to annouce your love to the world... FOREVER.