The Keren Lifrak Blog

When a client starts an article testimonial with: "Having the perfect planner could make all the differenece" on a national feature on The Knot Magazine's Luxe Wedding List, there's just nothing left to say. Hapiness!!! We are so delighted. thank you Ashley and Jaime -- and thank you The Knot editors. To see the spread inside... click here http://elements.kerenlifrak.com/documents/user/tkm12sufl_rw_ashleyjaime.pdf

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 waiting for the "real" pictures from the Vue chicks for this magnificent 1920's November Wedding at the Ringling Museum, I borrowed this photos from Diva Productions, the video artists. I have one word for the record: FEATHERS. Seriously now, this was a super fun wedding to work on because the bride and groom trusted us so completely that we got to play around, show our true colors (yes, just like the Peacock!) and do what we do best plan and design events! More detailed pictures to come soon.

In two weeks Ashley and Jaime will celebrate this grand wedding at the Ringling Museum. One of my favorite features is something I came up with for this 1920's, peacock feathered extravaganza -- a cake that features the architectural details of the Ca d'Zan. I can only imagine what the real deal will look like... I for one can't wait!

 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.