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!

Here is just one quick snapshot from Rietje and Sam's beautiful wedding at the Longboat Key Hilton Resort this past Saturday.

Despite having to move to the backup plan due to stormy weather, this bride & groom took it in stride and their love for one another brightened the day for all involved.

So many gorgeous details (but what else would you expect from a talented pair of graphic artists?): birds galore - on the table numbers, custom napkins, and in the centerpieces, cheery teal blue & yellow accents, delicious mini-cupcakes, and so much more. Can't wait to share the photos by Mandy and Me Studio!

Congratulations Sam & Rietje! We loved being a part of your special day.

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.

One of the things we've implemented this year at "Lights in Bloom" -- Merry Meals! Selby Botanical Gardens' holiday extravaganza, kids (and parents) will be able to enjoy "Merry Meals." Families that come to the garden to enjoy the holiday decoration and activities won't have to rush out after sunset to make it home for dinner. Now they can enjoy the celebration AND have dinner at the Lights in Bloom Cafe and Carriage House. Hot chocolate, grilled foods, spiced popcorn... and Merry Meals. Come on down... the more the merrier!

-by Keren Lifrak Weddings and Special Events

Aside from fabulous private events and weddings, this year I've joined the development team at Selby Gardens and working on building their public events and sponsorships. Lights in Bloom, Selby's holiday light extravaganza will take place this holiday season December 16-23, 26 and 27. With the all inclusive spirit of the holiday, I've invited the Jewish Federation to partner with us and celebrate Chanukah at the gardens for the first time. Chabad of Sarasota and Bradenton will be there nightly to light the menorah, sing songs and play games. Similarly, the North Sarasota Library is joining us in celebrating the African-American holiday of Kwanzaa for the first time. Dr. Lonnetta Gaines, artist in residence will join us for story telling, answering questions and education about this holiday on December 18th. All "holidays of lights" joining their light at Selby Gardens this December 2011.

 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.