From Jeremy of BlueShore Productions… The couple met at a Brazilian bar in Chile and from that moment, the rest was history. They decided on the historical Henry Flagler Museum in beautiful Palm Beach, Florida, to host their special day. They had a beautiful outdoor ceremony at sunset next to the waterway. The reception was held in the ballroom of the museum. It was absolutely stunning.

Wedding Cinematographer: Jeremy Nelson of BlueShore Productions / Photography: Lara Rios / Wedding Venue: Henry Morrison Flagler Museum in Palm Beach, Florida / DJ: Liquid DJs

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From the bride… Erik and I choose The Breakers because the moment I walked into the hotel, I felt my heart start to race and a huge smile came across my face. Kym was showing me around and I could not tell you what she was saying because all I could think about was seeing Erik on the day of our wedding in the Mediterranean courtyard. I had gone to other venues and thought, hmmm, this could be pretty with flowers etc., but none of the venues lit me up like The Breakers. The architecture and attention to detail is obvious to anyone who has been to or seen this hotel. For me, it was how I felt when I walked in and saw the courtyard because for the first time, I could see Erik and I committing our lives to one another in that very place. When I saw the Mediterranean ballroom, there was not a single question in my mind that this was the room. The ceiling was inspiring and my jaw literally dropped when I saw pictures of this room decorated for a wedding. Little girls dream of magical wedding days and have fairy tale visions for how it will take place … Our wedding at The Breakers far exceeded anything I could have ever dreamed … It was as if I was finally not playing dress-up and pretending to be a princess. I actually was a princess for that day, and I felt like I was in my very own castle, far removed from reality. The Breakers creates this dream world where you forget you are at a hotel.

I was living in Ft. Lauderdale at the time and Erik was in Hoboken, NJ, where we live together now, so I was taking the first tour by myself. The day I took Erik there to see if he agreed it was the place, we stood in the courtyard holding hands, and just knew it was where we would have our wedding. We looked into each other’s eyes and there was not a moment of hesitation.

Also, Erik and I met at Cucina’s which is near the Breakers, so we liked the idea of having our wedding nearby. My family lives in the area so it was convenient and knowing the area was helpful.

Photography: Lara Rios Fine Art Photography / Wedding Planner: Zoe Gallina Event Styling + Coordination / Venue: The Breakers Palm Beach / Wedding Décor: Design Studio at The Breakers Palm Beach / Strings + Band: The Powerhouse Group / Videographer: Brewer Photo and Video / Invitations: Elle Ette Designs / Makeup: The Breakers Palm Beach / Hair: Torrie Tiernan (torrietiernan@yahoo.com) / Dress: Lazaro Couture via Kleinfeld Bridal / Shoes: Manolo Blahnik

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From the Bride…When Kyle and I got engaged in November 2010, we knew we wanted to get married the following fall, but a lot of other issues were up in the air.  We live in New York City and my father had recently been diagnosed with Leukemia. He was going to need to have a bone marrow transplant in February. Since the recovery from this procedure is very long and difficult, we decided to have the wedding in Palm Beach, Florida. My parents live near by and we could maximize the chance that he would be able to be with us that day.  I am thrilled to report that he was there to walk me down the aisle and do our father-daughter dance, which made the day that much more incredible.

As for the wedding itself, we decided on the Four Seasons in Palm Beach for both the ceremony and the reception, and I am so glad we did.  It was a great choice for a wedding of our size—100 people—which felt like a lively and fun party, but still quite intimate.  We both love the water, so being able to say our “I Dos” at sunset overlooking the ocean was perfect.  Our tastes both run fairly classic and clean, and I wanted our wedding to reflect that. So, we chose to keep the decorations very simple so that they would be tasteful and compliment, but not overwhelm, the stunning location.

I have always loved the color combination of pink and grey, so that was an easy choice. I adore J. Crew, so it was the natural choice for bridesmaids dresses. My dress was an Amsale sample which I had a tailor alter to make it original.  We lowered the belt a little, and took in some material around the hips to change it from an A-line to a trumpet shape.

The weather was gorgeous, and as the sun was setting the clouds glowed pink, grey, and blue, which perfectly complimented our color scheme.  I wish I could take credit for that one, but we just got really lucky!  As for the ballroom, the Four Seasons offers some complimentary gold dinnerware and tablecloths, so we decided to just run with that and compliment that color with the same pink we used in the ceremony.  I told Xquisite Events that I wanted a look that was modern, elegant, and romantic, with tons of candlelight, and I thought it ended up looking beautiful.   The whole day was so wonderful, it’s hard to pick any favorite moment, but I loved the way our colors ended up looking against the backdrop of the ocean and the sunset.  Walking down the aisle with my dad, seeing all of the people I love in the world smiling at me, and then seeing Kyle waiting for me at the altar was probably the best moment of my life.

Wedding Dress: Amsale / Bridesmaid Dresses: J.Crew / Wedding Photography: Captured Photography by Jenny / Venue, Catering + Wedding Cake: Four Seasons Palm Beach / Floral Design: Xquisite Events / Band: Rhythm / Hair: Fairytale Beauty / Ceremony Musicians: Elegant Musicians / Make-up: Shadows Makeup Artistry

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Post categories: Florida Weddings, Traditional Elegance, West Palm Beach

From Ray Roman Films…You know it’s a special couple when everyone involved with the wedding seems to be waiting for this one special day. Well, the day finally arrived (in the most amazing way possible). Vanessa and Taylor had an UNBELIEVABLE wedding at my favorite venue on the planet, The Breakers Hotel in Palm Beach, Florida. Between the jaw-dropping architecture at the Breakers Hotel to stunning decor provided by the Breakers Design Studio, this wedding was just one eye-candy shot after another.

Vanessa & Taylor were truly one of the coolest couples we’ve ever had the pleasure of documenting. Their unique style, presence and personality just lit up the room and their love for each other most definitely took this film over the top. I hope you enjoy this film as much as we enjoyed documenting Vanessa & Taylor’s incredible wedding.

Wedding Cinematography: Ray Roman Films / Wedding Photography: Anthony Vasquez Photography / Event Planner: Sara Renee Events / Venue: The Breakers Hotel / Music: The Powerhouse Band / Make-up Artist: Ivette Gil / Decor: Breakers Design Studio

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From Jemma Coleman Photography…A fashionable & tropical inspiration shoot set in the breezy beach town of Jupiter, FL – the theme is “Palm Beach Prep”. We were inspired by the classic preppy style of the ivy-league-ers and Nantucket northerners that call this place home in the colder months and who have therefore rubbed off on all we Southerners over the years so that we’ve come to embrace their style and sense of living and incorporate it into our own.

Starting with oh-so-preppy blue striped seersucker linens and white hemstitch napkins as a classic preppy base from Atlas Party Rentals, we added tropical & local florals by Touch of Paradise, bamboo furniture & napkin rings, traditional china, and delectable foods reminiscent of the northeast by Rockstar Catering. Rope silverware represents our connection to the ocean & sailing. Our delicious signature drink – aptly named the Nantucket Red featured southern grown blueberries and watermelon.

For attire, our priority was traditional preppy style with seaside flair! The groom wore Nantucket Red Polo Ralph Lauren trousers, a smart white shirt & vest from Nordstrom, Brooks Brothers bow tie (with adorable sea creatures!), and Johnston & Murphy deer-hide oxfords & belt. The bride modeled a gorgeous Amsale ballgown provided by Boca Raton Bridal, complete with useful pockets for a wonderfully classic look. The bridesmaids were decked out in Lilly Pulitzer (the original Palm Beach Prep!) dresses and shoes with eye-catching jewelry from fabulous Etsy artists. All three ladies had their hair “prepped” by amazing local hair stylist, Erin Frazee. Our adorable doggy modeled a Vineyard Vines leash and a collar by Etsy artist, Pecan Pie Puppies.

For dessert, our pastry chef, The Sugar Monkey, pulled off the most adorable assortment of treats and cookies featuring starfish & beautiful flowers made from sugar. The cake was a simple yet elegant piece of art bringing the theme inspiration together perfectly. We had an amazing paper suite designed for us by Make Merry featuring stripes and a coral motif all wrapped up in a bamboo paper belt and starfish to set it all off.

Shoot Styling + Photography: Jemma Coleman Photography / Linens, Tabletop, China, Glassware, Chairs + Utensils: Atlas Party Rental / Wedding Gown: Amsale via Boca Raton Bridal / Models: Wyatt Hoover, Lilly Marshall, Sarah McKenzie, Jessica Whitehead / Wedding Cake + Desserts: Sugar Monkey / Bridesmaid Dress + Shoes: Lilly Pulitzer / Florist + Table Decor: Touch of Paradise / Catering + Signature Drink: Rockstar Catering / Paper Suite: Make Merry / Hair + Make-up: Erin Frazee of Allagio Salon / Groom’s Attire: Ralph Lauren, Brooks Brothers, Johnston & Murphy + Nordstrom / Starfish Hair Clips, Starfish Garter, Starfish Headband: Sand’n'Surf Creations / Lobstah Bracelets: Joolz Hayworth / Bride’s Shell Earrings: Definitely Different / Hand-beaded Necklaces: Governor’s Daughter / Starfish Boutonniere: Landlocked Mermaid / Bow-tie Dog Collar: Pecan Pie Puppies / Sea Creatures Dog Leash: Vineyard Vines

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Post categories: Florida Weddings, Photo Shoot, Wedding Style, West Palm Beach

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From Kallima Photography…Melissa + Claudio were married 2 years ago. Shortly after they were married, their photographer went out of business…and they have never seen or received any images from their wedding. When Melissa emailed and told me their story, I was heartbroken. I couldn’t imagine putting all that time and effort and love into a wedding day and not having any pictures to show for it.

We were so humbled that they now wanted US to re-create those wedding day portraits for them. So we put on her dress, and he put on his tux. I made her a bouquet similar to the one she held on her wedding day. We spent a few hours at the Breakers Hotel on Palm Beach just re-living some wedding day moments. After shooting some on Worth Avenue, we ended our time together at Paris Cafe drinking cappuccinos, which is one of their favorite things to do together.

Wedding Photography: Kallima Photography / Wedding Shoot: Breakers Hotel / Love Shoot: Paris Cafe / Florals: Whole Foods Florals / Floral Design: Rebekah Hood of Kallima Photography / Wedding Gown: Lazaro / Groom’s Watch: Nautica

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From Laura Leslie Photography…Joe & Kim had a Palm Beach destination wedding at the Royal Poinciana Chapel on Palm Beach Island with a reception following at the historical Harriet Himmel Theatre in West Palm Beach. They put a southern spin on their classic and elegant south Florida wedding to reflect their southern GA style and upbringings. Her green and ivory decor complimented the pastel hues of the Island.

To add to the fun of the reception, they had funky sunglasses for the guests to wear. At the end of the night, they exited the reception through an arch of fireworks and hopped into a vintage Rolls Royce.

Wedding Photography: Laura Leslie Photography / Floral Design: J Morgan Flowers / Wedding Cake: Sweet Tiers / Event Design: Ovations! / Ceremony Location: Royal Poinciana Chapel / Reception Location: Harriet Himmel Theatre / Wedding Dress: Maggie Sottero / Green Shoes: Cole Haan

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From Kallima Photography…Kat + John had dreams of their engagement shoot for months and months after we booked them. The theme we wanted to emphasis was a very “Palm Beach” feel. Gorgeous dewy morning light, a few Etsy signs, imported beers, a beach cruiser, and perfectly picked colors and outfits made this shoot especially beautiful. We chose a grassy hill, a marina, and the Lake Trail on Palm Beach Island to bring our “palm beach” feel to life.

Make-up: Naomi Chapman / Beach Cruiser: Palm Beach Bicycle Trail Shop / Marina: Sailfish Marina Resort / Photography: Kallima Photography

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