Category Archives: Real Jewish Weddings

Eric and Jennifer were supposed to be on a plane for a Birthright trip together, but Jen had to start a new job and they wouldn’t allow her to take time off! But the plane was leaving for Israel from NYC and they already had the tickets, so the couple made a little weekend in NYC out of it. Little did Jen know that Eric was planning on proposing before their Birthright trip! So there they were in Central Park after a big snow storm on New Year’s Day… and she said yes!

Their wedding day was a different story: a bright, sunny day in the coastal city of Marina del Rey, California. The event was designed, planned, produced, and styled by OT Events. The ceremony set up was also lovely with floral pomanders down the aisle, and the Ritz’s gazebo turned into a beautiful chuppah! OT Events also handled the oh-so chic candy bar which featured the couple’s wedding colors of lavender and buttercream yellow. OT Events also handled the lovely floral centerpieces of roses and dusty miller. Vanilla Bakeshop made the gorgeous cake, dripping with orchids!

Mazel tov, Jennifer and Eric!

Venue: The Ritz Carlton Marina del Rey
Photographer: Ashleigh Taylor Photography
Floral & Event Designer: OT Events
Cake Designer: Vanilla Bake Shop
Ketubah: Ketubah.com
Rabbi: Rabbi Jill Zimmerman

Editorial Partner: Two Bright Lights

Florida in June is guaranteed to be hot, and the ceremony was outdoors, but despite the heat and humidity, Randi was a stunning bride who never broke a sweat! She looked as perfect at the end of the day as at the beginning. Cream and blush flowers provided a soft, feminine touch to the day. Randi and David began their traditional Jewish wedding with a ketubah signing and incorporated a tallit wrapping in the ceremony as well as a solid ring exchange, and stepping on the glass. Once the ceremony was over, it was time to party. Guests enjoyed table settings that reflected in the huge windows in the early evening light, with the beautiful golf course as a backdrop to the images. Pay close attention to the cake topper! What a cute accessory to add some humor to a day full of love!

Mazel tov, Randi and David!

Venue: Mizner Country Club
Photographer: 3 Chicks That Click Photography
Floral Designer: J Morgan Flowers
Dress Store: Alfred Angelo
Cake Designer: Publix
Makeup Stylist: Mobile Makeup
DJ: Liquid DJs

Editorial Partner: Two Bright Lights

Alisan Porter, best known for her dazzling talent as Curly Sue, recently wed Brian Autenrieth. The two had been friends for a long and bountiful 13 years and married on March 10, 2012. The happy couple exchanged their vows in front of 100 guests at Diablo Dormido, a historic California ranch tucked in the Santa Monica Mountains. As for wedding-wear, Alison wore a custom vintage-inspired R-Mine lace dress and her bridesmaids wore the Alisan dress by Shareen Vintage made solely for the special occasion. The couple’s first dance was to Frank Sinatra’s, “The Second Time Around.” The song reflected the couple’s own second time around, as they had formerly dated when Alisan was just 18 before reuniting in February of 2011. What’s even more worth celebrating though is Alisan just gave birth to a sweet baby boy! On July 17, 2012 Mason Blaise Autenrieth was brought into the world.

Mazel tov, Alisan and Brian!

Photographer: Jesse Weiner Photography
Venue: Diablo Dormido
Florist: La Petite Gardenia
Coordinator: Orange Dove Events
DJ: DJ Sasan
Caterer: Dan Molnar featuring Chef Jen Naylor
Bride’s Dress: R-Mine
Bridesmaids Dresses: Shareen Vintage
Photo Booth: Smile Lounge Photo Booth
Bakery/Sweets: Brown Sugar

Meredith and John were married on a gorgeous summer’s day at the Lyman Estate in Waltham, Massachusetts. Meredith got into her lovely lace gown in a private room and then met John for their First Look on the staircase. They went outside for some portraits in the wildflowers and the fields on the grounds. The bridal party met them in the gardens for more portraits and they all modeled beautifully for the camera. The bridesmaid dresses popped against the green grass, and the bouquets were simply amazing! A combination of succulents and blooms are really to die for!

They signed the Ketubah in a private room and then were married under a chuppah on the lawn near sunset. Despite seeing each other prior to the ceremony, the look exchanged between Meredith and John when the bride made it down the aisle was priceless! The party that followed was so much fun and it shows in the way that everyone had their dancing shoes on to celebrate!

Mazel tov, Meredith and John!

Venue: The Lyman Estate
Photographer: Krista Photography
Caterer: East Meets West Catering
Floral Designer: The Frugal Flower
Invitation Designer: Cordially Yours
Dress Salon: Vows Bridal Outlet
DJ: South Shore Entertainment
Shoes: Nordstrom
Jewelry: DeSumma and Wexler Fine Jewelry, Kate Ketzal
Veil and Headpieces: Hair Comes the Bride
Hair Stylist: MiAlisa Salon

Editorial Partner: Two Bright Lights