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A Luxurious Jewish Wedding at the Ritz-Carlton in Naples, Florida

Lauren, a sales and marketing manager, 25, and Zack, a commercial real estate analyst and venture capitalist, 25, met during their first week of work

Lauren, a sales and marketing manager, 25, and Zack, a commercial real estate analyst and venture capitalist, 25, met during their first week of work in Miami, Florida. They started talking about their futures together a few weeks into dating and were engaged within nine months. The two were wed just under two years later. Lauren and Zack chose timeless romance as their theme. "We wanted a traditional elegant and formal wedding with soft feminine colors and crystal details everywhere," says Lauren. With this in mind, the couple chose blush pink, gray and silver as their wedding colors. They celebrated with a traditional Jewish ceremony and decorated everything from the fountain by the ceremony site to the reception table centerpieces with hundreds of flowers, including hydrangeas, orchids and roses.

The couple chose to have a traditional Jewish ceremony. The chuppah was decorated to match Lauren and Zach's timeless romance theme. "White sheer fabric draped the sides as white hydrangea, blush roses, white dendrobium orchids, and pops of hot pink garden roses filled the sides and top with a crystal chandelier hanging in the center," says Lauren
The four-post bamboo chuppah was covered with roses, hydrangeas, orchids and garden roses in shades of white and pink to complement their romantic decor.
Aisle chairs were decorated with hydrangea pomanders highlighted by small pink roses.
Nine months after their first date, Zack took Lauren to a beach in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida. Zack is her prince charming, says Lauren. When he got down on one knee, all she could say was "yes."
The bridesmaids wore long gray gowns and carried bouquets with crystals and flowers in various shades of pink. The Maid of Honor stood out with a blush pink silk sash across her waist.
For a touch of pink that was visible outside of their socks, the groomsmen and groom wore orchid boutonnieres with soft pink at its center.
The groomsmen were dressed in classic black suits paired with gray bow ties and pink argyle socks. The best man wore a blush pocket square. The groom wore a black slim-fit Canali tuxedo and black bow tie.
With timeless romance in mind, Lauren chose a classic white lace Maggie Sottero ballgown. She paired the dress with glitter Jimmy Choo pumps and a tiara.
Lauren chose a bouquet of white orchids surrounded by flowers in white and light pink hues.
The cocktail hour included signature drinks called a Blushing Bride and Golden Groom.
As guests entered the reception, they were greeted with an escort card display complete with pink carnation pomanders, silver branches and candles at different heights.
The escort cards were printed by Imagine Weddings printed in light pink, gray and cream to reflect the three entree choices for each guest.
Various hues of the couple's pink wedding color were reflected throughout the reception in elements such as the lighting, flowers and escort cards.
Mirroring the romantic decor throughout the wedding, white orchids and hydrangeas covered the center of the table as well as the candelabras behind it.
Some tables were set with floating candles and tea lights as the centerpieces.
Behind dozens of hydrangeas and orchids, a crystal candelabra was decorated with orchids and more flowers in pink and white hues.
The couple sat at a sweetheart table for the reception. The table was set with a distinguishable tablecloth and labeled seating.
The couple chose a white, four-tier wedding cake with classic drape and quilt detailing.
Adding a personal touch to their classic white confection, Lauren and Zack chose a kissing couple as their cake topper.
As Lauren and Zack took their first dance, Artist Inez Hudson captured the moment with a painting.
One aspect of the wedding Lauren and Zack found most memorable was their Hora dance. "We will never forget the looks on each other's faces as we were lifted high into the air on chairs bouncing up and down surrounded by the most amazing support group of family and friends we could ever ask for," says Lauren.
Along with their traditional wedding cake, Lauren and Zack had a dessert bar with four types of confections for their guests. The bar included tarts and chocolate covered strawberries among others.
The dessert options at Lauren and Zack's reception also included a candy bar with pink and white sweets.
Guests were encouraged to use hats, boas, sunglasses and other props in their pictures.