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Samantha’s custom gown
and matching veil were
designed by Kim
Ironmonger of
valencienne bridal design.
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SAMANTHA
JEFFREY
Samantha wore earrings from mark
lash, and a bracelet from royal de
versailles. The couple’s matching
platinum eternity bands were from
classic creations. The diamond
eternity band was designed by
Gregory Aron from knightsbridge.
A S P E C T A C U L A R B A C K YA R D W E D D I N G A T H O M E
Golly Kata provided
hair styling and
Maureen Greenstein
provided makeup
services for the bride.
Her crystal headband
was from laura jayne
bridal design.
Jeffrey’s formal wear
was designed by
Ermenegildo Zegna and
he wore Prada shoes.
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amantha kimel and jeffrey gottesman first met in university , but
it wasn’t until years later when they were reacquainted at a mutual
friend ’ s dinner party , ( and after a “ long chase ,”) that samantha
agreed to go out with Jeffrey. Their engagement took place on what, at first, seemed
to be a regular night at home as the couple got ready to stay in and enjoy a movie
together. Much to Samantha’s surprise, instead of any old blockbuster, a proposal
video featuring Jeffrey singing an original song came on the screen! Needless to
say, after such a romantic gesture, Samantha said “yes!”
Samantha and Jeffrey hired Naomi Serkin of naomi serkin & associates
to provide full-service planning and design assistance for their September 6,
2015 wedding.
The ceremony took place at Beth Sholom Synagogue, where the couple recited
their vows under a magnificent chuppah draped by eventure custom
environments and event draping and designed by frank rea event
design - forget me not flowers oakville. Samantha’s family had worked
with Frank Rea on other family events over the years, including her bat mitzvah,
so she naturally felt confident in his ability.
Frank Rea and Naomi Serkin worked in harmony on the event design, conceptual
planning, decor rental selection and coordination for the entire event.
The reception was held at the bride’s family home in Toronto, Ontario where a
‘garden oasis’ was brought to life.
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event rental group provided and erected three tented areas in the beautiful
garden surrounding the property. The cocktail tent, with a carpet from
robinson show services, was beautifully draped in grey, sheer fabric provided
by eventure custom environments and event draping. The lounge area’s
furniture and modern, white chandeliers were provided by contemporary
furniture rentals inc.
In addition to the cocktail and main reception tent, a third tent encompassed
the existing gazebo on the property and gave guests the opportunity to relax
at the end of the night and enjoy the late summer evening.
Guests walked through a
tree-lined walkway, with
hundreds of candles
strung from the branches.
A glorious oversized pair of
floral arrangements flanked
the door to the home where
inside, a cozy lounge area with
furniture from contemporary
furniture rentals inc. had
been arranged.
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A bar customized with wrought iron decals designed
by Naomi Serkin of naomi serkin & associates, frank
rea event design - forget me not flowers oakville,
and produced by dance floor décor added a graphic
accent that mimicked the design of the wrought iron
balconette surrounding the tent.
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Following cocktails, guests were escorted along a
carpeted walkway to the main tent where dinner was
being served. The spectacular glass wall tent took
event rental group several weeks to erect. It was
constructed over a sunken tennis court with 30-ft of
scaffolding supporting the complex structure.
A breathtaking custom printed fabric ceiling designed
by Frank Rea and produced by dance floor décor
was installed by eventure custom environments
and event draping. Naomi and Frank had hired a
photographer in San Francisco to shoot the ceiling of
the Palace Hotel, the design of which was then recreated on fabric to echo the look of a traditional, glass
conservatory. Custom lucite tables from frank rea
event design - forget me not flowers oakville
were decorated with four varieties of low centrepieces composed of elegant white roses, with each
vase featuring a different type of rose. Crystal candleholders and candelabras illuminated each table and
provided additional sparkle.
To complete the room, Dance Floor Décor produced
a vinyl design for the dance floor that was a replica
of the sleek flagstone at the front of the house.
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The 18-ft long head table
featured a lush hedge detail
designed by frank rea
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Guests dined on a meal catered by the park hyatt
and gorman mcilveen associates that had been
carefully selected by the couple. “We worked closely
with Iain McIlveen of Gorman McIlveen to create a
menu that reflected our tastes and love of entertaining
and food,” says Samantha. “He never ceases to come
up with clever and unique menus that are inspiring
and delicious.” With the collective and a DJ from
bellosound offering up their music stylings,
the celebration continued on the dance floor all
night long.
The four-tier textured
buttercream cake was
created by the park hyatt.
“Our vision was to create a
backyard oasis where each
and every guest felt a part of
our celebration.” –samantha
The tent windows featured custom
wrought iron decals and trellis panels
designed by Naomi Serkin of naomi serkin
& associates, Frank Rea Event Design Forget Me Not Flowers Oakville, and
produced by dance floor décor.
In addition to photographing the wedding,
5ive15ifteen photo company also set up a fun photo
booth for the reception. big ticket productions
was on hand to film the day, and bb blanc provided
lighting and AV for the event.
“It was a visionary dream that became a reality,”
Samantha shares. “I wouldn’t have done a thing
differently.” Shortly after the wedding, the couple
jetted off on their honeymoon, their first stop being
Israel, from where they embarked on an adventurefilled trip to Africa.
ABOUT THE PHOTOGRAPHER
5ive15ifteen Photo Company
Our job is to tell a story—of people, places, and
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events. We capture moments, inspire dreams
and curate beauty. 5ive15ifteen is dedicated
to documenting your story using our signature
photojournalistic style. We are committed to
capturing each event in an organic way unique
to each couple.
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