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A Wona Concept Bride for a Wild and Enchanted Jewish Wedding at The Landmark London, UK

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Morgan and Alexander, The Landmark London, London, UK

Have we got a special London Jewish wedding for you today! Morgan, an Asset Manager overseeing a residential portfolio, and Alex, who works as Head of Partnerships for a Fintech company, had the most breathtaking celebration at The Landmark London, filled with magical florals (including an absolutely magnificent chuppah overflowing with delicate gypsophila and intertwined with soft green fern spirals), soft candlelight, and a striking black and white, marble-effect, patio style floor that formed a focal point of the design.

To bring everything together, Morgan and Alex opted to work with Smashing The Glass Recommended Vendor Creative Events for the production and planning, and they couldn’t be more thrilled with their decision. In Morgan’s words, “Richard was so much more than a wedding planner. A wedding is huge, so choosing the right person to guide you is essential. Someone who not only ensures everything runs smoothly, but who you can also call with the weird and wonderful questions along the way. Richard was exactly that, a constant sense of calm, and the person who truly brought our vision to life and made our dreams a reality on the day.”

For entertainment, the couple turned to another beloved Smashing The Glass Recommended Vendor, Sensation Band, and we’re totally unsurprised to hear they were a dream to work with from start to finish. In Morgan’s words, “The entire team were so easy throughout the planning process, but on the night, they truly blew us away. The energy in the room was unreal. The band played an incredible mix of music and read the room perfectly, tailoring the set to our guests in a way that just worked.”

There’s so much more to say about this stunner of a wedding – from the candid, soulful photography by Rachel Takes Pictures and dramatic cinematography from Lightbulb Films to Morgan’s “Tosh” with her bridal party, and of course Morgan’s epic dress from  Wona Concept – so do read on…

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How We Met

Morgan, the bride: Funnily enough, our story began long before we ever spoke. We went to the same school, Alex had been at JCoSS since Year 7, while I joined later for sixth form. Different years, different lives, yet somehow present in the same space. We never said a word to each other, but we knew of one another, like two strangers quietly sharing the same background.

Then came 2020, Alex’s auntie, who is also a family friend of mine, asked me if I knew an “Alex Rose.” I did, in the faintest, most distant way. It turned out we had both been asked about each other, as if the universe was gently nudging us closer. Not long after, a message from Alex appeared on my phone, and just like that, everything shifted. From that first conversation, the rest was history. Who would have known that the boy I passed in school halls, without a word, would grow into one of the most important people in my life, my best friend, my one, my husband.

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An Oscar de la Renta Bride for a Timelessly Romantic Jewish Wedding at The Muttontown Club, Long Island, New York, USA

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Laurel and Jack, The Muttontown Club, Long Island, New York, USA

Gorgeous wedding alert! Laurel and Jack’s Long Island Jewish wedding at The Muttontown Club, once a private Gilded Age estate, is truly a knockout. They wanted the day to feel warm, whimsical, ethereal, and romantic – and did they ever, incorporating tons of candles, lush florals, and a soft, classic color palette.

From the start, Laurel and Jack knew they wanted a hand-calligraphed and painted ketubah, and they found the perfect artist to bring their dreams to life in Smashing The Glass Recommended Vendor Elena Berlo of Once Upon a Paper. Elena worked with the couple to create a unique piece of art that they proudly hang in their living room as a reminder of their special day and their commitment to each other. Don’t miss it in the wonderful photos from Jonathan Scott!

This day was full of so many wonderful details, but we’ll leave it to Laurel – who looked radiant in her halter-top lace gown from Oscar de la Renta – to tell you the rest…

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How We Met

Laurel, the bride: Connected by mutual friends, our first date took place on a blustery summer night in August 2019. The thought of venturing into a rainstorm was made far more palatable by the anticipation of finally meeting – but little did we know that the company would prove far more enchanting than we could have imagined. Three hours flew by in what felt like minutes, leaving each of us eager to know more. From childhood memories in New York to college experiences and beyond, we discovered we had always been moving within each other’s orbit, unbeknownst to us.

The sense of familiarity was uncanny, also magnetic. Sharing stories about family and friends only deepened the desire to learn more about this wonderful new person that came into our lives. The night ended with a moonlit walk along the East River, watching the din of a summer night’s traffic scurry by. Little did we know in that moment on a night in the City That Never Sleeps, this would be the start of a beautiful, enduring relationship.

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A Rosa Clará Bride for a Wedding Planner’s Traditional Jewish Wedding with a Twist at The Langham, London, UK

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We always love seeing what choices Jewish wedding pros make when it comes to planning their own big day – so naturally we’re thrilled to be featuring the wedding of Lara, the wedding planner behind Smashing The Glass Recommended Vendor Uptown Events! She and Grant, a data analyst, had the most fabulous London Jewish wedding at Smashing The Glass Recommended Vendor The Langham, one of the city’s most iconic venues.

Having worked on so many incredible weddings, Lara had lots of time to think about what she’d want to do for her own – which was honoring tradition while bringing in some original twists. One of these twists was the color scheme: rather than leaning into classic white, Lara opted for a palette focused on soft pinks with touches of green – and was it ever gorgeous! We’re especially enamored with Lara and Grant’s stunner of a floral chuppah – don’t miss it in the incredible photos by Katie Rogers!

We also love the fun culinary touches the dessert-loving couple brought to their wedding menu. Instead of a wedding cake, they opted for a giant tiramisu – and there was also a crumble bar, where guests could mix and match between different fruit bases and crumble toppings. How good does that sound?! And if that wasn’t enough, they had not one but two roaming desserts: a chocolate mousse trolley and a doughnut belt!

There are so many more fun details – everything from the way the couple included their beloved dog in the day via an AI cartoon image they used on custom matchboxes to the Picante tower the tequila-loving duo dreamed up instead of the classic Champagne version – but we’ll leave it to Lara, who looked so elegant in her beautiful lace gown by Rosa Clará, to tell you the rest…

How We Met

Lara, the bride: We met at secondary school when we were 18!

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A Rosa Clará a Greek-Jewish Wedding at Bury Court Barn, Farnham, Surrey, UK

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Esmé and Luke, Bury Court Barn, Farnham, Surrey, UK

We love an English countryside wedding, and Esmé and Luke’s is really something special. Bury Court Barn in Surrey provided the most charming venue for the couple’s fabulous Greek-Jewish wedding, complete with a gorgeous spot for an outdoor chuppah; overnight accommodations for family and friends; and even an in-house florist, Arboretum, that created natural florals that melded perfectly with the surroundings. Don’t miss it in the beautiful documentary-style photography by Richard Galloway.  

We also love the way Esmé and Luke combined their Jewish and Greek backgrounds for a one-of-a-kind celebration. The pair opted for a bespoke Jewish ceremony under a chuppah, making sure it was fully inclusive for those who had never been to a Jewish wedding before. Their rabbi explained each element of the ceremony so that everyone could be involved and understand what was happening at each point. Then, after the ceremony and yichud, Esmé and Luke kicked off the reception with a hora – and ended the night with Greek Zorba dancing!

Now over to Esmé, who’ll fill you in on all the rest…

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How We Met

Esmé, the bride: We met over Hinge. Esmé works in the arts and Luke is in technology, so with (very different) but busy schedules it took us a while to meet in person!

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A Book-Themed Jewish Wedding with a Very Special Ketubah and 100 Plastic Ducks at the Astorian, Houston, Texas, USA

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Rachel and Cody, The Astorian, Houston, Texas, USA

Today’s real Jewish wedding is just SO much fun! First off, we love that Rachel, the Community Associate at WeWork, and Cody, a data scientist at Rice University, went for a book theme for their big day – and they really went all in!

From invitations that looked like a book to a seating chart made of calligraphied book pages to a cake made to look like a stack of books (complete with titles of volumes the duo have read together), all of the little touches came together so nicely. Rachel and Cody’s kiddush cup, gifted by the groom’s parents, was even Harry Potter-themed! Don’t miss it in the wonderful photos by Sophia from Sophia Margaret Photography and video by Caleb from Reverent Films.

Then there’s the ketubah, which the couple created with Elena Berlo from Smashing The Glass Recommended Vendor Once Upon a Paper. Finding most ready-made ketubah text options either too cheesy or too dryly focused on Jewish law, Rachel opted to write the text herself, all about the couple’s intentions for their life together as a married couple – Rachel shares the whole thing below, and it’s really very special.

And finally, we come to the plastic ducks. A few months after Cody and Rachel started dating, Rachel began hiding little plastic ducks all around Cody’s apartment, and she kept it up when they moved in together. Come the big day, Rachel secretly slipped a little plastic duck into Cody’s breast pocket during the first look. During her vows, she said, “I vow to keep hiding ducks all over our house. Actually… you should look in your front pocket.” Cody fished out a duck, absolutely astounded. At the reception, Cody and Rachel filled their pockets with 100 little plastic ducks and hid them in people’s pockets and purses while greeting guests. People kept finding ducks in their belongings weeks after the wedding, keeping the joy alive. How fun is that?!

Read on for all the wonderful details of this very special day in Rachel’s own words…

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How We Met

Rachel, the bride: We met on a dating app, but had drastically different experiences. I found Cody’s profile after three weeks, and Cody, ever the data scientist, spent an entire year going on a date every week, with standardized first and second dates. He had just finished his 52nd date and was going on to delete the app when he saw my message and thought, “Okay, one more, then I’m done.” The rest is history!

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