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A Caroline Castigliano Bride for an Elevated Cocktail Party Jewish Wedding with a View at ERIA Sausalito, California, USA

02/07/2026 by Karen Cinnamon Leave a Comment

Stunning venue alert! Sarah, an attorney, and Joe, an engineer, live in the San Francisco Bay Area, which isn’t exactly short on gorgeous views. But they found something really special in Smashing The Glass Recommended Vendor ERIA Sausalito, just across the Golden Gate Bridge. The space overlooks the water with sweeping views of the city, which formed the breathtaking backdrop to the couple’s chuppah. Don’t miss it in the wonderful photos by Victoria Kurkina.

Sarah and Joe can’t stop raving about their experience with ERIA. In the bride’s words, “ERIA isn’t just a venue—it’s a fully immersive experience. Having so much handled in-house made everything feel effortless, cohesive, and incredibly well-executed. We worked with Nikita Khandheria, founder of ERIA Events and owner of the venue, and she was truly extraordinary. From the very beginning, we felt an immediate connection—she intuitively understood our vision and brought it to life in a way that felt effortless. Her level of creativity, organization, and taste is incredibly rare.”

We love that Sarah and Joe went for an immersive cocktail party vibe for their big day, full of rich plum tones and dark, romantic florals—and, of course, delicious food. Instead of a seated dinner, the duo opted for an interactive dining experience with multiple stations. How fun is that?!

We’ll turn you over to Sarah, who looked so chic in her ivory silk gown by Caroline Castigliano, for the rest of the story…

How We Met

Sarah, the bride: We met the old-fashioned way—through wonderfully meddling Jewish aunties. A mutual family friend set us up despite us living in completely different places at the time (Texas and Portland). Our first date was in Sausalito at Bar Bocce, and we dated long distance for several years, including a stint when Joe moved to Switzerland for work. Eventually, we couldn’t stay apart—I left my role at the Justice Department, moved to be with him, and we got engaged in Ticino near Lake Como. We’re now back in San Francisco, living the dream.

A Pronovias Bride for a Destination Jewish Wedding by the Ocean at Caesar Yam, Caesarea, Israel

29/06/2026 by Karen Cinnamon Leave a Comment

There’s nothing like a Jewish wedding in Israel – and we absolutely love Diana and Craig’s! The American couple knew they wanted a destination wedding by the ocean, and naturally Israel was high on their list.

They found the perfect venue in Caesarea’s Caesar Yam, where they were able to have the most stunning outdoor chuppah at sunset with the Mediterranean as their backdrop – and the fact that they were able to gather their friends and family for not just a few hours but a whole weekend of events to celebrate was an added bonus.

When it came time to choose their photographer, Diana and Craig went for Smashing The Glass Recommended Vendor Herschel Gutman, who did a fantastic job not only delivering their vision but also organize all their extended family on the day.

We’ll let the bride – who looked absolutely stunning in her dress from Pronovias – fill you in on the rest…

How We Met

Diana, the bride: We met during Covid. We were both living in NYC.

An Essense of Australia Bride for a Foodies’ Jewish Wedding at One Marylebone, London, UK

25/06/2026 by Karen Cinnamon Leave a Comment

We always love seeing what event industry pros choose when it comes to their own Jewish weddings – and today’s bride Rachael, who works for Melanie’s Catering, had the most fabulous foodie Jewish wedding to groom Jason!

The London couple opted to wed at One Marylebone, and they turned to their friend Lara of Smashing The Glass Recommended Vendor Uptown Events to bring their vision to life. Needless to say, Rachael reports that “the whole team at Uptown couldn’t do enough for us and put all their effort into making our day everything we wanted it to be.”

Choosing a caterer was obviously a big decision, given the bride’s professional background. Rachael’s own colleagues were all guests at the wedding, so the couple needed to look elsewhere to source exceptional food for the big day. Enter Eat Me Events, who worked closely with the couple to make all their culinary dreams come true – and it really does look incredible, just check out photos by Alex Wysocki and video from Tete-a-tete Films.

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

How We Met

Rachael, the bride: With not much to do in lockdown, we both found ourselves on hinge and matched the day before Rosh Hashanah. He had me at ‘Shana Tovah’ and the rest is history. Eventually when we could, our first date was a drink in a pub outside and Jason actually proposed that very night with a paper straw.

A Berta Bride for a Romantic Jewish Wedding Weekend at NIZUC, Cancún, Mexico

22/06/2026 by Karen Cinnamon Leave a Comment

Get ready for a truly spectacular Jewish wedding! Kali and Edon, who both work in fine jewelry (Kali’s bridal bling was all by Edon Mesica New York!), wanted a multi-day destination celebration bringing together their nearest and dearest from across the United States and Israel – and luxe Cancún resort NIZUC provided the perfect setting. The gorgeous grounds provided a range of spaces for multiple events over the course of the wedding weekend from a welcome party on the beach to a pool party to a golf outing – and, of course, the fairytale wedding itself – while still feeling secluded and intimate.

NIZUC’s zen, organic vibe and breathtaking nature- featuring lush mangroves, open sky, and water views – were huge draws for Kali and Edon, and so they decided to add just a few intentional decorative details in keeping with the resort’s aesthetic. Working with a palette of ivory, cream, and soft whites layered with muted greenery and delicate pastel accents, the couple opted for a minimal wooden chuppah adorned with loosely gathered florals for their outdoor ceremony. Catch it all in the beautiful photos and trailer by Pipe Gaber!

We also love that Kali chose beloved Israeli designer Berta Bridal for her striking gown – and did she ever look fantastic! Now over to Kali…

How We Met

Kali, the bride: We met in pre-school… I wrote this for our wedding website: In 1998 at Marlboro Jewish Center Preschool, Kali and Edon met for the first time, forming a bond that would last a lifetime. Little did they know, this friendship would become the foundation of a love story that would unfold over the next 26 years.

Skipping ahead to high school in 2009, fate decided to bring Kali and Edon back together. Their reconnection happened when Edon showed up at Kali’s house party for her 18th Birthday. She made him give her a birthday gift to enter her party. Kali’s social skills at that time were underdeveloped after years of being homeschooled for gymnastics, but Edon didn’t seem to mind.

Shortly after meeting again in high school, Kali and Edon couldn’t keep themselves apart, whether that be videochatting (shoutout ooVoo) every day afterschool or hanging out in the Mesica’s backyard. During their initial romantic sparks, Kali stumbled upon a note from preschool dated 1998 underneath her bed in an old box. The worksheet note had Kali’s scribbling on it that Edon was her new best friend. From then on, their friendship blossomed into a love story filled with unstoppable laughter and rebellious teenage adventures.

College threw some curveballs their way, with Kali at Penn State and Edon chasing his dreams at Rutgers. Despite the distance, their emotional bond stayed strong, thanks to mutual friends from childhood and overlapping social circles.

Kali and Edon ended up living in the same building while living abroad in Barcelona for five months. Together they traveled to various countries and made unforgettable memories with friends and family. Their shared adventures in the beautiful city strengthened their bond and set the stage for the next chapter of their story.

Edon’s admiration for Kali grew into a deep and lasting love, and every twist and turn in their journey brought them closer together. Eventually they gave in, and admitted that their romantic chemistry and friendship couldn’t be denied.

Through life’s ups and downs, Kali and Edon’s connection never wavered. Now, as they’re about to tie the knot, they want their friends, who’ve been with them through it all, to celebrate the raw, authentic love story that began in preschool, weathered the challenges of life, and emerged as a testament to the love they share. Here’s to Kali and Edon’s forever love story! Edon proposed to Kali on an April afternoon. During sunset on the 44th floor of their apartment building’s roof, surrounded with flowers and candles, Edon proposed with the NYC skyline in the background.

A Dreamy Jewish Wedding Weekend by the Sea at Nikki Beach Porto Heli, Greece

18/06/2026 by Karen Cinnamon Leave a Comment

From the moment Israeli couple Adi and Amit started planning their Jewish wedding, they knew they wanted an intimate destination affair where their nearest and dearest could come together for a full-on wedding weekend.

They settled on Greece as a location for its proximity to Israeli, sunny weather, seaside vibes, and great people – but they knew planning the celebration of their dreams in another country could get complicated. So they turned to Anat and Yonathan of Smashing The Glass Recommended Vendor Sirtaki Events – and are they ever glad they did!

In Adi’s words,

The Sirtaki Events team made us realize from the first moment: everything is possible! Anat and Yonathan accompanied us every step of the way, making us feel at home away from home. With their rich experience and great sensitivity, they led us down the magical path we walked in the year before our wedding. This included meticulous, detailed planning of every aspect while—no less importantly—staying strictly within our defined budget. Through their extensive connections in the production industry, they matched us with the best vendors who built the wedding exactly (!!!!) as we dreamed.

Two days before the wedding, Adi and Amit decided they wanted fireworks – and one phone call to Anat was all it took to make it happen! Don’t miss it in the wonderful photos by Brendo Photography.

Now over to Adi…