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An Old Hollywood Glam Same-Sex Jewish Wedding at The Club of Knights, Coral Gables, Florida, USA

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Liora and Tamara, The Club of Knights, Coral Gables, Florida, USA

We’re head over heels for Liora and Tamara’s super stylish same-sex Miami Jewish wedding, which combines Old Hollywood glamour with Jewish tradition in the most beautiful way.

The Miami-based brides always knew they wanted to celebrate locally, surrounded by all their favorite people, and The Club of Knights in Coral Gables made the perfect setting for their big day.

We absolutely love how much meaning Liora, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) who works with children with developmental disabilities, and Tamara, a doctor specializing in Diagnostic Radiology, packed into the day – and especially the way they made Jewish traditions their own. For the seven circles, each bride circled the other three times before they completed the final circle together, hand in hand. And when it came time to smash the glass, each bride broke one, symbolizing their entrance into a new chapter of their life together.

The fashion was pretty fabulous too. Tamara wore a gorgeous Yolancris mermaid gown, while Liora chose a custom Daniel Fabregas jumpsuit topped with an embellished Pronovias tulle cape. Later, both brides changed into seriously chic looks from Nadine Merabi to keep the party going in style.

And keeping the party going was most definitely a priority. Smashing The Glass Recommended Vendor DJ Leeor was the very first vendor Liora and Tamara booked, before they even had a venue or planner. In the brides’ words, “as an Israeli DJ, he understood exactly the atmosphere we wanted: Jewish pride, incredible energy, and a packed dance floor all night long.”

Through DJ Leeor’s entertainment company, LR Entertainment, they added a live violinist to welcome guests before the ceremony, a live band performing during cocktail hour, and a saxophonist and drummer who joined the DJ during the reception. Together with a mix of Israeli music, ’80s classics, disco, and house music, the music and live performances kept the energy going from beginning to end.

Photographer Melannie Morfa captured the day in her gorgeous editorial style, which suited the Old Hollywood brief perfectly. Over to Liora and Tamara…

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How We Met

Liora and Tamara, the brides: We met in 2020, when the world had come to a standstill during the pandemic. Tinder had made its “Passport” feature free, allowing people to connect with others anywhere in the world while stuck at home in quarantine. Liora was living in Miami, and Tamara was attending medical school in the Caribbean. One right swipe turned into a conversation that never ended. For the next several months, we traveled back and forth to visit each other whenever we could, until Tamara eventually moved to Miami, where we got to begin our life together in the same city.

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A Suzanne Neville Bride for an English Garden Jewish Wedding at Down Hall Hotel & Spa, Essex, UK

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Mia and Bradley, Down Hall Hotel, Hatfield Heath, UK

We have the most stunning English garden Jewish wedding to share with you today! Mia, who works in fashion recruitment, and Bradley, a project manager, have been together since the age of 14 after meeting at school, so by the time they celebrated their big day at Down Hall in Essex, there was so much history, love, and family wrapped up in the day.

And speaking of family – Mia is lucky enough to be the daughter of Richard, founder of Smashing The Glass Recommended Vendor Creative Events, so it was basically a given that she was going to have a Jewish wedding for the books.

Creative Events handled planning, production, and floral design, and they brought Mia’s dreams of a rustic English garden in soft pastels to life so perfectly. We’re especially obsessed with the duo’s stunner of a floral chuppah, featuring a mix of seasonal flowers, including hydrangeas, peonies, roses, and dahlias.

Photographer Chloe Delmonte captured the day so exquisitely, while videographer Denee Motion took charge of film in their trademark cinematic style. Now over to Mia…

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How We Met

Mia, the bride: We met at school when we were 11 years old. Bradley and I both went to Yavneh College and started going out when we were 14 years old and have been together ever since!

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An Anna Augusta Bride for a Modern Romantic Jewish Wedding at The Lannin, East Meadow, New York

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Rebecca and Phil, The Lannin, East Meadow, New York, USA

There’s something so elegant about a wedding that lets the setting do a lot of the talking, and Rebecca and Phil’s beautiful Jewish wedding at The Lannin in East Meadow, New York, is a perfect example.

Phil, a consultant, and Rebecca, who recently graduated from nursing school, chose The Lannin because they fell in love with its grounds and immediately pictured themselves getting married beneath an outdoor chuppah.

Their vision was modern, organic, and romantic, with a palette of whites, creams, and plenty of greenery designed to complement the natural beauty of the venue. The look carried through every part of the day, from the chuppah and badeken to the reception tables.

Behind the camera was Smashing The Glass Recommended Vendor Alex Knight Studio, who had already photographed Rebecca’s sister’s wedding the year before. Rebecca and Phil knew straight away they wanted the same team for their own day, and loved the creativity, professionalism, and energy they brought with them.

The result is a gorgeous, light-filled Jewish wedding with a timeless feel. We’ll leave it to Rebecca to tell you all about it…

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How We Met

Rebecca, the bride: Phil and I met at Binghamton University on the Fourth of July.

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Dreaming of a Jewish Wedding Weekend Near NYC? Meet Crystal Springs Resort

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Photo by Uri Arnson Wedding Photography 

If you’re dreaming of the kind of wedding that gives you the time and space to make beautiful memories with the people you love most, allow us to introduce one of our favorite Jewish wedding venues near NYC: Crystal Springs Resort.

Photo by Fred Marcus Studio

Nestled in the beautiful Kittatinny Mountains of Sussex County, New Jersey, just an hour from New York City, Crystal Springs Resort has long been known for its breathtaking scenery, luxurious accommodations, and exceptional hospitality. Now, the resort is taking things a step further with a reimagined approach to weddings as immersive, multi-day celebrations designed to unfold across an entire weekend.

Think welcome cocktails overlooking the mountains, a spa day with your bridal party, golf outings for family and friends, an unforgettable ceremony and reception, a lively after-party, and a farewell brunch the next morning. Rather than squeezing everything into a few short hours, Crystal Springs Resort gives couples the opportunity to create a wedding weekend filled with meaningful moments and quality time together.

Photo by Tom Haas

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A Margaux Tardits Bride for a Multicultural Scottish-Jewish Wedding at Grittleton House, Wiltshire, UK

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Sarah and Harrison, Grittleton House, Wiltshire, UK

There’s so much to love about Sarah and Harrison’s beautiful Jewish wedding at Grittleton House in Wiltshire. With Harrison’s American Jewish background and Sarah’s English and Scottish roots, the couple set out to create a celebration that brought their families and traditions together in a way that felt completely personal to them – and they absolutely smashed it!

Sarah’s father handmade the couple’s wooden chuppah (and even carved in the couple’s initials and wedding date!), while the canopy was formed by Harrison’s late grandfather’s tallit. Sarah’s mother made kippot using the family tartan, and for kiddush, the couple drank wine from a traditional Scottish quaich. Don’t miss it all in the wonderful photos by Joab Smith.

The duo needed a band that could do both a hora and a ceilidh, and they found the perfect fit in Smashing The Glass Recommended Vendor Sound With Us, who played soft guitar music during the ceremony, jazz during the cocktail hour, and funk, disco, and pop following the traditional dances. We also love that, as a roaming band, they went around the crowd engaging with guests, dancing and singing with them. Oh, and one of the band members also DJ’ed for the rest of the night once the live performance ended!

We’ll turn you over to Harrison for the rest of the story…

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How We Met

Harrison, the groom: I moved out to Bristol, UK as my job opened up a new role for a 2-year contract abroad. I thought it was a great opportunity to travel and gain experience outside the US. Little did I realize, I’d meet the love of my life and perpetually extend my contract, eventually settling down here. Sarah and I met the modern way – on Bumble, but immediately kicked it off ever since our first date at the Bristol Harbour Festival.

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