Orly and Zak‘s Jewish wedding at the Natural History Museum in London | Photo by Promise Photography
We’re excited to introduce a brand-new blog series here on Smashing The Glass called “5 of Our Favorites.” Each week, we’ll be shining a spotlight on five beautiful Jewish weddings from our extensive archives, carefully curated around a different theme. Whether it’s a venue, style, or unique tradition, we’ll be bringing you some of the most stunning and inspiring Jewish weddings to help make your own planning journey even more special.
To kick off the series, we’re starting with a theme close to our hearts, with 5 of our favorite Jewish museum weddings. Given that our founder, Karen Cinnamon herself, got married at London’s Wallace Collection (and yes, you’ll see her wedding here), it seemed a natural starting point.
These weddings take place in some of the world’s most breathtaking museums, where culture and history combine to create truly unforgettable celebrations. From contemporary galleries to historical landmarks, these Jewish museum weddings are full of beauty, meaning, and charm—and we can’t wait to share them with you. Stay tuned for even more beautiful ideas and inspiration in the weeks to come!
Orly and Zak‘s Jewish wedding at the Natural History Museum in London | Photo by Promise Photography
Orly and Zak’s Jewish Wedding at the Natural History Museum, London, UK
The majestic Natural History Museum, a beloved Smashing The Glass Recommended Vendor in lovely South Kensington, is one of the most spectacular venues in all of London, and Orly and Zak’s epic reception in the museum’s stunning Hintze Hall—if you’ve been, or seen it in pictures, it’s the main space with the whale skeleton overhanging—does not disappoint.
Orly and Zak‘s Jewish wedding at the Natural History Museum in London | Photo by Promise Photography
PS. Since Orly and Zak got married, the Natural History Museum’s added some stunning outdoor spaces perfect for a summer drinks reception—read all about it here!
Orly and Zak‘s Jewish wedding at the Natural History Museum in London | Photo by Promise Photography
Ranana and Binyamin‘s Jewish wedding at the Chicago History Museum | Photo by Eliana Melmed Photography
Ranana and Binyamin’s Jewish Wedding at the Chicago History Museum, Chicago, Illinois, USA
Chicagoans Ranana and Binyamin chose the Chicago History Museum as their venue in honor of their shared love of art and history—and we love that every decision they made in planning their fabulous day was focused on truly making it their own. The couple’s photographer, the spectacular Smashing The Glass Recommended Vendor Eliana Melmed Photography, captured the day so perfectly.
Ranana and Binyamin‘s Jewish wedding at the Chicago History Museum | Photo by Eliana Melmed Photography
From invitations designed by the artistic bride herself–taking inspiration from the Frank Lloyd Wright window in the room where the chuppah took place–to the heartfelt egalitarian Orthodox ceremony the couple crafted alongside their officiant, this was one special day.
Ranana and Binyamin‘s Jewish wedding at the Chicago History Museum | Photo by Eliana Melmed Photography
Karen and Jeremy‘s Jewish Wedding at the Wallace Collection in London | Photo by Earthy Photography
Karen and Jeremy’s Jewish Wedding at the Wallace Collection, London, UK
Because we couldn’t do a roundup of Jewish museum weddings and leave off our very own Karen Cinnamon’s! Karen always knew she wanted something a little different from your typical London Jewish wedding, and The Wallace Collection, once a family home and now a stunning art collection in the heart of the West End, was the perfect choice.
Karen and Jeremy‘s Jewish Wedding at the Wallace Collection in London | Photo by Earthy Photography
The stunning Courtyard Karen and Jeremy chose for their chuppah (complete with soulful singing by Smashing The Glass Recommended vendor Jonny Mosesson) and dinner dancing, flooded with natural light and dotted with trees and sculptures, felt utterly al fresco, yet offered protection from the elements with a phenomenal glass roof. Breathtaking and intimate at the same time, it ticked all the right boxes.
Karen and Jeremy‘s Jewish Wedding at the Wallace Collection in London | Photo by Earthy Photography
Hannah and Sam‘s Jewish Wedding at Boston’s Museum of Science | Photo by Alex Paul
Hannah and Sam’s Jewish Wedding at the Museum of Science, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
At the time of their wedding, bride Hannah worked in strategy & operations at a health tech company, while groom Sam was getting his PhD in biomedical engineering – so the Museum of Science was the perfect fit as a venue for their gorgeous Jewish wedding!
Hannah and Sam‘s Jewish Wedding at Boston’s Museum of Science | Photo by Alex Paul
They worked with their planner, Smashing The Glass Recommended Vendor Primavera Dreams, to make their colorful, floral dreams a reality. And how cute is it that the Museum of Science also happens to have been the site of the couple’s first date (way back when they were in high school)?!
Hannah and Sam‘s Jewish Wedding at Boston’s Museum of Science | Photo by Alex Paul
Den and Eden‘s Jewish Wedding at Australia’s National Gallery of Victoria | Photo by Jeremy Blode
Den and Eden’s Jewish Wedding at the National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne, Australia
We LOVE a good Australian wedding. Aussies bring a certain sophistication and luxe look that we absolutely adore – they really know how to do it Down Under, and Den and Eden’s Jewish wedding was no exception!
Den and Eden‘s Jewish Wedding at Australia’s National Gallery of Victoria | Photo by Jeremy Blode
With their loved ones at the forefront of this caring couple’s mind, the pair had their Jewish ceremony in a close friend’s back garden, before a glamorous reception at the impressive National Gallery of Victoria, known for its iconic stained glass ceiling.
Den and Eden‘s Jewish Wedding at Australia’s National Gallery of Victoria | Photo by Jeremy Blode
So there you have it! Are you thinking of a museum wedding yourself? If so, we’d love to hear all about it in the comments!
