Today’s Jewish wedding takes us to one of Liverpool’s most magical venues: Sefton Park Palm House. For bride Alex, a physiotherapist, and groom Mark, an optician, this iconic glasshouse had always been a dream setting – and it’s not hard to see why.
With its soaring Victorian glass, lush greenery, and light-filled botanical beauty, the Palm House has that rare quality of feeling both grand and intimate at the same time. It made the most breathtaking backdrop for Alex and Mark’s chuppah, and later transformed into the perfect space for an unforgettable reception.
Music was a huge part of the atmosphere, and Smashing The Glass Recommended Vendor The Twentysomethings absolutely delivered. From Jesse singing the couple’s dream songs at the chuppah to keeping the energy going all night long, the band helped create the most incredible party atmosphere.
We’re also so delighted to feature the beautiful work of Smashing The Glass Recommended Vendor Kate Swerdlow, who captured the day so perfectly. With her deep knowledge of Jewish weddings, Kate knew exactly where to be for every key moment – from the emotion of the chuppah to all the joy of the evening that followed.
Now over to gorgeous bride Alex…
How We Met
Alex, the bride: Mark and I met on J Swipe.
Venue
Married at Sefton Park Palm House – always a dream venue.
Theme
Wedding planner / coordinator – Debbie Marks.
Invitation/Stationery
Sarah Morris made our dream table plan and wedding stationary.
Hair + Makeup
The best curly hair dresser who helped me embrace my natural curls – The Curl Club MCR, and makeup by Bridal by Etti.
Dress
Lulu Browns bridal A line classic satin with Bardot to strapless.
Accessories
Veil from Kallah Studio.
Bridesmaids
Six Stories – classic black I was so keen on them having a dress they could wear again.
Ceremony & Chuppah
I loved the open badeken on the aisle and the fact we had the coolest kippahs that had a portrait of us on the inside from David Judaica.
Ketubah
Our ketubah was from the shul.
Our music choice
The Twentysomethings – they were everything – from Jesse singing at the chuppah our dream songs to the whole night they just never stopped and helped make the most incredible atmosphere.
Flowers
David Beckham-Doyle Events – we found him at the Sefton park wedding opening evening and his portfolio was full of the most beautiful chuppahs so we just knew he was the guy for us – from sending a million Pinterest boards and sitting over coffee he brought it all to life better than I could’ve ever imagined.
Photographer and videographer
Photographer – Kate Swerdlow. No words for Kate she was just everything from having the best knowledge of Jewish weddings knowing where to stand to capture the most amazing moments during the chuppah and the whole evening she was amazing to have around.
Videographer – New Venture Wedding Films. John was incredible from the drone footage to the highlights and all the longer videos we will treasure forever.
Food and cake
We had a twist on the classic sticky toffee for desert called sticky ‘toffi’ after my dog – catering was by Marc Sharer.
Wedding List/Registry
Extra Details
Cocktail bar – Jonny Cocktail. Alterations – Kallah Studio. Wedding cars – Liverpool Wedding Car Hire.
Getting Mark to agree to get married in Liverpool as a Manchester United fan was no easy task but after seeing the venue he could not say no.
Honeymoon
We’ve just got back from 3 weeks in Thailand and had the best time ever and would 100% recommend – TikTok helped us plan the best trip ever.
Advice to couples currently planning their wedding
Have the best team around you! Makes the biggest difference.
ALEX & MARK’S LITTLE WHITE BOOK
Photography – Kate Swerdlow
Videography – New Venture Wedding Films
Venue – Sefton Park Palm House
Planner – Debbie Marks
Bride’s dress – Lulu Browns Bridal
Bride’s veil & alterations – Kallah Studio
Bridesmaids – Six Stories
Hair – The Curl Club MCR
Makeup – Bridal by Etti
Kippahs – David Judaica
Flowers – David Beckham-Doyle Events
Band – The Twentysomethings
Catering – Marc Sharer
Cocktail bar – Jonny Cocktail
Stationery/Invitation – Sarah Morris
Wedding List/Registry – The Wedding Shop
Wedding cars – Liverpool Wedding Car Hire
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