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Home > A Sveta Swan Bride for a Summer Jewish Wedding Full of Flowers, Smoothies, and Balloons at Kedma Garden, Neve Ilan, Israel

A Sveta Swan Bride for a Summer Jewish Wedding Full of Flowers, Smoothies, and Balloons at Kedma Garden, Neve Ilan, Israel

14/09/2020 by Karen Cinnamon

Shira and Ofek, Kedma Hall, Israel
We’re obsessed with the epic summer vibes of the Jewish wedding of Shira and Ofek, both students. Opting to make the most of the season, these two chose a stunning outdoor venue, opted for fun touches like a flower booth and a smoothie bar!), and a simple white chuppah studded with color-coordinated blooms. Photographer Lior Moshe did SUCH an incredible job capturing all the love and joy between Shira and Ofek on their big day.

We’re also incredibly touched by all the ways the couple included Ofek’s late brother, who tragically passed away from cancer, into their day. First, at the chuppah they gave each guest a white balloon in his memory, which the guests all released into the sky at once. The pair also used a kiddush cup inscribed with Ofek’s brother’s name, which Ofek’s mother had made so that he could be a part of all the family simchas. And Shira and Ofek also made a donation to a cancer charity in honor of each of their guests – all such beautiful ways to remember a loved one.

Now over to the bride, who looked so boho chic in her summery gown from Sveta Swan Bridal…

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How we met

Shira, the bride: We met at school at the age of 16, and have been together ever since.

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Venue with a View

We got married at the Kedma Garden in Neve Ilan near Jerusalem. We chose that hall for its beautiful view.

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Smoothies and Balloons

We planned our wedding on our own. The theme was “summer”, and “flowers”. We had a flower booth and a smoothie bar; we also gave out fans and hats. At the chuppah all the guests got white balloons, and they all flew it to the sky at once.

Ofek’s brother died of cancer during his army duty, so we gave out each guest a letter that we donated to Zichron Menachem Organization in behalf of his or her name.

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Invitations

Ofek’s sister designed our invitation, and the theme was an airplane, since Ofek’s hobby is RC airplanes.

Shira and Ofek, Kedma Hall, Israel
Hair + Make-up

My cousin did my makeup and hairdo. I wanted something natural.  

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A Sveta Swan Bridal Dress

The designer, Sveta Swan Bridal, was a beginner, and I wanted to give a chance to someone new in the field. I like beads and lace, so I had that on my dress too.

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Accessories

The hair accessory I had was a handmade shell. The jewelry I wore was a gift from my mother in law before the wedding. 

Shira and Ofek, Kedma Hall, Israel
The handsome groom

Ofek wore a blue suit, and a maroon bowtie, a Giorgio Armani watch. He doesn’t need much to look handsome.

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Bridesmaids

Ofek had a friend who was also our driver, and I had two bridesmaids, who each wore a different coloured dress.

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Ceremony

The kiddush glass had Ofek brother’s name on it, in order to remember him in our simcha, and the names of all the couples in the family.  His mother got that cup made after his passing so he can always be a part in our simchas.

I wanted my chuppah simple with white flowers to give it a pure look.

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Our Music Choice

We walked down the aisle to Idan Reichal’s ‘Hinech Yaffa’ and Ofek broke the glass to the song of ‘I’m a believer’ (Shrek). At the first few minutes of dancing, we had Chaddish music, and later other songs…

Shira and Ofek, Kedma Hall, Israel
Flowers

My bouquet was very colorful and summery. The flowers at the chuppah were light. On the table, we had bright colored roses.

Shira and Ofek, Kedma Hall, Israel
Photographer

We saw Lior Moshe‘s ad on a website, and really liked his work. We spoke to him, and felt he was exactly what we were looking for. We took pictures a month before the wedding with airplanes, and we were very satisfied. He was amazing!!! We highly recommend him.  

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Food and Cake

It was on a Friday, so we also had challah and fish, aside from the hall’s catering.

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Honeymoon

We went to India a few months later for 1.5 months.

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Advice to couples currently planning their wedding

We advise couples to personalize their special day, with small things, in order to make it more special for them.

Shira and Ofek, Kedma Hall, Israel
SHIRA & OFEK’S LITTLE WHITE BOOK

Photography and Videography – Lior Moshe
Venue – Kedma Garden
Bride’s dress – Sveta Swan Bridal
Flowers –  Shabo Hila Flowers
Band – Acapella DJ
Catering – Kedma Garden
Ketubah and Rabbi – Tzohar
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Filed Under: Real Jewish Weddings, Israeli Weddings Tagged With: Israel wedding, Israel Jewish Wedding, Lior Moshe Photography, Kedma Garden Wedding Venue, Sveta Swan Bridal, Shabo Hila Flowers, Tzohar, Acapella DJ

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