We’re in love with the gorgeous Jewish wedding of Sarah and Josh, who show that it’s possible to have a totally fabulous wedding even as we’re still making our way out of the pandemic.
The couple chose their London venue, the beautiful green Ham Polo Club, specifically so they could hold the festivities outdoors, with plenty of room to space everyone out safely. This meant they were able to have the most guests possible – along with the least COVID worries.
Luckily, Sarah and Josh love the outdoors, the setting was right up their alley. We’re obsessed with the gorgeous photos by Smashing The Glass Recommended Vendor Kate Swerdlow Photography – in Sarah’s words, Kate “captured the best moments so subtly, and was so lovely to work with.” We couldn’t agree more!
The couple also give credit to their fabulous band, Smashing The Glass Recommended Vendor Shir Music, for creating an amazing atmosphere – which positively shines through in the fab pics of the Israeli dancing!
Now over to the bride…
How we met
Sarah, the bride: We met at summer camp aged 16.
Outdoor Wedding
We got married in the beautiful green Ham Polo Club. The outdoor location meant we could have as many guests as possible spaced out safely.
Verdant Vibes
We love the outdoors, so our theme was very green and floral.
Invitations / stationery
We did some physical invites on vista print, and the rest on Paperless Post.
Hair + Make-up
Sarah Field Makeup for makeup, and Yaeli Moses for hair (was aiming for natural makeup and a blow out for hair).
Shoes
Trainers – white air force pixels
The handsome groom
A navy suit from Hawes and Curtis.
Bridesmaids
All my younger cousins in long lilac dresses.
Chuppah
We matched it to our theme, full of white flowers and hanging vines.
Our Music Choice
Shir Music who created an amazing atmosphere.
Flowers
Flowers by Alina – dark red bouquet and matching buttonholes roses
Photographer and videographer
Kate Swerdlow Photography – the pictures turned out so beautiful, we couldn’t have been happier with our choice. She captured the best moments so subtly, and was so lovely to work with. The editing process was so quick, and we were given so many photos. The portraits were beyond magical, and I’m so excited to start making photo albums. Couldn’t recommend more. Our videographer was Joel Levitan Videography.
Food and Cake
Reich – amazing food and great value – they were so accommodating to all our requests.
SARAH & JOSH’S LITTLE WHITE BOOK
Photography – Kate Swerdlow Photography {offers 15% discount on an engagement shoot to all members of Smashing The Glass’s Brides Club}
Band – Shir Music {offers 10% discount to all members of Smashing The Glass’s Brides Club}
Videography – Jo Levitan Videography
Venue – Ham Polo Club
Groom’s attire – Hawes and Curtis
Hair – Yaeli Moses
Makeup – Sarah Field Makeup
Flowers – Flowers by Alina
Catering – Reich
It was a pleasure to provide the music for this wedding. Josh and Sarah worked so hard to make it work battling with restrictions and uncertain weather.
It was our first big Simcha after lockdown and was complicated and unusual – Chuppah, Reception, Henna and Simcha Dancing involving moving around within the venue and lots of new material to learn.
We love a challenge and this was a big one!! Especially the Iraqi/Jewish Henna music which was new to us – and because we hadn’t played a full on wedding in over a year.
We loved working on this Wedding and were so pleased to have been a part of it.
Mabruk and Mazal Tov to Sarah, Josh and their families and we wish you much joy, happiness and mazal in your life together.
Seems a very relaxed wedding! Loving the colours too, very natural!