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A Canada-Meets-Israel Jewish Wedding by the Sea at Bait Al Hayam, Tel Aviv, Israel

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Jaymie and Gilad, Bait Al Hayam, Tel Aviv, Israel

Have we got a stunner of a Jewish wedding for you today! Canadian bride Jaymie wed Israeli groom Gilad in the most magnificent seaside wedding bringing together the pair’s different backgrounds.

Jaymie and Gilad picked one of Israel’s most picturesque venues, Bait Al Hayam, which they loved for its epic beach views and Tel Aviv location. Their outdoor chuppah, held against the sparkling backdrop of the Mediterranean – is truly something to behold.

The couple picked Smashing The Glass Recommended Vendor Tzahi Shemesh to photograph their day, and they could not have made a better choice – Tzahi captured everything from the love between the couple to the majestic setting to the details of the day so perfectly in his luminous, artistic images.

Now over to Jaymie!

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How We Met

Jaymie, the bride: I came to Israel to study medicine and we met online.Continue ReadingContinue Reading

New to Smashing The Glass for January ‘25

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Photo by Christian Gideon Photography 

Here at  Smashing The Glass, we’re constantly thrilled to bring together the best wedding professionals who understand the unique needs of Jewish and Jew-ish couples. This past month, we’ve had the pleasure of welcoming some incredible new Recommended Vendors to our community, and we can’t wait for you to get to know them! 

Events by Jesse | NYC and the Hudson Valley 

Events By Jesse is an award-winning event and wedding planning company that focuses on each couple’s individuality, creating and executing a vision that is a unique reflection of their love story. Born, raised and bat mitzvah’d in Westchester County, NY, founder/CEO Jesse Reing loves to plan weddings that blend modern, one-of-a-kind experiences with Jewish tradition. Events By Jesse is especially passionate about helping couples curate ceremonies that are not only deeply meaningful, but will keep your guests engaged in what they are witnessing.

914.772.7157
jesse@eventsbyjesse.com
www.eventsbyjesse.com
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Rabbi Oliver Spike Joseph | London, UK, and Worldwide

Rabbi Oliver Spike Joseph is a London-based Masorti rabbi beloved by Jewish couples throughout the UK and beyond. He’s all about working with his couples to plan ceremonies that are both traditional and bespoke to your unique needs as a couple. Working with

same-sex and mixed-sex couples, he has extensive experience officiating wedding ceremonies in the UK, across Europe, in Israel, and worldwide.

+44 7496 863 362
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A Sassi Holford Bride for a Rustic, Summery Jewish Wedding in Portugal

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Get ready for a stunner of a Jewish wedding! Emma, originally from London, UK, and Billy, who hails from Toronto, met while living in Amsterdam. Since they knew guests would be traveling for their wedding no matter what, they figured they might as well pick a very special destination – and their Portuguese countryside venue couldn’t have been any more gorgeous.

Featuring rustic vibes and earthy tones playing off the vineyard setting – and a table plan made from custom Portuguese tiles in a green and cream color scheme – this wedding was just beyond. Don’t miss the luminous photos by The Framers.

We also love the fact that the couple used Emma’s great grandfather’s tallit as their chuppah canopy, along with Billy’s grandmother’s kiddush cup – so meaningful.

We’ll turn you over to Emma – who looked so glam in Sassi Holford – for the rest of the story…

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How We Met

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5 of our Favorites: Jewish Beach Weddings to Take You Away

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Amy and Dan‘s Jewish Beach Wedding at Al Hayam | Photo by Your Story Wedd 

Welcome back to “5 of Our Favorites,” where we showcase some of the most stunning Jewish weddings from our archives, each curated around a unique theme. This week, we’re taking you to the shore with 5 of our favorite Jewish beach weddings.

There’s something truly magical about standing under the chuppah with the sound of waves crashing in the background and the sand beneath your feet. Whether it’s a tranquil coastline, a dramatic cliffside, or a tropical paradise, these beach weddings offer the perfect combination of natural beauty and romance.

From intimate seaside ceremonies to vibrant, sun-soaked celebrations, each of these weddings captures the essence of a Jewish wedding by the water. We can’t wait to share these breathtaking beachside celebrations with you and inspire your own seaside dream wedding!

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Or and Paul‘s Wedding in Chaldea, Greece | Photo by Papacharalampous Photography

Or and Paul’s Irish-Israeli Jewish Wedding in Chaldika, Greece

We love a multicultural Jewish wedding, and today’s is really something special. Bride Or is Israeli, while groom Paul is Irish – so they decided to split the difference by making things official in Greece!

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Or and Paul‘s Wedding in Chaldea, Greece | Photo by Papacharalampous Photography

The pair turned to Smashing The Glass Recommended Vendor Sirtaki Events to help them craft the perfect wedding weekend, combining both their traditions plus the vibrant local culture of Greece. Anat and Yonathan of Sirtaki helped Or and Paul find their dream venue, an intimate hotel by the sea with beautiful grounds and an epic pool that the couple secured for exclusive use through the weekend.

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Or and Paul‘s Wedding in Chaldea, Greece | Photo by Papacharalampous Photography

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Amber and Elliot‘s Jewish Wedding | Photo by Moni Adri Photography 

Amber and Elliot’s Jewish Beach Wedding at Mahayana Tulum, Tulum, Mexico

How gorgeous is the beachy boho Jewish wedding of California couple Amber and Elliot?! This travel-loving pair opted for a destination wedding weekend in Tulum.

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Amber and Elliot‘s Jewish Wedding | Photo by Moni Adri Photography 

Amber had always dreamed of an intimate, laid-back celebration with the couple’s nearest and dearest – and with the duo’s loved ones split between the East and West Coasts, Tulum was the perfect choice. 

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Amber and Elliot‘s Jewish Wedding | Photo by Moni Adri Photography 

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Amy and Dan‘s Jewish Beach Wedding at Al Hayam | Photo by Your Story Wedd 

Amy and Dan’s Wedding at Al Hayam, Caesarea, Israel

You’ll never believe the wild story behind this absolute stunner of a Jewish wedding! Amy and Dan had the most gorgeous Israeli Jewish wedding at Caesarea’s Al Hayam  – but until two days prior, they were actually planning on marrying at a totally different venue in the south of Israel!

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Amy and Dan‘s Jewish Beach Wedding at Al Hayam | Photo by Your Story Wedd 

A security situation in the south meant they had to change things around at the very last minute – but luckily they had an amazing planner, Yana from Smashing The Glass Recommended Vendor Craspedia Events, on hand to save the day. In the span of 48 hours, Yana secured Al Hayam for the couple – and they ended up loving it even more than their original choice. 

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Amy and Dan‘s Jewish Beach Wedding at Al Hayam | Photo by Your Story Wedd 

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An E&W Couture Bride for a Vegan Country House Jewish Wedding at Offley Place, Hitchin, UK

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There’s nothing like an English country house Jewish wedding, and we absolutely love the way Amber, a research manager in fashion recruitment, and Sammy, an IT director, pulled off their epic celebration at the beautiful Offley Place in Hitchin.

With the most picturesque surroundings, a stunning outdoor chuppah adorned with white roses, and a fab vegan reception – featuring plant-based eats using ingredients from Israeli company Redefine Meat – this wedding was just full of joy and love. And we’re thrilled that Amber and Sammy found two of their fab team of professionals, Smashing The Glass Recommended Vendors Chazan Jonny Mosesson  and Rabbi Paul Glantz right here on STG!

Chiko photographed the day so perfectly, and CCS Video captured all the vibrant emotion of the day in their wonderful trailer. Read on for all the rest of the details in Amber’s own words!

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How We Met

Amber, the bride: We were best friends since school and at 21 we went on our first date and the rest is history! Continue ReadingContinue Reading