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An Ines Di Santo Bride for a Vibrant Jewish Wedding in Orange and Pink at Mizner Country Club, Delray Beach, Florida, USA

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What a gorgeous Jewish wedding! Grace, Controller of Rilea Group Inc, and Jay, the founder and CEO of Gift of Life Marrow Registry, planned an ultra-meaningful celebration of their love filled with personal touches, and we are OBSESSED.

Everything from the happy, bright color scheme of vibrant oranges and pinks to Grace’s fabulous Ines Di Santo gown to the fun touches honoring the bride’s home country of Venezuela (you’ve GOT to read about the hora loca!), this wedding was chock full of Jewish joy and love.

And we’re positively head over heels for the couple’s exquisite custom ketubah by Smashing The Glass Recommended Vendor Micol Designs. From the minute Grace and Jay met Micol on Zoom, the connection was immediate, and she understood their vision of incorporating their love of stained glass and artist Marc Chagall, and specifically his painted ceiling of the Palais Garnier opera house in Paris, so perfectly.

The finished product – incorporating names of family members and images representing Grace and Jay’s different backgrounds – is truly a sight to behold. Don’t miss it in the wonderful photos by Manolo Doreste!

Now over to Grace…


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How we Met

Grace, the bride: We both joined a dating website called “Silver Singles” for single people over 50 years old. Jay sent me an emoji with heart eyes and after checking his profile and interpreting a chart that silver singles provides of similarities and differences why we should be a good match, I sent him an emoji stating that I was interested. We started chatting on Silver Singles website, then moved on to Instagram and then video calls. After 3 weeks, we agree to meet in person.

I, Grace, had done a list of requirements I wanted my future partner to have and I had put a note, underlined, at the end of the list that said: “I will recognize him because he will present a single red rose to me”.

Since our first date was in covid-restrictions time, Jay rented a movie theatre just for us and once we sat down, he went into his backpack and pulled a single red rose. I was left speechless and my heart raising. I told him, one day I will tell you what this rose means to me.Continue ReadingContinue Reading

9 Must-Have Treats for Passover 2023 + Win A Passover Snack Bundle {with Kayco Kosher}

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Believe it or not, Passover 2023 is just two weeks away(!) – and this year, there are more awesome food products to make sure your holiday is as delicious as it is meaningful than ever before.

The days of feeling deprived during those eight chametz-free days are long gone, and there’s no excuse to eat boring Passover food when there are options like Pistachio Orange Macaroons, Chili Lime Tortilla Chips (no kitniyot involved!), and Tuscanini Sparkling Sicilian Lemonade to be had. 

I am beyond psyched about the revolution in Passover food that’s been taking place over the past few years – it’s easier than ever to have your Passover, your way!

That’s why I’m so thrilled to be teaming up with KAYCO Kosher, who are behind leading kosher brands including Manischewitz®, Tuscanini®, Heaven & Earth®, Gefen®, and Haddar®, to share with you some of the wonderful Passover treats new and returning for Passover 2023 – and to give one lucky winner a chance to try some awesome kosher-for-Passover goodies! Click here to enter and win!

Whether or not you’re the lucky winner, be sure to look for my top 9 picks at your local grocery store or kosher market. They’re all certified kosher-for-Passover, and, matzah aside, they’re gluten-free too. Which making them a great choice not just during the holiday but year round when you need to eat wheat-free!  

Passover Cooking Resources Galore 

If you’re looking for ideas on how to use new-to-you Passover products – or are just generally seeking some menu inspo for the holiday or beyond – head over to Kosher.com, the #1 destination for kosher cooking and conversation.

 

Whether you’re a new cook or a gourmet chef, Kosher.com is THE destination for top-quality recipes by award-winning chefs, original videos that teaching cooking techniques, addictively entertaining cooking shows, and articles containing everything from ideas for everything from holiday meal planning to kosher wine pairings. New shows and content drop regularly – and you can be sure there are plenty of awesome new offerings for Passover 2023.

Kosher.com is for everyone interested in Jewish food, whether or not you keep kosher – so do check out all their fabulous resources, for Passover and all year round!

Brand New for Passover 2023

1. Tuscanini Sparkling Sicilian Lemonade 

Tuscanini has long been known for bringing the best of Italy to the kosher world, and their new Certified USDA Organic Sparkling Sicilian Lemonade – new for Passover 2023 – is a taste of liquid sunshine. 

It’s made in Sicily’s “Lemon Riviera” from the world’s finest lemons, which are naturally sweeter and less acidic than crops grown elsewhere. Packaged in an attractive glass bottle, this drink is ideal for formal dining, parties, and holiday tables. 

Sparkling Sicilian Lemonade is just one of Tuscanini’s delectable kosher-for-Passover Italian imports Another exciting new offering for 2023, Tuscanini Chopped Calabrian Chili Peppers feature top-quality red chili peppers in olive oil imported from Italy, packed in a premium glass jar. And Tuscanini’s Red and White Premium Italian Cooking Wines are the perfect way to enhance the flavor of just about any Passover dish. 

2. Gefen Sliced Pickled Beets

Also new for Passover ’23, Gefen’s Sliced Pickled Beets are a delicious new take on a traditional Passover favorite. Cooked, peeled, and sliced for your convenience, these beets are amazingly crips and fresh-tasting. They’re the perfect effort-free, health-conscious option to add versatility to many dishes and sides throughout the holiday.

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A Jewish Wedding Full of Personal Touches at Mt Princeton Hot Springs Resort, Colorado, USA

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We love it when a couple crafts a Jewish wedding that’s totally, 100% THEM – which is exactly what today’s duo, Carrie and Eran, did.

Carrie and Eran planned their wedding very intentionally, taking note of what spoke to them from other weddings they’d attended and making sure all decisions made were true to them. This led to not only a totally stunning day in the beautiful hot springs of Colorado (right where the pair had gotten engaged!), but also a very personal one full of so many meaningful touches.

One we especially love is that, under the chuppah, Carrie and Eran each shared a private moment with their own parents, and then switched and shared a private moment with their new in-laws. This was something they’d seen at a wedding they’d attended as guests, and it resonated with them so much they decided to make it part of their own day! Don’t miss this emotional moment – not to mention all the joy and love shining through the whole day – in the wonderful photos by Jennifer Lourie.

Another fun touch was the couple’s audio guest book! Instead of a standard paper guest book, Carrie and Eran opted for a “Fetephone,” a rental phone where the couple makes a custom outgoing message, and then guests leave a “voicemail” for the newlyweds.

That’s just the tip of the iceberg for this very special wedding, but we’ll leave it to Carrie and Eran to share the rest of the details…


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How we Met

Carrie, the bride and Eran, the groom:We met through a mutual friend/ Carrie’s roommate. We were both newly out of college and living in Washington, DC at the time. Carrie and her new roommates threw a housewarming party that Eran attended. Eran was looking for a new job and Carrie had just started at a thriving, DC-based company called The Advisory Board. Eran was looking for jobs at The Advisory Board, and asked if Carrie could refer and help counsel him through the interview process. Carrie still has Eran’s first email to her “Eran’s resume!”, dated May, 2014.Continue ReadingContinue Reading

A Joyful Jewish Wedding on the Mediterranean at Bayit al Hayam, Yafo, Israel

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There’s nothing like an Israeli Jewish wedding – and we’re obsessed with the joyous union of Rebecca, a technical writer, and Nativ, a lawyer, at the stunning waterfront venue Bayit al Hayam. The whole wedding was an ode to Tel Aviv – the city where the couple met and fell in love – and everything about the day really showcased what a very special place it is. 

This wedding really has it all – Mediterranean views, fabulous golden light, delectable food, the kind of child party Israeli weddings are known for, and, of course, tons and tons of Jewish joy!

It was all captured so perfectly by Smashing The Glass Recommended Vendor Ori Carmi Photography. In Rebecca’s words, “The photos he captured from our wedding are pure magic; I can’t put into words how happy we are with them. He photographed the feeling and the true essence of the moment; each time I look at the photos I’m transported back to that bliss.”

Read on for the full story…

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How we met

Rebecca, the bride: We actually met exactly three years ago this April, during the first week of the COVID lockdowns! It’s a crazy story. The lockdowns in Israel were really strict at the beginning, and it was illegal to leave your house to go more than 100 meters. We matched on Tinder, and I (Rebecca) was curious about where Nativ lived because you never know right? So I asked him by chance to drop a pin of his location, just for laughs.

I remember being stunned to see that his location was 90 meters away. Basically next door neighbors! We met that night for a “social distance walk” and then every day after that. We decided if we went 30 days of seeing each other every day, that was it.

Don’t forget, the world was at a complete standstill at this point, so we were spending every moment together,  and it was the most fun we ever had. I always say it was like a “pre” honeymoon where we got to enjoy each other’s company. I moved in after two months and the rest is history. 🙂

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A Stella York Bride for a DIY Jewish Wedding with a Very Special Quilted Chuppah Canopy at Sailfish Point Country Club, South Hutchinson Island, Florida

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We love a good DIY Jewish wedding – and today’s couple, along with their family and friends, did SUCH a wonderful job putting their personal spin on the day.

Lindsey, a data scientist, and Dylan, the co-owner of Bywater Brew Pub, a brewery and restaurant in New Orleans, knew from the start they wanted a relaxed, community-focused wedding where their loved ones could get away from it all for a couple days of laid-back bonding. With that in mind, they opted to wed at Sailfish Point Country Club in Florida, where Lindsey’s mom and stepfather live.

Many friends and relatives helped make the day the colorful, vibrant celebration of Lindsey and Dylan’s dreams, but a special shout out has to go to Lindsey’s mom, Hollie, and sister, Rocky. Hollie happens to be an amazing quilter, and a few days before the wedding she surprised the couple with a wonderful chuppah cover she’d secretly been working to assemble over the past year!

Unbeknownst to Lindsey and Dylan, Hollie had emailed all the guests inviting them to send a piece of fabric to be included in the chuppah cover. She invited those who could not send a piece of fabric to send her a quote or message by email that she then went on to embroider on fabric that she chose. She was even able to include some items from departed loved ones, including some photos printed on fabric.

Lindsey and Dylan were so thrilled to be able to get married beneath such a meaningful canopy – in Lindsey’s words, “we could feel the love and energy of several generations of family and friends.” How special is that?! Don’t miss it in the wonderful photos by Josh Hailey.

We’ll let Lindsey – who looked stunning in Stella York – take it from here…

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How we Met

Lindsey, the bride: We met just a couple weeks after we both graduated from college when our mutual friend introduced us to each other at F&M’s, a staple college bar in New Orleans.Continue ReadingContinue Reading