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5 of Our Favorites: The Dreamiest Festival Weddings

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Rachel and Josh‘s Jewish Wedding | Photo by Tom Webb and Dan McCourt

Welcome back to “5 of Our Favorites,” where we share five spectacular Jewish weddings, all curated around a unique theme. This week, we’re diving into the vibrant, energetic world of festival-inspired Jewish weddings.

Festival weddings are full of joy, creativity, and celebration, combining the laid-back vibe of a festival with the love and tradition of a Jewish wedding. From boho-chic tents and flower-filled arches to music, dancing, and colorful decor, these weddings are a true reflection of the couple’s personality and the fun-filled, carefree spirit they want to share with their loved ones.

Whether it’s an intimate gathering or a lively, grand event, these dreamy festival weddings are packed with inspiration for couples looking to infuse their big day with a little extra magic. We can’t wait to share these incredible celebrations with you!

Amy and Richard‘s Jewish Wedding | Photo by Jossef Si

Amy and Richard’s Festival Chic Wedding at The Q, Glil Yam, Israel

Amy and Richard opted to theme their big day around their shared love of music and festivals, and while festival-inspired weddings are by no means uncommon, these two really took theirs to the next level. They combined the basics – candles, gentle lighting, greenery – with some unexpected touches – Amy designed festival wristbands for guests, as well as making over 200 personalised mini dream catchers to use as the table plan/seating cards! And in true boho chic style, the couple’s chuppah was styled like a tent with lace dream-catchers hanging at the back.

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Amy and Richard‘s Jewish Wedding | Photo by Jossef Si

That’s just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to all the lovely details incorporated into this Jewish wedding, and the couple’s photographer, Smashing The Glass Recommended Vendor Jossef Si, captured each and every one of them – not to mention the love between Amy and Richard and the action-packed party following their beautiful ceremony – in his trademark artistic style. As always, we’re obsessed with his stunning work. 

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Amy and Richard‘s Jewish Wedding | Photo by Jossef Si

Amy and Richard knew it wouldn’t be easy implementing their creative ideas all the way from their home in England, and so they decided to work with beloved wedding planner Vicki Rosen (described by Amy as “the most organised lady you will ever meet”) to make sure everything went to plan, as well as to source the perfect vendors to make the day a success.

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Rachel and Josh‘s Jewish Wedding | Photo by Tom Webb and Dan McCourt

Rachel and Josh’s Festival-Themed Jewish Wedding with a Ball Pit and Mini Golf at Brook Farm Cuffley, Hertfordshire, UK

You know we’re all about “Your Jewish wedding, your way” here at Smashing The Glass. It’s really our mission, and while all the weddings we blog are chosen for their authenticity and individuality, sometimes one really blows us away with its inventiveness.

Rachel and Josh‘s Jewish Wedding | Photo by Tom Webb and Dan McCourt

That’s definitely the case today. Rachel and Josh packed their festival-themed Jewish wedding so full of unexpected fun, from the ball pit (!!!) to the BBQ-style mezze menu to the mini golf course!

Rachel and Josh‘s Jewish Wedding | Photo by Tom Webb and Dan McCourt

Our hats are totally off to Rachel and Josh for crafting such an utterly unique day, and one that is so obviously, unabashedly them. 

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5 of Our Favorites: Breathtaking Chuppahs We Adore

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Gilda and Shahin‘s Jewish Wedding | Photo by Jessica Claire

Welcome back to “5 of Our Favorites,” where we bring you five stunning Jewish weddings, all curated around a special theme. This week, we’re focusing on one of the most meaningful and beautiful elements of a Jewish wedding: the chuppah.

The chuppah is not just a beautiful structure under which to make things official, but a representation of the couple’s new home and the love they share. From lush floral designs to minimalist elegance to DIY exuberance, these chuppahs are a true reflection of each couple’s style and the spirit of their celebration.

We can’t wait to inspire you with these incredible designs!

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Gena and Tony‘s Jewish Wedding | Photo by Lara Hotz 

Gena and Tony’s Extraordinarily Imaginative ‘Color Explosion’ Jewish Wedding at the Sydney Polo Club, NSW, Australia

Get your sunglasses ready, because Gena and Tony’s wedding is a massive rainbow-hued color fest, featuring the most epic DIY chuppah made from tissue paper decorations and a calico roof!

Gena and Tony‘s Jewish Wedding | Photo by Lara Hotz 

There are so many fab details to love, from Gena’s pom pom crown t0 her crochet dress to her supersize bouquet filled with flowers of every possible hue, glitter, ribbons, and pom poms. Then we’ve got bridesmaids dressed in orange carrying big foil heart shaped balloons with tissue paper tassels instead of bouquets. There’s a super cute dog taking centre stage during the ceremony. And 1200 odd colored ribbons used to decorate the barn and chairs. 

Gena and Tony‘s Jewish Wedding | Photo by Lara Hotz 

In Gena’s words,

They say the chuppah represents the home you will build together so it was only fitting that ours would be a colourful space. I just wanted to have something quirky but still traditional and the result was like a sculptural installation and a work of art. We used an assortment of tissue paper honeycomb shapes (including ice creams) as well as tissue paper garlands and a calico roof.

Marina and Gary‘s Jewish Wedding | Photo by Lilian Haidar

Marina and Gary’s Ultra Glam Jewish Wedding with a Mirrored Peony Chuppah at the Metropolitan Club, New York City, USA

Um, WOW. Excuse us as we pick our jaws up off the floor. We are just floored by the magnificent mirrored (!) peony (!!) chuppah in Marina and Gary’s Jewish wedding.

It is just BEYOND, and those hanging peonies suspended from the canopy? Serious, serious #chuppahgoals. Marina says standing under it felt like being in a midsummer night’s dream garden!

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Marina and Gary‘s Jewish Wedding | Photo by Lilian Haidar

Actually, just about everything about this wedding is hardcore #goals. And it’s no wonder, with superstar wedding planner Amy Katz running the show.

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Marina and Gary‘s Jewish Wedding | Photo by Lilian Haidar

This duo had absolutely the quintessential NYC wedding, just bursting with old-school elegance (but with some very cool, very contemporary touches thrown in to keep things from getting stodgy — you won’t want to miss their tequila-infused Mar-Garita cake pops!).

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5 of Our Favorites: Sun-drenched Jewish Weddings in Spain

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Jade and Andy‘s Jewish Wedding in Spain | Photo by Signe Dzile Photography

Welcome back to “5 of Our Favorites,” where we highlight five stunning Jewish weddings, all curated around a unique theme. This week, we’re taking you to the sun-soaked landscapes and rich cultural heritage of Spain with 5 of our favorite Jewish destination weddings in Spain.

From the historic charm of Seville to the sunny splendor of Marbella, it’s no wonder so many Jewish couple choose Spain as the perfect setting for a destination wedding full of passion, tradition, and romance. 

We’re so excited to share these breathtaking Spanish weddings with you, and hopefully inspire your own destination celebration in this beautiful country!

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Rebecca and Emmanuel‘s Jewish Wedding in Spain | Photo by Juan Luis Morilla

Rebecca and Emmanuel’s Andalusian Fantasy Ashkenazi-Sephardi Jewish Wedding at Villa Luisa, Seville, Spain

We love it when a couple lets their Jewish wedding locale set the stage for an ultra-memorable celebration – which is exactly what Parisian duo Rebecca, a physiatrist, and Emmanuel, an epidemiologist, did when they chose to make it official in Seville, Spain!

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Rebecca and Emmanuel‘s Jewish Wedding in Spain | Photo by Juan Luis Morilla

The pair chose Andalusia not only for its fabulous East-meets-West architecture and delectable cuisine, but also for its rich Jewish history, in tribute to the bride’s Sephardic heritage.

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Rebecca and Emmanuel‘s Jewish Wedding in Spain | Photo by Juan Luis Morilla

And their amazing wedding planner, Charlotte Ricard-Quesada from Smashing The Glass Recommended Vendor La Fête – who Rebecca and Emmanuel found right here on Smashing The Glass – brought their dreams to life exquisitely – on a super tight timeline, no less! Charlotte’s fluency in Spanish and experience planning weddings in Seville made the process a breeze, and she connected the pair with many of their fabulous vendors – including their breathtaking venue Villa Luisa, which captures the splendor of old Andalusia in all its glory.

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Jade and Andy‘s Jewish Wedding in Spain | Photo by Signe Dzile Photography

Jade and Andy’s Cabana Chic Jewish Wedding with a Mirrored Chuppah at the Park Hyatt, Mallorca, Spain

HOW dreamy is Jade and Andy’s destination Jewish wedding in marvelous Mallorca?! Their venue, Park Hyatt Mallorca, is just BEYOND — it may be a hotel, but it feels like an ultra-glam villa. Of course, the stunning natural surroundings — mountains AND oceans — don’t hurt.

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Jade and Andy‘s Jewish Wedding in Spain | Photo by Signe Dzile Photography

We’re obsessed with the super cool mirrored silver chuppah — cleverly set up to reflect the gorgeous grove of olive trees in the sunken garden surrounding the ceremony space! We also love how Jade and Andy opted to seat their guests in a square formation on all sides of the chuppah, to enhance the intimate feel of the day — such a nice idea, especially if you’re having a smaller wedding like these two did.

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Jade and Andy‘s Jewish Wedding in Spain | Photo by Signe Dzile Photography

Weddings don’t come much more photogenic than this one, and Smashing The Glass Recommended Vendor Denee Motion absolutely made the most of the cinematic surroundings — the aerial shot that opens his epic trailer is unforgettable.

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5 of Our Favorites: DIY Jewish Weddings Full of Ideas and Inspo

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Emily and Brant‘s DIY Jewish Wedding at Kimpton Fitzroy London | Photo by Caitlin McWeeney Photography

Welcome back to “5 of Our Favorites,” where we showcase five breathtaking Jewish weddings each week, all curated around a special theme. This week, we’re celebrating creativity and personal touches with 5 of our favorite DIY Jewish weddings.

DIY weddings offer couples the chance to bring their vision to life, with every detail thoughtfully crafted by their own hands or with the help of close family and friends. From homemade decor to hand-built chuppahs to personalized favors and even home-baked wedding cakes, these weddings reflect the unique personality and love of the couple, creating a truly intimate and meaningful experience. Whether it’s an elegant outdoor affair or a cozy indoor celebration, these DIY Jewish weddings are full of heart, charm, and inspiration.

We can’t wait to share these beautiful, handcrafted celebrations with you and offer some ideas for incorporating your own personal touches into your big day!

Leah and Alex‘s DIY Jewish Wedding | Photo by Alex Gordias

Leah and Alex’s Literary Jewish Wedding with DIY Touches at the Bride’s Parents’ Family Home in Falmouth, Massachusetts

We love it when a couple makes their Jewish wedding 100% truly THEM. And that’s exactly what Leah and Alex did in their literary-themed backyard wedding, which celebrated the pair’s love of reading, family, and of course their beloved cats!

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Leah and Alex‘s DIY Jewish Wedding | Photo by Alex Gordias

Their wonderful wedding planner, Luba Gankin from Smashing The Glass Recommended Vendor Primavera Dreams, helped them pull all these strands together to make one ultra-memorable day. We can’t get enough of all the fun details like centerpieces made of old books and escort card bookmarks made of recycled book pages – plus the super colorful chuppah canopy, made from a piece of traditional Egyptian wedding tent cloth the bride brought back with her after spending three years living in Egypt!

Leah and Alex‘s DIY Jewish Wedding | Photo by Alex Gordias

Oh, and did we mention that the bride – who looked lovely in her wedding dress from BHLDN – baked the wedding cake (for 150 guests) herself?!

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Emily and Brant‘s DIY Jewish Wedding | Photo by Caitlin McWeeney Photography

Emily and Brant’s Jewish Wedding Full of Wildflowers, Tacos, and DIY at The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Austin, Texas

We always love featuring the gorgeous Jewish wedding of one of our Brides Club members – and that goes doubly for bride Emily, who was a beloved member of our Smashing Life community for Jewish women for years prior to her engagement to groom Brant. During her engagement, Emily was the absolute DIY queen of Brides Club, and we loved following along with all her fabulous projects. 

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Emily and Brant‘s DIY Jewish Wedding | Photo by Caitlin McWeeney Photography

In Brides Club, Emily couldn’t get enough of the supportive community, inspiration, and helpful resources. In her words,  

The encouragement and support was also invaluable as my mom passed 9yrs ago, and I just didn’t know who to ask about some of the important things. Coping with decisions I would normally ask my mom is also where Karen and her monthly sessions made me feel less alone – I could again, brag or problem solve or just talk weddings. Karen and the other Brides Club members stepped in, in a way, where I was missing my mom. 

Honoring her mom was a big part of Emily’s wedding planning vision – and the couple’s stunning venue, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin, Texas, was chosen in part because Emily had fond memories of visiting with her mom during her student days at The University of Texas at Austin.

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Emily and Brant‘s DIY Jewish Wedding | Photo by Caitlin McWeeney Photography

We’ve also got to tell you Emily’s hilarious ketubah story. She won her gorgeous tree ketubah from Smashing The Glass Recommended Vendor Ink with Intent via a Smashing The Glass giveaway – before she was even engaged!

We adore everything about this very special wedding, from Emily’s DIY prowess to the chuppah built by the groom to the taco menu.

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5 of Our Favorites: The Most Fabulous London Jewish Weddings

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Ivi and Ben‘s London Jewish Wedding at Kimpton Fitzroy London | Photo by Fire & Ice

Welcome back to “5 of Our Favorites,” where we curate five beautiful Jewish weddings centered around a unique theme. This week, we’re celebrating the elegance and charm of one of the world’s most iconic cities (and STG’s home base) with 5 of our favorite Jewish weddings in London.

London is a city that seamlessly blends history, culture, and modern sophistication. Whether it’s a grand affair at a historic venue, an intimate celebration in a chic urban space, or a glamorous reception in one of the city’s finest hotels, London is full of opportunities for fabulous Jewish weddings.

We can’t wait to share these incredible weddings with you and offer some inspiration for your own London celebration!

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Ella and Matt‘s London Jewish Wedding at New West End Synagogue and One Marylebone | Photo by Barney Walters

Ella and Matt’s Elegant Jewish Wedding at New West End Synagogue and One Marylebone, London, UK

Ella and Matt’s fabulous Jewish wedding took place at two of London’s most iconic venues: they held their chuppah at the  fabulously ornate 19th-century New West End Synagogue in Bayswater before moving on (vto One Marylebone in Great Portland Street for the reception 

Following the ceremony our guests were taken to the reception venue in classic London buses. Finding the party venue was a much tougher challenge than the search for our shul. 

Ella and Matt‘s London Jewish Wedding at New West End Synagogue and One Marylebone | Photo by Barney Walters

We love that Ella and Matt chose to work with amazing acoustic roaming band and Smashing The Glass Recommended Vendor Balagan! This incredible group – formed by another beloved Smashing The Glass Recommended Vendor, Sensation Band (who also performed, keeping the dance floor packed all night long in their signature style) – is the UK’s first roaming band to offer Jewish sets, and we can’t get enough of the fun, personalized vibe they bring to any big day.

STG Brides Club member Ella and Matt say booking Balagan was the best wedding planning decision they made, and we’re not at all surprised – they are a truly incredible group!

Ella and Matt‘s London Jewish Wedding at New West End Synagogue and One Marylebone | Photo by Barney Walters

So obviously the music at this wedding earns top marks… but believe it or not, that’s only the tip of the iceberg of this wonderful day. First off, we can’t get over the fact that Matt built the couple’s birch wood chuppah as a tribute to his late grandfather who taught him about woodwork (and how sweet is it that after the wedding the pair donated it to a nearby synagogue for other couples who may need it?).

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Ivi and Ben‘s London Jewish Wedding at Kimpton Fitzroy London | Photo by Fire & Ice

Ivi and Ben’s Jewish Wedding at Kimpton Fitzroy London

There are so many gorgeous hotels beloved by London Jewish couples, but our all-time favorite has got to be Smashing The Glass Recommended Vendor Kimpton Fitzroy London, where Ivi and Ben held their magical Jewish wedding. 

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Ivi and Ben‘s London Jewish Wedding at Kimpton Fitzroy London | Photo by Fire & Ice

We’re proud to say that Smashing The Glass Brides Club member Ivi found Kimpton Fitzroy London right here on STG, and from the beginning, the couple fell head over heels for everything about this venue, from the way it combines opulence with warmth to the gorgeous high-ceilinged ballroom where the chuppah took place to the ultra-attentive personalized service the staff provided every step of the way. Ivi describes the Kimpton Fitzroy as an “absolute gem,” and we couldn’t agree with her more!

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Ivi and Ben‘s London Jewish Wedding at Kimpton Fitzroy London | Photo by Fire & Ice

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