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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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5 of Our Favorites: English Country House Jewish Weddings We Adore

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Alice and Micael‘s Jewish wedding at Langley Park | Photo by Elena Popa 

Welcome back to “5 of Our Favorites,” where we bring you the most beautiful and inspiring Jewish weddings from our archives, all curated around a special theme. This week, we’re whisking you away to the rolling hills and stunning landscapes of the English countryside with 5 of our favorite English country house weddings.

These weddings are set in some of the most picturesque and elegant country houses in England, offering the perfect blend of tradition, romance, and natural beauty. From grand estates to intimate manor houses, each celebration captures the charm and grace of these iconic venues, creating unforgettable moments for the couples and their guests. We can’t wait to share these breathtaking weddings with you and offer some lovely ideas for your own country house celebration!

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Talia and Isaac‘s Jewish wedding at Berated Park | Photo by Beccy Goddard 

Talia and Isaac’s Jewish Wedding at Braxted Park, Essex, UK

This country house Jewish wedding’s got it all: stunning countryside setting, gorgeous gown, delectable food, exquisite stationery, and, of course, an epic floral chuppah.

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Talia and Isaac‘s Jewish wedding at Berated Park | Photo by Beccy Goddard

Talia and Isaac found the perfect canvas for their wedding dreams in Essex’s Braxted Park, a country house venue nestled among magical gardens and picture-perfect pavilions. Their planner, Smashing The Glass Recommended Vendor Sophie Amor, helped them make their dreams of a simple green and white wedding a reality.

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Talia and Isaac‘s Jewish wedding at Berated Park | Photo by Beccy Goddard

Talia and Isaac’s lovely stationery, designed by Talia’s sister-in-law Alissia from Studio Alissia, kept with the theme – and Smashing The Glass Recommended Vendor Big Day Designs printed the invitations and on-the-day stationery to perfection.

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Judith and Josh‘s Jewish wedding at Parklands Quendon Hall | Photo by Natalie and Max 

Judith and Josh’s Jewish Wedding at Parklands Quendon Hall, Essex, UK

We promise you Judith and Josh’s Jewish wedding at Parklands Quendon Hall in Essex will put a BIG smile on your face.

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Judith and Josh‘s Jewish wedding at Parklands Quendon Hall | Photo by Natalie and Max 

We’re in love with all of the personal DIY touches the couple incorporated into their big day to make it 100%, totally them. We can’t get enough of the fun DIY activity sessions Judith and Josh set up for their guests, featuring everything from a giant Guess Who game with members of the wedding party as all the faces to an art station where guests could decorate mini canvases! 

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Judith and Josh‘s Jewish wedding at Parklands Quendon Hall | Photo by Natalie and Max 

This was a wedding with lots of moving parts to be organized, and Judith and Josh wisely opted to work with Smashing The Glass Recommended Vendor Events by Natasha as their on-the-day coordinator to make sure everything ran smoothly. In Judith’s words, “Natasha and her team were absolutely fantastic on the day – they prepared everything so beautifully, and were really instrumental in making things run smoothly and to time. It really allowed us to just “press play” on the day and see all the hard work being put into motion, without us having to worry about anything.”

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Alice and Micael‘s Jewish wedding at Langley Park | Photo by Elena Popa 

Alice and Micael’s Jewish Wedding at Langley Park, Cotswolds, UK

We’re positively in love with the fabulous English countryside Jewish wedding of STG Brides Club member Alice and Micael! The duo planned an all-weekend bash at Langley Park in the Cotswolds 

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Alice and Micael‘s Jewish wedding at Langley Park | Photo by Elena Popa 

Alice was a member of Smashing The Glass’s Brides Club during her wedding planning, where she loved the supportive community and vendor discounts (including for the couple’s fabulous stationer, Smashing The Glass Recommended Vendor Big Day Designs).

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Alice and Micael‘s Jewish wedding at Langley Park | Photo by Elena Popa 

There’s so much else to say about this beautiful day – from the surprise South African touches Alice added for Micael, who had lots of guests from home who sadly weren’t able to attend in person; to the incredible private badeken the pair shared after not seeing each other for a full week.

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5 of Our Favorites: Multicultural Jewish Weddings Guaranteed to Blow You Away

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Nimisha and Sol‘s Hindu-Jewish Wedding | Photo by Roshni Photography 

Welcome back to “5 of Our Favorites,” our blog series where we celebrate the beauty and diversity of Jewish weddings from around the world. In this second installment, we’re excited to share 5 of our favorite multicultural Jewish weddings.

Jewish weddings are rich with tradition, but they’re also a canvas for blending cultures, customs, and celebrations. These multicultural weddings beautifully merge Jewish traditions with the unique cultural backgrounds of the couples, creating vibrant, personalized experiences that reflect their diverse heritages. 

We hope these five weddings inspire you to think outside the box and create a celebration that truly represents you and your partner’s journey. 

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Diana and Jonathan‘s Korean Jewish Wedding | Photo by Shai Ashkenazi 

Diana and Jonathan’s Korean Jewish Wedding at Villa Nona, Caesarea, Israel

Diana and Jonathan planned a wedding that perfectly fused Jonathan’s Jewish Israeli identity with Diana’s Korean American background – in addition to being impeccably stylish.

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Diana and Jonathan‘s Korean Jewish Wedding | Photo by Shai Ashkenazi 

Diana and Jonathan live in Seattle and opted to get married in Israel, where Jonathan’s family is. At first, Diana thought she could handle international wedding planning just fine on her own, but eventually she realized between the language barrier, time difference, and cultural differences she could use some help. Enter the couple’s fabulous wedding planner, Smashing The Glass Recommended Vendor Yael Kfir Frumkes. After a friend introduced Diana and Jonathan to her, they knew they needed her on their team. 

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Diana and Jonathan‘s Korean Jewish Wedding | Photo by Shai Ashkenazi 

This vision included not only a sophisticated neutral palette inspired by venue Villa Nona’s romantic Mediterranean vibes, but also a mix of Jewish and Korean traditions. Diana and Jonathan planned a unique chuppah ceremony tailored to fit their style, and followed it up with a traditional Korean Pyebaek ceremony. 

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Nimisha and Sol‘s Hindu-Jewish Wedding | Photo by Roshni Photography 

Nimisha and Sol’s Hindu-Jewish Wedding at Offley Place, Hitchin, UK

Nimisha and Sol’s Hindu-Jewish wedding is just beyond gorgeous! When the UK couple started wedding planning, their overarching theme was to craft a celebration that honored both of their traditions – Nimisha’s Hindu, while Sol is Jewish – equally.

Nimisha and Sol‘s Hindu-Jewish Wedding | Photo by Roshni Photography 

The pair crafted a bespoke ceremony blending both Hindu and Jewish traditions, with a Hindu priest and a rabbi co-officiating. They married under a gorgeous rustic canopy, blending the Hindu mandap with the Jewish chuppah, and we can’t get enough of the forest vibes Nimisha and Sol created with their color scheme of ivory, white, and green and candle holders, foliage, and lanterns throughout.

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Nimisha and Sol‘s Hindu-Jewish Wedding | Photo by Roshni Photography 

We also love that this wedding featured a big family dance, Bollywood-style, which everyone practiced for months – sometimes on Zoom! 

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5 of Our Favorites: Real Jewish Weddings at Stunning Museums

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Orly and Zak‘s Jewish wedding at the Natural History Museum in London | Photo by Promise Photography 

We’re excited to introduce a brand-new blog series here on Smashing The Glass called “5 of Our Favorites.” Each week, we’ll be shining a spotlight on five beautiful Jewish weddings from our extensive archives, carefully curated around a different theme. Whether it’s a venue, style, or unique tradition, we’ll be bringing you some of the most stunning and inspiring Jewish weddings to help make your own planning journey even more special.

To kick off the series, we’re starting with a theme close to our hearts, with 5 of our favorite Jewish museum weddings. Given that our founder, Karen Cinnamon herself, got married at London’s Wallace Collection (and yes, you’ll see her wedding here), it seemed a natural starting point. 

These weddings take place in some of the world’s most breathtaking museums, where culture and history combine to create truly unforgettable celebrations. From contemporary galleries to historical landmarks, these Jewish museum weddings are full of beauty, meaning, and charm—and we can’t wait to share them with you. Stay tuned for even more beautiful ideas and inspiration in the weeks to come!

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Orly and Zak‘s Jewish wedding at the Natural History Museum in London | Photo by Promise Photography 

Orly and Zak’s Jewish Wedding at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

The majestic Natural History Museum, a beloved Smashing The Glass Recommended Vendor in lovely South Kensington, is one of the most spectacular venues in all of London, and Orly and Zak’s epic reception in the museum’s stunning Hintze Hall—if you’ve been, or seen it in pictures, it’s the main space with the whale skeleton overhanging—does not disappoint.

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Orly and Zak‘s Jewish wedding at the Natural History Museum in London | Photo by Promise Photography 

PS. Since Orly and Zak got married, the Natural History Museum’s added some stunning outdoor spaces perfect for a summer drinks reception—read all about it here!

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Orly and Zak‘s Jewish wedding at the Natural History Museum in London | Photo by Promise Photography 

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Ranana and Binyamin‘s Jewish wedding at the Chicago History Museum | Photo by Eliana Melmed Photography 

Ranana and Binyamin’s Jewish Wedding at the Chicago History Museum, Chicago, Illinois, USA

Chicagoans Ranana and Binyamin chose the Chicago History Museum as their venue in honor of their shared love of  art and history—and we love that every decision they made in planning their fabulous day was focused on truly making it their own. The couple’s photographer, the spectacular Smashing The Glass Recommended Vendor Eliana Melmed Photography, captured the day so perfectly.

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Ranana and Binyamin‘s Jewish wedding at the Chicago History Museum | Photo by Eliana Melmed Photography 

From invitations designed by the artistic bride herself–taking inspiration from the Frank Lloyd Wright window in the room where the chuppah took place–to the heartfelt egalitarian Orthodox ceremony the couple crafted alongside their officiant, this was one special day. 

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Ranana and Binyamin‘s Jewish wedding at the Chicago History Museum | Photo by Eliana Melmed Photography 

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