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BIG NEWS: Announcing Smashing The Glass’s FREE Jewish Wedding Planning Bootcamp!

23/05/2019 by Karen Cinnamon Leave a Comment

If you’re planning a Jewish or Jew-ish wedding, I’ve got some really exciting news for you! Yes — for the first time in my 5 years as founder and editor of Smashing The Glass, I’m running a FREE Jewish Wedding Planning Bootcamp in 10 days time.

Monday 3 June through Thursday 6 June, I’ll be going live every day to help you plan the Jewish (or Jew-ish) wedding of your dreams.

I know wedding planning can be overwhelming… but it doesn’t have to be, and Jewish Wedding Planning Bootcamp is all about helping you have the wedding you really want, stress-free (or as close as you can get).

Jewish Wedding Planning Bootcamp starts Monday June 3, 2019 @ 3:30 PM EST (that’s 3:30 pm New York, 12:30 pm Los Angeles, 8:30 pm London, 10:30 pm Israel)

CLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR PLACE AND GET A REMINDER

During Bootcamp, I’ll be showing you exactly how to:

♥ Deal with any awkward family members

♥ Come up with creative wedding ideas for an unforgettable, one-of-a-kind wedding

♥ Maximize your wedding budge

♥ Nail your guest list

♥ Have a unique, modern ceremony with all the Jewish wedding traditions

♥ Find your perfect venue, and your ideal wedding vendors

♥ Make non-Jewish guests and family members feel included

And I’ll be answering every single one of your questions (however big or small!)

During Jewish Wedding Bootcamp, I’ll be answering all of these questions and more – and most importantly, I’ll be ready and waiting to help you out with every single one of your own wedding planning questions, no matter how big or small.

(And by the way you’ll benefit from Jewish Wedding Planning Bootcamp whether you’re using a planner or not — this is an absolute must-attend for every Jewish / Jew-ish bride-to-be!)

How to handle overwhelm + stress during wedding planning {with Howard Cooper and Blake Ezra}

16/05/2019 by Karen Cinnamon Leave a Comment

Planning a wedding is exciting, there’s no question about that. But it can also be stressful – from dealing with family drama and pressure along the way to feeling less than comfortable being the center of attention on the big day, there are so many elements that can be anxiety-provoking.

Usually we focus on the fun and meaningful aspects of a wedding, and while those are always front of mind for us, the truth is there are a lot of difficult issues wedding planning can bring out (and that’s one of the big reasons why I started Smashing The Glass’s bride-to-be community, Brides Club – a safe space for everyone to be open and honest about the real ups and downs of the engaged life.).

Meaningful conversations, and talking about mental health and weddings are so important – and that’s what I’m so excited to be chatting live with one of my favorite Jewish wedding photographers, and Smashing The Glass Recommended Vendor Blake Ezra, and Howard Cooper, one of Britain’s leading rapid change therapists, all about dealing with wedding anxiety.

Known for helping people to create rapid shifts in their thinking, Howard’s rapid change approach rejects the notion that deep and lasting change needs to take a long time. Drawing on a variety of psychological tools, Howard has supported thousands of individuals over the past 15 years on an international level, bringing about transformational changes to their lives. A specialist in helping people tackle fears and phobias, Howard uses a practical, dynamic and innovative approach to help people from all walks of life and ages.

With over 150 Jewish weddings under his belt (many of which have appeared here on Smashing The Glass) plus a BA (Hons) in Hebrew and Jewish Studies, Blake has a deep understanding of the traditions and rituals of a Jewish wedding and the ways brides, grooms, and families tend to respond to the unique dynamics a Jewish (or Jew-ish) wedding can bring out.

All about Wedding Weekends {Live with Michelle Jacobs}

28/04/2019 by Karen Cinnamon Leave a Comment

There’s nothing like a wedding weekend! They are always being discussed inside our Brides Club community and with the rise of international destination weddings, we’re seeing a rise in wedding weekends too.

Once you’re asking guests to travel for the big day, it seems like a shame not to make the most of having all your nearest and dearest together in one (very scenic) place by planning a few days’ worth of events surrounding your nuptials.

But there’s no reason you have to jet off to Italy or Palm Beach to get everyone together in one place for a fun-filled weekend – think pre-wedding dinner the night before, a wedding with no curfew, and then a post-wedding day brunch or BBQ.

Luxury wedding planner Michelle Jacobs of Elegante by Michelle J is finding more and more couples are coming to her for help planning this kind of wedding weekend, right here in my hometown of the UK, and I asked her if she’d share all her best tips with me and you!

New York Bridal Market Spring 2020 Recap {and Top Bridal Trends for 2019/20}

25/04/2019 by Emily Sacharin

Reem Acra | Photo courtesy of Reem Acra

Hello from New York! Emily here, reporting back from New York Bridal Fashion week on all the hottest Spring/Summer 2020 collections.

Grace Loves Lace | Photo courtesy of Grace Loves Lace

Bridal Market happens twice a year in NYC, in April and October (you can check out my recap of last October’s highlights here).

Yaniv Persy | Photo courtesy of Yaniv Persy

The April show is known for being a little lower-key than October’s, but that doesn’t mean there weren’t tons of fantastic new looks on display.

Halfpenny London | Photo courtesy of Halfpenny London

Because there definitely were.

Phuong My | Photo courtesy of Phuong My

Spring 2020 is looking to be a season of extremes, with clean hyper-minimalist gowns vying with some of the most opulent dresses you could ask for, dainty feminist looks like puffed sleeves and bows neck and neck with androgynous pieces like pants (and even shorts!) and fitted jackets.Continue Reading

Share the Love and Build a Future with Ohel Sarah’s One Heart Marriage Programme

16/04/2019 by Karen Cinnamon

I’m so excited to share a wonderful opportunity to share the love and gratitude you’re feeling as you gear up for your big day: giving to the One Heart Marriage Programme, run by Ohel Sarah, one of Israel’s largest providers of services for children and adults with disabilities.

Based on the basic premise that everyone should have the chance to find love — and that people with disabilities deserve access to the same opportunities as everyone else — Ohel Sarah started the One Heart programme in order to support high-functioning individuals with cognitive disabilities in marrying and establishing a home together.

One Heart helps engaged couples prepare for married life, teaching skills from money management to housekeeping to interpersonal communication and often helps fund their weddings, too. After marriage, the organization continues to provide guidance to couples as they navigate married life and supports them in living independently in the community, in an apartment of their own.