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Introducing Smashing The Glass’s VIB Club – Our Brand New Members Club for Jewish (and Jew-ish!) Brides

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OMG — the day has arrived! At last night’s AMAZING Smashing Summit I revealed details of our brand new VIB Club (VIB stands for Very Important Bride), our brand new private members club for Jewish (and Jew-ish!) brides, where you’ll have fun, save time and money, and be advised and inspired directly by me and your own personal team of world-class wedding experts.

Oh… and you’ll also receive a limited edition Smash Glass Pouch (below) which you cannot buy  anywhere for love nor money — they’re totally exclusive to VIB Club members! 

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Get ready to smash your wedding planning with me, my team, the industry’s biggest names AND a private club of Jewish brides-to-be all around the world. 

We’re talking FULL SUPPORT here ladies. 

Let’s plan the biggest day of your life TOGETHER inside the VIB Club (and there’s a discounted founding members price for the first 100 members, so be sure to get in there quick!)

Find out more about the VIB Club here

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The ’Smashing Summit’ (and something new and VERY exciting from Smashing The Glass) is happening today!

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You probably won’t be surprised to hear that I’ve been up since 4am preparing for today’s Smashing Summit. I’m just SO ridiculously excited about it!

I can’t wait to, not only help you plan your wedding your way (along with my 12 superstar special guests listed below), but also to reveal something brand new and never-been-seen-before for Jewish (and Jew-ish) brides that I have been working on for months now.

I promise you what we’re launching at the Summit is going to BLOW YOUR MIND!

We’ll also be releasing details of our very limited edition Smash Glass Pouches (below) for under the chuppah. Yes,   you can say good bye to the days of your glass wrapped in foil, a napkin, or an old-fashioned velvet pouch — STG Smash Glass Pouches have arrived!!

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You can watch the whole Summit from home (or sneakily in the office if it’s not evening in your part of the world!) as the entire Summit will be broadcast live on our Facebook page.

We positively encourage cosy slippers and a hot chocolate (or a large glass of wine!) whilst watching, so whether you’re a bride, groom, relative, friend, or wedding vendor, join me to find out EVERYTHING you need to know to plan your Jewish (or Jew-ish!) wedding your way.

Here’s the essential Summit info:

Date: Today (January 31, 2018)
Time: 5:30pm UK (12:30pm New York, 9:30am Los Angeles)
Watch it at:www.facebook.com/smashingtheglass

>> Click here to get a reminder just before we go live

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Speaker Line-Up and Schedule

How amazing is our speaker lineup and schedule for today’s incredible Smashing Summit?! All the details are below:

5:30pm GMT |   12:30pm EST |   9:30am PST
‘Welcome… and introducing something brand new for Brides from Smashing The Glass’
Karen Cinnamon
Real Jew-ish bride and groom
Founder & Editor of Smashing The Glass

5:45pm GMT |   1:15pm EST |   10:15am PST
‘How to create a wedding that reflects who you are and what is important to you’
Bruce Russell
International Luxury Wedding Planner and owner of By Bruce Russell

6:00pm GMT |   1:00pm EST |   10:00am PST
‘How to pick the perfect music for your Jewish wedding’
Jonny Mosesson
Chazan, Musician and Entertainer

6:30pm GMT |   1:30pm EST |   10:30am PST
‘How to personalise your chuppah… and what to do with your smashed glass‘
Lauren Dubell- Beadle
Founder of The Chuppah Design Co + Resident DIY Expert at Smashing The Glass

7:00pm GMT |   2:00pm EST |   11:00am PST
‘Creative food and drink ideas for your Jewish wedding’
Matt Rickard and David Swann
Managing Director at Food Story, and Executive Chef at Food Story

7:30pm GMT |   2:30pm EST |   11:30am PST
‘Style ideas for the Fashion Forward Bride’
Sharon Sever, Chief Designer at Galia Lahav

8:00pm GMT |   3:00pm EST |   12:00pm PST
‘Top 5 Wedding Cake Trends for 2018   / 2019’
Ron Ben-Israel
Executive chef and owner of world-renowned Ron Ben-Israel Cakes

8:30pm GMT |   3:30pm EST |   12:30pm PST
‘Jewish wedding traditions – and how to make them your own’
Blake Ezra
International Wedding Photographer and owner of Blake Ezra Photography

9:00pm GMT |   4:00pm EST |   1:00pm PST
‘How to find the perfect wedding photographer’
Duke Khodaverdian
International Wedding Photographer and owner of world-renowned Duke Images

9:30pm GMT |   4:30pm EST |   1:30pm PST
‘How to come up with the perfect wedding hashtag’
Sara Gibbs
Comedy Writer and Features Writer at Smashing The Glass

10:00pm GMT |   5:00pm EST |   2:00pm PST
‘Top 5 Wedding Dress Trends for 2018   / 2019’
Monique Lhuillier
World-renowned bridal designer, and founder of one of the world’s leading fashion houses

10:30pm GMT |   5:30pm EST |   2:30pm PST
‘5 Amazing Ways To Personalize Your Wedding’
Mindy Weiss
World-renowned international celebrity wedding planner and bestselling author

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Wedding Gift Lists – Yay or Nay?

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PrezolaHere at Smashing The Glass, we’re big fans of gift giving (and, if we’re honest, gift receiving), but we know that not everyone feels the same way as us.

Gift lists can feel thorny for some. Couples who have lived together for a while can find themselves stuck on what to ask for, as they already have everything they need to start a life together. Others may find gift lists a bit too traditional, or feel uncomfortable asking for things for themselves. However, we’re so strongly in favor of having a gift list, that we’ve decided to make it our personal mission to change your mind!

Because we’re such huge advocates of the idea, we thought we’d call on some true experts to help make the case for us, our dear friends at Prezola!

Prezola, the UK’s favourite wedding gift list, known for being stylish, on-trend and, great news for the wedding budget, free, are taking over the STG pages with some top tips for creating the perfect wedding gift list.


Remember that people will get you gifts regardless

Even if your invitations specify “no gifts”, it is inevitable that people will want to bring something. Many would feel uncomfortable arriving to a wedding empty handed, while others may assume that you don’t really mean it.

Whatever their reasons, well-meaning people will definitely ignore you. You may as well give them a list full of things you truly want and will cherish forever, instead of being forced to stare at that lovingly given hideous china ornament from great aunt Marion for the rest of your married life.

Get over your discomfort 

We totally get it – it can feel uncomfortable to ask guests for gifts on top of their already considerable travel or accommodation expenses, but they will have factored that in and will be really happy to have some guidance when it comes to buying you a present.

If you still feel a bit iffy about it, there’s no harm at all in making it clear in the invitation that you are not expecting anything but the pleasure of your guests’ company, but for anyone who wants some guidance, you have provided a gift list.

Reduce the risk by using a protected gift list

Using Prezola takes away all of the potential risks associated with giving wedding gifts. It prevents potential loss from guests do not turn up with envelopes of cash, or cheques, potentially made out to the wrong name. Everything is insured and 100% guaranteed to be delivered to you, so a gift list really does give you peace of mind.Continue ReadingContinue Reading

Top 5 Honeymoon Destinations for 2018 {with Mr & Mrs Smith}

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Planning a wedding is one of the most exhilarating, magical and, let’s face it, stressful experiences of your life! After pouring so much of your time, energy, heart and soul into your big day, you absolutely need, no, deserve a proper break in the lap of luxury.

Deciding on the perfect destination to start your married life can be tricky, which is why we’ve brought in some real experts in hotel curation to help narrow it down – Mr & Mrs Smith.

Mr & Mrs Smith is the travel club for hotel lovers: an award-winning boutique-hotel booking service specialising in the world’s most seductive stays. Founded in 2003, there are now more than 1,000 boutique and luxury hotels in the collection, all hand-picked and anonymously reviewed. 

For anyone who hasn’t yet had the pleasure of staying at an incredible Mr & Mrs Smith property, they are so divine that even if you never left your hotel or villa, you would still have an amazing stay – they’re basically destinations within themselves, and come with a round-the-clock service from in-house travel specialists, Smith24! Oh, and if this piece leaves you full of wanderlust, you can even create a honeymoon gift list and request donations from your loved ones towards your ultimate Smith-inspired honeymoon.

Their iconic Get a Room! gift cards are also available to purchase through the Mr & Mrs Smith shop – winning wedding gift inspiration indeed!

In 2018, booking your dream honeymoon starts with the hotel – which means Mr & Mrs Smith is your secret honeymoon weapon, especially with its helpful itineraries! Here are a few of our favourite hidden gems! 

1. Sumba Island, Indonesia

If you’re looking for an idyllic break that’s steeped in local culture, traditions and history, as well as the opportunity to surf some world-famous breaks, then the gorgeous Sumba Island in Indonesia is definitely one to daydream about – and then turn into a reality.

Packed with lush vegetation, coconut and papaya trees, Sumba Island is the perfect choice for travellers who want to stay away from touristy crowds and opt, instead, for something off the beaten path. Stay at Nihi Sumba Island, which has been shortlisted in the World’s Sexiest Bedroom category of the Mr & Mrs Smith Hotel Awards 2018.
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Luxe Wedding Dress Trends for 2018/19 – live from Mirror Mirror this Tuesday, with Smashing The Glass

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What an INCREDIBLE Facebook Live we have coming up for you this Tuesday 16th January, for our first big Facebook Live of 2018!

Yes we’ll be live streaming from Mirror Mirror — one of the most gorgeous, most luxe bridal boutiques in the UK (and of course they’re a much-loved Recommended Vendor) and showcasing the hottest luxury wedding dress trends for 2018/19. What a treat it’s going to be — we literally CANNOT wait!

With stunning designer gowns by Nurit Hen, Hayley Paige, YolanCris, Gemy Maalouf, Atelier Pronovias and Mirror Mirror Couture on show it’s going to be absolutely UNMISSABLE! (Just have a look at some of the amazing dresses here!)

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Dress: Nurit Hen from Mirror Mirror London

This will also be  your chance to ask the amazing Maria and Jane from Mirror Mirror all your wedding dress questions, as well as talking all things bridal trends and fashion.! Nothing is off the table so ask away!

Comment live during the broadcast, or submit a question in advance by emailing karen@smashingtheglass.com

Tune in live this Tuesday 16th January 2018, at 1:00pm GMT (that’s 8:00am EST, 2:00pm in Europe, and 3:00pm in Israel) on facebook.com/smashingtheglass.

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