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Free Valentine’s Gift from Smashing The Glass {and Jewish Wedding Planning Party replay link!}

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Thank you so much for joining me for the Jewish Wedding Planning Party! And if you couldn’t watch the whole event, here’s the link to watch it (or click the video above!)

And I hope you are going to take me up on my free gift if you haven’t already!

That’s right – what if planning your wedding could be stress-free, fun and easy?

What if you never had to worry about the small details that seem never-ending, or how on earth to please everyone around you (we’ve got you covered with my fool-proof method inside Smashing The Glass’ Brides Club), or how to make non-Jewish loved ones feel included at your Big Day?

What if you could maximize every cent of your budget with 10% discounts and sample budget spreadsheets?

And what if you have everything laid out for you step-by-step, with a live community of brides-to-be and newlyweds ready to support you through the stresses, and celebrate the #WPW’s (Brides Club lingo for Wedding Planning Wins)?

Well that’s what EXACTLY what my gift to you will do!

Yes, my gift of 30 free days inside Smashing The Glass’ Brides Club will shift your wedstress, remove your overwhelm and “what-do-I-do-next” feeling, save you $$$$, save you time, and most importantly, save your SANITY.

But do ensure you take me up on it by this Monday February 17.

After Monday, the 30 free days won’t be available (it will be paid access only) and I’d hate for you to miss out on the best free gift I could ever give you – and the best gift you could give yourself!

JOIN BRIDES CLUB FREE FOR 30 DAYS NOW!

 

Whether you’re newly engaged or just weeks away, working with a wedding planner, or planning solo, having a super traditional wedding, or going totally off-piste, planning an interfaith celebration or a ritual-packed Jewish wedding, Smashing The Glass’ Brides Club is the secret community that guarantees you the wedding of your dreams (whatever those dreams look like!).

Inside Brides Club we minimize stress and overwhelm with community, tailored advice, personalized vendor recommendations, action plans and templates, and we maximize your budget (hello juicy wedding vendor discounts covering every style, budget and location! ????????)

Below are just a few comments from our Brides Club members about their experience of the Club – it will knock your socks off!

(And if you’re reading this, and you’re a newlywed or vendor (and therefore Brides Club membership isn’t a good fit for you right now!), feel free to share this offer on to other brides-to-be who this gift might be useful for!

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The STG Brides Club Challah Bake Meet-up happened in NYC and it was EVERYTHING!

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You’ve probably noticed that we talk a lot about Smashing The Glass’ Brides Club, our members-only community for planning your perfect Jewish (or Jew-ish) wedding. That’s because Karen and I are genuinely really excited about it – from the stage-by-stage planning breakdown for every step of the way, to the extensive library of must-have Jewish wedding planning resources to the amazing array of discounts we’ve secured with some of our very favorite vendors, to the incredible stories we hear from our members about how it’s transformed their wedding planning.


Above all, the thing that really makes Brides Club tick is the sense of community among our members – it’s so touching to see the connections made each and every day through our private Brides Club Facebook group.

But online communication only gets you so far, and we want to bring this wonderful community to the next level. So we’ve started live, in-person meetups, currently in London and NYC (with LA coming up in July!). Karen hosted a wonderful drinks meetup for the London brides in May, but what I’m here to talk about is our NYC meetup earlier this month.


Now, this was not just any old meetup. It was a challah bake! That’s right, Brides Club member Jenna, generously offered to host the meetup – and share her challah expertise with us. She’s been baking ever since she was a kid, when she learned from her grandfather, and she’s now a total pro.


Jenna talked us through some challah basics  – did you know that the word “challah” technically refers not to the familiar braided loaf, but to the small portion of dough that, according to Jewish law, should be separated and burned?


Jenna also guided us through braiding six-strand challah (and made it look super simple!), and assembled a fantastic toppings/fillings bar – we’re talking zaatar, everything bagel mix, cinnamon sugar, even chocolate chips and candied ginger!

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Win Tickets to the Berta 2019 F/W Fashion Show Launch {with The Wedding Club}

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I’m so excited to tell you about a wonderful new competition STG is running with our friends (and beloved Recommended Vendor) The Wedding Club! We are offering five lucky members of our Brides Club invites to The Wedding Club’s exclusive press launch for the new Fall/Winter 2019 collection from legendary Israeli designer Berta (*SCREAM!*)

Not yet a member of our Brides Club? What are you waiting for? Join now!


Taking place on Thursday, 10 January at 6:30 pm, in the fabulous 5* luxury ballroom of the breathtaking – and brand new – Kimpton Fitzroy in central London, we’ll be celebrating the launch of Berta’s mega-glam Barcelona Collection alongside press and VIPs.


Head designer Berta Balilti’s trademark avant-garde bridal styles are as majestic as ever, and it’s going to be such a thrill to see them in person – I’ll be attending myself, and I would love to meet you there!


Our five lucky winners will each receive an invite (and a plus-one for the guest of their choice!), PLUS an appointment at Berta’s trunk show at The Wedding Club the weekend of Friday 11th – Sunday 13th January – PLUS 10% off the Berta dresses for that weekend! And as always, The Wedding Club’s appointment fee will be waived for Brides Club members. 

That’s a LOT of good stuff!

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Happy Hanukkah + TWO gifts for every bride-to-be!

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It’s a very happy Sunday! Hannukah is here, I have gifts for you, AND I’m in today’s New York Times talking all things chuppahs (naturally!) and how they’ve become a style statement of their own.

So Hanukkah is here! That means eight nights of lighting the menorah, eating fried foods, and everybody’s favorite thing… presents!!!

And what would Hanukkah be without a present or two from me as well?!

So I have TWO gifts for brides-to-be joining Smashing The Glass’s members-only Club for Jewish and Jew-ish Brides during Hannukah (starting now!)

First up, if you join with the annual subscription you’ll receive a 1 hour 1:1 Skype wedding consultancy session (value $500) with me (or if you prefer, 2 x 30 min sessions, spread throughout your wedding planning)

“Recommendations I might never have found”

Here’s what bride-to-be, Clare Robinson, had to say about her 1:1 wedding session with me:

“Karen and I discussed everything from my wedding dress fears to stationery vendors to adding really personal touches to the day. She has such a wealth of experience and so many recommendations I might never have found.
 
I finished our session feeling so excited and positive and like I knew now what was most important for the day. Most of all I felt a new found sense of confidence that this was our day and that actually I could pretty much do it however I wanted (thank goodness for my wonderfully laid back fiancà©!).”

You have the whole of Hannukah to claim your 1:1 gift , but there are limited spaces for the 1:1 sessions, so join Brides Club ASAP if you’re interested, as I expect them to go like hot cakes latkes.

“Karen’s recommendations and ideas were excellent”

Here’s what newlywed, Caroline Porter had to say about her 1:1 session with me:

“My session with Karen assisted me in finding my perfect venue (before the session I had searched high and low and never found this one on my own!) and our perfect Rabbi (not straightforward as my now-husband is not Jewish but we wanted to have a fully Jewish ceremony) and inspired us with creative ideas.
 
Karen helped me look at the bigger picture to form ideas of what I wanted my wedding to look and feel like, from the wedding ceremony to the vibe of the party to the details, encouraging us to personalise it as much as possible.
 
This is what led me to later make decisions on vendors and other details, many of which were Karen’s contacts who were all fabulous. Karen’s taste is cool, modern and elegant so needless to say her recommendations and ideas were excellent.”

From Jewish wedding checklists to music playlists, to amazing vendor discounts, to action-plans, personal advice, and SO much more, you’ll also get every benefit of being a member of Brides Club – my secret community for planning your perfect Jewish or Jew-ish wedding — as well as your 1:1 session.

Plus a free smash glass pouch for under the chuppah too!

And there’s more: My 2nd Hannukah bonus gift to you is a ‘SMASHED IT” smash glass pouch for under the chuppah!

Yes, if you choose to join Brides Club for $25 per month during the 8 days of Hannukah (starting now) you’ll receive the ultimate designer pouch (below) for the glass for FREE (retails at $28).

We’ll even pay for postage + packing to wherever you are in the world — it’s all on us!

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Smashing The Glass’s All-New Brides Club is Open! (Plus a FREE smash glass pouch for every Bride today!)

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I’ve got some big news today: I’ve officially opened the doors to Smashing The Glass’s all-new Brides Club, the members-only secret community for planning your perfect Jewish or Jew-ish wedding, your way, whilst keeping planning stress to a minimum.

And I’ve got an unbelievable 24-hour bonus for the quick action-brides who sign up today… read on!

I first opened my private, members-only Club for Jewish and Jew-ish brides earlier this year, and based on what I’ve learned from my founding members I’m now opening our bigger, better, even more ‘smashing’ Brides Club!

Inside Brides Club I’ll help you plan an unforgettable wedding, make decisions with clarity and confidence, keep family and friends happy, make the most of your wedding budget, and, most of all, ensure that planning your wedding is as fun and stress-free as the day itself.

JOIN HERE + GET INSTANT ACCESS TO BRIDES CLUB TODAY! 

The Club has been totally transformed, with all-new resources to make sure your day is a smashing success. Whether or not you’re using a planner, whether you’re just engaged or a month out from the big day, Brides Club is your go-to spot for all the ‘Can’t Plan Without’ Jewish wedding resources, support, straight-talking advice and handpicked discounts you need to ensure you have an unforgettable Jewish (or Jew-ish) wedding.

My community gives you access to my step-by-step advice, checklists, and resources for planning your perfect Jewish wedding, that not only saves you time and money, but also keeps everyone around you happy.

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