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Step Right Up for the Hottest Wedding Shoe Trends of 2024

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Rainbow Club Maya Dyeable Ivory Satin Pearl Block Heel Ankle Strap Court Shoes

You’ve chosen your gown, picked a veil, and booked for hair and makeup. But your bridal look’s not quite complete without one last thing: your wedding shoes! Your choice of shoes is another fabulous way to put your own unique footprint (pun totally intended) on your day, and there are so many gorgeous options to suit all tastes. 

Today, we’ve teamed up with online bridal retailer Lace & Favour to chat through some of the top trends for wedding shoes in 2024.

No one knows this stuff better than Lace & Favour: an independent family run business, they’ve been supplying brides worldwide for more than 20 years, and they currently stock an astounding range of over 3000 hand-picked shoes and accessories.

Lace & Favour carries beloved bridal footwear brands including Freya Rose, Rainbow Club, Harriet Wilde, and so many more – and we’re thrilled to share their take on what’s trending today in wedding shoes, from bows to pearls to florals and beyond!

Brilliant Bows

Perfect Bridal Adele Ivory Satin Two Part Pointed Court Shoes With Pearl Bow

One trend we can’t get enough of is bows! Bows are captivating brides with their timeless charm and versatile elegance, and it’s easy to see why.

Perfect Bridal Arabella Dyeable Ivory Satin High Block Heels With Oversized Bow

A bow can transform any bridal shoe into a statement piece, adding a touch of whimsy and sophistication.

Perfect Bridal Margo Taupe Satin Mid Heel Bow Court Shoes

Depending on the shoe, bows can be romantic or playful, classic or contemporary – and there’s a bow to complement just about any bridal style.

Rainbow Club Joni Dyeable Ivory Satin Slingback Kitten Heels

Lovely Lace

If you want wedding shoes with a touch of femininity and romance, look to lace. 

Perfect Bridal Milan Ivory Lace Block Heel Ankle Strap Shoes

Intricate patterns and delicate texture add a touch of vintage-inspired elegance to your look, and the versatility of lace means it can do everything from complementing a classic ballgown to adding detail to a minimalist modern look.

Perfect Bridal Cameron Ivory Floral Lace High Top Platform Trainers

Lace is an exquisite choice for brides seeking a classic yet on-trend look – it can even add a touch of glam to your wedding trainers!

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Things to Consider When You’re Planning a Jewish Destination Wedding in Mexico and the Caribbean

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Who doesn’t love Jewish destination wedding? Just imagine making it official in a tropical paradise like Mexico or the Caribbean, with the ocean breeze drifting through your chuppah – pure perfection!

That said, there are some extra considerations you’ll need to keep in mind when planning your Jewish wedding abroad – and we brought in our friends at Destination Weddings by Vacationeeze to walk you through them.

Vacationeeze is a family-owned full-service travel advisor specializing in destination weddings in Mexico and the Caribbean. They’ve helped many Jewish couples from all kinds of backgrounds create the weddings of their dreams, and they’ve got an awesome portfolio of top resorts who understand how to bring a Jewish wedding to life.

The team at Vacationeeze understands how important your Jewish wedding is, and they’ve shared with us some of the key things to consider when planning your special day. We’ll let them take it from here…

What type of ceremony?

One of most important decisions you need to make is about what kind of ceremony you want. Do you want a traditional Jewish ceremony, or something more personal with Jewish touches? Or maybe you’re interfaith?

Regardless, you’ll need to secure your officiant – whether a rabbi or cantor or otherwise. You might choose to fly out someone from home, or you can work with your planner or venue to help find a suitable local officiant who suits your needs. Not all locales will have a rabbi or cantor available – especially if you need one from a particular denomination – so this is something to sort out right at the start of your planning.

 

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What Happened When I Spent a Day at a Top London Bridal Boutique

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Photo by Voyteck Photography

Mirror Mirror has long been one of my very favourite London bridal boutiques – from their fabulous range of handpicked designs to their bespoke service to their familiarity with all the ins and outs of Jewish weddings, there’s really no place like it. And it isn’t just me who thinks so – Mirror Mirror is a fan favourite with Smashing The Glass’s UK brides, and we’ve been privileged to feature many of their weddings right here on the blog. 

Photo by Voyteck Photography

Earlier this year, I was lucky enough to spend a day at Mirror Mirror living out the dream wedding dress shopping experience myself and filming some fun Reels about it – and everything was so fabulous, I truly wish I had occasion to get married all over again (to Mr. STG, of course!) just so I could take home one of their exquisite gowns for my very own. 

Photo by Voyteck Photography

If you have ever wondered what it’s like to wedding dress shop at THE go-to destination for London’s Jewish brides, I’m so thrilled to take you along with me – read on to check out the fab Reels I created with the Mirror Mirror team and to hear why Mirror Mirror’s truly got it all!

A Day in the Life

With an exceptional range of 8 international designers, showcasing styles from classic minimalism to soft boho vibes to super-glam opulent gowns, plus in-house alterations, accessories, stunning chuppah cover-ups and 34 years of excellence dressing brides and celebrities, Mirror Mirror is one of the very best boutiques for Jewish brides. 

Photo by Voyteck Photography

I’ve visited Mirror Mirror many times since founding Smashing The Glass, but this was the first time I’d had a chance to try on one of their lovely gowns.  From the warm welcome I received the moment I walked in, I couldn’t have felt more at home. 

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Jewish Joy to the World: Making the Holiday Season More Inclusive with Hanukkah Decor

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Have you ever gone shopping and seen tons of fun Christmas decor but absolutely nothing for Hanukkah? I know I have – and it’s made me feel excluded from all the seasonal festivity.
 
You might wonder why I’m talking about Hanukkah in July. It’s because we’re partnering with Hanukkah Decor – a business on a mission to change that feeling of being excluded during the holiday season – and they’re running a kickstarter campaign this month that we are getting right behind!
 

The Story 

When Mark Perryman’s three-year-old daughter, Carlie, felt left out after seeing her neighborhood aglow with Christmas decorations, he was inspired to design a line of 5 outdoor light-up Hanukkah inflatables to bring seasonal cheer to Jews of all ages – menorahs, dreidels, even Zayde’s Kitchen complete with latkes frying!
 
These durable and long-lasting outdoor inflatable can be proudly displayed in your front yard, year after year – to paraphrase my favorite Hanukkah sweater, “Tis the season to let everyone know you’re Jewish,” after all!
 
And thanks to the Kickstarter Mark and his wife, Katie, started to get their new business off the ground, you can back the campaign to help Jewish children and families celebrate Hanukkah and make new memories and traditions each year. 
 
If the Kickstarter is successful, next year Hanukkah Decor will be not only expanding their outdoor collection but also adding a line of super fun indoor Hanukkah décor in classic and modern designs. 
 
But if the Kickstarter doesn’t reach its goal by July 26, none of this will happen – so be sure to back the Kickstarter today at hanukkahdecor.com/Kickstarter if you want to bring inflatable Jewish joy to the children and grownups in your life!

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Smashing Life, my community membership club for ALL Jewish women, is open to new members for the next 48 hours

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Smashing Life and Brides Club members met up at Karen ‘s home for a Challah Bake

Happy Wednesday! I’ve got a question for you… did you know that as well as Smashing The Glass (focused on your Jewish wedding your way), we run a sister brand and podcast called Your Jewish Life all about living your best Jewish LIFE – your way? 

I’m proud to say, it’s immensely popular – and my accompanying podcast, Your Jewish Life Your Way with Karen Cinnamon, is a a great listen too! (Don’t you love how I’m my own kvelling Jewish mother?! )

But the element I’m most proud of (and literally what I live for) is my warm, inclusive Jewish lifestyle community club for ALL Jewish and Jew-ish women… Smashing Life.


Zoom Shabbat dinner with Smashing Life

Smashing Life is my warm, inclusive lifestyle community for Jewish and Jew-ish women, whether you’re single, engaged, married, or anything else.

It’s like the warmth of freshly baked challah and Shabbat candles fused with fashion, interiors, lifestyle, recipes, a healthy dose of fun, and a whole lotta heartfelt love and support.


Smashing Life and Brides Club members met up with Karen on her visit to NYC pre-pandemic!

And for the next 48 hours until Thursday, September 23, the doors to this life-changing community – a space that, in the words of one of our members, “feels like coming home” – are open. If you’re looking to make new friends, lean into your Jewish identity, and find a space where you are enough – what are you waiting for? Join now to see what it’s all about.


When Smashing Life member Sam Levitz recently moved into a new apartment, fellow SL’er Jenna sent her the sweetest housewarming gift!

Not sure if Smashing Life is for you? Have a read through these heartwarming words from one of our dear members. Sam Levitz.

Sam Levitz, New York City:

Growing up I was a part of many different Jewish circles but found in my adult years that those circles had faded into only fond memories. I was struggling to find a space that felt curated for me and my needs as a Jewish adult, and wanting to create a space for myself and my future family that felt true to my Jewish identity. Smashing Life gave me that power and inspiration. 

I’ve made connections and friendships inside Smashing Life that I know will last a lifetime. From virtual Shabbat dinners and in-person happy hours (one day again soon!), to support and love when things get difficult, I know that Smashing Life is the place I can go to where I will find the most incredible people to lift me up.

And I hope they know that I’m there for them. When the going gets tough, you don’t need to look further. We’re not just an online group, we’re a family, a community, and we’re there for each other. 

To be part of a group of Jewish women to connect, engage, and share life’s struggles and triumphs is more important to me than I ever realized. 

Our Jewish or Jew-ish connections may have initially brought us together, but it’s the kindness and compassion of this group that keeps me coming back. I don’t know what I’d do without it and I feel so lucky and fortunate to be a part of it.

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