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Join Me at Kimpton Fitzroy London’s Winter Wedding Soiree!

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I’m so thrilled to announce that one of my very favourite London venues, Kimpton Fitzroy London, is hosting a fantastic Winter Wedding Soiree on Friday, 7 February, from 3:30 to 7:00 PM – and I’d love to see you there!


Indulgence Bar®  by STG Vendor GC Couture will be at the Soiree!

Set amidst the central London hotel’s Grade II listed ballroom and stunning Palm Court, this is going to be the ultimate winter bash party.


Design and Styling by STG Vendor Steven Duggan Events – they’ll be at the Soiree!

There’ll be live music all evening, circulating champagne and canapés, exquisitely crafted sweets by Smashing The Glass Recommended Vendor GC Couture, delectable cocktails – and it’s all FREE.

And some of our very favourite Smashing The Glass Recommended Vendors will be in attendance, including Sensation Band, Hayford & Rhodes, GC Couture, Steven Duggan Events, Victoria Percival, Susan Yates, and Dimitria Jordan – do come meet them and check out their wonderful work firsthand, along with many other talented wedding suppliers!

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Meet Some of Our Favourite Vendors at De Vere Wokefield Estate’s Multi-Cultural Wedding Fair

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Jennifer and Charlie‘s Wedding  | Chuppah: The Happy Chuppah People | Photo: Paul Toeman

We know it’s not always easy finding the perfect vendors for your Jewish wedding. You want people who know their stuff – and who know Jewish weddings – but you also want to make sure you surround yourself with people you and your partner just click with when it comes to planning your big day.


Chloe and Danny‘s Wedding | Planning: Elegante by Michelle J | Photo: David Bastianoni

And if you’re in the midst of planning your Jewish or Jew-ish wedding in the UK, we’ve got just the thing for you: a fantastic multicultural wedding fair by De Vere Wokefield Estate, in partnership with Berkshire Wedding Fairs, where you can meet in person with some of the best names in the business, includingbeloved Smashing The Glass Recommended Vendors Elegante by Michelle J and the Happy Chuppah People!


Miri and Jon‘s Wedding  | Chuppah: The Happy Chuppah People | Photo: Marianne Chua

On Sunday, February 2, over 60 top-notch wedding suppliers from the Jewish, British, Asian, and Afro-Caribbean communities are coming together on the lush Berkshire grounds of De Vere Wokefield Estate to showcase their work and meet with engaged couples.

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Jasmin and Brett’s Wedding | Planning: Elegante by Michelle J | Photo: Claudine Hartzel

This unmissable event will include:

  • Interactive activities and live demonstrations from a variety of suppliers from each culture
  • Dressed rooms showcasing both civil and religious ceremonies and banquets
  • Catwalk fashion shows showcasing bridal and groomswear from each culture
  • Wedding planners’ lounge coordinated and hosted by SW Events, featuring master Jewish wedding planner Elegante by Michelle J
  • Complimentary refreshments available throughout the day
  • Pop-up restaurant featuring food from each culture – including kosher catering from Cohen’s Caterers
  • Free entry and parking
  • The first 50 couples through the door will receive a VIP goody bag

Sound good? All you need to do to register is RSVP here!

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Join Me at the Kimpton Fitzroy London’s Bridal Summer Soiree

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I’m so thrilled to announce that one of my very favourite London venues, the Kimpton Fitzroy London, is hosting a fantastic Bridal Summer Soiree on Friday, 12 July, from 3:30 to 8:00 PM – and I’d love to see you there!

Set amidst the central London hotel’s Grade II listed ballroom and stunning Palm Court and Summer Terrace, this is going to be the ultimate summer evening garden party.

Photo by Jade Nina Sarkhel

There’ll be live music all evening, circulating champagne and canapés, a truly epic Indulgence Bar® of the most exquisitely crafted sweets by Smashing The Glass Recommended Vendor GC Couture, a cocktail bar on the Summer Terrace – and it’s all FREE.

Photo by Jade Nina Sarkhel

There’ll also be some super fun interactive inspiration stations, from glam stations where you can try out bridal hair and makeup looks to making your own flower crowns and floral accessories to personalized cake decorating with the Kimpton Fitzroy London’s Thibault Marchand, winner of Bake Off: The Professionals 2019.

Photo by Jade Nina Sarkhel

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

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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 ReadingContinue Reading

Smashing The Glass Chrismukkah Meetup in London!

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CHRISMUKKAH MEET-UP IS HAPPENING (complete with prosecco ðŸ¥‚and donuts ðŸ©)! That’s right, I’m hosting the first ever Smashing The Glass Brides Club meet-up next Thursday, December 13, from 6:30 – 9:00pm, in the Club Lounge of London’s The Wedding Gallery.

We’ll hang out in the Club Lounge, talk all things weddings (and everything else!) and you’ll also get the chance to look round The Wedding Gallery – the world’s first Wedding Department Store (and it’s truly amazing!)

I’d love to meet as many Jewish and Jew-ish brides and newlyweds as possible so you’re all invited (yay!) but the event will be chargeable if you’re not a member of our amazing Club for Jewish Brides, at £22 per ticket (but of course club members come free!).

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