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A Shir Gindi Bride for a Bohemian Jewish Wedding on the Beach at Atlantis Gardens, Limassol, Cyprus

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We love a beach wedding – and this one is a standout! Israeli couple Tamar and Tomer opted for a dreamy destination wedding in Cyprus, featuring the dreamiest outdoor chuppah on a private beach.

Featuring boho vibes, earthy woods, flowing fabrics, and not one but THREE stunning dresses for the bride, each uniquely designed by Shir Gindi, this wedding is just such a stunner – don’t miss the exquisite pictures from Alena Belan Photography.

Planning a destination wedding is no easy feat, and Tamar and Tomer turned to Smashing The Glass Recommended Vendor Kai Wedding Planners to bring the wedding of their dreams to life. The pair worked closely with founder Noam and his team for over 6 months, during which

they ensured that every step of the planning process was smooth and stress-free for us. From the initial ideas to the smallest details, they exceeded our expectations, making our special day truly unforgettable. Their expertise and commitment made all the difference in creating the perfect atmosphere and experience we had envisioned.

Read on for all the details of this very special day in the bride’s own words…

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How We Met

Tamar, the bride: We met at the age of 18 through a dear mutual friend who introduced us, and over the course of 14 wonderful years together, filled with shared experiences, growth, and countless cherished moments, we made the joyful decision to formalize our commitment and get married.Continue ReadingContinue Reading

A Laid-Back, Rustic Same-Sex Jewish Wedding at Allenby Farms, Nezer Sereni, Israel

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There’s nothing like an Israeli wedding, and we’re absolutely in love with the same-sex nuptials of Nina, a customer success manager at a medical education company, and Tali, who is protocol manager at the British Embassy.

The couple wanted something simple and rustic, with the focus kept squarely on celebrating their love surrounded by their nearest and dearest.

We love that Nina and Tali hung up photos of themselves throughout their relationship at their venue, Allenby Farms, so that guests could get a glimpse of their life together.

When it came time for their wedding photos, the pair chose Smashing The Glass Recommended Vendor Herschel Gutman. In Nina’s words, Herschel 

was absolutely amazing. He really listened to our needs and didn’t overwhelm us. He was super professional, was a great communicator and was just overall lovely to work with.

Read on for the rest of the story in Nina’s own words…

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How We Met

Nina, the bride: We both swiped right on Tinder AND OKCupid.Continue ReadingContinue Reading

A Mira Zwillinger Bride for a Designers’ Jewish Wedding Featuring a Sea Moss Chuppah at Chablé Maroma, Riviera Maya, Mexico

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When two design pros get married, you can bet their big day is going to be something special – and that’s absolutely the case when it comes to the fabulous Jewish wedding of NYC couple Steph and Brett.

These two put their own stamp on their Riviera Maya destination wedding by designing and building everything from the event programs to welcome bags to table assignments – and their choice of ultra-stylish boutique hotel Chablé Maroma set the perfect backdrop.

Naturally, when it came to choosing a ketubah, only the best would do – and when Steph and Brett stumbled onto Smashing The Glass Recommended Vendor Brit Yudell of BritColors, they knew they’d found just the artist to craft their magical embroidered ketubah.

We’re also in love with the couple’s chuppah, crafted from locally sourced wood and covered in sea moss – don’t miss it in Amanda Young’s exquisite, artistic photos.

We’ll let Steph – who looked positively radiant in her gown by Israeli designer Mira Zwillinger – take it from here…

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How We Met

Steph, the bride: We met through work! Brett was a producer at a fabrication shop, and I was looking to hire someone to build my company a booth for a trade show. Given the small scale of the project, we never would have needed to meet if not for my pushy creative direction—I figured if I lived a few blocks from the shop, why not go in person and explain my vision? I’m so glad I did, because once I locked eyes with Brett, it was on.Continue ReadingContinue Reading

A Vera Wang Bride for an Israeli-American Jewish Wedding at Hagiva, Givat Brenner, Israel

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If you can’t get enough of Israeli weddings, we’ve got a treat for you! The fabulous Jewish wedding of Alexa and Nitay, at gorgeous Hagiva, has all the things we love about weddings in Israel: a gorgeous outdoor setting filled with greenery and Jerusalem stone, gorgeous chuppah, Israeli food and music, and, of course, epic party vibes.

Nitay is Israeli, while Alexa is American – and the pair perfectly combined the best of both wedding traditions to make sure everyone felt comfortable and included on the day. They turned to Smashing The Glass Recommended Vendor Vanessa Ohayon to help bring their vision to life – and did she ever! In Alexa’s words,

Vanessa is a true professional at what she does. When we first met Vanessa, we connected instantly and she understood our vision from the start. Vanessa brings her amazing energy into every detail of any wedding. She had a solution for everything and when there were any hiccups (there are always hiccups), she knew how to bring us down to earth and find the best way to handle them. We couldn’t have done it without her!

We’re also obsessed with the couple’s exquisite photos by Smashing The Glass Recommended Vendor Tzahi Shemesh. Have a scroll through and we’re pretty sure you’ll agree with Alexa’s assessment:

He made us laugh, feel comfortable, and most importantly, captured our “in the moment” memories. Him and his team were at every angle and made sure to not miss a thing! He is an artist and makes us relive our special day every time we look back at the photos. They’re magnificent!

There are so many more fabulous details to share about this very special wedding – we’ll turn you over to the bride, who looked timelessly elegant in Vera Wang, to fill you in…

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How We Met

Alexa, the bride: Nitay and I both lived in Chicago after college. We had many mutual friends who all met up one night to go out in January 2017. Nitay approached me the second he saw me and made sure he didn’t leave without getting my number! Later that week we went on our first date to a sushi restaurant. The rest is history 🙂Continue ReadingContinue Reading

A Rachel & Rose Bride for a Jewish Wedding with a View at Lake Kawaguchi, Japan

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We couldn’t be more thrilled to be featuring STG’s very first Jewish wedding in Japan today! Ariella and Ben live in LA, but they dreamed of making things official against the majestic backdrop of Mount Fuji – and that’s exactly what they did.

Though it’s often difficult to see Mount Fuji in the distance, the couple lucked out and got a clear, sunny day – the absolute dreamiest setting for their cherry blossom- and rose-covered chuppah.

This day was so dreamy, it’s hard to believe Ariella and Ben planned it in just three months – and they did it all themselves too, with some help from an English-speaking coordinator from their resort who pitched in with translation.  

Read on for the rest of the story in the couple’s own words…


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How We Met

Ariella, the bride and Ben, the groom: We met at a mutual friend’s Friday night Shabbat get-together in West Hollywood, Los Angeles in November 2020. Ariella had moved to LA three months prior to meeting Ben.Continue ReadingContinue Reading