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A Dreamy Jewish Wedding Weekend by the Sea at Nikki Beach Porto Heli, Greece

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Adi and Amit, Nikki Beach Porto Heli, Porto Cheli, Greece

From the moment Israeli couple Adi and Amit started planning their Jewish wedding, they knew they wanted an intimate destination affair where their nearest and dearest could come together for a full-on wedding weekend.

They settled on Greece as a location for its proximity to Israeli, sunny weather, seaside vibes, and great people – but they knew planning the celebration of their dreams in another country could get complicated. So they turned to Anat and Yonathan of Smashing The Glass Recommended Vendor Sirtaki Events – and are they ever glad they did!

In Adi’s words,

The Sirtaki Events team made us realize from the first moment: everything is possible! Anat and Yonathan accompanied us every step of the way, making us feel at home away from home. With their rich experience and great sensitivity, they led us down the magical path we walked in the year before our wedding. This included meticulous, detailed planning of every aspect while—no less importantly—staying strictly within our defined budget. Through their extensive connections in the production industry, they matched us with the best vendors who built the wedding exactly (!!!!) as we dreamed.

Two days before the wedding, Adi and Amit decided they wanted fireworks – and one phone call to Anat was all it took to make it happen! Don’t miss it in the wonderful photos by Brendo Photography.

Now over to Adi…

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How We Met

Adi, the bride: We met through a mutual friend about ten years ago, and we got engaged about a year ago.

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A Mia Pava Bride for a Naturally Elegant Jewish Wedding at Gavriel, Nes Tziona, Israel

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Yael and Avichai, Gavriel, Nes Tziona, Israel

There’s nothing like an Israeli chuppah, and we are so delighted to be sharing the beautiful Jewish wedding of Yael and Avichai, whose big day at Gavriel in Nes Tziona was the perfect blend of natural elegance, thoughtful design, and heartfelt meaning.

From the very beginning, Yael and Avichai knew they wanted a wedding that felt intentional without being overdone – elegant, warm, and entirely unforced. Gavriel proved to be the ideal setting, with an outdoor chuppah set on the water and framed by fruit trees and soft greenery.

What makes this wedding especially moving is the context in which it took place. Just one week before, war with Iran broke out, and there was real uncertainty about what the day would look like. That only deepened the significance of the moment, transforming the chuppah into not just a union, but an expression of gratitude, resilience, and joy.

To capture the day, the couple chose Smashing The Glass Recommended Vendor Herschel Gutman, whose natural, emotive style was exactly what they were looking for. Yael and Avichai can’t stop raving about the calm, supportive presence Herschel and his team brought to the day, and we love that after the wedding the celebration continued with a magical night photoshoot in Jerusalem, giving Yael and Avichai even more unforgettable memories to treasure.

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

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How We Met

Yael, the bride: Some love stories unfold by chance. Others begin with quiet certainty.

For Yael and Avichai, the spark was neither accidental nor immediate—it was orchestrated by someone who understood, long before they did, that their worlds were meant to meet.

Yael, an art therapist, and Avichai, newly returned from army service and immersed in his family’s business, had lived parallel lives for years. The bridge between them came in the form of family—specifically, Yael’s brother-in-law, Nadav Zilberstein. Through a mutual musical community, he came to appreciate Avichai in a way that was both personal and profound.

With unwavering confidence, he made the introduction—placing identical calls to each of them, insisting simply: “You have to meet.”

They both said yes.

Their first date was a picnic, set against the relaxed backdrop of Herzliya overlooking the port, was understated yet quietly transformative. There was no grand moment—just an immediate sense of ease, as though something long in motion had finally settled into place.

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A Cool-Meets-Elegant Jewish Wedding Featuring a Bride in Pajamas at Nodo, Toronto, Canada

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Paige and Mark, Nodo, Toronto, Canada

We see a lot of brides changing into a second outfit for the reception, but we’re pretty sure today’s Jewish wedding is the first time we’ve ever seen a bride change into pajamas! Yes, really – after the first dance, bride Paige traded her Paloma Blanca gown for PJs, which not only allowed her to dance the night away comfortably but was also totally adorable.

Paige and Mark’s Toronto Jewish wedding at Italian restaurant Nodo was chock full of fun, quirky touches, and we’re pretty obsessed. From the beginning, they knew they wanted their day to be relaxed and fun, and the non-traditional vibe came through in everything from their bright pink and orange color scheme to the aforementioned outfit change (to go with the theme, the duo also handed out slippers to their guests late at night!). Catch it all in the wonderful images by Julia from 515 Photo Co.

Paige and Mark also had THE cutest logo, featuring two fish kissing, a playful nod to their last name, Fishman, and to Mark’s love of fishing – and an “It’s O-Fish” mirror decal. Read on for more fun details in Paige’s own words!

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How We Met

Paige, the bride: We went to the same high school, but weren’t friends. Mark would try to talk to me at parties, but I wasn’t interested. He was persistent, and we finally connected on our grade 12 grad trip in Punta Cana. We love our love story!

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An Oscar de la Renta Bride for a Timelessly Romantic Jewish Wedding at The Muttontown Club, Long Island, New York, USA

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Laurel and Jack, The Muttontown Club, Long Island, New York, USA

Gorgeous wedding alert! Laurel and Jack’s Long Island Jewish wedding at The Muttontown Club, once a private Gilded Age estate, is truly a knockout. They wanted the day to feel warm, whimsical, ethereal, and romantic – and did they ever, incorporating tons of candles, lush florals, and a soft, classic color palette.

From the start, Laurel and Jack knew they wanted a hand-calligraphed and painted ketubah, and they found the perfect artist to bring their dreams to life in Smashing The Glass Recommended Vendor Elena Berlo of Once Upon a Paper. Elena worked with the couple to create a unique piece of art that they proudly hang in their living room as a reminder of their special day and their commitment to each other. Don’t miss it in the wonderful photos from Jonathan Scott!

This day was full of so many wonderful details, but we’ll leave it to Laurel – who looked radiant in her halter-top lace gown from Oscar de la Renta – to tell you the rest…

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How We Met

Laurel, the bride: Connected by mutual friends, our first date took place on a blustery summer night in August 2019. The thought of venturing into a rainstorm was made far more palatable by the anticipation of finally meeting – but little did we know that the company would prove far more enchanting than we could have imagined. Three hours flew by in what felt like minutes, leaving each of us eager to know more. From childhood memories in New York to college experiences and beyond, we discovered we had always been moving within each other’s orbit, unbeknownst to us.

The sense of familiarity was uncanny, also magnetic. Sharing stories about family and friends only deepened the desire to learn more about this wonderful new person that came into our lives. The night ended with a moonlit walk along the East River, watching the din of a summer night’s traffic scurry by. Little did we know in that moment on a night in the City That Never Sleeps, this would be the start of a beautiful, enduring relationship.

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A Rosa Clará a Greek-Jewish Wedding at Bury Court Barn, Farnham, Surrey, UK

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Esmé and Luke, Bury Court Barn, Farnham, Surrey, UK

We love an English countryside wedding, and Esmé and Luke’s is really something special. Bury Court Barn in Surrey provided the most charming venue for the couple’s fabulous Greek-Jewish wedding, complete with a gorgeous spot for an outdoor chuppah; overnight accommodations for family and friends; and even an in-house florist, Arboretum, that created natural florals that melded perfectly with the surroundings. Don’t miss it in the beautiful documentary-style photography by Richard Galloway.  

We also love the way Esmé and Luke combined their Jewish and Greek backgrounds for a one-of-a-kind celebration. The pair opted for a bespoke Jewish ceremony under a chuppah, making sure it was fully inclusive for those who had never been to a Jewish wedding before. Their rabbi explained each element of the ceremony so that everyone could be involved and understand what was happening at each point. Then, after the ceremony and yichud, Esmé and Luke kicked off the reception with a hora – and ended the night with Greek Zorba dancing!

Now over to Esmé, who’ll fill you in on all the rest…

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How We Met

Esmé, the bride: We met over Hinge. Esmé works in the arts and Luke is in technology, so with (very different) but busy schedules it took us a while to meet in person!

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