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A Dylan Parienty Bride for a Go-with-the-Flow Jewish Wedding at HaGiva, Givat Brenner, Israel

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Miriam and Moshe, HaGiva, Givat Brenner, Israel

We love the approach Israeli couple Miriam, a dog trainer, and Moshe, who works in cybersecurity, took when it came to planning their Jewish wedding: their vibe was going with the flow. In the bride’s words, “we didn’t want to overthink it and just wanted to get married!”

HaGiva, with its stunning scenery, delicious food, and incredible staff, was the perfect one-and-done venue to streamline their planning, and Miriam’s simple gown from Dylan Parienty perfectly complemented the mood of the day.

That doesn’t mean this wedding was without personal touches, though – for instance, we love that the couple chose herbs as their centerpieces, and had guests take them home at the end of the night.

Smashing The Glass Recommended Vendor Herschel Gutman photographed the day in his signature warm, emotion-forward style, and we’re positively in love with his wonderful images.

Read on for more in Miriam’s own words…

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A HaGiva Wedding

Miriam, the bride: We got married at HaGiva because it’s absolutely beautiful, has amazing food, and incredible staff.

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New to Smashing The Glass for July ‘25

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Photo by Christian Gideon Photography 

Here at  Smashing The Glass, we’re constantly thrilled to bring together the best wedding professionals who understand the unique needs of Jewish and Jew-ish couples. This past month, we’ve had the pleasure of welcoming some incredible new Recommended Vendors to our community, and we can’t wait for you to get to know them! 

Easthampstead Park | Off Peacock Lane, Wokingham, RG40 3DF, UK

If you’re searching for the perfect English countryside venue for your Jewish wedding, look no further than Easthampstead Park. Located in beautiful Berkshire, with easy access to London, Easthampstead Park offers beautiful spaces, flexible options, a spectacular location, and a welcoming atmosphere. And, as a Jewish-owned venue, Easthampstead Park just gets Jewish weddings.

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Location: Right between Bracknell and Wokingham in Berkshire – Off Peacock Lane, Wokingham, RG40 3DF, United Kingdom

Lynn Shapiro Photography | London, UK and Beyond

We’re in love with the way Lynn Shapiro captures the magic of a Jewish wedding – from the joyful rituals to the emotional resonance to the vibrant celebration of love, family, and legacy. Having had her own Jewish wedding, Lynn brings a deeply meaningful understanding of the beauty behind each and every one of our traditions. Documenting Jewish weddings across London and around the world, her approach blends honest, documentary storytelling with refined, fashion-inspired composition while always attuned to the moments that matter most.

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Location: London, UK and destinations

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A Suzanne Neville Bride for an Elegant Jewish Wedding at the Corinthia, London, UK

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Emily and Louis, Corinthia, London, UK

We’re totally and completed obsessed with Emily and Louis’s timelessly romantic London Jewish wedding at the Corinthia. 

To craft the day of their dreams from start to finish, the duo turned to the best of the best: Smashing The Glass Recommended Vendor Elegante by Michelle J, who planned and coordinated the entire wedding. In Emily’s words,

From the very beginning Michelle understood our vision and guided us through every step with her unmatched expertise. She made the wedding planning process an absolute breeze for us and we genuinely  looked forward to each meeting.

Emily and Louis opted to work with another fabulous Smashing The Glass Recommended Vendor, Dimitria Jordan, on their wedding stationery. Dimitria’s style was, in the bride’s words,

a perfect fit for our elegant and timeless theme. She patiently worked to get everything right for us, and we’re so appreciative of that. She did a bespoke illustration of our venue, which featured on both our invites and our wedding day stationery.

Photographer James Mason captured the day so beautifully – and we’re in love with Emily’s glam gown by Suzanne Neville. Keep reading for the rest of the story in the bride’s own words…

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A Corinthia Wedding 

Emily, the bride: As soon as Louis and I walked in, we instinctively knew that Corinthia London was our wedding venue. We loved how airy and modern yet timeless the hotel felt. The ballroom is beautiful, with high ceilings and so much character in the details. It was everything we could have wanted for our London wedding, and it was a very easy decision!

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5 of Our Favorites: The Most Beautiful Boston Jewish Weddings

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Rebecca and Benjamin‘s Boston Jewish Wedding | Photo by Lynne Reznick 

Welcome back to “5 of Our Favorites,” where we highlight five stunning Jewish weddings all centered around a special theme. This week, we’re heading to New England to showcase some of the most beautiful Boston Jewish weddings, straight from our archives.

Boston is a city that effortlessly blends rich history, modern sophistication, and timeless beauty, making it an ideal setting for unforgettable Jewish weddings. From grand, historic venues to intimate, stylish spaces, Boston offers the perfect backdrop for creating a celebration that’s both meaningful and memorable. In this post, we’re sharing five weddings that showcase the best of Boston’s wedding scene, each filled with love, joy, and stunning details.

We can’t wait to inspire you with these gorgeous Boston celebrations!

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Rebecca and Benjamin‘s Boston Jewish Wedding | Photo by Lynne Reznick 

A Jewish Wedding on the Waterfront at Boston Exchange, Boston, Massachusetts

Rebecca and Benjamin‘s wedding at the historic Boston Exchange showcased the city so beautifully. Located  at the end of the Boston Fish Pier, the duo loved that the building has historical significance, panoramic views of the water from the main space, and indoor and outdoor options.

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Rebecca and Benjamin‘s Boston Jewish Wedding | Photo by Lynne Reznick 

In Rebecca’s words, “We always thought of a wedding planner as an extravagant extra… [but] Luba introduced us to amazing vendors whose prices were more competitive than those we found ourselves. She also negotiated contracts on our behalf and helped us effectively prioritize where to cut and spend money. Having her organize last minute details and communicate with vendors in the days and weeks leading up to the wedding allowed us to focus on our families and enjoy the wedding.”

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Rebecca and Benjamin‘s Boston Jewish Wedding | Photo by Lynne Reznick 

In Rebecca’s words, “We always thought of a wedding planner as an extravagant extra… [but] Luba introduced us to amazing vendors whose prices were more competitive than those we found ourselves. She also negotiated contracts on our behalf and helped us effectively prioritize where to cut and spend money. Having her organize last minute details and communicate with vendors in the days and weeks leading up to the wedding allowed us to focus on our families and enjoy the wedding.”

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A Chinese-Jewish Wedding with a Peony Chuppah at the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, Wellesley, Massachusetts

It never fails to set our hearts aflutter when we see a couple merge their diverse backgrounds into one beautiful Jewish wedding. And we adore a peony chuppah. Therefore, we knew from the get go that we were going to fall head over heels for the wonderful Chinese-Jewish wedding of college sweethearts JingJing and Andrew in Wellesley, a suburb of Boston. 

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JingJing and Andrew‘s Wellesley Jewish Wedding | Photo by Mark Spooner

Since these two were planning a Massachusetts wedding all the way across the country from their home in Seattle, they knew they’d need some support in planning the big day. And so they turned to the fabulous Luba of Smashing The Glass Recommended Vendor Primavera Dreams, who they knew they could trust to understand their diverse families and cultures.

Luba worked with the couple to incorporate traditions both Chinese – like pops of red, the traditional Chinese wedding color – and Jewish – like the stunning peony chuppah – into the day. There were even some small touches reflecting the groom’s Russian heritage thrown into the mix, like chamomile incorporated into the florals.

JingJing and Andrew‘s Wellesley Jewish Wedding | Photo by Mark Spooner

And back to that peony chuppah… peonies are JingJing’s favorite flowers, so it was only natural to showcase them. Mixed with fresh greenery and other flowers in shades of pink, peach, and white, the chuppah struck the perfect balance between minimalism and whimsy, simplicity and lushness.

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A Pronovias Bride for a Timelessly Elegant Jewish Wedding at the Midland Hotel, Manchester, UK

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Elissa and Jordan, The Midland Hotel, Manchester, UK

London couple Elissa, who works in finance, and Jordan, who has his own property development company, always knew they wanted to get married in the bride’s hometown of Manchester, UK.

When it came time to choose their venue, they picked The Midland Hotel , which is not only an iconic Manchester landmark but also the place where both Elissa’s grandmother and great grandmother got married – how special is that? It was the perfect spot for the timeless, elegant wedding of the couple’s dreams.

It also featured the dance floor of the couple’s dreams – in no small part thanks to Smashing The Glass Recommended Vendor The White Keys. In Elissa’s words, “They were absolutely unbelievable! We had their 15-piece band and DJ Live, and they kept the dance-floor full all night. The band felt more modern and fresh than so many of the typical bands you see on the wedding circuit; and so many of our friends said how fantastic they were! We worked with Amy and the team to ensure that there was live music from the minute our guests entered the room right until the end. No request was too much to ask, and they worked with our Chazan too to make our ceremony music so beautiful.”

For photography, Elissa and Jordan opted for Smashing The Glass Recommended Vendor Claudine Hartzel because they loved the candid aesthetic of her photos. In Elissa’s words, “Jordan and I aren’t very posy people and were admittedly nervous about all the photos ahead of the day, but Claudine got so many brilliant action shots that we love.”

Now we’ll turn you over to Elissa…

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How We Met

Elissa, the bride: We met during our first year at the University of Birmingham over 10 years ago. I famously sold Jordan a club night ticket to Fab n’ Fresh during Fresher’s Week (I have the Facebook messages to prove it!), but we didn’t get together until we met again several months later and we have been inseparable ever since!

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