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A Monique Lhuillier Bride for a Very NYC Wedding at Temple Emanu-El and a Private Club, New York, NY, USA

13/02/2025 by Karen Cinnamon

Elizabeth and Jordan, private venue, Manhattan, New York, USA

There’s no place like New York – and we love that today’s couple, Elizabeth, vice president at a bank, and Jordan, a commercial mortgage broker, made the most of the city when planning their fabulous big day.

Bride Elizabeth grew up in the city and wanted a quintessentially NYC wedding, brought out with fun details like Sex and the City-inspired signature cocktails. And then there’s the ceremony venue: Manhattan’s majestic Temple Emanu-El, which is not only a seriously stunning space but also has deep significance for Elizabeth and her family.

Elizabeth and Jordan turned to Smashing The Glass Recommended Vendor Sarah Merians for photography and videography, and, in their words, “She is the best of the best so we knew we were in great hands!” Have a look at their exquisite imagery and we’re pretty sure you’ll agree.

Now over to the bride, who looked so elegant in her Monique Lhuillier gown…

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How We Met

Elizabeth, the bride: They met at a dinner on a cold winter night in NYC organized by Elizabeth’s college friend, who also happens to be Jordan’s cousin. They did not sit next to one another, although, Jordan noticed Elizabeth from the other side of the table and reached out to her after the dinner. Another group dinner was organized, until the two finally went on their first one on one date at Avra UES. At the dinner, Jordan, who was sitting across from Elizabeth asked if he could sit next to her, so mid dinner he moved his chair…the rest is history!Continue ReadingContinue Reading

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Building a Jewish Home: Must-Have Judaica for Newlyweds

12/02/2025 by Karen Cinnamon

Starting your life together as a married couple is such an exciting time, filled with beautiful new beginnings. Your engagement and the start of your marriage are the time when you’ll build so many key foundations for your life together, establishing meaningful rituals and traditions that will sustain you for years to come.

That includes building your Jewish home together – both figuratively, by figuring out what Judaism is going to look like in your married life, and literally, as you acquire Judaica objects to adorn your living space and enhance your Jewish life.

This week, we’re chatting with Jared Green, the Boulder, Colorado-based founder of Green Judaica, all about the essential must-haves for setting up a newlywed Jewish home filled with love, tradition, and connection to heritage – all without sacrificing on contemporary style, of course!

Handmade Judaica for a Meaningful Life

Green Judaica has thoughtfully curated a collection of high-quality, handmade Jewish ritual objects that epitomize Jewish tradition with a modern twist, combining our ancient heritage with contemporary innovation, technology, and design. Green Judaica’s items are both timeless and contemporary – making them the perfect pieces to invest in as you begin this new chapter of life. Here are seven must-have pieces of Judaica that will make a meaningful impact on your home and help establish traditions you can carry through the years.


Wedding Cup

We love that Green Judaica’s got a special wedding kiddush cup designed to use under the chuppah. Elegantly inscribed with “Ani L’dodi V’dodi Li” (I am my beloved, and my beloved is mine), this porcelain cup features a sleek, modern design and smooth finish. After the big day, keep using it as a kiddush cup for Shabbat and holidays – it’s the perfect memento of your wedding to bring out each Friday night.


Shabbat Candlesticks

Lighting Shabbat candles each week is one of the most cherished Jewish traditions of all, and Green Judaica’s elegant Shabbat are the way to welcome peace into your home every week. Their modern yet timeless styling is sure to make every Shabbat and holiday feel extra special.


Challah Tray

We can’t get enough of the sleek design of Green Judaica’s wooden challah tray. Beautifully handcrafted from solid hardwood, it makes a perfect centerpiece for your Shabbat table.

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A Canada-Meets-Israel Jewish Wedding by the Sea at Bait Al Hayam, Tel Aviv, Israel

10/02/2025 by Karen Cinnamon

Jaymie and Gilad, Bait Al Hayam, Tel Aviv, Israel

Have we got a stunner of a Jewish wedding for you today! Canadian bride Jaymie wed Israeli groom Gilad in the most magnificent seaside wedding bringing together the pair’s different backgrounds.

Jaymie and Gilad picked one of Israel’s most picturesque venues, Bait Al Hayam, which they loved for its epic beach views and Tel Aviv location. Their outdoor chuppah, held against the sparkling backdrop of the Mediterranean – is truly something to behold.

The couple picked Smashing The Glass Recommended Vendor Tzahi Shemesh to photograph their day, and they could not have made a better choice – Tzahi captured everything from the love between the couple to the majestic setting to the details of the day so perfectly in his luminous, artistic images.

Now over to Jaymie!

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How We Met

Jaymie, the bride: I came to Israel to study medicine and we met online.Continue ReadingContinue Reading

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New to Smashing The Glass for January ‘25

07/02/2025 by Karen Cinnamon

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! 


Events by Jesse | NYC and the Hudson Valley 

Events By Jesse is an award-winning event and wedding planning company that focuses on each couple’s individuality, creating and executing a vision that is a unique reflection of their love story. Born, raised and bat mitzvah’d in Westchester County, NY, founder/CEO Jesse Reing loves to plan weddings that blend modern, one-of-a-kind experiences with Jewish tradition. Events By Jesse is especially passionate about helping couples curate ceremonies that are not only deeply meaningful, but will keep your guests engaged in what they are witnessing.

914.772.7157
jesse@eventsbyjesse.com
www.eventsbyjesse.com
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Rabbi Oliver Spike Joseph | London, UK, and Worldwide

Rabbi Oliver Spike Joseph is a London-based Masorti rabbi beloved by Jewish couples throughout the UK and beyond. He’s all about working with his couples to plan ceremonies that are both traditional and bespoke to your unique needs as a couple. Working with

same-sex and mixed-sex couples, he has extensive experience officiating wedding ceremonies in the UK, across Europe, in Israel, and worldwide.

+44 7496 863 362
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A Sassi Holford Bride for a Rustic, Summery Jewish Wedding in Portugal

03/02/2025 by Karen Cinnamon

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Get ready for a stunner of a Jewish wedding! Emma, originally from London, UK, and Billy, who hails from Toronto, met while living in Amsterdam. Since they knew guests would be traveling for their wedding no matter what, they figured they might as well pick a very special destination – and their Portuguese countryside venue couldn’t have been any more gorgeous.

Featuring rustic vibes and earthy tones playing off the vineyard setting – and a table plan made from custom Portuguese tiles in a green and cream color scheme – this wedding was just beyond. Don’t miss the luminous photos by The Framers.

We also love the fact that the couple used Emma’s great grandfather’s tallit as their chuppah canopy, along with Billy’s grandmother’s kiddush cup – so meaningful.

We’ll turn you over to Emma – who looked so glam in Sassi Holford – for the rest of the story…

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How We Met

Emma, the bride: We met while living and working in Amsterdam in October 2019. Continue ReadingContinue Reading

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