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5 of Our Favorites: Multicultural Jewish Weddings Guaranteed to Blow You Away

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Nimisha and Sol‘s Hindu-Jewish Wedding | Photo by Roshni Photography 

Welcome back to “5 of Our Favorites,” our blog series where we celebrate the beauty and diversity of Jewish weddings from around the world. In this second installment, we’re excited to share 5 of our favorite multicultural Jewish weddings.

Jewish weddings are rich with tradition, but they’re also a canvas for blending cultures, customs, and celebrations. These multicultural weddings beautifully merge Jewish traditions with the unique cultural backgrounds of the couples, creating vibrant, personalized experiences that reflect their diverse heritages. 

We hope these five weddings inspire you to think outside the box and create a celebration that truly represents you and your partner’s journey. 

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Diana and Jonathan‘s Korean Jewish Wedding | Photo by Shai Ashkenazi 

Diana and Jonathan’s Korean Jewish Wedding at Villa Nona, Caesarea, Israel

Diana and Jonathan planned a wedding that perfectly fused Jonathan’s Jewish Israeli identity with Diana’s Korean American background – in addition to being impeccably stylish.

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Diana and Jonathan‘s Korean Jewish Wedding | Photo by Shai Ashkenazi 

Diana and Jonathan live in Seattle and opted to get married in Israel, where Jonathan’s family is. At first, Diana thought she could handle international wedding planning just fine on her own, but eventually she realized between the language barrier, time difference, and cultural differences she could use some help. Enter the couple’s fabulous wedding planner, Smashing The Glass Recommended Vendor Yael Kfir Frumkes. After a friend introduced Diana and Jonathan to her, they knew they needed her on their team. 

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Diana and Jonathan‘s Korean Jewish Wedding | Photo by Shai Ashkenazi 

This vision included not only a sophisticated neutral palette inspired by venue Villa Nona’s romantic Mediterranean vibes, but also a mix of Jewish and Korean traditions. Diana and Jonathan planned a unique chuppah ceremony tailored to fit their style, and followed it up with a traditional Korean Pyebaek ceremony. 

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Nimisha and Sol‘s Hindu-Jewish Wedding | Photo by Roshni Photography 

Nimisha and Sol’s Hindu-Jewish Wedding at Offley Place, Hitchin, UK

Nimisha and Sol’s Hindu-Jewish wedding is just beyond gorgeous! When the UK couple started wedding planning, their overarching theme was to craft a celebration that honored both of their traditions – Nimisha’s Hindu, while Sol is Jewish – equally.

Nimisha and Sol‘s Hindu-Jewish Wedding | Photo by Roshni Photography 

The pair crafted a bespoke ceremony blending both Hindu and Jewish traditions, with a Hindu priest and a rabbi co-officiating. They married under a gorgeous rustic canopy, blending the Hindu mandap with the Jewish chuppah, and we can’t get enough of the forest vibes Nimisha and Sol created with their color scheme of ivory, white, and green and candle holders, foliage, and lanterns throughout.

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Nimisha and Sol‘s Hindu-Jewish Wedding | Photo by Roshni Photography 

We also love that this wedding featured a big family dance, Bollywood-style, which everyone practiced for months – sometimes on Zoom! 

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A Rustic Chic Jewish Wedding at Tarosa, Gedera, Israel

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We love an Israeli wedding, and today’s is really something special! Lynn, who works in the exam department at Peres College, and Lahav, a civil engineer, made things official at Tarosa, which they chose for its rustic chic vibes and gorgeous details like solid wood tables and abundant fruit trees.

It’s really a stunner of a venue – and the couple’s photographer, Smashing The Glass Recommended Vendor Jossef Si, captured it all so beautifully. Lynn and Lahav loved that Jossef not only takes beautiful artistic photos but also excels at capturing all the little emotional moments that make the day so special – and they loved his energy on the day, too!

It was important for Lynn and Lahav to make their day personal, and we love that they worked with their rabbi to craft a ceremony that was meaningful to them, including having the rabbi tell their story as a couple and translate parts of the ceremony into English so loved ones not fluent in Hebrew still felt involved.

Read on for all the details in Lynn’s own words…

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How We Met

Lynn, the bride: Lahav and I met over seven years ago at the beach in our hometown (Eilat) and have been inseparable ever since. Throughout these seven years we travelled to many places around the world, finished our degrees and moved three apartments until we finally decided it was time for us to get married.Continue ReadingContinue Reading

5 of Our Favorites: Real Jewish Weddings at Stunning Museums

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Orly and Zak‘s Jewish wedding at the Natural History Museum in London | Photo by Promise Photography 

We’re excited to introduce a brand-new blog series here on Smashing The Glass called “5 of Our Favorites.” Each week, we’ll be shining a spotlight on five beautiful Jewish weddings from our extensive archives, carefully curated around a different theme. Whether it’s a venue, style, or unique tradition, we’ll be bringing you some of the most stunning and inspiring Jewish weddings to help make your own planning journey even more special.

To kick off the series, we’re starting with a theme close to our hearts, with 5 of our favorite Jewish museum weddings. Given that our founder, Karen Cinnamon herself, got married at London’s Wallace Collection (and yes, you’ll see her wedding here), it seemed a natural starting point. 

These weddings take place in some of the world’s most breathtaking museums, where culture and history combine to create truly unforgettable celebrations. From contemporary galleries to historical landmarks, these Jewish museum weddings are full of beauty, meaning, and charm—and we can’t wait to share them with you. Stay tuned for even more beautiful ideas and inspiration in the weeks to come!

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Orly and Zak‘s Jewish wedding at the Natural History Museum in London | Photo by Promise Photography 

Orly and Zak’s Jewish Wedding at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

The majestic Natural History Museum, a beloved Smashing The Glass Recommended Vendor in lovely South Kensington, is one of the most spectacular venues in all of London, and Orly and Zak’s epic reception in the museum’s stunning Hintze Hall—if you’ve been, or seen it in pictures, it’s the main space with the whale skeleton overhanging—does not disappoint.

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Orly and Zak‘s Jewish wedding at the Natural History Museum in London | Photo by Promise Photography 

PS. Since Orly and Zak got married, the Natural History Museum’s added some stunning outdoor spaces perfect for a summer drinks reception—read all about it here!

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Orly and Zak‘s Jewish wedding at the Natural History Museum in London | Photo by Promise Photography 

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Ranana and Binyamin‘s Jewish wedding at the Chicago History Museum | Photo by Eliana Melmed Photography 

Ranana and Binyamin’s Jewish Wedding at the Chicago History Museum, Chicago, Illinois, USA

Chicagoans Ranana and Binyamin chose the Chicago History Museum as their venue in honor of their shared love of  art and history—and we love that every decision they made in planning their fabulous day was focused on truly making it their own. The couple’s photographer, the spectacular Smashing The Glass Recommended Vendor Eliana Melmed Photography, captured the day so perfectly.

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Ranana and Binyamin‘s Jewish wedding at the Chicago History Museum | Photo by Eliana Melmed Photography 

From invitations designed by the artistic bride herself–taking inspiration from the Frank Lloyd Wright window in the room where the chuppah took place–to the heartfelt egalitarian Orthodox ceremony the couple crafted alongside their officiant, this was one special day. 

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Ranana and Binyamin‘s Jewish wedding at the Chicago History Museum | Photo by Eliana Melmed Photography 

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A Reem Acra Bride for a Classic NYC Jewish Wedding with an Amazing Acrylic Chuppah at the Rainbow Room, New York, USA

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Happy 2025! To ring in the new year, we’ve got a real treat of a Jewish wedding for you.  Naomi, a software engineer, married Jordan, a former Olympic swimmer turned MBA student, at the iconic Rainbow Room in New York City, and their day absolutely epitomizes classic New York glamor.

From the glittering crystals to the legendary rotating dance floor and breathtaking skyline views, every detail felt like stepping into a glamorous 1930s dream – and wait until you see Naomi and Jordan’s incredible acrylic chuppah, designed to match the venue’s celebrated décor and frame the stunning NYC sunset views.

We love that the couple also worked with their wedding planners, NYLux Events, to incorporate fun personal touches like custom food carts inspired by In-N-Out Burger as aa playful nod to their life in LA.

From Naomi’s timeless Reem Acra gown to the high-energy dance floor to the stunning images by Karlie Louise Photography, this Rainbow Room wedding was truly one for the books.

Get ready to swoon as we take you through Naomi and Jordan’s unforgettable day…

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How We Met

Naomi, the bride: Jordan and I met while studying at Northwestern University, introduced through mutual friends. From the moment we met, it felt like love at first sight. I’m a Jersey girl, and he’s the quintessential laid-back guy from Malibu—our East Coast and West Coast personalities balance each other perfectly. One thing we’ve always shared is a love for skiing. In fact, Jordan proposed to me during a ski trip with friends—it was an absolute surprise and one of the most magical moments of my life! Continue ReadingContinue Reading

A Galia Lahav Bride for a Magical Forest-Inspired Wedding at The Estate at Florentine Gardens, River Vale, New Jersey, USA

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When Sydney, a software engineer, and Chaim, a finance associate, began planning their dream wedding, they knew they wanted something magical, elegant, and undeniably “them.” The moment they stepped into The Estate at Florentine Gardens in River Vale, New Jersey, they were completely smitten. The ceremony space—with its high ceilings, grand windows, and stunning European-inspired architecture—was love at first sight.

Their color palette of lush greens and regal purples set the tone for a forest-inspired fairytale, brought to life with an abundance of greenery and whimsical florals. Their stunning chuppah was the epitome of woodland romance, featuring four majestic trees as its base, accented with pops of vibrant purple flowers.

Sydney absolutely wowed in a masterpiece from Israeli designer Galia Lahav—a gown that struck the perfect balance between timeless elegance and modern drama. From its intricate detailing to the striking drop-waist silhouette, it was everything she’d dreamed of and more.

The couple knew the importance of capturing every magical moment, so they turned to Smashing The Glass Recommended VendorAlex Knight Studio for photography. From the calming presence of the team on a busy day to their incredible attention to detail, every photo—candid and posed alike—turned out breathtaking.

This is one wedding you don’t want to miss—scroll on for all the stunning details, from the enchanting ceremony to the joy-filled reception!

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How We Met

Sydney, the bride: We were set up through a mutual friend. One evening, my sister convinced me to join her and her friends for a night of bowling. A friend asked if I was looking to meet someone and if so what was I looking for. I said: tall, nice and family oriented. The friend said you must meet my roommate, Chaim: tall, nice and one of eight kids-how much more family oriented can you get! We met and a year and a half later, Chaim proposed in Paris.Continue ReadingContinue Reading