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New to Smashing The Glass for March ‘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! 

Elmley Nature Reserve | Kent, UK

If you’re looking for a stunning countryside venue that’s an easy trip from London, we’re in love with Elmley in Kent. An exclusive venue offering complete privacy and a breathtaking setting, Elmley is set within 3,300 acres of unspoilt wilderness.

Hold your chuppah outdoors with incredible views or in Elmley’s listed 18th century barn. There’s plenty of on-site accommodation for family and friends, from the luxurious Kingshill Farmhouse to gorgeous cabins, so you can make a fabulous wedding weekend of it. Plus,  you can bring in the kosher caterer of your choice – and with no corkage fees, you can bring in your own drinks too!

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Maegan’s Makeup | Based in Vancouver, BC

We’re totally and completely obsessed with Maegan’s Make-Up‘s sophisticated, natural bridal style. Based in Vancouver, BC, Maegan loves Jewish weddings just as much as we do. She loves nothing more than seeing her clients light up with confidence and a vibrance that truly shines from the inside out.

With many years of experience working in London’s Jewish community, she’s also in the UK every London Fashion Week doing makeup for shows and is available for February and September weddings locally!

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Are you a wedding vendor looking to get the word out about your work to Jewish and Jew-ish couples? If so, we’d love to chat about bringing you on board – just email emily@smashingtheglass.com to find out more!

A Mia Pava Bride for a Joyous Jewish Wedding at Olmaya, Jerusalem, Israel

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Jerusalem is such a special place to get married – Tamar and Noam’s big day at Olmaya, featuring a stunning outdoor chuppah with majestic views of the Old City, is really something else.

This was such an iconically only-in-Israel wedding, and we are all about it. Tamar and Noam chose Smashing The Glass Recommended Vendor Tzahi Shemesh to photograph their day, and they couldn’t have been any more thrilled with the results – take a scroll through his incredible, heartfelt images and you’ll see why. Plus, the couple can’t stop raving about how much they loved working with him, and how comfortable and fun he made their wedding day photos!

Tamar chose the most gorgeous gown by Israeli designer Mia Pava, and we can’t get enough of her beautiful, whimsical bridal style.

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


How We Met

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5 of Our Favorites: Romantic Jewish Weddings in Italy

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Salome and Jonathan‘s Jewish Wedding in Tuscany | Photo by Colle Photo 

From the rolling hills of Tuscany to the historic charm of Rome and the breathtaking beauty of the Amalfi Coast, there’s no place like Italy. And that’s why this week we’re whisking you away with 5 of our favorite Jewish weddings in Italy!

Italy provides the perfect backdrop for a dreamy Jewish wedding, and we love the way all five of these gorgeous celebrations blend timeless traditions with the stunning natural beauty and rich cultural heritage of Italy. We’re thrilled to share these unforgettable celebrations with you and offer inspiration for your own Italian wedding dream!

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Salome and Jonathan‘s Jewish Wedding in Tuscany | Photo by Colle Photo 

Salome and Jonathan’s Jewish Wedding at Villa Maiano, Florence, Italy

Ah, Tuscany – there’s really no place like it. The rolling hills, the sunlight, the food – it’s no wonder Salome and Jonathan chose Florence’s Villa di Maiano for their Jewish wedding.

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Salome and Jonathan‘s Jewish Wedding in Tuscany | Photo by Colle Photo 

The whole day positively exudes Tuscan charm from start to finish and we’re obsessed with all the gorgeous details, from the outdoor chuppah to the fabulous florals (don’t miss the epic floral chuppah!) and tablescapes.

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Salome and Jonathan‘s Jewish Wedding in Tuscany | Photo by Colle Photo 

The whole day was captured so perfectly by Smashing The Glass Recommended Vendor Colle Photo. Every shot looks like it could’ve come straight out of a glossy magazine, and needless to say Salome and Jonathan are thrilled with the results.

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Alicia and Arcady‘s Jewish Wedding on the Amalfi Coast | Photo by Gianni di Natale 

Alicia and Arcady’s Jewish Wedding at Belmond Caruso, Ravello, Amalfi Coast, Italy

When wedding dreams come true… we love that Alicia and Arcady went from joking about what a great wedding venue the majestic Belmond Caruso would make for their very hypothetical Jewish wedding to tying the knot there four years later! 

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Alicia and Arcady‘s Jewish Wedding on the Amalfi Coast | Photo by Gianni di Natale 

Not that you need a sentimental reason to justify a venue as outrageously gorgeous as this one — it’s basically everything the words “Amalfi Coast” probably conjure up for you, and then some. With a sweet floral chuppah overlooking the sea and an intimate outdoor reception with some serious Midsummer Night’s Dream vibes, this day was planned to perfection by Smashing The Glass Recommended Vendor Primavera Dreams.

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Alicia and Arcady‘s Jewish Wedding on the Amalfi Coast | Photo by Gianni di Natale 

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A Lazaro Bride for an Interfaith Jewish-Catholic Wedding at Castello di Meleto, Tuscany, Italy

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Danielle and Greg, Castello di Meleto in Gaiole, Chianti,Tuscany, Italy

We love a Tuscan wedding – and today’s is really something special. New Yorkers Danielle, a manager at a boutique management consulting firm, and Greg, the COO and CCO at a hedge fund, are passionate travelers and dreamed of a wedding surrounded by rolling vineyards and world-class wines.

It’s no easy feat to plan a wedding from thousands of miles away, and the couple turned to Smashing The Glass Recommended Vendor The Tuscan Wedding to help make the day of their dreams a reality. In Danielle’s words:

The Tuscan Wedding team truly exceeded all expectations. Daniela and Katia were our main planners, and their combined expertise, creativity, and connections brought our vision to life. Daniela’s industry knowledge and relationships paired perfectly with Katia’s fresh ideas and unwavering support. They truly listened to what we wanted and turned it into reality. Thoughtful, kind, and full of great energy, they struck the perfect balance between offering guidance and letting us shape our dream wedding. By the end of it all, they felt more like lifelong friends than just our planners.

Danielle and Greg themed their day around The Tuscan beauty surrounding them, showcasing the bold colors and stunning natural landscape. They incorporated lots of local color with details like an espresso bar after dinner and a surprise appearance by an opera singer during dinner. Their gorgeous ketubah from Smashing The Glass Recommended Vendor ketubah.com was chosen to beautifully complement the wedding’s color scheme. Don’t miss all the special details in the stunning photos and video by Aberrazioni Cromatiche Studio!

Read on for the full story in Danielle’s own words…

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How We Met

Danielle, the bride: We first met in January 2020 at Perry Street, a restaurant in the West Village, during Restaurant Week in Manhattan. Our mutual friends had organized a big dinner to take advantage of the great deals at some of the city’s best spots. After dinner, we spent the night bar-hopping through the West Village, talking, laughing, and getting to know each other. That night, we both started to feel like there was something worth exploring. A few weeks later, Greg asked Danielle on their first date—a New York Rangers game at Madison Square Garden. Sitting in the stands, caught up in the energy of the game, it became clear that this had the potential to turn into something special.Continue ReadingContinue Reading

A Classically Elegant Jewish Wedding Full of Personal Touches at the Langham Boston, Massachusetts, USA

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We love it when a couple puts their own stamp on their wedding – which is exactly what Lyndsay, a PharmD working in the biotech industry, and Eric, who works in finance, did! When planning their Boston Jewish wedding, the duo prioritized making the day a true reflection of their unique story, incorporating so many lovely personal touches and meaningful details.

How cute is it that Lyndsay and Eric put together a wedding newspaper they shared with their guests, incorporating stories, games, guest awards, and a guide to the Jewish wedding? They even brought Lyndsay’s maiden name, Golden, into their classic color scheme of white, black, and champagne gold. Don’t miss it all in the wonderful images from Lee Asher Photos!

And we’re obsessed with the couple’s seating chart, which consisted of an envelope for each guest with their name and table number containing a personalized letter. What a special way for Lyndsay and Eric to show their gratitude for the people in their life on the big day!

Read on for more in the bride’s own words…


How We Met

Lyndsay, the bride: An excerpt from our wedding day newspaper: As Eric likes to say, this love story began the ‘good old fashioned way’….with a swipe on JSwipe in 2022. Unknowingly, Lyndsay and Eric were essentially neighbors and only lived about a 7 minute walk from each other. Their first date was a simple coffee and tea outing in the Boston Seaport with their now shared corgi, Lulu.Continue ReadingContinue Reading