Aviva and Alan‘s a Tuscan Jewish Wedding | Photo by David Bastianoni
Welcome back to “5 of Our Favorites,” where we curate five stunning Jewish weddings centered around a certain theme. This week, we’re shining a light on love that blooms anew with 5 of our favorite second-time-around Jewish weddings.
In this post, we’re celebrating couples who are finding love again and embracing their second chance at happiness. These weddings are filled with meaningful traditions, heartfelt moments, and a unique sense of joy that only a second-time-around celebration can bring.
Whether it’s a more intimate affair or a grand celebration of a new chapter, these weddings showcase the beauty of love at every stage of life. We’re thrilled to share these inspiring stories and provide some heartfelt ideas for couples embarking on their second wedding journey.
Andrea and Adam‘s Jewish Wedding at Carnegie Hall, NYC | Photo by Todd France and Phillip Van Nostrand
Andrea and Adam’s Jewish Wedding at Carnegie Hall, NYC, New York, USA
We love seeing the choices top wedding pros make when it comes to their own big days – so naturally we were thrilled to see the fabulous NYC Jewish wedding of Andrea, founder of NYLUX Events, and Adam.
Andrea and Adam‘s Jewish Wedding at Carnegie Hall, NYC | Photo by Todd France and Phillip Van Nostrand
Thanks to her work in the industry, Andrea knows all of the city’s under-the-radar venues, and she and Adam chose to wed at one of the very best: Carnegie Hall. Although it’s one of New York’s most iconic music venues, it’s a hidden gem of an events space, with outdoor space, epic views, and a prime location near Central Park – and Andrea and Adam loved sharing it with their friends and family.
Andrea and Adam‘s Jewish Wedding at Carnegie Hall, NYC | Photo by Todd France and Phillip Van Nostrand
The couple wanted to keep their wedding elegant, classic, intimate, and fun – like a big dinner party – and with special details like a cocktail hour to open the wedding, personalized notes for all the guests, embroidered napkins with bespoke logos, and a last hour “after party” featuring bar carts and pizza on the dance floor, they achieved their goal and then some!
Aviva and Alan‘s a Tuscan Jewish Wedding | Photo by David Bastianoni
Aviva and Alan’s Tuscan Jewish Wedding at the Great Synagogue of Florence and Villa Maiano, Tuscany, Italy
There’s nothing like a Tuscan wedding – and Aviva and Alan’s is one for the books! These two went all out in embracing the local color and charm of their oh-so-scenic environs, from the majestic Grand Synagogue of Florence where the chuppah took place to the dreamy reception at Villa di Maiano, nestled in the rolling hills of Tuscany.
Aviva and Alan‘s a Tuscan Jewish Wedding | Photo by David Bastianoni
Planning a destination wedding abroad is no easy feat, and Aviva and Alan wisely chose to work with planner extraordinaire Smashing The Glass Recommended Vendor Elegante by Michelle J to make their dream Jewish wedding weekend a reality.
Aviva and Alan‘s a Tuscan Jewish Wedding | Photo by David Bastianoni
Michelle brought in a team of nine coordinators who all worked to ensure that the couple and their guests were incredibly well looked after, not only on the wedding day but throughout the wonderful pre- and post-wedding events Aviva and Alan hosted for everyone. In particular, Michelle worked with the couple’s florist, Smashing The Glass Recommended Vendor Il Giardino delle Fate Flower Design, to style every space in a unique and beautiful way – starting with the welcome party, which was based on traditional Tuscan styling using lemons (lots of them) and blue chinoiserie.
