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A Rachel & Rose Bride for a Jewish Wedding with a View at Lake Kawaguchi, Japan

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We couldn’t be more thrilled to be featuring STG’s very first Jewish wedding in Japan today! Ariella and Ben live in LA, but they dreamed of making things official against the majestic backdrop of Mount Fuji – and that’s exactly what they did.

Though it’s often difficult to see Mount Fuji in the distance, the couple lucked out and got a clear, sunny day – the absolute dreamiest setting for their cherry blossom- and rose-covered chuppah.

This day was so dreamy, it’s hard to believe Ariella and Ben planned it in just three months – and they did it all themselves too, with some help from an English-speaking coordinator from their resort who pitched in with translation.  

Read on for the rest of the story in the couple’s own words…


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How We Met

Ariella, the bride and Ben, the groom: We met at a mutual friend’s Friday night Shabbat get-together in West Hollywood, Los Angeles in November 2020. Ariella had moved to LA three months prior to meeting Ben.Continue ReadingContinue Reading

A Zuhair Murad Bride for a Breathtaking Destination Jewish Wedding Full of Luxe Florals at Adare Manor, County Limerick, Ireland

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Emily and Ryan, Adare Manor, Ireland

Miami couple Emily, who works for a non-profit, and Ryan, a real estate developer, are jetsetters – they got engaged in Quito, Ecuador, when Emily was on her way back from a trip to the Galapagos – so when it came time to pick an unforgettable destination for their Jewish wedding, the sky was the limit.

So when they Googled “best buy outs for weddings” and came up with Ireland’s Adare Manor as the first result, they were all in. And was it ever the perfect spot for their dreamy day, an absolute floral fantasia in white and green, with candles everywhere – don’t miss the incredible floral chuppah in the pics by Brosnan Photographic!

And we can’t get over how elegant Emily looked in her stunning Zuhair Murad ballgown, which she followed up with a gorgeous afterparty dress by Vera Wang! Read on for the full story in the bride’s own words…

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Emily, the bride: Adare Manor was a dream. There is no place that compares. It was the first Google search we found after looking up ‘best buy outs for weddings.’ The first said castle in Ireland and we looked at each other and said DONE. It took a total of one minute. We paid for it without seeing it. We knew it was going to be perfect just off the pictures. Continue ReadingContinue Reading

A Black-Tie Jewish-Christian Interfaith Wedding with a Stunning Baby’s Breath Chuppah at Peak Hudson Yards, New York, NY

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Texas couple Tracy and Clinton can’t get enough of NYC – and when it came time to plan their big day, they knew they wanted to share the unmatchable energy of their favorite city with all their loved ones.

They found the perfect venue in Manhattan’s Peak Hudson Yards, complete with breathtaking 360 city views and delectable food, and the perfect planning time in Smashing The Glass Recommended Vendor NYLUX Events.

In Tracy’s words,

We had one meeting with Andrea Adelstein and immediately knew this was the team for us. Andrea and her associate, Anastasia Caridi, were very attentive and detail-oriented and made us feel like guests at our wedding. They made planning both stress-free and fun! I highly recommend the NYLUX Events team to anyone who is planning their wedding!

As an interfaith couple – Tracy’s Jewish, while Clinton is Baptist – both partners wanted to incorporate traditions from their own backgrounds into the ceremony, and the duo worked with a pastor and a rabbi to design a personalized ceremony, including Psalms, a family tallit, a unity candle, and, of course, smashing the glass!

Speaking of Jewish traditions – we can’t get enough of Tracy and Clinton’s breathtaking baby’s breath chuppah, inspired by Sofia Richie’s. Don’t miss it in the gorgeous pics by Karlie Louise Photography!

Now over to Tracy…

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How We Met

Tracy, the bride: Clinton and I were set up by mutual friends. We hit it off immediately, and we were together for 8 years before finally tying the knot.Continue ReadingContinue Reading

A Galia Lahav Bride for Classic Winter Jewish Wedding at The Kimpton Clocktower, Manchester, UK

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Talia and Solly, Kimpton Clocktower, Manchester, UK

We love a good Manchester wedding – and this is one for the books! Smashing The Glass Brides Club member Tal, a biology teacher, and Solly, a strategy consultant, live in London, but when it came time to plan their wedding Tal was eager to share her hometown up north with all her family and friends. The couple found the perfect spot for their classic winter wedding in Manchester’s Kimpton Clocktower, and we’re so proud that Brides Club helped then source their dream venue!

Part of what Tal and Solly loved about The Kimpton Clocktower was its spacious ballroom, which let them have the big dance floor of their dreams – just check out the exquisite photos by Rob Clayton and trailer by Smashing The Glass Recommended Vendor Denee Motion for proof that it was put to excellent use!

We also love that Tal opted to wear Israeli designer Galia Lahav for her big day – and she could not have looked more chic! Read on for the rest of the story in her words…

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How We Met

Talia, the bride: We met in 2011 when we were flatmates, and best friends at Birmingham University. We got together in second year and then we have had a long and winding history that brought us to our wedding day, finally in 2024.Continue ReadingContinue Reading

An Oscar De La Renta Bride for a City Chic Jewish Wedding at Ziegfeld Ballroom, NYC, New York, USA

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Ali and Andrew’s Jewish wedding was just SO gloriously NYC, and we are here for it! They opted to make it official at the iconic Ziegfeld Ballroom, and took advantage of the prime Midtown location for some incredible couple’s shoots on the streets of NYC and in Central Park. Don’t miss the gorgeous images by Sarah Merians Photography!

We’re also obsessed with Ali and Andrew’s exquisite Art Deco-inspired chuppah, featuring florals in blue, purple, pink, and white – and we love that the pair opted to have their chuppah in the round so everyone could feel like part of the ceremony.

Now over to Ali, who looked so glam in her Oscar De La Renta gown…

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How We Met

Ali, the bride: We met in NYC in 2016Continue ReadingContinue Reading