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Why We Love Kimpton Clocktower Hotel for Manchester Jewish Weddings

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If you’re planning a Jewish wedding in Manchester, UK, there’s no better place to do it than the fabulous Kimpton Clocktower Hotel, an extraordinary luxury hotel where Victorian grandeur meets contemporary elegance. 

Kimpton Clocktower Hotel is such a breath of fresh air to have a venue option combining the chicest of surroundings with rich Jewish wedding expertise. Grounded in history matched with peerless contemporary style, Kimpton Clocktower Hotel’s events team has the knowledge and experience to ensure every aspect of your day runs flawlessly.

A JEWISH WEDDING AT KIMPTON CLOCKTOWER HOTEL

Kimpton Clocktower Hotel is truly the perfect venue for an urban glam Jewish wedding right in the heart of Manchester. Every inch of the property is steeped in 19th century history: Kimpton Clocktower Hotel is housed in a magnificent terracotta Grade ll-listed building, complete with oak panelling, dramatic chandeliers, and high ceilings.

I’m obsessed with Kimpton Clocktower Hotel’s array of swoonworthy spaces filled with character, with plenty of options for building your perfect day whatever the size and style of your big day. For a big bash (we’re talking up to 700 guests!), there’s no place better than the majestic ballroom, perfect for entertaining and dancing the night away.

Or for something a bit more intimate,  natural light pours through the stunning double-height windows of The Whitworth Rooms, creating magical moments for your wedding ceremony.

The intimate oak panelled Directors’ Suites offer a luxurious space for smaller celebration meals or your badeken, while the Post Room is the perfect location for a tisch.

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Win a Luxury Three Night Stay for Two in Kosher Paradise at Grand Hyatt Baha Mar, the Caribbean’s Ultimate Jewish Wedding Destination

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Alright, here it is: our biggest giveaway EVER! I’m so thrilled to offer you a chance to win three nights’ stay at the Caribbean’s hottest Jewish wedding destination, Grand Hyatt Baha Mar.

Grand Hyatt Baha Mar is not only one of the most stunning wedding venues in Nassau, it’s also the only luxury hotel in the Caribbean offering in-house kosher catering for your big day, kosher wedding specialists on hand to help you every step of the way, on-site kosher restaurants, and even the option to cater a kosher Shabbat dinner for your guests before or after the main event. 

The dreamiest destination in the Caribbean

Surrounded by gorgeous beaches, tranquil water, and warm sun, Grand Hyatt Baha Mar is the perfect place to throw a stunning wedding weekend where you and your loved ones can get away from it all to celebrate the big day distraction-free. And it’s just a few hours’ flight from the East Coast of the US, with nonstop flights available from many US cities. 

It’s a truly epic destination for an unforgettable Jewish wedding in tropical paradise, and I’m so excited that we’ve teamed up with Grand Hyatt Baha Mar to offer one lucky couple (and you can be single with a plus one, engaged or married to enter) an unbelievable prize to experience the luxuries of the hotel, including:

  • A three-night stay in a standard king room
  • A $200 gift certificate for one dinner at Cinko Asian Latino Grill, Grand Hyatt Baha Mar’s kosher restaurant
  • Site tour available upon request 
  • Total value = $2600

 

A Jewish Wedding at Grand Hyatt Baha Mar

Grand Hyatt Baha Mar is a truly one-of-a-kind venue for a Jewish wedding. There’s no place else in this kind of lush Caribbean setting that makes it SO easy to throw a kosher wedding. 

Grand Hyatt Bahar Mar perfectly combines local color with classic luxury, incorporating the culture and spirit of the Bahamas while attending to all the nuances that make Jewish weddings special. 

Spectacular Service every step of the way

Grand Hyatt Baha Mar’s kosher wedding specialist handles all the details to elevate your wedding, from helping you build Jewish and cultural traditions into your day to private Shabbat dinners overlooking the ocean. 

You’ll receive a full range of unparalleled services to help you personalize your Jewish wedding your way, and you’ll have help with all the details that will elevate your day, from helping you select decor and vendors to delivering gift bags and late-night snacks. 

The Perfect Spaces for Your Jewish Wedding

With flexible indoor and outdoor event spaces, Grand Hyatt Baha Mar’s got the perfect backdrop to suit your vision for your big day – whether it’s a tranquil beach setting, a ceremony in the waterside terraces, or an intimate poolside affair. Grand Hyatt Baha Mar has spaces for all of your wedding celebrations, from private yichud rooms to spaces for the groom’s tisch. 

Unforgettable Shabbat Dinners & exquisite Good Bye Brunches

One of the most special things about whisking your loved ones off to Grand Hyatt Baha Mar is the opportunity to craft a truly immersive wedding experience that goes beyond the day itself. And there’s no place better than one of Baha Mar’s elegant ocean view terraces or elegant dining rooms  for a beautiful private Shabbat dinner or goodbye brunch for your guests.

Unbeatable Kosher Catering at Grand Hyatt Baha Mar

Of course, one of the best things about Grand Hyatt Baha Mar is their unprecedented kosher dining options. It’s truly incredible to see a luxury property offering the range and quality of kosher options you can experience at Baha Mar.

In addition to a fully glatt kosher banquet kitchen to prepare a delectable menu for your wedding, Grand Hyatt Baha Mar is home to two sublime kosher eateries – including a kosher food truck! 

Cinkō, Baha Mar’s sit down meat restaurant, pairs the rich culinary diversity of Latin cuisine with bold Asian flavors. 

Then there’s Knosh, Baha Mar’s kosher dairy food truck. The first dining venue at Baha Mar featuring a fully vegetarian and pescatarian menu, Knosh’s menu includes vegetarian and pescatarian flatbreads, bowls, sandwiches, patties and a variety of savory cheese fry creations.

Both Cinkō and Knosh are kosher certified under the strict supervision of Chabad of The Bahamas.

Seven Reasons Why We Love Grand Hyatt Baha Mar for Your Jewish Wedding

♥Full glatt kosher banquet kitchen

♥Kosher dairy food truck, Knosh, on property

♥Kosher meat restaurant, Cinkō Asian Latino Grill, on property

♥Private Shabbat dinners available for your guests 

♥Private spaces available for ketubah signing, tisch, aufruf, and more

♥Designated kosher wedding specialist to guide you every step of the way as you plan the day of your dreams 

♥Kosher certified under the strict supervision of Chabad of The Bahamas

For the full story about weddings at Grand Hyatt Baha Mar, email  kosherevents@hyatt.com or call 242-788-7339.

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Plan the Egyptian Honeymoon of Your Dreams with SUNRISE Resorts & Cruises

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Royal Pool, White Hills Resort

Picking a destination for your honeymoon is one of the most fun parts of wedding planning. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime trip, and no doubt you want to go somewhere truly unforgettable. And while the usual suspects (looking at you, Maldives and Bali!) have lots to recommend them, there are so many wonderful honeymoon destinations off the beaten track – like Egypt.

While you may think of Egypt as a place to go to take in the history, the country also happens to be home to some truly stunning beach resorts on the Red Sea – and SUNRISE Resorts & Cruises are responsible for some of the very best, with properties to suit all honeymooning tastes. We’ll be looking at two of their most popular destinations for honeymoons, White Hills Resort and Meraki Resort.

Reception, White Hills Resort

White Hills Resort

 
White Hills Resort is the perfect spot for those couples in search of the perfect place to chill after all the craziness of the big day.

Sunrise Pool at White Hills Resort

At White Hills, you’ll be enveloped in up-to-the-minute serene luxury with a futuristic twist. 

Deluxe Swim Up Beach Front Room, White Hills Resort

They’ve got a stunning beach front, incredible pools, and the most soothing, spa-like guest digs.

The Beach at White Hills Resort

And of course, being the perfect chill-out destination, they’ve got a truly decadent spa to help you unwind.

Swim Up Pool, White Hills Resort

Every detail at White Hills is just SO sleek and stylish. 

Yades Greek Restaurant, Meraki Resort

Meraki Resort

 

 Meraki Resort, on the other hand, is all about the party, as an adults-only clubbing resort with daily themed parties. 

Utopia Beach Club Pool, Meraki Resort

It’s truly a one-of-a-kind spot, and just the place to go if you want to keep that party feeling going a little bit longer once the big day has passed. 

Ophelia Lobby, Meraki Resort

Meraki’s got a boho chic vibe, ensuring that whether you’re partying or lounging, you’ll be in the most stylish of surroundings.

Hall of Fame Jacuzzi Suite, Meraki Resort

Whichever resort you choose, you’re sure to make memories that will last a lifetime. Whether lounging in your room or hanging at the beach, you’ll be surrounded by unmatched luxury. SUNRISE Resorts & Cruises are known for their excellent customer service, and you can expect your every need to be met by the attentive staff.    

I know I’m tempted to run off and book an Egyptian holiday ASAP! There’s really no place chicer – or more Instagrammable – to celebrate your newly wedded status. 

Meraki Resort

FIND OUT MORE

Meraki Resort

Website | info@merakiresort.com

96A, Ra’s Nasrani, Sharks Bay, Sharm El Sheikh
South Sinai, Egypt

White Hills Resort

Website | info.wh@sunrise-resorts.com

96A, Ra’s Nasrani, Sharks Bay, Sharm El Sheikh
South Sinai, Egypt

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SUNRISE Resorts & Cruises is a Smashing The Glass handpicked sponsor and this is a sponsored post. We only ever work with sponsors that we absolutely ADORE and would use ourselves. You can find out more about sponsored posts here.

Top Three Israeli Destination Weddings Guaranteed NOT to Be Like Everyone Else’s {with Premium Events Israel}

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Photo by LUZ

There are so many things I love about an Israeli destination wedding. There’s no place more spiritually significant – and that’s before we even get into the fact that Israel is a totally stunning country, with a remarkably varied landscape given its small size. Plus, there’s no party like an Israeli party!

Photo by Adi Cohen Zedek

Here at Smashing The Glass, we’re fortunate to blog lots and lots of gorgeous destination weddings in Israel. According to our very scientific data, the most popular spot for couples from abroad making it official in Israel is a beachside location – in Tel Aviv or Caesarea – and for good reason!

Photo by LUZ

But if you’re thinking of getting married in Israel and looking for something a little more unique – but just as stunning – we’ve got you! The country’s got so much variety to offer when it comes to choosing a venue for your destination wedding – and we sat down to chat with Adi Sharfi, founder of luxury event planning company Premium Events Israel, to chat about some of her favorite ideas that are just a little bit different.

Photo by Perry Easy

With over 15 years of experience, Adi and her team at Premium Events Israel specialize in working with their clients to craft unique bespoke experiences your family and friends will remember for years to come (she’s got some truly incredible secret venues up her sleeve!), and we’re so thrilled to hear her three favorite Israeli destination wedding concepts – plus top tips on how to make them truly unforgettable.

Photo by LUZ

Israeli Desert Weddings

The Mediterranean coast may draw more attention, but Israel’s deserts are just as stunning. There’s something about the stark beauty of a desert landscape that hits different – and no landscape evokes the stories of the Torah quite like it.

Photo by Perry Easy

Photo by Perry Easy

Photo by Perry Easy

Between the Negev, the Judean Desert, the Dead Sea region, and the Eilat mountain range, there are lots of exquisite desert spots to choose from.

Photo by Adi Cohen Zedek

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Jewish Joy to the World: Making the Holiday Season More Inclusive with Hanukkah Decor

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Have you ever gone shopping and seen tons of fun Christmas decor but absolutely nothing for Hanukkah? I know I have – and it’s made me feel excluded from all the seasonal festivity.
 
You might wonder why I’m talking about Hanukkah in July. It’s because we’re partnering with Hanukkah Decor – a business on a mission to change that feeling of being excluded during the holiday season – and they’re running a kickstarter campaign this month that we are getting right behind!
 

The Story 

When Mark Perryman’s three-year-old daughter, Carlie, felt left out after seeing her neighborhood aglow with Christmas decorations, he was inspired to design a line of 5 outdoor light-up Hanukkah inflatables to bring seasonal cheer to Jews of all ages – menorahs, dreidels, even Zayde’s Kitchen complete with latkes frying!
 
These durable and long-lasting outdoor inflatable can be proudly displayed in your front yard, year after year – to paraphrase my favorite Hanukkah sweater, “Tis the season to let everyone know you’re Jewish,” after all!
 
And thanks to the Kickstarter Mark and his wife, Katie, started to get their new business off the ground, you can back the campaign to help Jewish children and families celebrate Hanukkah and make new memories and traditions each year. 
 
If the Kickstarter is successful, next year Hanukkah Decor will be not only expanding their outdoor collection but also adding a line of super fun indoor Hanukkah décor in classic and modern designs. 
 
But if the Kickstarter doesn’t reach its goal by July 26, none of this will happen – so be sure to back the Kickstarter today at hanukkahdecor.com/Kickstarter if you want to bring inflatable Jewish joy to the children and grownups in your life!

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