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A Rosa Clará Bride for a Wedding Planner’s Traditional Jewish Wedding with a Twist at The Langham, London, UK

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We always love seeing what choices Jewish wedding pros make when it comes to planning their own big day – so naturally we’re thrilled to be featuring the wedding of Lara, the wedding planner behind Smashing The Glass Recommended Vendor Uptown Events! She and Grant, a data analyst, had the most fabulous London Jewish wedding at Smashing The Glass Recommended Vendor The Langham, one of the city’s most iconic venues.

Having worked on so many incredible weddings, Lara had lots of time to think about what she’d want to do for her own – which was honoring tradition while bringing in some original twists. One of these twists was the color scheme: rather than leaning into classic white, Lara opted for a palette focused on soft pinks with touches of green – and was it ever gorgeous! We’re especially enamored with Lara and Grant’s stunner of a floral chuppah – don’t miss it in the incredible photos by Katie Rogers!

We also love the fun culinary touches the dessert-loving couple brought to their wedding menu. Instead of a wedding cake, they opted for a giant tiramisu – and there was also a crumble bar, where guests could mix and match between different fruit bases and crumble toppings. How good does that sound?! And if that wasn’t enough, they had not one but two roaming desserts: a chocolate mousse trolley and a doughnut belt!

There are so many more fun details – everything from the way the couple included their beloved dog in the day via an AI cartoon image they used on custom matchboxes to the Picante tower the tequila-loving duo dreamed up instead of the classic Champagne version – but we’ll leave it to Lara, who looked so elegant in her beautiful lace gown by Rosa Clará, to tell you the rest…

How We Met

Lara, the bride: We met at secondary school when we were 18!

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Win a Glow Up for Your Shabbat Table with The Social Kitchen

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Is your Friday night table in need of a refresh? Then I’ve got just the thing for you:we’ve teamed up with The Social Kitchen, London’s chicest option for event styling and crockery hire, to give one lucky winner in London or Hertfordshire UK a design consultation and luxury table setting hire for a Friday night to remember!

I’ve long been a fan of The Social Kitchen’s founder, Dani Tucker, who’s Jewish herself – I’ve had the pleasure of working with her on photoshoots and adore her wonderful cookbooks – and I’m just blown away by her incredible knack for taking table settings from the ordinary to the extraordinary. She’s renowned for her bringing new ideas to the table (literally), and her unique stylings come together to create unforgettable experiences. 

She’s got the most impeccable taste – and I love how she shows that Jewish doesn’t have to equal stodgy and boring, one Shabbat or holiday tablescape at a time! And even if you don’t turn out to be the lucky winner of our competition, Dani’s shared some fabulous ideas for easy DIY upgrades – read on for her tips!

Inspiring Tablescapes 

The Social Kitchen was inspired by Dani’s beloved late mother, Shally, who loved nothing more than hosting family and friends at home, creating magic through her spectacular cooking and effortless hospitality. 

This sense of warmth and belief in the power of hospitality is the heartbeat of everything The Social Kitchen does. And while The Social Kitchen is known for their epic event styling – they work on lots of gorgeous Jewish weddings – you can work with them for any event, from the grandest to the most intimate, like a Shabbat or holiday gathering at home. 

They’ve got a beautifully diverse range of products carefully curated from around the world, including decadent glassware and stylish crockery and cutlery in a huge variety of colours and sizes, designed to be mixed and matched. Add in some vibrant accessories, and you’ve got everything you need to create an unforgettable look.

And when you work with The Social Kitchen, you’re not just getting style – they’re also known for their top-notch service. They’ll take care of every last detail – and are also available to offer support on the day of your event if needed.

Dani’s DIY Tips 

Dani shared three great ideas for DIY ways to upgrade your own Shabbat table, drawn from her years of experience in styling. 

  1. Mix and Match
    Throw out the rule book and blend different styles, colours, patterns and textures! For example, you could pair old and new by taking an heirloom (or thrifted!) lace tablecloth and layering it over a modern fabric to give your table an elevated twist. Mix up your textures by pairing light pink matte plate with a jet black shiny charger. Or you could opt to have a completely different style of wine glass at every place setting for a whimsical look – the possibilities with this one are truly endless!
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  2. Decorate Your Own Challah Cover
    If you’re crafty, you could sew your own from scratch, or buy a gorgeous Jewish embroidery kit – but if you’re looking for something a little simpler, Dani suggests buying a pillow case (or repurposing an old one) and decorating it by doodling with permanent markers! Do it solo, or get your friends and family involved – if you’ve got young children, this could be a really sweet way to create a special family heirloom together! 
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  3. Recycled Vases
    Dani suggests saving jam jars you’ve finished, peeling the labels off, and repurposing them as flower vases! For a dramatic look, use one colour of flower and tie a large ribbon bow round the top of the jar, leaving long tails draping along the table.

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