If you can’t get enough of Israeli weddings, we’ve got a treat for you! The fabulous Jewish wedding of Alexa and Nitay, at gorgeous Hagiva, has all the things we love about weddings in Israel: a gorgeous outdoor setting filled with greenery and Jerusalem stone, gorgeous chuppah, Israeli food and music, and, of course, epic party vibes. Nitay is Israeli, while Alexa is American – and the pair perfectly combined the best of both wedding traditions to make sure everyone felt comfortable and included on the day. They turned to Smashing The Glass Recommended Vendor Vanessa Ohayon to help ..read more

Over the past seven months, so many of us have been looking for ways to support Israel – and the people sacrificing so much to keep the home of the Jewish people safe. Here at Smashing The Glass, we’ve fundraised for Magen David Adom, run supportive Zoom gatherings for Jews around the world struggling to process our new reality, and more – and we love hearing how others have used their skills and resources to offer support at this critical time. One of the most beautiful initiatives we’ve heard of comes from WeddingKetubah.com, a platform devoted to connecting American couples planning Jewish ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

Mother’s Day is just around the corner and it’s a very difficult day for me having lost my beloved mother two years ago. However, I’m lucky that it’s still a special occasion for me and my girls – they love it – and I’m learning to love it in a different way. If you’re looking for gifts from Jewish + Israeli-owned businesses that surprise, delight, and just “get” her — all without breaking the bank, here are my top recs! PS Every gift idea comes with a discount code or BOGOF! Jewish Joy Journal Part gratitude journal, part goal planner, part non-judgmental Jewish BFF, this bestselling gratit ..read more

Dreaming of summer? Us too – and that’s why we can’t get enough of the fabulous Jewish wedding of Alex, who works in education, and Mike, in finance. The New York couple loves spending their summer weekends in Montauk, and they wanted to bring those relaxed, intimate vibes to their big day. With an outdoor chuppah at Solé East Backyard followed by an afterparty at Roberta’s Pizza, they positively nailed it – thanks in no small part to their wonderful wedding planner, Andrea Adelstein from Smashing The Glass Recommended Vendor NYLux Events. In Alex’s words, Andrea has an incredible ..read more

When American couple Ayia and Christopher, both emergency room nurses, decided on a destination wedding in Israel, they knew they needed a stellar planner on the ground to make the day of their dreams a reality. They found the perfect fit in Smashing The Glass Recommended Vendor Bebke, led by dream team Inbar and Gev. To quote Ayia, Bebke is “a creative powerhouse,” and helped the duo with everything from finding the perfect only-in-Israel venue to incorporating the groom’s Cambodian heritage into the day. Ayia and Christopher knew they wanted to get married somewhere with character and ..read more

We love a good New York Jewish wedding, and this one is really something special! Kat, an obstetrician-gynecologist, and Marc, an emergency physician, got married at Weylin in Brooklyn, and we can’t get enough of all the gorgeous details this historic building has to offer (including a breathtaking frescoed dome!). Kat and Marc wanted their day to be a solid mix of the traditional and the unconventional, opting for a classic ceremony followed by an offbeat reception. Throughout, they drew inspiration from nature, from their wonderful chuppah adorned with greenery and florals to Kat’s Mag ..read more