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Thursday Thrills: Break That Glass!

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Alison in Thursday Thrills

Yesterday you read all about Mazel Tov Stone and today, you can WIN a Mazel Tov Stone.

No really, it can be yours!

Lisa and Robb, creators of this new spin on an old tradition, are offering a fully customized stone to one lucky Yentas winner! Are you plotzing yet?!

Here’s why you want to enter:

You will be the first of your friends to have this brand new product! Hel-lo?! Trendsetter!
Who doesn’t want a token from the wedding day to remember how special the moment was when your groom made the boom?! (boom of the glass, not the boom of his… a — well, you know. It rhymes).
The stone comes from Israel and creates an extra special element of your faith and its derivation.
You are in control! You get to work with the fabulous Robb and Lisa to make sure the stone reflects you two as a couple and the symbols of your love. Who would turn away the chance to work with accommodating and knowledgeable vendors?!
It’s a prize! That means it’s complimentary! This is a very good value.

Check out the site to see just how much of a steal this is! Impressive, right?

Okay, so we will have one winner from all the entries.

But even if you don’t win the grand prize, you are still a winner. And I don’t mean that in the “saving your self esteem in 6th grade” kind of way. You really still can win something just by entering!

Everyone who enters this sweepstakes will automatically receive a coupon code for a $50 discount on a Mazel Tov Stone purchase. Fifty smackers! Very generous. Thanks, Robb and Lisa!!

So, think about the impact you want that glass to make when your new hubster steps on it! Then, think about the impact your bank account will avoid if you win or just enter to win!

Leave a comment below about how you’ll feel the moment you hear that glass break (I couldn’t wait to kiss!). Entries will be accepted through Sunday, June 12th at 11:59 PST. Winner will be announced Monday!

Mazel tov. Your’e already winning!

Mazel Tov With A Bang!

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Alison in Featured, From The Yentas, Inside Scoop, Real Jewish Weddings

Last week, the all new and refreshed Wedding Yentas launched and in order to celebrate the Yentas reboot, a hearty mazel tov is in order. But with old traditions come new ones and that’s why it’s so exciting to feature Mazel Tov Stone, the gotta-have-it of under-the-chuppah Judaica.

A California couple accidentally discovered The Mazel Tov Stone while attending a family member’s wedding rehearsal. The bride began to panic that the glass wouldn’t break under her groom’s foot, so her quick-thinking relative who also happens to be a stone sculptor, ran to his car and delivered her a slab of limestone to guarantee a sturdy surface on which glass would cleanly and beautifully break. And just like that, Robb and Lisa had woven a new concept on an old tradition. Beach wedding on the sand? Garden wedding on the grass? A wimpy groom with a soft shoe (don’t worry, we won’t tell)? No problem! The Mazel Tov Stone will make sure the glass breaks!

The Mazel Tov Stone is also a great commemorative piece from your wedding, just like your photos, your ketubah, and the shards of glass you might keep for decorative purposes. Since the stone is cut in a beautiful shape of your choice and can be completely customized with your names, date, flourishes, border, and font, it’s a reflection of you as a couple from your wedding day.

I love the fact that you can literally get married in any location in any state, and know that your wedding still has a place in Israel. Hmmm?? How can you be in both places at once? The customized stone is Jerusalem limestone, hailing all the way from the motherland. It’s derived from the same quarries that produced the stone used to build the ancient temples in Jerusalem. Talk about a permanent piece of rock! Having this stone beneath your feet is sure to provide you the same strength and stability that Israel’s rich history has endured. Warm fuzzies, right?

Mazel Tov Stone is part of The Wedding Yentas family, and it’s such an honor to have them as an elite vendor here on the site. You can check them out in the Vendor Directory either under Judaica Stores or Chuppot.

So, say “mazel tov!” for all of us Yentas on our new home, and say “mazel tov!” to yourself for a beautiful marriage that will start with a big bang!

Real Weddings | Dominican Republic

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Alison in Real Jewish Weddings

Why not tie the knot in paradise? Carly and Seth had the right idea when they chose to have their destination wedding in the Dominican Republic! The family rented a few adjacent villas which made gathering the wedding party much easier. Initially the ceremony was to take place on the cliff overlooking the ocean. Last minute changes had to be made due to the rain, and a second ceremony site was assembled in one of the larger villas. The cocktail hour and reception dinner took place at the Beach Club at Sea Horse Ranch. It’s a beautiful restaurant and bar with panoramic ocean views.

Overall, the wedding had a very relaxed vibe that was all about the pampering. The guys had some cigars they brought in, and made a cozy smoking lounge on the patio outside. One of the most remarkable things about this wedding was that the mother of the bride, Joan, brought in all the decorations for this 1920s Shanghai-themed wedding. Additionally she made all the desserts in the weeks leading up to the wedding, froze them, and packed them in a suitcase to travel to the wedding. Joan is also a successful Interior Design in HK, so she created all of the table linens and lamp shades by hand. She brought twelve checked bags full of decorations!

Venue- Sea Horse Ranch, Sosua Dominican Republic
Photographer- Gene Kosoy
Wedding Planner- 4TW, Richard Webber
Ketubah- MP Artworks
Glass- Mazel Tov Glass
Bride’s Dress- Claire Pettibone

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GOTTA HAVE IT: Pin It In

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Alison in Gotta Have It

Hair up? Hair down? Maybe you’re still deciding.

Hair sparkly? Now we’re talkin’! No matter what you decide to style your locks on the big day, here’s your opportunity to make a statement with pretty accessories. Headbands are always a classic option. Flowers definitely set your style. But you can’t go wrong with the simplicity and femininity of jeweled hair pins.

You gotta have the Vanessa Hair Pins by One World Designs Bridal Jewelry! The Northern California-based jewelry designer sells her designs on etsy and customizes her pieces for each unique bride. I love her many different kinds of jewelry, but I’m especially attracted to these hair pins and how they complete the bridal look.

Delicate hair jewels like these can be secured to your wedding day hairstyle and glisten perfectly under your veil a you sparkle your way down to the chuppah!

Visit One World Designs via web site, blog, and etsy store!

Photos by Lilia Photography and hair style by Armando Sarabia of Get Your Do Up.

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The All New Yentas!

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Alison in From The Yentas

Did you hear that? The crushing boom of a celebratory broken glass? The sound of a new beginning like so many hear under the chuppah? Well, maybe you couldn’t hear it, but you can definitely see it! TheWeddingYentas.com has an all new look, and it’s time to celebrate! What are we celebrating? Us, of course! You, your mom, your MOH, the florist! We are all Wedding Yentas!

So put on your excited face (I did) and check out the new digs.

First, take a look around the new layout of the site and get excited about the many opportunities for you to enjoy and e-pamper yourself. “Tales from the Veil” is the new installment that brings real brides to the headlines with reflections and lessons learned from their wedding planning or wedding day experiences. We’re all Yentas here — submit your story to info@theweddingyentas.com to share some wisdom. Twitter is now buzzing with even more Yentas-related gossip, so make sure to follow @WeddingYentas to read more and dish there! And of course the Facebook Yentas page is always happy to feel more Internet love so make sure to click “Like” directly on the Facebook profile or right here on this page.

The Wedding Yentas began because there was no other site like it on the Internet. So why is this site different from all other sites? You will always find fresh, daily posts covering everything from Real Jewish Weddings, explanations of traditions, DIY ideas, the latest wedding trends, and giveaways! A fun, conversational experience is what you should find here because, after all, it’s all about being in the company of Yentas. You can also find a growing Vendor Directory filled with elite wedding professionals who can help make your day absolutely perfect!

We all love weddings. We all love a good “mazel tov!” We are all Yentas!