Author Archives: Alison

Featured on Delightfully Engaged!

Posted on December 7, 2010 by Alison in Featured

We’re honored to have been a featured contributor on Delightfully Engaged, the wedding blog created and produced by mywedding.com. The company that connects vendors and engaged couples in addition to providing brides and grooms with free wedding wedsites, also offers inspiration and ideas in their general topics blog. We’re more than happy to help their Jewish readers when they need the Yentas to weigh in on relevant topics.

This week, it was Chanukah of course! The gift guide we provided you last week was the star of Delightfully Engaged today and we hope their readers found some fun gifts either to finish off 2010’s Chanukah or next year’s. And if you’ve found us for the first time after visiting Delightfully Engaged, welcome!!

Swing by Delightfully Engaged and see our little flash of fame for yourself!

Real Weddings | Eastlake, OH

Posted on December 7, 2010 by Alison in Real Jewish Weddings

Marc and Mandy met through mutual friends at a Karaoke night at a local bar and grill. They were introduced and had an immediate connection. Mandy says that Marc was her Tupperware lid — sometimes you search and search for the right lid in you cupboard and when you finally find the one that fits you’re so excited! They took things slow, as Marc was a single father, and slowly introduced his son to their relationship with “four-year-old family fun nights.” They got engaged and decided that a Jewish ceremony was important to them.

Mandy isn’t Jewish, but the two have decided to raise their children Jewish and they both wanted to incorporate Marc’s heritage on their wedding day. They included some traditions like marrying under a chuppah because it symbolizes the beginning of a home and family. They also honored Marc’s father by reciting the prayers over the challah and wine. And of course, they enjoy a warm, fun, and timeless love, which is typically so evident in Jewish couples on their wedding day.

Mazel tov, Mandy and Marc!

Venue – Penitentiary Glen Nature Center
Photographer – Amanda K. Photography
Catering – Regovich Catering
Floral Design – A Floral Boutique
Bakery – Cakes for All Occasions
Bridal Gown – David’s Bridal

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Modern Hanukkah Entertainment

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Alison in Featured, Jewish Traditions

If only our people had YouTube back in the day to keep the mood light while they were slaves and fighting the Greeks. Thankfully, things were kept light, literally, with an extra and miraculous few jars of oil that kept the flames aglow.

We’re kickin’ those mid-Monday blues and still celebrating those eight awesome days and thought we could celebrate online with a few chuckles. We did some of the hard work for you and found some of our favorite Hanukkah clips to share with you for latke-laughter! Enjoy!

Friday Favorites | Winner Announced!

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Alison in Friday Favorites

It’s going to be a very, very happy rest of the Chanukah holiday for one lucky Yentas reader! She entered to win and did just that! She’s walking away with a fantastic Chanukah-themed grab bag sponsored by our friends at ModernTribe Jewish Gifts! Thanks, MT!

So, who’s the lucky latke? Mazel tov to RACHEL for winning a set of cute Chanukah cookie cutters, Jewish fortune cookies, and a super cool peace sign menorah! What a fun way to say goodbye to Chanukah 2010!

Thank you to everyone who entered and continues to swing by The Wedding Yentas!! The Yentas themselves, Nicky and Alison, always appreciate your support and warm enthusiasm. Stay tuned for more fun giveaways in the future where we will shower you with free fun stuff!

Friday Favorites | Hanukkah Grab Bag

Posted on December 3, 2010 by Alison in Friday Favorites

Just in time to get you in the mood for Hanukkah, which started Wednesday night, The Wedding Yentas has teamed up with ModernTribe Jewish Gifts once again to showcase some awesome gifts that you could win!

Whether you want these items for yourself or you think they’d make great gifts for a friend or family member, we’ve got you covered!

Hanukkah is definitely all about food, so it’s not easy to forget about sweets and dessert options! Jewish Fortune Cookies will be a great accessory to your Christmas Day if you decide to enjoy the traditional Jewish Christmas dinner of Chinese food! Go out and support your favorite local Chinese eatery. Who says latkes and wontons don’t go together? And for dessert, pop open a fortune cookie for a good laugh and a tasty treat! Enter below and these can be yours!

For a more homemade route to sweets, we’re also offering cookie cutters that create Hanukkah themed treats. Make or buy some cookie dough and a few slices later, you could have menorah, dreidel, star, and Torah-shaped cookies to enjoy as you celebrate the Festival of Lights!

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We LOVE the latke server, but we’re sorry to say that these babies are all out of stock! So, your grab bag won’t include the server, but you can put it on your list for next year. Don’t worry — you can still enjoy a latke (or two or 20) without it.

However, the Peace Sign Menorah is a fun and modern take on your candle display to commemorate the miracle our people experienced when eight nights of oil provided light and warmth for them. Is your family experiencing holiday stress? Tell them to “chill out” with this faaaabulous Chanukiah and let them bask in the glow and peace of this menorah!

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So, all three items can be yours for a little Hanukkah grab bag to enjoy for yourself or gift to a favorite person. There’s no better way to enjoy the season with Jewish gifts from ModernTribe, symbols of our holiday, and a prize that could have your name all over it!

Leave a comment below and tell us your favorite part of Hanukkah! Is it the latkes? Gathering with the family? Playing dreidel? Or, be honest, you love tearing off the wrapping paper to discover some awesome presents? Enter to win by Sunday night at 11:59 p.m. The winner will be announced on Monday. The sweepstakes is open to everyone, even those who are not Jewish or engaged. Good luck and Happy Hanukkah!