Category Archives: Real Jewish Weddings

SUNY Binghamton brought Danielle and Patrick together and from there, sweet, sweet love was born. The timing was a rough as Danielle had committed to a semester abroad and the inseparable couple was separated by oceans. Patrick didn’t want to stand in the way of Danielle’s dreams and wanted her to follow her heart. Like a scene right out of a rom-com, Danielle flew abroad and home within 48 hours, she decided to give this wonderful man she had fallen hard for, a real shot. Her heart was right. The two fell madly and deeply in love.

Fast forward: Pat and Danielle hop on a plaine for a last minute romantic vacation to San Francisco. While touring Muir Woods outside SF, in the middle of a beautiful backdrop, in the midst of the magnificent redwood trees, Pat got down on one knee and said, “You came into these woods as my girlfriend and I would like you to leave as my fiance, will you marry me?”

Mazel Tov, Danielle and Patrick!

Venue- Omni Mandalay Las Colinas, TX
Photographer- Amy Karp Photography
Officiant- My Personal Cantor, Debbi Ballard
Florist- Bloomtown Florist
Cake- Fancy Cakes By Lauren
Videographer- Lynn Films
Entertainment / Music- Random Axis
Entertainment Agent- My Dallas Gigs, Eddy Parker
Hair- Gova Salon, Amy Martinez
Equipment Rentals- Magic Moments Events

This feature was made possible by a partnership between The Wedding Yentas and Two Bright Lights!

Zack, the musician-turned-lawyer and Sarah, the artist-turned-doctor, first met on JDate. Although Sarah was in Australia for the summer after her first year of medical school and Zack was in L.A. after his second year of law school, the Internet knew no geographical bounds and they hit it off right from the start. They wrote back and forth for several months before finally meeting in person at a John Mayer concert. Zack was the first JDate guy that Sarah had ever agreed to meet in person — she was nervous, to say the least.

After the concert, Zack and Sarah extended their evening at a bar in Hollywood. After talking and laughing for several hours, Sarah went home and soon received a text from Zack, “Just wanted to make sure you made it home safely. I had a great time with you tonight! Sweet dreams.”

A second date turned into a third, the third lead to the fourth and, a month later, they decided to date each other exclusively. Zack came to Sarah’s “MedProm” and Sarah sat in the front row at Zack’s law school talent show. Zack learned that Sarah had always imagined being proposed to by being serenaded with the song “Marry Me” by Train. Without hesitation, Zack jokingly replied, “Well, IF I propose, it will be at a McDonalds after we watch a screening of Blood Diamond…” He smiled. Sarah didn’t.

A few months later, they were sitting in the lobby of the Ritz Carlton in Maui when a guitarist Zack hired started to play “Marry Me.” At the line “You wear white and I’ll wear out the words I love you, and you’re beautiful,” Zack got down on one knee. Thinking Zack was messing with her, Sarah got down on one knee too. That is when Zack took off his claddagh ring and handed it to her, asking, “Will you marry me?” The answer was an emphatic YES!!

Mazel tov, Sarah and Zack!

Venue- Sherwood Country Club
Photographer- Chris Schmitt Photography
Coordinator- Under the Chuppah
Florist- Shirvan Designs
Officiant – Rabbi Ahud Sela
Cake- A Sweet Design Cake Co
Videographer- Ahava Films
Music- DJ FX
Hair Stylist- Union Salon, Veronica Mills

Check out the bottom of the post to see the beautiful wedding day video trailer by Ahava Films and swing back on Thursday to see the official highlights reel!

Sarah & Zack Trailer from Ahava Films on Vimeo.

Jenni and Jino, a JDate success, were featured on Tuesday with a showcase of their Brooklyn civil wedding. But the lucky couple enjoyed a second wedding in Israel. The August religious ceremony in Israel brought the couple’s families together. Jenni’s dad and stepmom, a cousin from France and two bridesmaids joined 150 of Jino’s friends and family! Jino’s grandfather who was a ritual director at a synagogue in Philadelphia for over 20 years led the ceremony and the signing of the Ketubah. Being wed in Israel and by Jino’s grandfather made it so much more special! Jino’s grandfather has a beautiful voice and took such pride in leading the ceremony.

Jino, bass player for NY based rock band, Team of Rivals, used his singing skills to surprise Jenni by singing one of their favorite songs, “Passenger” by the Deftones, with the Israeli Wedding Band, the Bachelors.

While their honeymoon was being able to go to Israel for three weeks, they made a special point to get away to a bed and breakfast in the north of Israel near Lake Kinneret where they had some time to relax. They enjoyed some sights, but mostly their indoor Jacuzzi!

Jenni had recently started her own business making handmade crafts and Judaica and made Hamsa key chain favors for both weddings! They were used as table decorations at the Israel wedding. She wanted to give fun yet meaningful gifts to all of their friends and family who attended their weddings.

Mazel tov, Jenni and Jino!

Venue/Catering/Coordinator/Design – MC2
Photographer – Einav Rimon
Band – The Bachelors
DJ – Laloona
Favors – Lea Joelle Handmade