{Real Jewish Weddings} Dallas, TX | The Wedding Yentas™

Elizabeth and Michael’s meeting was truly b’shert. They weren’t looking for love and ended up meeting at the most romantic of places: Michael’s cousin’s bris. They were both shy and quiet, so a family member introduced them and Michael got Elizabeth’s number and she waited for his call. After waiting a week, and not hearing from him, she found him on her cousin’s Facebook. She sent him a message to wish him a Happy Passover. A day later, Michael called Elizabeth and set up a date. Unfortunately, Elizabeth’s brother came in town last minute and Elizabeth had to break their date. They ended up rescheduling it and realized at that time, their lives had been intertwined all along through their siblings and high school. They even grew up 5 minutes from each other, but it took a bris to finally bring them together.

Michael and Elizabeth had a lot of obstacles and drama while planning their wedding. So on their wedding day, they felt like a huge weight had been lifted off their shoulders. They truly enjoyed and celebrated their love for each other on their wedding day. Elizabeth got the princess wedding she had always wanted. They loved the symbolism and tributes shown to their families. At their sign-in table, they had pictures of their grandparents at each of their weddings. Their sign-in book consisted of their engagement pictures. Elizabeth also had picture frames attached to her bridal bouquet of her Zada (of blessed memory) and of her 97 year old grandparents (Saba and Sapta) who could not travel to Dallas from Israel. She carried her great-great aunt’s and her Sapta’s handkerchief with her. She had a sixpence in her shoe for good luck that her mother had given her. Elizabeth and Michael had a traditional Bedekken and Ketubah signing which included their loved ones. During their ceremony, they paid special tribute to Elizabeth’s Zada and her Israeli grandparents. Her Sapta’s tablecloth was used on the table under the chuppah and her Saba’s Tallis was used when the rabbi blessed them. The wine cups used during the ceremony had special meaning as well; one was a gift to Michael’s great-grandfather, for whom he was named, from his grandchildren. The other was given to Elizabeth by her brother and sister-in-law after a trip to Israel. During the reception, as table numbers, they had pictures of themselves at the age of the correlating table number. Their personal touches stood out. It was everything they wanted and more. They even left in a Cinderella horse drawn carriage to end the perfect night. Ultimate town car airport services provided them with the best beginning of the honeymoon tour. Now they are living happily ever after.

Mazel tov, Elizabeth and Michael!