{Real Jewish Weddings} Pasadena, CA

Claire and Ilia enjoyed a classic and romantic Pasadena wedding. They infused a touch of Jewish traditions into the ceremony to honor Ilia’s heritage. He wore a yarmulke and stepped on the glass at the end as these are festive Jewish groom traits. They also performed their own version of a mitzvah buy donating their flowers to the local nursing and convalescent hospital. What a wonderful idea! Claire had seen this practice when she was younger while doing volunteer work in convalescent homes. One time she came in and the whole place was full of these beautiful post-wedding flowers! The residents seemed to really get a kick out of having the flowers, and the director said that people occasionally donated their flowers after events. So it seemed like a much better option to donate them rather than just throw them away!!

Mazel tov, Claire and Ilia!