It’s been almost four years since Eric and I tied the knot. We had a beautiful wedding at Rancho Del Cielo in Malibu, under a gorgeous chuppah overlooking the ocean. We ate challah, drank wine, and danced the hora under a starlit sky. It was the most perfect day.
Venue –Rancho Del Cielo Malibu
Photographer – Sun-Dance Photography
Coordination – Avesta Carrera
Officiant – Rabbi Don Singer
Floral Design – Marion Curson Flowers
Catering – Truly Yours Catering
Cake – Hansen Cakes
Jewish brides all over America are looking for the most sought-after disguise. They’re not searching for masks and camouflage. Hollywood-style sunglasses and hair extensions are not on the bride’s “must have” list. American Jewish brides are clamoring for a day and not just any day. A Sunday. Jewish brides are booking Memorial Day Weekend, Labor Day Weekend, and President’s Day Weekend. What do these weekends have in common? The Monday off. In Jewish Wedding Planning 101, a traditional Jewish bride knows she can’t have a wedding ceremony before sundown on a Saturday due to Shabbat laws. Therefore, if a Jewish bride wants wedding photos in daylight, she must move her wedding to a Sunday. And when the Jewish bride and her guests want to party like it’s 5771, a Monday sans work and any other obligations is ideal. I’ve already set aside my 3-day weekends for my friends’ Jewish weddings and they did the same for mine (shout out to Memorial Weekend 2008!).
So, if you are looking into ideal Sunday night weddings for your own planning purposes, whether you’re the bride or a guest, here’s a peek into upcoming long weekends where the Manischewitz pours into the wee hours of Monday:
2010:
Memorial Day Weekend: Sunday, May 30th
Independence Day Weekend: Sunday, July 4th
Labor Day Weekend: Sunday, September 5th
Columbus Day Weekend: Sunday, October 10th
2011:
President’s Day Weekend: Sunday, February 20th
Memorial Day Weekend: Sunday, May 29th
Independence Day Weekend: Sunday, July 3rd
Labor Day Weekend: Sunday, September 4th
Columbus Day Weekend: Sunday, October 9th
2012:
President’s Day Weekend: Sunday, February 19th
Memorial Day Weekend: Sunday, May 27th
Labor Day Weekend: September, 2nd
Columbus Day Weekend: Sunday, October 7th
Emilie and Ross had a beautiful Jewish wedding with a dream team of vendors. Emilie and Ross were married at the beautiful Greystone Mansion, with catering by one of our favorite Southern California catering companies, (who offers an entire kosher menu by the way). All of Emilie and Ross’ guests had their taste buds delighted! The look, feel and perfect flow of the day was handled by one of our favorite coordinators. Getting ready began at the Beverly Hilton, which is one of the many hotels within close proximity to Greystone Mansion. Emilie paired purples with whites which all came together in the most stunning chuppah, centerpieces and bouquets. Grey yarmulkes finished off the look for the groom and groomsmen.
Venue – Greystone Mansion
Photographer – Eight20 Photography
Coordination – In The Now Weddings
Floral Design – Bella Blooms
Hair & Makeup – Susie Chhuor
Caterer – Truly Yours Catering
Cake – Hansen Cakes
Ketubah – Ketubah.com
Sara & Matt met and fell in love at the University of Florida in Gainesville. Surrounded by an amazing group of their family and friends, they were married at Beth David Congregation in Miami, Florida. They incorporated their love for the Florida Gators into their wedding day using an orange and blue inspired color palette and the Gator fight song was also played during the reception. Matt and Sara also choreographed their first dance, which was a thrill to their friends and family.
Venue – Beth David Congregation
Photographer – Karen Lisa Artistic Photography
Videographer – Clear Vision Pictures
Floral Design – Dadeland Florist
Entertainment – Manhattan Music
