Jewish Wedding Info

Hayadata – Did You Know

yisroel — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:52:18 +0000

Did You Know? When a traditional wedding invitation seems to be just so… – traditional, you can always do something like this? Gruda Design, an Israeli graphic desginer in NJ was the author of this wedding invitation for a couple who were willing to come a bit closer to the edge. (Perhaps a bit over [...]

New Category – Real Weddings

yisroel — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:02:53 +0000

We will soon feature here on JewishWeddingInfo real stories from real people about their real weddings. We’ll need some of you newlyweds to give us a hand. That’s right, and we want to see some pictures too. Do you think your wedding, the wedding you so meticulously planned, has got some shareable moments and ideas, [...]

Sheva Brachos Success – A How To

yisroel — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 03:48:26 +0000

Ever notice how the Chosson and Kallah arrive ever so fashionably late to the Sheva Brachos party made in their honor? Even though they”ve been looking forward to hearing another couple of speeches from relatives they never knew they had (I guess that’s what they call Panim Chadoshos) and to having to respond another [...]

Reportage From the Simcha Expo

yisroel — Mon, 11 May 2009 19:47:59 +0000

As one of the sponsors of the Simcha Expo, which drew large crowds not only from the Simcha planning community but from all types of people with an interest in event related products, we were there talking to vendors and attendees alike. People that we talked to walked away quite satisfied with the expo. [...]

Simcha Expo – May 10th

yisroel — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 19:18:04 +0000

We all know what it takes to plan a wedding. It takes an incredible amount of effort, effort just to make it happen, to set it all up: the hall, the food, the flowers, the music, the invitations, the guestlists, the photographers, not to mention the attire, and the hair and make-up for the whole family. You also want it done right, you don’t want to doodle it. And to do it properly, you need research, you need legwork and most of all time, time that you probably didn’t have to begin with. This is why bridal expos are so popular. In one room, in one day you get to talk all the service providers and vendors, ask your questions and compare their offers. There aren’t many shows, however, that cater to frum families planning a simcha. So many of you will find it exciting to know that a Simcha Expo will be held in Brooklyn on

Wedding Checklist

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:14:52 +0000

You must keep the wedding planning clutter on paper and off your overwhelmed mind. When it’s all on paper, it just seems much more manageable, and every time you get to check another thing off you feel quite accomplished. Copy and paste this basic wedding checklist into your word processing program, add or remove items from [...]

F.L.O.P. Wedding Checklist

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:12:12 +0000

Many, if not most, orthodox circles adopt the FLOP system to divide the costs among the two sides. Simply put, in the this method the groom’s side, in addition to the personal expenses, will be responsible for the Flowers, the Liquor, the Orchestra, and the Photographer / Video, while the bride’s side will take [...]

Make – Up Basics

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:05:41 +0000

You’ve got to look your best for the Big day. Learning how to apply your makeup properly is important now more than ever. It can, however, be difficult and time-consuming. Here are the most common beauty mistakes that women make, and how to avoid them. Skipping foundation Although many people dislike the feel of a full [...]

Ten Commandments of Wedding Planning

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 04:38:00 +0000

When it comes to wedding planning nothing is etched in stone: every couple is unique, every couple sets its own priorities. Here are ten very general dos and don’ts for you to keep in mind. 1. “I am engaged to be wed to my wonderful fiancé who has taken me out of the land of [...]

Bridal Bouquet Basics

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 04:30:22 +0000

The Bridal Bouquet – the small (or not so small) bundle of flowers that is like a floral centerpiece for the bride, a posy to pose with during pictures and add a touch of color to the total white that is a bride’s outfit, we’ll tell you about its history and help you choose [...]