The Yichud

by brittany // February 27, 2014

In Jewish tradition, the yichud, Hebrew for seclusion, is a period of time immediately after the ceremony when the bride and groom are given a private moment to spend together as husband and wife. Long ago, this was when the marriage... Continue reading →

Sacha Baron Cohen & Isla Fisher Jewish Wedding

Jewish Celebrity Weddings

by brittany // February 27, 2014

Red carpet season is upon us and we’ve had fun collecting examples of glamorous Jewish celebrities that have tied the knot! Keep reading for a list of our 10 favorite Jewish celebrity weddings. 1. Drew Berrymore and Will Kopeland were... Continue reading →

Chocolate Hamentaschen With Irish Creme Filling

by brittany // February 26, 2014

Hamentaschen are the traditional treat of the holiday of Purim. These delicious cookies remind us of our sweet victory over Hamen, a villain with a triangular shaped hat who attempted to kill the Jews of Persia. Hamentaschen cookies are usually... Continue reading →

Mishloach Manot For Your Bridesmaids

by brittany // February 22, 2014

Giving Mishloach Manot, gifts of food or drink, is one of the mitzvot of Purim. What better way to fulfill this commandment than to give fun gifts to your bridesmaids?! Whether you are asking your friend to be in your... Continue reading →

10 DIY Projects For Purim

by brittany // February 20, 2014

Purim is less than a month away and we’re already getting excited! A classic ‘they tried to kill us, we survived’, let’s eat holiday, Purim is known for its wild costume parties and delicious food. You can learn more about... Continue reading →

Ahava Crush On You | The Big Fat Jewish Wedding

Happy Valentine’s Day!!

by brittany // February 14, 2014

We were going to save this sweet nothing for Tu B’Av (the Jewish Day of Love) but couldn’t resist releasing it a bit early. Do you like it?! Feel free to share with your friends, family and (future) spouse! Wishing... Continue reading →

Alina & Rafael’s Decadent Russian Jewish Wedding {Boca Raton, FL}

by preeti // February 12, 2014

This beautiful Russian Jewish wedding is a fairytale wedding come true. From the Alina’s cinderalla wedding ballgown, to the 7 tiered wedding cake, you are going to be swept away in joy and happiness with this happy couple. Bride Alina... Continue reading →

Gold Wedding Cake | The Big Fat Jewish Wedding

Gold Medal Wedding Inspiration

by brittany // February 8, 2014

The Winter 2014 Olympic Games are here and in between watching the ice skating competitions and drinking white russian cocktails, we’ve been dreaming of winning the gold — gold weddings that is. Gold is on trend this year and is... Continue reading →

The Big Fat Jewish Wedding

A Place for Jewish Brides & Grooms to Get Inspired

Month: February 2014