The Jewish Wedding Podcast

Samantha and Max - Postponing proposals & planning the perfect day

Thu, 30 May 2024 10:00:00 -0400

Amir speaks with Sam and Max, whose wedding was filmed on May 28th, 2023 at Edgewood Country Club, and who just celebrated their 1-year anniversary. They discuss the stresses of wedding planning, their nearly seven year journey together leading up to their special day, and much, much more. Tune in to hear the details…

Photographer: @anthonyvazquezphotography
Venue: @edgewoodccnj
Hair: @lacedoeshair
Music: @elegantmusicgroup
Floral: @newcityflorist
Caterer: @northern_valley_affairs
Bride: @samanthamoskowitz

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Papaya Events - More than floral

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 17:00:00 -0400

Amir sits down with Raphi Heimowitz of Papaya Events, who specializes in premier floral and event decor. Listen in to hear more about his experiential approach to floral and prop arrangements...

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papayaevents/
Email: Contact@papayaevents.com

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Mordy Weinstein - Stevie Wonder, a cappella, and the importance of the wedding band

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 12:00:00 -0400

Amir sits down with Mordy Weinstein, talented wedding singer and full-time musician, who speaks about music’s evocative power, his transition to the wedding world, and some of his most noteworthy influences. Tune in to hear more…

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mordyweinstein/
Email: mordy.weinstein@gmail.com

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Arielle and Raphe - First date hurricanes, NYC proposals, and the 300 pound wedding dress

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 11:00:00 -0400

Amir speaks with Arielle and Raphe, whose wedding was filmed on June 20th, 2023 at Old Westbury. Tune in to hear more about their day to remember…

Event Coordinator: @makingcentswithstacey
Photographer: @abbiesophiaphoto
Hair: @hairbygolds
Makeup: @rachelhoffmanmakeup
Caterer: @ramcaterers
Bride: @ariellezrihen

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Nikki and Shaya - The beauty of the outdoor wedding

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 11:00:00 -0500

Amir and Kyle speak with Nikki and Shaya, whose wedding was filmed on June 20, 2023 at Addison Park. Hear more about the unlikely story of how a Canadian living in NYC met her husband from L.A…

Event Planner: @renasoclofevents
Photographer: @andrii_bondarets_
Hair: @bridalby_alena
Makeup: @makeup_by_yochevedg
Floral Design: @creativestems
Band: @shloimedachsorchestra

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Betty and Danny - A wedding at Crest Hollow Country Club

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 12:00:00 -0500

Amir and Kyle speak with Betty and Danny, a wedding that Kyle and Sheep filmed on August 6, 2023. Tune in to hear their story...

Photographer: @mginfocus
Venue: @cresthollowcountryclub
Floral: @flowersbybrian
Band: @mordyweinstein

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S Squared Mixology - Premier Event Mixologists

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 13:00:00 -0500

This was a fun episode to record with Jules and Lucas, co-owners of S Squared Mixology, specializing in handcrafted and customized cocktails for events. We have seen S Squared Mixology at multiple weddings we filmed and happy to have them on the podcast. Hear about how they got started, why you should hire them for your next event and even what their favorite drink choice is. Kyle and Amir created their favorite drinks (Amir - Mojito, Kyle - Moscow Mule) just for the occasion. Pour yours, sit back and enjoy the podcast.

Instagram: @ssquaredmixology
TikTok: @ssquaredmixology
Web: ssquaredmixology.com

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David Garcia - Owner of Art Factory Studios

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 13:00:00 -0500

Amir and Kyle speak with David Garcia, owner of Art Factory Studios, 5 acres of 180 year old historic factory loft space in Paterson, NJ. Hear about the history of the space, the movies that are filmed there regularly, and why it is the most unique space you'll find to have a wedding.

Email: create.artfactory@gmail.com
Instagram: @artfactorypaterson
Web: https://artfactoryvenues.com/

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Avi Perets - Jewish music sensation

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 18:00:00 -0500

Amir and Jon have a sit down with one of the most sought after singers in the business, Avi Perets. Avi talks about how he got his start, why he loves what he does and how he's able to cross all cultures in his music.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aviperetsofficial/
Email: AviPerets18@gmail.com

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Elana and Mike - Small touches make the difference

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 18:00:00 -0500

For episode 2 of this new season, we bring a newcomer to the podcast, John Schevelowitz (aka Sheep). Sheep has been with the CIP team for over 6 years but new to the pod. Amir and Sheep talk to Elana and Mike about their wedding back in August and hear about all the little details that made their wedding unique and special (namely Yoshi, Elana's sisters dog). Amir and Sheep also discuss the Badekin ceremony, and why it's one of the most important and prominent aspects of the wedding day.

Watch their wedding video here!

Venue: Temple Emanuel Closter
Photographer: Zush Photography
Band: Mordy Weinstein/Six 13
Caterer: Northern Valley Affairs
Hair: Hair by Golds
Mixology: S Squared Mixology
Florist: AV Floral Design

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Daphna and Yisrael - Am Yisrael Chai

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 13:00:00 -0500

We're back! Season 3 of the Jewish Wedding Podcast is underway. We are kicking off the season with a very timely love story of Daphna and Yisrael, a couple whose heart is and always was in Israel. Listen to their story and how they are coping and making an impact living in Israel right now. We also get into a little bit about some cool aspects of the wedding process, particularly shtick, flash mobs and drones.

Venue: Terrace on the Park
Photographer: Inbal Sivan
Florist: White Ribbon
Caterer: Genadeen
Makeup: Reva Adler

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Moshe and Ariela

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 19:00:00 -0400

Moshe and Ariela join Amir to share their wedding story. Hear how they planned from the engagement, went about choosing their vendors, endured the cold, and served some of our favorite wedding food around!

Watch their wedding video here!

Venue: Westmount Country Club
Photographer: Zush Photography
Makeup: Makeup by Katy
Hair: Salon V
Band: Blue Melody

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Ally and Avi

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 19:00:00 -0400

Amir and Eve return for another episode, and bring on Ally and Avi Baron to discuss their fun and unique story! Hear their history together from high school, to the upper west side, to enduring the pandemic together! All culminating in a truly surprising proposal and a personal, emotional wedding ceremony- with singing, dancing, and music the whole way through!

Watch their wedding video here!

Photography: Frank Ammaccapane
Venue: Temple Emanu-El

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Aderet and Joe

Tue, 31 May 2022 19:00:00 -0400

Kyle and Eve take over the podcast this week, and are joined by Aderet and Joe Minkove! Hear them discuss their unique story together: from beginnings in political activism up to a scavenger hunt proposal, and culminating in an extremely eventful wedding complete with pranks, nausea, and some of the most spirited dancing around!

Watch their wedding video here!

Venue: Hilton Meadowlands
Event planner: Lisa Schulhof Hendler
Makeup: Katie Forecast
Hair: Goldie Berger
Photography: Uri Arnson
Bridal Gown Designer: Anna Augusta

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Ashley and Jonny - Together Through It All

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 14:00:00 -0400

Amir is joined by Ashley and Jonny Ufland as they discuss their dramatic love story and the lengths they went to be together: from flying across closed borders in a hazmat suit, to changing plans down to the last minute, to moving across the world, no challenge proved too great for this couple. Hear how they faced the global pandemic at every turn, and never stopped fighting for their marriage.

Watch their wedding video here!

Venue: Temple Emanu-el of Closter, NJ
Photographer: Abbie Sophia
Florist: Gold Flowers Monsey
Hair: Goldie Berger
Caterer: Northern Valley Affairs
Makeup: Dina Cirelli Carrano

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A Conversation with the Makeup Guru - Makeup by Katie Forecast

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 11:00:00 -0500

The one and only Katie Forecast! As you'll hear in the episode, when Katie is at an event with us, we know it's going to be a success. Her bubbly personality and contagious smile lights up the room from morning 'till night. Hear her story from growing up in England, to moving to America and teaching Tanach (Bible study), to becoming a legendary makeup artist. Reach out to Katie for any bar/bat mitzvah, wedding, or event makeup needs!

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Katie's contact info for booking: (917) 553-7225

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Elliot and Rebeca - Across Borders

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 18:00:00 -0500

Amir and Kyle are joined by Elliot and Rebeca Wine to discuss their long distance romance and the importance of staying in the moment at your wedding. We loved how Elliot and Rebeca shared their positive perspective on ever-changing wedding plans. Hear about how our team captured all the incredible moments, especially ones using a drone!

Watch their wedding film here!

Venue: Marina Del Ray
Videography: Creative Image Productions
Photography: Zush Photography
Band: Shir Soul & Shlomo Golombeck & Mo Kiss Music

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Yona and Tamar - Making a Wedding Your Own

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 18:00:00 -0500

In this episode Eve Heinrich, videographer and editor, joins Amir in the podcast! Both are joined by former clients, Yona Kornsgold and Tamar Dayanim to talk about their story, and how important it is for your wedding to feel unique to you. From writing personalized vows, to Tamar's magnificent dress, to a sugar cone ceremony- this was a wedding to remember! Listen to hear how this Baltimore based wedding was filled with high energy dancing, excitement and overwhelming happiness for this couple.

Watch their wedding film here!

Venue: The Assembly Room
Videography: Creative Image Productions
Photography: Mantas Kubilinskas Photography
Band/DJ: Stylus DJ Entertainment
Catering: Signature Caterers

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Ayelet and Zach - Their Wedding Story

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 12:00:00 -0500

Ayelet and Zach join Amir and Jessica to discuss their story, making a wedding unique, the importance of venues, and having friends and family across the world.

Watch their wedding film here!

Venue: The Bordone
Videography: Creative Image Productions
Photography: Abbie Sophia
Event Planning: Confetti Event Planning
Catering: Esprit Events
Makeup: Yonina Haber
Hair: Laura Artusa
Band: Kol Play
Ketubah: Ketubah.com

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A Conversation with Danny Palgon

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 21:00:00 -0400

We had a blast speaking with event singer, Danny Palgon on this episode of the Jewish Wedding Podcast! Danny is an amazing singer-songwriter, and he always brings so much energy to every event. Listen to this podcast to find out how Danny got started in his singing career! Danny’s ambition is so inspiring and we can’t wait to see how he juggles a full time singing career in addition to practicing law.

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A Conversation with Chaim Schvarcz

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 09:00:00 -0400

We had a blast speaking with event photographer, Chaim Schvarcz of Chaim Schvarcz Photography on this episode of the Jewish Wedding Podcast! We've worked with Chaim at countless weddings and are always amazed by his calm demeanor and attention to detail. Chaim shares how he always puts the client first and why costumer service is one of his top priorities! Hear how Chaim moved to New Jersey from Manchester and started his own company! Enjoy!

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Avital and Johnathan

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 17:00:00 -0400

Watch their wedding film here! https://vimeo.com/486528199/f75298eac8

Videography: Creative Image Productions
Photography: Alex Knight Photography
Venue: Northern Valley Affairs at Temple Emanuel
Planner: Karie
Makeup: Chante
Hair: Manes by Mia

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Jessica and Josh- Throwback to a Beautiful Spring Wedding

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 07:00:00 -0400

We're doing a little "throwback" with this episode! We filmed Jess & Josh's wedding back in 2019 and have stayed in touch since! This adorable couple met 6 years before they got married- you're going to want to hear this awesome proposal story! Listen to find out how they planned their beautiful spring wedding and what their favorite memories were!

Watch their wedding film here! https://vimeo.com/341838595/0dddd6bdbf

Videography: Creative Image Productions
Photography: Chana Blumes Photography
Venue: The Rockleigh
Singer: Mordechai Shapiro

Josh's Workplace: Spectrum Designs

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Jewish Wedding Podcast - Conversation with Tani Gordon of Ketubah.com

Sun, 16 May 2021 15:00:00 -0400

We are back with a brand new season of the Jewish Wedding Podcast. This episode features Tani Gordon of Ketubah.com. She talks to us about her niche in the Jewish Wedding marketplace. Established in 1996, Ketubah.com hosts the largest exclusive collection of ketubahs online. Hear how you can add this one a kind centerpiece to your next wedding.

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Benny and Sabrina- A Beachside Wedding After All

Sat, 13 Feb 2021 22:00:00 -0500

We've heard from couples who adjusted their wedding due to COVID-19, but what about adding a tropical storm into the mix? Hear how Benny and Sabrina overcame all types of obstacles, from pushing their wedding date off 2 months, to switching their venue due to a tropical storm, to losing power the day of the wedding! Yet with a great attitude, optimism and love, these two were able to pull off an exceptionally gorgeous wedding!

Watch their wedding film here! https://vimeo.com/453426402/aaa16e461c

Videography: Creative Image Productions
Photography: Chaim Schvarz
Catering: Zami Caterers

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Adena Mark Kapon - Founder and CEO of A to Z Events Israel

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 22:00:00 -0500

The podcast has gone global! This episode's guest is Adena Mark Kapon, the Founder and CEO of A to Z Events Israel, creators of spectacular milestone celebrations in Israel, and the brand new "Israel Events Magazine," the first comprehensive magazine in English for all things event-planning related in Israel. As an entrepreneur, wife, mother of six, and stepmother to two, she is also an experienced strategy-maker, hardened negotiator, advisor, and confidant with the unique ability to bridge Western values with Israeli traditions. Planning an event in Israel? This is the episode for you!

https://atozeventsisrael.com

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Alana and Meir Popowitz - A "Last Minute" Winter Wonderland Wedding

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 19:00:00 -0500

On this week's episode, Amir and Kyle talk to Alana and Meir Popowitz about their continuously evolving wedding. Everyone has been effected by this pandemic, but having to change your wedding venue 5 days before the event is on a whole new level. Hear about how Alana and Meir planned, and re-planned, their dream wedding, while keeping a fantastic attitude! Also, find out how our groom, an A cappella singer, arranged the most unbelievable music throughout the wedding.
Check out their highlight film to see some of the details we discuss in the episode!
https://vimeo.com/499736638/f21ad6dafe

Find our couple on Instagram: @meirpop & @alanaruthwhite

Contributing Vendors:
Venue: @tarrytownhouse
Videographer: @creativeimagepro
Photographer: @hedvandanphotography
Catering: @chapanosh
Band: @en3rgy_music
Flowers: @goldflowersmonsey
Hair: @tzivikluger & @brianbmuphair
Makeup: @adinamakeup
Dress:@bridal_secrets_

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Meet Aryeh Kunstler - singer, songwriter, producer, and COO of Kolplay Orchestra

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 09:00:00 -0500

This is the episode Kyle Demilner, our Senior Videographer, has been waiting for (he's in a band and plays guitar). We sat down with the very talented Aryeh Kunstler and talked everything music. Hear how he started his music career and ultimately ended up managing one of the most popular wedding bands in the industry, Kolplay Orchestra.

Contact Aryeh @aryehkunstler or Kolplay at: @kolplayofficial

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A Conversation with Abbie Sophia of Abbie Sophia Photography

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 21:00:00 -0500

Prior to our wedding at Temple Emanuel in Closter, New Jersey, we sat down with the photographer of the wedding, Abbie Sophia of Abbie Sophia Photography. Hear about how Abbie started her photography career, what to expect when booking her for an event and how she goes about planning for the wedding day. We always enjoy the opportunity to work together with Abbie on our events, and this wedding was no exception.

See Abbie's work on Instagram @abbiesophiaphoto

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Arianna and David's Wedding - A Collaboration with Zush Photography

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Amir's Co-host for this episode is Zush Heinrich of Zush Photography and the photographer of Arianna and David's wedding, an epic we shot together back in 2019. Hear a bit about Zush Photography and how they go about their craft. We also get the opportunity to relive some amazing memories with Arianna and David, hear who they chose to help make it special and advice about your own wedding planning.

Vendors mentioned in this podcast:
Congregation Beth El Cedarhurst http://www.templebethelofcedarhurst.org/celebrate-with-us/
Woodmere Club (venue for photos) https://woodmereclub.com/
Zush Photography https://www.zushphotography.com/index
Avi Peretz (Singer) https://www.instagram.com/aviperetsofficial/?hl=en
Aryeh Kunstler https://www.instagram.com/aryehkunstler/?hl=en
Kolplay (Band) https://www.instagram.com/kolplayofficial/?hl=en

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Meet Wedding Planner Rena Soclof of Rena Soclof Events

Wed, 23 Dec 2020 16:00:00 -0500

Ever wanted to know what really goes into planning a wedding? How about during a pandemic? Are backyard weddings here to stay? Listen as we talk to Rena Soclof, a top event planner in the industry, about all this and how she increased business during the pandemic. We discuss everything from choosing your venue and vendors to planning a wedding in under a month (yes, it can be done).
See Rena's work on Instagram @renasoclofevents

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Elizabeth and Josh - A Summer Wedding for the Ages

Wed, 09 Dec 2020 20:00:00 -0500

This episode highlights a wonderful couple, Elizabeth and Josh Sassounes. We filmed their magnificent "Oscars" worthy wedding back in September. Take a listen how they planned their backyard wedding during the pandemic with some interesting and personal touches.

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Sara and Doron Haramati - Their Wedding Story

Tue, 08 Dec 2020 19:00:00 -0500

In this episode we talk to Sara and Doron Haramati. We filmed their wedding back on September 22, 2019 at the Edgewood Country Club. We thankfully see them at many weddings we film these days. They are a videographer's dream, always bringing energy and love to any wedding they attend. Listen as they talk to us about how they met, got engaged and all the planning that went into a memorable, energetic and beautiful wedding.

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Jewish Wedding Podcast - An interview with Amir Goldstein, Owner of Creative Image Productions

Fri, 04 Dec 2020 12:00:00 -0500

In this first ever episode of Jewish Wedding Podcast, get a glimpse of how Creative Image Productions came to be, how we approach the "wedding story" and much more.

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