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Aviva and Alan decided to throw an enormous, beautiful Jewish wedding in Florence. We found an actual hidden gem of a venue in the midst of the historic city for his or her welcome party, immersing their guests in the great thing about the place, after which held their wedding on the magnificent Synagogue of Florence. After the ceremony we transported guests to Villa di Maiano, which boasts impressive views over the entire city from its hilltop perch in nearby Fiesole.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Eschew traditions if you should \u2013 keep them when you prefer<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Mandy and Peter\u2019s priority with their wedding was simply to bring everyone they loved together; an ideal party, great food and great drinks. Since it was their second wedding, we turned the normal format on its head. Peter is Jewish, but what we designed was very definitely not a Jewish wedding. They decided to walk down the aisle together, skipping the classic parade, and Mandy wore a shocking off-white dress that didn\u2019t feel overly wedding-like.<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
We arranged a straightforward, civil wedding ceremony at Skinner\u2019s Hall, followed by a drinks reception, dinner and a DJ. On the face of it this will likely sound like a conventional format, but we had a number of swaps and surprises throughout the day that ensured it felt like the right fit for Mandy and Peter, and not only a marriage from a playbook.<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
When planning your personal second wedding, take into consideration <\/span>why<\/span><\/i> you\u2019re planning each element of the day \u2013 it’s because you’re thinking that you must or that\u2019s the way it\u2019s all the time done, or since you truly find it irresistible? If it looks like a \u2018must\u2019, take this as your permission slip to remove it out of your day.<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
Aviva and Alan\u2019s wedding was very traditionally Jewish in format and customs, which felt like the appropriate thing for them, their families and guests.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Rejoice along with your design and suppliers<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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It\u2019s not unusual for couples to desire a second wedding that feels utterly unlike their first, which can mean a more pared back design, more flamboyant elements, different entertainment or completely different decisions throughout. Mandy and Peter actually had a good time with their design and the suppliers they booked, and we created a stunning wintry, Christmassy vibe that was totally cosy and magical.<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
Mandy is a creative, with floristry, interior design and jewellery making in her background, so was very involved within the design and styling of the day. Between Mandy, her daughter and I, we curated the whole lot, going to the flower wholesaler, a little-known rental company, and sourcing quite a lot of decor items to style amongst a great deal of tealights and candles. We had Christmassy elements corresponding to satsumas and nuts in bowls, and there was almost a snow machine within the courtyard on guest arrival\u2026which Peter vetoed before we could place the order!<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
Take a take a look at our <\/span><\/i>5-step guide to designing your wedding<\/span><\/i>, from idea to execution. Sometimes, like Mandy, I work with individuals who have a transparent vision for his or her wedding design. Other times, couples don\u2019t know where to start. Either way, we work through this process and we\u2019ve shared all of it with you within the linked blog.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
We also arranged numerous fun entertainment, not necessarily in a conventional wedding style \u2013 that is your reminder that anything goes at your second wedding. Mandy and Peter desired to have a little bit of a celebration during dinner, something typically found at Jewish weddings on a much larger, showband-style scale. On this instance we hired a singing pianist who played throughout dinner, creating a beautiful atmosphere where guests could loaf around the piano and sing along. Mandy also surprised Peter with a violin player, who played Israeli music to backing tracks \u2013 she appeared within the dinner room and led guests through to the party room. These were lovely little nods to some Jewish wedding traditions, done completely their very own way.<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
Final words on planning a second wedding\u2026<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Similar to Mandy and Peter and Aviva and Alan, we encourage you to plan your second wedding with <\/span>yourselves<\/span><\/i> top of mind. It\u2019s value occupied with what you probably did and didn\u2019t love about your first weddings, and making changes this time to make it feel incredibly special. It should feel like your wedding, by which we mean the collective <\/span>you<\/span><\/i> as a pair, and include the whole lot you <\/span>want<\/span><\/i> and nothing you are feeling obligated to.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
We all know family dynamics come into play too, and we\u2019re experts at helping you navigate this while ensuring the celebration feels totally true to you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nIn case you\u2019re on the lookout for more inspiration to your second wedding, take a take a look at <\/span>A&A\u2019s Jewish celebrations in Florence<\/span> \u2013 more details from this beautiful example of an encore wedding, this time in a really traditional Jewish style in one among our favourite destinations. Don\u2019t hesitate to <\/span>get in contact<\/span> to begin planning your personal wedding, second time around \u2013 we\u2019re as excited as you might be.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n