“When I first got engaged, I felt super overwhelmed. I had no idea what I wanted or where to start, but a few of my friends had recommended STG and I noticed that there were lots of resources in the Brides Club, so I thought I’d try it to see if it would be helpful.
I was immediately struck with the depth of the resources which helped me structure my thinking in those early days of being newly engaged.
The resources to us have not only been helpful in helping us with inspiration and ideas, but also to help us work out what are our non-negotiables for our day.
Saying this, Brides Club is so much more than downloading resources and the very welcome discounts.
It is also an active, engaged and supportive community of women who, are all in the same stage of life as each other.
Fellow Brides Club members have helped us find vendors, given me encouragement and confidence to follow my instincts and are generally a lovely group of women!
If you’re on the fence about joining Brides Club, I’d say do it. What was initially a practical endeavor has become an invaluable and important emotional support for which I’m very grateful.”
Jos Rebuck, London
“Brides Club is unlike any other wedding group out there. It is an EXPERIENCE!
Karen takes the time to get to know you, support you and answer every single question you could fathom!
I have already met so many amazing brides and cannot be more grateful for this group of ladies.
I can get lost in the Club watching all the inspiration and instructional videos pertaining to all of my questions!
Brides Club member for life!”
Ashleigh Zickerman, Los Angeles
“From the moment I got engaged I knew I had to join Brides Club and it was more of a question of when there was a space available to join. I had been following Smashing the Glass for a while and couldn’t wait to be part of a community who were so supportive and were in the process of planning their wedding or just had theirs. The girls and advice are the best part of brides club, as well as Karen always coming up with creative ideas and solutions to every concern.”
Orli Phillips, London
“Being an über-practical person by nature and knowing there's only one way to get things done right, especially when planning a wedding, it's always best to go straight to the experts.
This is Karen Cinnamon and Brides Club in a nutshell. Through every indecision and need for guidance or a good referral, Karen and the other brides have been so generous with suggestions, help and even a little entertainment on the side to break up the intensity of planning my wedding.
By far my favourite aspect of being part of this club was getting INSTANT answers to questions I had. No matter where you are, there is always someone online to bounce ideas off of. I wish I knew about Brides Club before I started planning, it would have saved me so many headaches.”
Dani Roams, New York City
“My biggest drive for joining Brides Club was the whole acceptance of having an Interfaith Wedding.
I had already been following Smashing The Glass for months before I even got engaged, especially all the interfaith weddings. I came to a realisation that I could still have a Jewish ceremony and get married by a Rabbi even though my partner wasn’t Jewish.
The first thing I did after I got engaged was join Brides Club and it honestly has been the best decision I have made.
Not only did I find out that there are a lot more interfaith weddings happening than I originally thought but I also found out how truly amazing the community within Brides Club really is. We are definitely one big family wanting to help each other during difficult situations and celebrate all the exciting milestones throughout the planning process.
Without Karen and the Brides Club I wouldn’t be able to navigate our interfaith wedding between Jewish and Hindu the way we have. I can’t thank Karen enough for all the help and time she dedicates to all of us. She truly is incredible.”
Ariella Weintraub, London
“I had a lot of wedding planning done before joining, but the group has really helped me nail down some of the smaller details, and I feel so much more at ease now in these final few weeks leading up to my wedding.
The value of what I've gained from Brides Club is so much more than a small fee every month.
There are experts brought in, meet-up events, and the best group of women around the world.
My favorite thing about Brides Club is the community. Sure there are tons of free Facebook groups for Brides, but this is a small and intimate group. These brides become your support system and your friends.
I feel like I know them all individually. We cheer own each other's triumphs, and we all rush to help at any missteps along the way. It's more than just wedding support. It's real people going through life, being there for one another. Anyone on the fence about joining because of the dues should understand that it's so much more than some discount codes, or just a discussion board.
Being a part of this community is the thing I look forward to every day.”
Sam Levitz, New York City
“I had been a fan of the Smashing The Glass blog and Instagram page long before I joined Brides Club. I enjoyed reading about the varied and beautiful weddings that were featured.
As a non-Jewish bride who is marrying a Jewish man, I was keen to learn about the intricacies of Jewish wedding traditions and the cultural norms.
As an outsider it has been a challenge adjusting to and handling certain expectations of me, and this was one of the main reasons why I joined Brides Club.
Karen and my fellow “Brides Club Sisters" have really helped ease my anxiety and given me practical tips on how to handle situations and people.
The community and Karen are incredibly supportive and Karen’s knowledge and advice is second to none; she’s super kind and thoughtful too!
I look forward to catching up on the action inside the Facebook community and it’s one of the first things I do when I wake up every day.
For anyone considering Brides Club there’s no doubt you should join- it’s a supportive, friendly and safe space which will help you create the wedding of your dreams!)”
Janine Wallace-Dowse, London
“I joined Brides Club during a free month promotion, and I was a bit skeptical about what I would gain considering I was part of a free Jewish Brides Facebook group already. I'm so glad I joined because what I discovered wasn't just a place to bounce ideas off others, but a wealth of knowledge and support from an incredible group of women who were there for me every step of the way during wedding planning.
What has also been lovely is meeting a group of women in the same stage of life as me, and I know I've made friends for life within the group who I see regularly in real life! It's so lovely to have this network of young Jewish couples who are about to get married or are newlywed, as you can tackle life's challenges together.
If you're on the fence, I'd recommend just giving yourself a month as a member and see how you feel, I bet you'll be as surprised at what you find. The discounts are a nice help too!”
Fiona Hartstone, London
“Even though I had a wedding planner, it didn’t stop me from benefitting from Brides Club every single day. Karen helped me find my wedding venue, the vendors, the extras… it’s a miracle I didn’t find my husband on it too!”
Sarah Salanic, New York City
“My first experience in the Brides Club was a 1-on-1 video chat with Karen where I essentially bombarded her with all of my questions, concerns and insecurities regarding planning a Jewish wedding. She responded with kindness, patience, and a genuine desire to help me. Her smile alone helped settle my nerves and I knew from that point on, I had at least 1 person to guide me along my journey.
As I continued on in Brides Club, I learned about the invaluable resource guides on the website. They gave me step by step instructions and advice to answer even more of my Jewish wedding planning questions. Moreover, Karen is always looking to expand and improve upon them so the benefits increased along the way. She quickly created a guide on photography when I inquired about it, and it's really validating to know that my individual concerns mattered.
Last, but not least, the incredible support from the women of the Brides Club on Facebook reminded me each day that I was in fact not the only one out there going through this. We get to rely on each other for ideas and advice; and now that I'm a Mrs., I am so happy to share what I learned with future brides.
This community is everything. I can't imagine planning my Jewish wedding without it. And looking back I feel really lucky and grateful to have had it as part of my journey.”
Jessica Zalkin Goldberg, Houston, Texas
“Smashing the Glass was a guilty pleasure of mine long before I got engaged (don’t tell my fiancé). Joining Brides Club was a no brainer - it’s a great community, access to the ultimate wedding guru (Karen) is invaluable and we’ve already booked three of our vendors with our 10% Brides Club discount, literally saving us thousands. My only regret is not joining sooner!”
Samantha Magnus, London
“The biggest thing I gained from Brides Club is a community. Having such a loving and supportive group of incredible women has been so wonderful. I never had to worry about annoying my coworkers bouncing ideas off of them, because I had BC to help me out with input.
Seeing everyone's ideas was also so inspiring. I truly feel like I'm part of a sisterhood with this group. I didn't have a wedding planner at all. Every single detail that came up, I had to work out, and there were COUNTLESS times I came to the group for guidance and/or reassurance!
I really REALLY could not have pulled it off without BC. If you're on the fence, just take the plunge to join!
I felt there was really no risk with the first month being free, and after virtually meeting everyone, I was sold. And honestly, the checklists alone are worth far more than the membership fee, and you get a massive group of awesome ladies too!”
Karisa Kent, Austin, Texas