Photo: Hagai Galili1/49We chose a botanical watercolor invitation from Minted. Here it is with our wedding bands, designed by Kaya Aharon, a local jeweler and one of our closest friends.
Photo: Hagai Galili2/49I got ready with my mom, sisters, and best friend in an apartment on a romantic little street in Jaffa. We started the morning with shakshuka and manicures followed by a meditation right before hair and makeup arrived.
Photo: Hagai Galili3/49My dress and veil from Lovely Bride. I had two pieces sewn together to create my dream dress—a floral appliqué tulle skirt by Alexandra Grecco paired with an off-the-shoulder bustier by Leanne Marshall.
Photo: Hagai Galili4/49The appliqué detail on my Alexandra Grecco skirt.
Photo: Hagai Galili5/49My makeup artist, Keren Shacham, was amazing and made us feel relaxed the whole morning.
Photo: Hagai Galili6/49My bouquet was created by Fiori. I was able to preserve the eucalyptus after the wedding and still have it in a vase at home.
Photo: Hagai Galili7/49I kept my hair looking natural, thanks to hairstylist Eden Yerushalmy, and topped the look with a laurel wreath–inspired headpiece, by Israeli jeweler Keren Wolf, which was a delicate crown of tiny gold leaves and pearls.
Photo: Hagai Galili8/49Wearing flat sandals on my wedding day was the best decision I’ve ever made.
Photo: Hagai Galili9/49My mom practicing putting on my veil.
Photo: Hagai Galili10/49Seeing each other for the first time all dressed up! Or got ready at our apartment and then came to pick me up here before we headed to the venue together.
Photo: Hagai Galili11/49This moment was perfect.
Photo: Hagai Galili12/49Anyone who knows me knows that I have a thing for flowers. I never wanted to put my bouquet down.
Photo: Hagai Galili13/49After Or picked me up at the apartment, we walked through the ancient streets of Jaffa, which provided a beautiful background for our portraits.
Photo: Hagai Galili14/49Soon-to-be Mr. and Mrs. Amir!
Photo: Hagai Galili15/49A moment alone before we arrived at the venue to greet friends and family.
Photo: Hagai Galili16/49We had our closest friends arrive to the venue early so that we could spend some time together before the festivities began.
Photo: Hagai Galili17/49The best view of Tel Aviv, from the top of the Tirosh Amphitheater in Jaffa where our ceremony took place.
Photo: Hagai Galili18/49The handsome Amir brothers: Sagiv, Or, Bar, and Nir.
Photo: Hagai Galili19/49In proper Israeli style, we had a hummus stand at cocktail hour complete with Jerusalem bagels, or “baygaleh,” and za’atar.
Photo: Hagai Galili20/49My aesthetic has always been inspired by the rich colors, textures, and patterns of India and the Mediterranean, so, naturally, I decided to cover all 28 tables in block-printed paisley fabric.
Photo: Hagai Galili21/49Details of the table featuring local pottery, lanterns, and tile-inspired table numbers.
Photo: Hagai Galili22/49The magic of Jaffa is its ancient architecture. The stone archways inside the Lawrence, an Ottoman-era structure converted into an event space, provided a cozy setting for dinner and dancing.
Photo: Hagai Galili23/49We worked with Tziporot Studio on the decor to create table settings that felt authentic to the surroundings.
Photo: Hagai Galili24/49Candlelight played a big role in my vision for the space. Tapered candles abounded and the whole scene evoked a chic Shabbat dinner.
Photo: Hagai Galili25/49My whole family flew in from New York for the week of celebrations. Here, my grandma and uncles, Chuck and Ralph, are enjoying bites on the roof.
Photo: Hagai Galili26/49Right before the ceremony began, we gathered inside with our parents and witnesses to sign the ketubah.
Photo: Hagai Galili27/49Or held my hand the whole time.
Photo: Hagai Galili28/49Or signing the ketubah, a marriage contract that specifies our commitments to each other.
Photo: Hagai Galili29/49Our ketubah was designed by a close friend using floral details from old botanical books.
Photo: Hagai Galili30/49This team powwow right before we walked down the aisle was one of my favorite moments of the evening.
Photo: Hagai Galili31/49Guests descended from the roof and migrated to the Tirosh Amphitheater for the ceremony.
Photo: Hagai Galili32/49My younger sisters, Marlee and Alison, walked down the aisle with Or’s youngest brother, Bar.
Photo: Hagai Galili33/49I couldn’t stop smiling as I walked down the aisle with my father.
Photo: Hagai Galili34/49Or met me halfway down the aisle where he lowered the veil over my face and took my hand as we walked together to the chuppah.
Photo: Hagai Galili35/49Our closest friends and family members gathered underneath the chuppah.
Photo: Hagai Galili36/49I felt calm and collectsed under the chuppah, surrounded by love.
Photo: Hagai Galili37/49Nothing makes me happier than Or’s million-dollar smile.
Photo: Hagai Galili38/49In the Jewish tradition, a groom’s tallit (prayer shawl) is the “something new.” Being wrapped in it as a couple symbolizes building a Jewish life and home together.
Photo: Hagai Galili39/49As soon as Or broke the glass, a tide of well-wishers got up from their seats to embrace us.
Photo: Hagai Galili40/49We knew moving 250 guests from one spot to another wouldn’t be an easy task, so we had a small marching band playing Middle Eastern music lead guests from one location to the next.
Photo: Hagai Galili41/49Dancing in the streets.
Photo: Hagai Galili42/49The band set the beat that soon got the party started.
Photo: Hagai Galili43/49Cocktail hour on the roof.
Photo: Hagai Galili44/49Our first dance was to Ed Sheeran’s “Tenerife Sea.”
Photo: Hagai Galili45/49It was so special to have my best friends fly in from all parts of the world to celebrate with us.
Photo: Hagai Galili46/49Turkish coffee was served after dinner, and in lieu of a wedding cake, sweets included warm chocolate babka, malabi (a Middle Eastern pudding with rosewater), and pistachio éclairs.
Photo: Hagai Galili47/49I think I was up in the air for most of the night. Here I am feeling like a queen.
Photo: Hagai Galili48/49Partying, Israeli-style.
Photo: Hagai Galili49/49The DJ played a mix of Hebrew, English, and Spanish hits, which translated into endless dancing until the sun rose.
