During the wedding planning journey with our couples, one of our favourite parts is working on the chuppah design for their modern Jewish weddings. Chuppahs in and of themselves are structurally very simple, which allows us a lot of freedom to make them beautiful,...
When planning a destination wedding in the Barcelona area, we are always reminded that this city really is the gift that keeps on giving. It’s pretty much an ideal location to fly your loved ones into, with an airport served by the US, UK and Europe. Guests can spill...
Our most bookmarked blog of the year is back! Newly updated, our 2026 Jewish holiday calendar is the one to have on hand when choosing the date for your upcoming wedding. We cover which days of the week you should and shouldn’t choose for your simcha, all the...
Arguably one of the most exciting parts of planning your destination wedding is the moment the plans start to be unveiled to your guests for the first time. Elegante by Michelle J offers full service wedding planning (for couples of all faiths, with a specialism in...
Planning a multicultural wedding can feel like an exciting yet overwhelming task, wondering how to do justice to both of your cultures and enjoy the process. Luckily we know a thing or two about fusion celebrations, and we’re happy to let you in on our 15 (yes...
Mediterranean Europe is an infinitely romantic part of the world to host your wedding, and Portugal in particular is one of the most up and coming destinations in the Elegante by Michelle J repertoire. Earlier this year we planned Emily and Avery’s Jewish destination...
2026 destination wedding trends are starting to emerge as we immerse ourselves in planning more stunning overseas celebrations for our couples, and we want to let you in on the inside information. Whether you take one of these trends and run with it or want to put...
Having the right musicians at your Jewish wedding is, we think, one of the most important elements of your day - music is going to be one of its distinguishing features, a party from start to finish, with your guests constantly entertained and engaged. When it comes...
Katie and Tom’s summer Jewish wedding in Mallorca was an elevated Mediterranean garden party, celebrating the best of the island and our couple. It had everything you could want from a Jewish destination celebration; a magical chuppah, two incredible venues (coastal...
Jewish Wedding in Rome: Natalie & Marc It’s no secret that the Elegante by Michelle J team love planning and delivering weddings in Italy - it’s my (Michelle’s) favourite country, and it’s such a joy sharing it with our couples. Having your destination...