No matter what your background is, this guide will help you and your partner prioritize the religious and cultural traditions that matter to you and prep you for those tricky family convos. These tips also set you up to understand, honor, and incorporate traditional Jewish customs into your wedding in a relevant and inclusive way.

For anyone who has met Noreen and Pritesh, it is instantly obvious they only have eyes for each other. They met in the UK at Saïd Business School and recently relocated to New York City, where they decided to get married at The Foundry in Long Island City. Staying true to their diverse backgrounds, the couple incorporated their Christian and Hindu family traditions to represent their union—which came together in a very ambitious wedding timeline! 

I find myself in awe of Emily and Mo and their enthusiasm for the lives that they lead and the places that they have lived and visited. You see, they are both world travelers; Emily is originally from Maryville, TN and Mo is originally from India. They met at a polo match in Africa. That is where they fell in love, and that is where they were wed in a simple ceremony.