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Kosher Catering & Halls for Weddings, Engagements & Sheva Brochos


Catering by JJ Weiss  "Enjoy your Simcha -- Leave it to JJ" You'll find him a pleasure to deal with.  Top notch service you'll find surprisingly affordable.  No job is too big or too small. Full assortment of platters available.  Certified by the Va'ad of the 5 Towns and Far Rockaway.  Call917-417-7039 

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Challah by Laizer Solash Enjoy homemade, delicious  challah delivered fresh to you! The price for a large challah or for a bag of 6 rolls is $5.  Free delivery in the Far Rockaway / 5 Towns area on ordrs of $15 or more.  Shabbos orders must be placed by Wednesday. Ask about ordering these challahs or our new garlic knots for your simcha!  Call  718-337-6706 or mailto:Solashchallahbakery@gmail.com.     

 

Rockwood Park Jewish CenterKosher.com has a great selection of Kosher for Passover Gift Baskets. Shop now!

In Howard Beach  just off the Belt Parkway, convenient to Brooklyn, Queens, and the 5 Towns. Myron and Josh Gurrell will make your simcha a beautiful celebration. Ask about limited time special of $35 per person -- including hall , buffet, 4 course dinner, staff & gratuities. Call Myron of Josh Gurell at 718-848-2318. Off premises elegant catering available throughout the Tri-state area. Visit online www.CrownRoyaleCaterers.com

         

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Shonie Schwartz trained at the French Culinary Institute in NY and has extensive experience teaching culinary arts to a range of audiences.  She offers one-on-one cooking classes specifically geared  for kallahs.  Classes are usually given in her (glatt kosher) home kitchen in Woodmere, though  she can travel for personal or group lessons. Want to give a kallah a truly useful gift? Consider a gift certificate for a cooking class.  Visit :  www.BalabustaBasics.com or contact Shonie directly at: 646-226-9938.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                


Flowers
callaOne of a Kind Florists.  This is the place that event planners and those in the know come to for beautiful flowers at reasonable prices.   Really, I've seen it for myself. Similar arrangements offered by other florists come with far higher price tags.  Select either silk or  fresh flowers to enhance your simcha. 
Stop in at   4702 18th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11204, or call (718) 438 - 2316. 
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Be sure to mention Kallah Magazine to get  your chuppah decorated free with your wedding flower order

                    

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Gowns, Makeup, Sheitel, & Shoes


Click  LookingGood full listings for  sheitels, makeup, tznius/tsnius gowns, headpieces, shoes, & more. For makeup & sheitel tips, click Reflections   

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Jewelry 

For full listings of jewelers for diamonds, ring settings, pearls, cufflinks, watches, and more click on Jewelers

 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

Kallah & Marriage Prep Classes

Mimi Samuels is a JME certified kallah instructor available for one-on-one kallah and refresher classes. Look for her articles on the Kallah 101 page. Call 516-371-4271

 

Mrs. Vivienne Chaya Frank offers lessons in Far Rockaway, Kallahs and refreshers one on one no fee by appointment.   Call 718-327-3038

 

The Jewish Marriage Book: Improving Your Marriage One Jewish Holiday at a Time by Rabbi Shlomo Slatkin MS, LGPC

Certified IMAGO Relationship Therapist available on http://www.jewishmarriagecounseling.com/the-jewish-marriage-book.html

 

Give yoursshlmwrkshopelf a wedding gift that will last a lifetime: The Shalom Workshop for  engaged and newly wed couples. "Turning good relationships into great ones." The ability to easily and effectively meet each other's emotional needs helps build a strong foundation for a true Bayis Ne’eman B’Yisrael. Endorsed by prominent Orthodox Rabbanim  The S.H.A.L.O.M. Workshop is a project of Shalom Task Force To learn more, visit online at Shalomworkshop.org

Call: (212) 742-1141  or -1478  Email: info@shalomworkshop.org   

                                                      

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Music    

 

deemyonDeemyon is unique in sound and price. We put common sense back into simcha music.  Call us before you book music for your L’chaim or wedding.  You’ll be glad you did. Any size band available from one piece and up.  Call 718 288 9554 Deemyon.com    

 

        

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Photography & Video Read about what you need to know when choosing your videographer here: Video

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LifeCapture Images LTD "Inspired by the splendor of Life" By offering a unique blend of traditional and photojournalistic style, we notice the moments most others miss.  Our inspired imagery will make the splendor of your event last forever!   New York  Tel:  (718) 544-6857    
Fax:   (718) 544-4264  
London,UK  (020) 7669-4324 Email: gabe@lifecaptureimages.com Experience the splendor at:   www.lifecaptureimages.com

 

        

MYPROVIDEO.com your full multi-media production source -- video, photo montage, slide show, image magnification. Wedding Video   Single Camera: $1,00-$1,500       Two Cameras: $15,00-$2,300/      Bar/Bat Mitzvah Single Camera Video:  $800-$1,500 Budget photography also available for $100/hr. min. $250 for photos on CD. Call Moshe Yuda 845-368-2410 mailto:my@myprovideo.com

 

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Sparkling Images (formerly Sparkling Video and Photo) offers full coverage of your wedding with both video and fphotography services.  Nasanel and Nancy Yachnes combine skill and vision in capturing your simcha.Their talent, vision, and skill on state-of-the-art technology make the difference in the final product. To have your simcha  memories preserved by professionals who truly care about their craft, call (718)-252-2332     Visit their site:SparklingImages.com  Read about additionals service available her: StreamingVideoe For the links to her articles with useful tips to keep to the budget on photography and videography, go to Wedding Planning Index

Simcha Enhancers - Shtick
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Mazel tov signs, arches, umbrellas, balloon sticks, confetti blasters, you name it, they have it -- even an 18 foot canopy!  
For the best selection of shtick at great prices, friendly service, and  a convenient Flatbush location,
call Hadass at 917-741-4052.  Delivery available. 

Support Tzedakas in Israelvisa

HAS Advantage - Support Israel VISA Card. This is no ordinary credit card but a way to support tzedakas and earn reward points with every purchase. No annual, sign-up, or cancellation fees. Portion of  proceeds to Israeli based charities. *Bonus 2000 points for signing up! Contact  Daniel Rosenthal Ph: 516-295-7600 Ext 434  Email: danielr@hasadvantage.com

Yad Eliezer's Gitty Perkowski Simcha Fund offers wedding sponsorship opportunities.   Call 718-339-6526 or 718-258-1580.  Visit http://www.yadeliezer.org/ or  mailto:sori@yadeliezer.org for more information. There are also opportunities to participate in sponsoring a kallah's household needs or a chasson's wedding wardrobe. Read the article from the winter 2006 issue of Kallah Magazine Yad Eliezer      

 

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Airline tickets,airport limo service, hotels, car rental,  travel insurance, cell phone rental, Israel tour guides & event planning.   4415 13th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY. Business hours:  M-Th 9-6; Fri. 9-1.

Phone 718-831-7500 Fax 718-831-7501 mailto:sales@destiytravelcorp.com 

 

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Community & Gmach numbers

Far Rockaway, Queens & The Five Towns Community Service

Community Calendar 718-327-7755 

5 Town Area Mikvahs:  FR/ Lawrence Mikvah 718-327-9727:  Woodmere Mikvah 516-569-5514

Queens Gmach Network 917-459-7549 sarahnewcomb@topproducer.com

Gmachs(borrow/rent) *Some gmachs charge a fee, be sure to clarify ahead of time.                


 5 Towns, Great Neck & Queens Gmachs

 Community Gmach Info: 516-295-5894

    Bridal Gowns

(2 locations in Far Rockaway): 718-868-3997; 327-0385

                 -In Kew Garden Hills call Golda Gross at 347-495-1011 for gowns, petticoats, & headpieces 

Great Neck: Sara's Wedding Gown Gemach.  For an appointment, call Chana at 516-482-9033.  Gown donations welcome.

   Gowns, Accessories, Makeup & Hair

Gown Gemach  for mothers and sisters of the bride. If you have a gown in  good condition and would like to donate it, please call Lenore (718) 268-3962 or Sarah (718) 268-0485.

Crinolines: 516-239-1254

Wedding party gowns - Gowns in Lawrence 29 Martin Lane, Lawrence, 11559  516-239-7222  

Far Rockaway teen gowns gmach at 533 Reads Lane Far Rockawy. Open Sunday 8:30 till 10:30 am. No Appt necessary.   
Woodmere Gown Gmach for mothers and sisters  Please call the Goldblatts for gmach hours: 516-792-6153

Maternity gown/evening wear gemach 516-239-0284 (tax-deductible donations of gowns or funds needed)

 

Costume jewelry to lend for your simcha 516-232-4573

 

Sheitel Gemach: Yad Nechama Mindel Shaitel Gmach is now open by appointment. Call 
516-668-6318 or email _5Tsheitelgemach@gmail.com_

Makeup Application for simchas 516-371-9734; 347-907-9308
Makeup Application for needy kallahs within the 5 Towns area call Naema Sharon 646-247-2777 or mailto:naema_heiney@yahoo.com.  

    Children

Children's Gowns 2-16 in Far Rockaway 718-337-1343

Children's Gowns of Queens  sizes 2-14, call: 718-380-3642
Outfits for boys- 8 years: 718-327-0764

 

 Chuppah & Centerpieces

Chuppah Rental 718-471-3157

Centerpieces: 718-471-3157; 868-1950

Silk floral centerpieces to benefit KULANU, Call Kulanu at (516) 569-6664 or Alyssa Sterba at (516) 295-5467 mailto:asterba@optonline.net Also chumashim/siddurim, benchers, aron, seferTorah available

Tehillim gemach  for guests  during the chuppah Please call  516-993-5654

Floral Centerpiece gmach from the Young Israel of West Hempstead sisterhood, please call Meryl Strauss 485-1866 or email sisterhood@yiwh.org.
Refa'eynu:  Silk Flower Arrangement rentals to benefit bikkur Cholim. 516-678-1585 mailto: miriambaum@optonline.net    

Fresh Flower Gemach: 516-239-6066  Simchas Naava matches dates of simchas for donated flowers and those who need them.

Music, photo, shtick, tables, tablecloths, etc.

Orchestra: five piece professional band - guitar, saxophone, clarinet, drums, and keyboard. 

We will play at your simcha free of charge Call Shmuel at 917-992-3751 or mailto:food_is_good88@yahoo.com

Five piece professional band will  play at your simcha in the NY area for little or no cost CALL SHLOMO - 516-316-1195

 Wedding photography Gmach-  516-984-2891

Chairs: 718-337-2946; 471-1496; 471-8598; 327-4110

Folding Tables: 718-868-2167; 337-2946

Tablecloths: 718-327-2272; 516-569-3178- Esther Wallach;  Simchas Elimelech ve Rivka-718-337-0824

Stemware: 516-371-1117

Shtick in the 5 Towns/Far Rockaway area call Bayla @ (917)853-6296
Shtick in Bayswater :arches, a jump rope, umbrella, hats, fans, tambourines, streamers, etc.  $18 minimum donation. Contact Malkie 718-473-7864 or Rena 917-374-8792.
Wishing well for showers, proceeds for HK fund. 516-668-1988

Benchers (up to 200) to lend for simcha 516-394-0603

 

Loand & Assistance for Weddings

Hachnosas Kallah Free Loan: 718-337-3885

AHH-Avidgdor's Helping Hand provides financial wedding assistance for orphans 347-424-4926

 

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Brooklyn gmachs.  Master gmach list  call 718-253-5497,

For the Kallah:

Gitty Horowitz              718-436-7267

Toby Wolfson               718-377-7883

Esti Naiman                 718-252-2157

Esther Rena Levy         718-339-9047

Suri Pinter                   718-633-4953

Mrs. Epstein                718-871-1997

Zichron Yehudis Miriam Bridal Gemach of Boro Park (Ehrenfeld's) carries bridal gowns sizes 2-18 and tiaras, veils, petticoats,  and shoes. Open SUN 7:30- 9:00 P.M. CALL 718 854 0334   ZYM issues tax deductible receipts for donated gowns and headpieces.

 

in Flatbush: Beautiful selection of new or gently used stunning gowns. Crowns, tiaras, and veils also available.  call 718-208-0465.

Headpieces only Mrs. Frankel:  Deposit returned with the return of the crown  718-435 - 0084

Headpieces proceeds to tzedakah 718-851-0761

Headpieces, veils, etc. Engelman: 718-972-4794

Petticoats: 718-435-8171  718-252-2157

 

For the wedding party

Simchas Chinka Gown Gemach  gowns for the mother & sister of the bride, pre-teens thru adult 18 inFlatbush  (718)377-3874

Bridal Smile Gemach Gowns  for mothers and sisters of the  kallah. Sun-Thurs 10-3; 1804 Avenue J, Brooklyn Call: 718-854-3862

Mrs. Kanarek                718-338-1096 Tuesday eve only

Mrs. Berkowitz              718-854-2066 call 10 AM -2  PM for appointment

Mrs. Folman                  718-853-9106 or 718-435-3052

Crown Heights               718-363-2997

Williamsburg: Mrs. Deutch   718-797-3799


Children: Gemach Zichron Raizy For sisters and nieces of the kallah, sizes 2-18 (Zoe gowns) Call: 718-972-6153

 

Girls Simcha Dress Gemach Black and navy girls' better Shabbos dresses and gowns for simchas, sizes 2-14. Gowns $18-$50 Wed. evenings 8:30-9:30 p.m., Sunday 7-8:00 p.m. For appt., call: 718-253-5372 or 917-922-7898
 Gemach Zichron Sarah VeFrimit: Girls' sizes 2-18, call: 718-694-9818 (Williamsburg)

 

Makeup & Shetitel Gmachs

Keren Carmit Gmach:  Free makeovers for kallahs: 718-336-4206

Bridal Makeup by very experienced professional - no charge - 718-376-7610

Sheitel Gemach: Dina     718-849-3990

Hair, Sheitel, and Makeup Gemach 718-438-4718

Shani's Sheitel Gemach will pick up wigs in NY and deliver to Israel.  Call 917-763-8028 wiggemach@gmail.com

 

Chuppah & Centerpieces 

In Flatbush 7' blue chuppah with 4 8' decorated poles.  No charge.  Call Mrs. Selengut 718-253-0394

Chuppah 5 foot portable 718-252-2758

Keren Zichron Avrohom Moshe:Tefilla pamphlets for use at a chuppah. Distributed free. Call 718-376-5545

Centerpieces, etc: Keren Simcha  also china for sweet tables proceeds for tzedaka (718) 377 - 2231 / (718) 375 - 7839

Centerpieces, tablets, and tablecloths, proceeds for tzedaka 718-258 - 0033

 

Tables & chairs, tablecloths, racks, mechitazahs

in Flatbush: 10 tables and tablecloths, 100 chairs call 718-338-4276

in Flatbush table and folding chairs call Rina 718-336-4045

table, chair and coat rack seats 120 plus 718-336-7155

tables, chairs mechitazas, and coat racks, call Mrs. Perl 718-438-0091 


Staten Island

Kallah gowns, no charge (718) 494 - 1905

 

Monsey

Ateres Esther Bridal Gowns Gemach - stunning gowns and designer brialwear.  Accepting donation. Call 845-369-3384

Zichron Avigail Wedding gown Gemach accepting donations. Call 845-362-1325 or email mailto:riti05@aol.com

Bridal Headpiece Gemach  845-352-2429; 845-346-8217

Maternity Gemach  845-425-1725

Child's gowns "Charmed child" 845-352-7205

Wedding Shtick Gemach  Call  Esther B. at 845-426-3671, alternatively call 845-356-0917 or  845-362-3118

Simcha Enhancers Shtick Gemach. E-mail  to see our catalog at SimchaEnhancers@gmail.com or call  845-729-5662 or 917-664-0069. All proceeds go towards the enhancment of Simchas and to Tzedakah.

Stiltwalker 914-329-2394 

Zecher L'Yitzchak Kallah Seforim Gemach Various Seforim (containing Tefilos, etc.), & pretty Sefer Tehillim, available for Yom Hachupah. Call beforehand to reserve, then can be picked up before Shabbos Kallah,to be returned during sheva Brachos. Call Tehila:(845)352-6042

 

"Down The Aisle: Gemach has Monsey pick up and drop off.


CHOSSON – Engagement Ring STONE Gemach- All Areas

diaHigh quality round AAAAA Cubic Zirconia, D, FI in sizes of 1.25, 1.55, 2, 2.2, 2.5, 3.2, and 3.5 carats to serve as the solitaire of your engagement ring (with kallah’s knowledge and consent).   .$30 donation – limit one per choson.  Ring Setting  NOT included.  We will gladly ship it to you.  Email or mail us. sweetdream@optonline.net or Muchnick, 826 Green Valley Road, Jackson, NJ 0852.  Please no  calls.

 

 

New Jersey Gmachs


"Down The Aisle" Kallah Gemach: Any brand new never used items can be donated for kallahs -- a great way to put unused gifts to work. Pick up and drop off locations in Passaic, Teaneck, Fort Lee, and Monsey. Contact coordinators: Onit Brodsky  onityaakova@gmail.com or Peninah Pick   morahpep@yahoo.com or 973-471-4017
 

Engelwood

Gown Gmach open Sunday mornings from 10am - 12pm and Tuesday evenings from 730pm - 9pm. Also available other times by appointment. Seeking donations of gently worn tzniusdik gowns. Please email  sabrams.gowngmach@gmail.com  or contact Debbie  201-567-0134 or Susan  201-248-7313.

 

Fair Lawn
To borrow or donate gowns or simcha clothes, please call 201-797-1770 mailto:FairLawnGemach@aol.com bridal, bridesmaid, mother of the bride, maternity, and flower girlgowns,also toddlers tuxedos.  
 

Lakewood  

Ateres Esther Bridal Gowns Gemachstunning gowns and designer brialwear.  Accepting donation. 732-886-1078

Gemach for Flower Arrangements Silk: 732-367-6526; 732-363-5084;  732- 905-2059

Fresh flowers 732-363-5973

 

 Headpieces Gemach:  Simchas BAILA 732-363-7369; other 732-367-5624; 732-367-4171; 732-886-9022  

Kallah gown Gemach: 732-886-1830; 732-363-4587

Girls' gowns: 732-730-3257;' 732-942-0786; 732-367-4771; 732-364-8235; 732-367-4771; 732-730-9887

 

Boys' Simcha Outfit -size 4: 732-942-7761

Maternity Gowns: 732-942-1076; 732-370-8784; 732-730-1011; 732-961-1353

 

Shtick: Bais Sholom Yoseph Kallah Fund 732-3654-0910

 

Passaic

Bridal Gowns/headpieces:  Leah Katz 973-777-1180

Ladies' Gowns:  Adina Gershenfeld 973-778-2401

Simchas Solomon Formal Maternity Gown Gemach  973-779-2648

Children's Gowns: Goldie Spitzer 973-614-1407

Simcha Dresses/Suits: Rina Kasper 973-778-3616

Wedding arches to rent for $5, proceeds to tzedaka.  Call  (908) 358-8978 or email STKLGS526@AOL.COM.

 

Teaneck

A C.H.A.I.N A Chesed and Inspirational Network A C.H.A.I.N A Chesed and Inspirational Network provides checklists and resources for brides as well as referrals to kallah teachers, etc. Alleviate your pre-wedding anxiety with our help! For more information call(201) 837-2058 or email  jrfleisher@gmail.com

Teaneck Simcha Gemach now has Chairs, Dinner Tables (6' x 30"), Cocktail Tables (36" round),Coat Racks (with hangers), &Vases available for loan for your simcha, parlor meeting, etc. Pick-up and returns are self-service Please e-mail TeaneckSimcha@Yahoo.com
 

 Israel  

Wedding Dress Gemach in Downtown Jerusalem The Shalshelet/Chasdei Yaela Wedding Gown Gemach .  We have over 100 gowns of the latest styles imported from the US! The dress of your dreams can be yours for free or at a nominal price. Call for an appointment: Naomi - 566-4491 or 0546-301-189 or Rachel - 625-7936 or 0546-472-611

 

          Light in the Box selles wedding gowns for less than they cost to rent.              

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