Love your wedding story. So special! You looked so beautiful. Love what your mother in law did to the dress. Amazing work. Thank you for sharing your story.
You’ve become a very intimate part of my morning. Just you and me and several thousand of your UA-cam family. My husband passed away 11 years ago past August, so sharing your family with me means a lot especially when I’m feeling alone. Please know you’re so much more than entertainment, you’re a joyful bundle of goodness.
I love you and your family! I am a 77 year old grandma from Oklahoma, USA. I most usually watch you on my TV. You have a beautiful smile and such pretty eyes! No wonder your husband fell for you! And he is also sooo handsome! 😊 May God continue to bless your lovely family!
Chana, you were a beautiful bride. You're so correct, your mother-in-law is amazing! I love the outtakes at the end of your videos, they're so funny! Thank you for sharing your beautiful day with us!
You looked so beautiful. Your husbands’ happiness shows in his eyes. I was awestuck by seeing what your mother-in-law made from the 10 yr old used halter topped wedding gown. She is a very talented Renaissance Woman - your gown is the most beautiful modest style gown i have ever seen. There are several religions that prefer modest gowns and they could use yours as a gorgeous design. I also noticed your mil’s dress ( at least i think that was her feeding you wine) that aqua gown was also stunning. When my family (10 siblings) have had weddings its very similar in everyone contributing-“ many hands make light work” (and delicious food) So glad you shared such a joyous occasion with us.
It is a very Christian wedding gown. It was Queen Victoria who set the fashion for white wedding dresses. Seems incongruous at a Jewish Orthodox wedding.
Your MIL did a fabulous job on your dress, it is absolutely beautiful as were you and your husband.....you still are.......loved hearing the different traditions for your wedding. Sounds wonderfully exhausting! All in a good way. Thank you for sharing. Cheers from Canada....
This was so lovely! My partner is Ashkenazi and I am converting through the Conservative movement, but am half-Syrian so when we do get married I want to incorporate some Sephardi and Mizrahi traditions into our ceremony and reception. I loved seeing the kaftan your MIL sewed!
What a lovely bride! And I can't help but notice ten years after your wedding day, you are still glowing with love, it's all over your face and in your happy eyes! So very nice to see!
My three year old son watched this video with me, and when he saw the first picture of you with your veil he said, "She's an ice princess!" Then he saw a picture of you and your husband and said, "Oh.... they are getting married. Are they getting married?" So cute!! Absolutely beautiful photos. It is so fun to look back on a wedding day. ❤ My husband and I are celebrating 16 years this November. I will have to pull out my wedding photos. 😊
This perhaps the third or fourth time I have watched this because you shared your day so beautifully. Thank you, Chana. Beautiful bride/Handsome groom. Delightful traditions.
Chana, this video made me so emotional. It was the happiness on your faces and the sense of community which reminded me of home. I’m from India but live elsewhere now. Back in the old days, weddings used to be like this where the entire community would come together to help celebrate the occasion. Also, it is so interesting to see similarities in different traditions. Such as the henna ceremony, it is such an Indian thing as many Hindu communities (not all) do that as well. The tradition of the bride circling 7 times that you mentioned sounds so much like how Hindus do 7 circles (both bride and groom) around the fire to pledge their allegiance to each other. And not to mention your MIL sewing skills, I could not tell that the dress you wore was a halter neck!! Thank you for this beautiful video Chana and I hope you keep smiling and spreading joy always. 🙃☺️
Chana, I am crying real tears! First, because your husband reminded me of mine when I met him..same coloring, etc. I miss him so much. But, on to the happy stuff..what a BEAUTIFUL wedding, and, what a gorgeous couple you were (still are)! I share so much in common with you; I'm also an introvert who doesn't care for big parties or lots of people. When you speak on that topic, I find myself nodding in agreement. I've always felt Jewish in my heart; you were so wise and courageous to pursue your dream. I've been looking forward to this video; thank you SO much for sharing your wedding with us. Many blessings to you and your family..wishing you a very long and happy lifetime of love together! Rosemarie 💖
@@jaroffireflies I forgot to mention that my best friend wore my wedding gown. She got married 1 year and 1 month after me. I too am not sentimental about objects, just people! 💞
I have always loved wedding dresses with long sleeves! And yes to small weddings, marriages and funerals are huge events here in Ireland with hundreds of people typically attending but I find them overwhelming as an introvert.
Thank you for sharing this amazing celebration! You are a stunning couple who radiates pure love. I have to say, I choked up at the picture of him looking at you during the ring ceremony. What beauty! While I am Jewish, I did not have a traditional wedding (the good ol' courthouse was enough for us). I absolutely enjoy watching Orthodox ceremonies. They stir something deep in my soul. Thank you again for this glimpse into your life.
Oh chana! You were such a beautiful bride! You looked absolutely beautiful and pure I got emotional and teary eyed just seeing those pictures. Your mil did such an awesome job with the wedding dress you could not tell that is was altered at all! It's just so amazing that your in laws made the entire wedding, what a special family!! May you continue to be blessed forever and ever💞
Super interesting to learn about wedding in different culture. You looked absolutely stunning in your wedding photos. Both of you and your husband looked so beautiful. I love the ways you story tell. So enjoyable!
Wow! Im so glad i found your channel. Im new to the homeschooling community and also sephardic jewish. Thanks for sharing such beautiful videos...I've seen 2 more recent ones and im hooked. Can't wait to see more. Have a beautiful day Chana ❤❤❤
Chana you did such a wonderful job explaining it all, loved your hair and make-up well done doing it yourself on such an important day! Also your mother in law did such an amazing job turning a halterneck dress into a modest but beautiful bridal gown, it sounds like you have married into a family of formidable women. Thank you so much for sharing your story and wedding pictures 🥰🥰🥰🥰
Oh my, you looked amazing (no surprise there). I never thought your hair was that dark☺️ what a lovely story and your mom in law did a wonderful job with the dress and probably everything else. A big family like that must be lovely! I can imagine the emotional overdrive after all the wedding happiness and then in a pop you are married. Thank you for sharing.
What a fabulous wedding story, such exciting and beautiful memories. I love that family and community comes together to give the new couple to be a special and meaningful wedding. You and your husband looked so happy, you were a very pretty bride. 😊💕
I think it’s amazing how close knit Jewish families are and how your in laws did all the catering and your MIL made your dress modest and made the other lovely outfit (don’t know how to spell it 😂) I think people could learn a lot from your way of life! It’s so true when people say it takes a village I would feel so blessed to be able to raise my kids in such a tight knit community full of like minded people, hopefully one day🙏🏼❤️
Thank you for sharing! You and your husband make a beautiful pair. The love shines through you both. I love how your MIL jumped in and did so much for you! I loved my MIL and she became a 2nd Mom and a best friend. I miss her everyday.
Omgosh where do I start? First off, thank you so much for sharing your wedding with us. What a stunning couple you were on your special day. Your MIL does amazing sewing, just beautiful. I can’t even imagine remaking a garment! You both seemed so happy as you both seem today….and now with a family. I think the only thing that surprised me was not being allowed to touch until your wedding day!
What a lovely bride you were! Many brides today do not see the simply beauty in a modest wedding dress. My son was married in the Phillipeans to a wonderful girl there. My daughter in law honored my request for a modest wedding dress. Needless to say I believe (as my son does) she is worth more than rubies!
So I'm going to watch back about you being a convert. It does explain a blue eyed Sephardi, but here is my first surprise on your channel. :) I started following near the birth of your 4th child. Oh my goodness, your dress is lovely, your flowers are beautiful. I cry at weddings. When you started your pictures so did my tears. Your wedding was beautiful. Lol the outtakes.
I find it stunningly beautiful that the first time you touched your bridegroom was when he welcomed you to the wedding hoopa. The height of romance. It also exemplifies the high esteem that you had for one another before entering into the marriage. You must have felt quite cherished. May you always feel so cherished!
You were such a beautiful bride! Your husband is a very handsome man too. And, the two of you seem to share a genuine respectful love. God bless you both.
Thank you for inviting me into this private part of your life. I feel like I have a new friend. With all my heart I wish you and your beautiful family the very best.
I was one of the special people that was there. It was amazing and I loved every minute. You are such a blessing to me and Kay! Love seeing all your videos.
Congratulations Chana you got a really beautiful wedding but now you have built a precious and blessed family.Thanks for all that you shares with us.I love when you shares any details because I can imagine the whole story .Regards from Panamá, Shabbat Shalom 🤗
You looked amazing! I wish more girls would do their own makeup, it was stressful over here when my daughters had someone over to do it. Your parents & inlaws are lovely - MIL sooo talented!! Belated Mazel Tov!
What a BEAUTIFUL caftan!!! Thank you for sharing about your wonderful Sephardic wedding experience. You & Mr.Firefly were beaming and looked SO happy. I love hearing about different cultural customs within Judaism.🌺
So beautiful! I loved that! I'm Mormon/LDS and we usually have to do alot of altering, etc, for our wedding dresses to be modest as well. I just loved this video! Thank you!
Hi, sweet Chana! So beautiful, meaningful, joyful, and blessed. I can't thank you enough for sharing this precious day with us. Seeing your dear father-in-law was so special. And such a gorgeous couple you ARE...not just were!! 😊🫂
Thank you so much for sharing such a special day in your family's life. It was absolutely beautiful. Yes, your MIL is an amazing seamstress and you can tell it was all done with love. Have a blessed day!
Hey darling, Im in tears right now. cant put into words how i envy you for your journey. Kinda speechless, so ill end up saying you inpired me a lot, you're so sweet and special
The both of you looked very clean on your wedding day! Your outfits were very traditional and acceptable with in the religion. It was very nice to see how you both started out.
You looked absolutely stunning I'm from Australia and I have been watching your videos for few weeks now and I can honestly say you are a breath of fresh air and I have thoroughly enjoyed getting to know you and your beautiful family May HaShem continue to bless your household with much happiness, peace and love Thank you
Chana, absolutely gorgeous pictures. Your MIL is an incredible seamstress the caftan and wedding gown are amazing. You're both surrounded by so much love from your families and friends. You and your husband make a gorgeous couple and now have a beautiful family. Thank you for sharing your wedding with all of us. Love and joy always.
Beautiful wedding! I love that you explain the differences in customs! Love Bella at the end. "Just announcing the mail man and protecting the family momma!" --Bella
Oh my goodness you two looked absolutely perfect at your wedding! You looked like a princess in your dress which was amazing and the look on your husband’s face was priceless! Truly stunning! I loved seeing this, thank you for sharing! You two are such a beautiful couple! Much love to you 💕
B”H Chana!!!! I’m tearing up!!!! You look like a gorgeous princess and Eishes Chayil….Aba bless you both, thank you so much for sharing your special day with us💖
Such a lovely wedding. Your Mother in law did an amazing job making your dress. Very appropriate and pretty. You both looked happy in love and thank you for sharing.
I had to pause to say how you handled your husband's family all showing up and all that craziness without having a nervous breakdown.... I could not! I'm an introvert too and just hearing you talk about it and imagining it, I would have been hiding in the closet! Lol
Hi Chana wow what a fantastic video. You looked stunning in your wedding dress your mother in law is a great sower and your husband looked lovely too. The photos look amazing to and everyone's having a great time x
I love learning about other cultures and traditions, and hearing about your wedding was wonderful. Your wedding was beautiful, and you were such a lovely bride! I wish you both many more happy years with your children. You are truly blessed!💕
Ohmygoodness, there are funny BLOOPERS at the end, Ya'll. I could be watching anything on HULU but what am I doing on a Saturday night? Why, having a Jar of Fireflies watch party. Party of me and my dog. **Let's talk about that dress!!! This dress was made for you, you complete it and are so stunning in those photos. You are SO LUCKY to have this amazingly talented woman in your life. I hope to see a photo of the kaftan? that she brought over. It was on a hanger and had the exquisite work done. Anyway, I am going to be watching as many vlogs/videos as possible this weekend.
Yay! I love wedding stories, they always make me think of my own wedding 🙂 You two were (and are!) such a sweet couple. As a fellow introvert I had lots of the same feelings about a wedding. But honestly, I was so caught up in actually getting married and being so happy to finally start the rest of my life with my husband, that I hardly noticed the people. Outside of the food and the flowers (the parts my mom took care of!) my wedding was pretty DIY and nothing was to fancy and that helped with my nerves too. I’m not typically a formal gal. The most fun thing about my wedding was probably that my cow was my ring bearer!
You were glowing on your wedding day! You looked gorgeous! 💗 thanks for sharing your wedding story with us! I love learning about different cultures and customs 🥰
Beautiful! Even though my wedding was chassidish, we also have similar customs to Sephardim! (I still had to do a yichud room, but I had to cover my hair afterwards at the reception.) Also had a friend do my hair and makeup last minute because we weren't sure who could do it the day of, since mine was also a total corona wedding. Loved seeing your photos and hearing about your story!
Oh wow I didn't know ya'll did that about the hair covering! I remember they almost didn't;t let us do the wedding at the shul because it was an ashkenazi shul and they said we had to do a yichud room. We obviously refused lol I think the compromise was that we went into the rabbis office for a few minutes lol
@@jaroffireflies it really depends on the chassidus but in general most women wear a wig at the chuppah to already have had their hair covered throughout the wedding (though I chose to put on a white tichel after the yichud room!) And yeah the yichud room thing is very interesting halachically and hashkafically!
@@tammyleigh21 the groom never gets a rind related to the ceremony. Most Orthodox men do not where a ring though many may choose to wear one to work, etc if the need arises to let it be known they are married.
your movies make me feel like I am talking to a dear friend over coffee - many thanks for sharing your magical day with me and the rest of your online friends!
What a gorgeous bride. You looked so happy and excited in the photos. You looked like you belonged in a bride magazine. Your flowers were so colorful and beautiful. A Perfect day for you and your husband.
"My family loved it." The fact that your parents fully enjoyed your wedding is a testament to their goodness. They went along with all the traditions that had become so important to you. Your husband was walked down the aisle with his family. You were also walked down the aisle with his family. The separate standing for men and women ... the separate eating for men and women, etc. I'm sure it was a lovely event and your parents genuinely loved it ... but I have to say ... your parents are an impressive display of grace and goodness. Your in laws sound like amazing and accomplished people. I'm sure, if the situation were reversed, all set around your parents' family tradition, they would have been equally gracious. The caftan was gorgeous. I would have wanted to wear that as a wedding dress!
I’d love to hear what you think! Was there anything that surprised you?
I hadn’t realized that you are Sephardi!
@@khazermashkes2316 oh yes! I’m Sephardi 😊
Why didnt your mother and sister not walk with to your future hubby...is it because they are not Jewish?
Love your wedding story. So special! You looked so beautiful. Love what your mother in law did to the dress. Amazing work. Thank you for sharing your story.
Super interesting video. Loved the pictures. Big smiles all round 😀
The way he looks at you! Like his entire world is in your eyes.
Aw thank you :)
that's true hhhhhhh
Everything was beautiful❤. May I ask what is the background music in your videos? Love it.
You’ve become a very intimate part of my morning. Just you and me and several thousand of your UA-cam family. My husband passed away 11 years ago past August, so sharing your family with me means a lot especially when I’m feeling alone. Please know you’re so much more than entertainment, you’re a joyful bundle of goodness.
Thank you so much for your lovely comment Marta! This means so much to me 💜💜💜 I am so glad that you’re here 💜
@@jaroffireflies me too. I needed company and you got the bill perfectly
@@MsMarta57 I’m so very glad to hear that thank you so much 💜💜💜
I totally agree! Chana feels like a friend and is so good for my soul. Chana- you inspire me to be the best version of myself! ❤
I love you and your family! I am a 77 year old grandma from Oklahoma, USA. I most usually watch you on my TV. You have a beautiful smile and such pretty eyes! No wonder your husband fell for you! And he is also sooo handsome! 😊 May God continue to bless your lovely family!
Thank you so much! I’m so glad you’re here!!!
Chana, you were a beautiful bride. You're so correct, your mother-in-law is amazing! I love the outtakes at the end of your videos, they're so funny! Thank you for sharing your beautiful day with us!
Thank you so much! ❤️❤️❤️
You looked so beautiful. Your husbands’ happiness shows in his eyes. I was awestuck by seeing what your mother-in-law made from the 10 yr old used halter topped wedding gown. She is a very talented Renaissance Woman - your gown is the most beautiful modest style gown i have ever seen. There are several religions that prefer modest gowns and they could use yours as a gorgeous design. I also noticed your mil’s dress ( at least i think that was her feeding you wine) that aqua gown was also stunning. When my family (10 siblings) have had weddings its very similar in everyone contributing-“ many hands make light work” (and delicious food) So glad you shared such a joyous occasion with us.
My mother in law made my dress as well as her own and each of my sisters in law’s dresses! She’s an amazing seamstress
It is a very Christian wedding gown. It was Queen Victoria who set the fashion for white wedding dresses. Seems incongruous at a Jewish Orthodox wedding.
Your MIL did a fabulous job on your dress, it is absolutely beautiful as were you and your husband.....you still are.......loved hearing the different traditions for your wedding. Sounds wonderfully exhausting! All in a good way. Thank you for sharing. Cheers from Canada....
Thank you Gayle! I’m so glad you enjoyed and thanks for your kind words :)
i agree, that dress is fantastic!
Chana, you looked stunning ❤️
@@mayfleur36 thank you 😊
This was so lovely! My partner is Ashkenazi and I am converting through the Conservative movement, but am half-Syrian so when we do get married I want to incorporate some Sephardi and Mizrahi traditions into our ceremony and reception. I loved seeing the kaftan your MIL sewed!
So fun! Good luck on your journey and all your exciting upcoming life events!
Conservative Judaism is fake Judaism
Dont be an ashkephard
Conservative are not Jews
How amazing that your Mother-in-law recreated your wedding dress and she did a beautiful job!
Thank you! She is a woman of many talents
You looked so beautiful, and your husband is so handsome. The best part is that you both where so happy.
Thank you so much!!
10 October 2023 Tuesday . I am praying for you and your Husband and Family . And everyone .🙏💗💙
Thinking about you and your Family . ❤
This is one of the most beautiful, sacred marriage union celebrations I've ever seen! Just radiates such JOY! TY for uploading this.
Thank you so much and you are so welcome!
What a lovely bride! And I can't help but notice ten years after your wedding day, you are still glowing with love, it's all over your face and in your happy eyes! So very nice to see!
Aw thank you so much Debra!
My three year old son watched this video with me, and when he saw the first picture of you with your veil he said, "She's an ice princess!" Then he saw a picture of you and your husband and said, "Oh.... they are getting married. Are they getting married?" So cute!! Absolutely beautiful photos. It is so fun to look back on a wedding day. ❤ My husband and I are celebrating 16 years this November. I will have to pull out my wedding photos. 😊
Oh my gosh that’s just the cutest! So adorable! Thanks for sharing 💜
This perhaps the third or fourth time I have watched this because you shared your day so beautifully. Thank you, Chana. Beautiful bride/Handsome groom. Delightful traditions.
Thank you ❤️
Chana, this video made me so emotional. It was the happiness on your faces and the sense of community which reminded me of home. I’m from India but live elsewhere now. Back in the old days, weddings used to be like this where the entire community would come together to help celebrate the occasion. Also, it is so interesting to see similarities in different traditions. Such as the henna ceremony, it is such an Indian thing as many Hindu communities (not all) do that as well. The tradition of the bride circling 7 times that you mentioned sounds so much like how Hindus do 7 circles (both bride and groom) around the fire to pledge their allegiance to each other. And not to mention your MIL sewing skills, I could not tell that the dress you wore was a halter neck!! Thank you for this beautiful video Chana and I hope you keep smiling and spreading joy always. 🙃☺️
Thank you! I’m so glad you enjoyed ❤️ Thank you for your kind words and your sweet comment
Chana, I am crying real tears! First, because your husband reminded me of mine when I met him..same coloring, etc. I miss him so much. But, on to the happy stuff..what a BEAUTIFUL wedding, and, what a gorgeous couple you were (still are)! I share so much in common with you; I'm also an introvert who doesn't care for big parties or lots of people. When you speak on that topic, I find myself nodding in agreement. I've always felt Jewish in my heart; you were so wise and courageous to pursue your dream. I've been looking forward to this video; thank you SO much for sharing your wedding with us. Many blessings to you and your family..wishing you a very long and happy lifetime of love together! Rosemarie 💖
Hello Rosemarie! I am so glad you enjoyed this :) And so glad it brought back such lovely memories for you!!!
You were such a beautiful bride! This was one of my all time favorite videos you have done! Loved every minute of it!💖💝
Thank you so much Karen! That means so much!
@@jaroffireflies I forgot to mention that my best friend wore my wedding gown. She got married 1 year and 1 month after me. I too am not sentimental about objects, just people! 💞
@@karenhopper1691 I absolutely love that!!!
I have always loved wedding dresses with long sleeves! And yes to small weddings, marriages and funerals are huge events here in Ireland with hundreds of people typically attending but I find them overwhelming as an introvert.
Yes!!! I’m a fellow introvert and it’s a LOT. Weddings are typically huge here for us Jews.
As an introvert, large groups of people, or anything, gets me anxious too. Prayers for extroverts learn to understand about people like us.
Such beautiful memories! Everyone looks just so happy. You were glowing and your husband looked at you like you were so precious to him.
I love how your community came together to create a beautiful day. That is so special. :)
Thank you for sharing this amazing celebration! You are a stunning couple who radiates pure love. I have to say, I choked up at the picture of him looking at you during the ring ceremony. What beauty! While I am Jewish, I did not have a traditional wedding (the good ol' courthouse was enough for us). I absolutely enjoy watching Orthodox ceremonies. They stir something deep in my soul. Thank you again for this glimpse into your life.
He got very emotional during the ceremony 😊 We both did 😊 Thank you so much for your kind words and I’m so glad you enjoyed 💜
Yes, the pure love in his eyes made me very emotional! 🤗💗
@@roseyc.5846 awwww 💖
Oh chana! You were such a beautiful bride! You looked absolutely beautiful and pure I got emotional and teary eyed just seeing those pictures.
Your mil did such an awesome job with the wedding dress you could not tell that is was altered at all! It's just so amazing that your in laws made the entire wedding, what a special family!!
May you continue to be blessed forever and ever💞
Thank you so much!
Beautiful kaftan Chana - great story of your wedding. Your MIL did a wonderful job on your wedding dress - you look gorgeous, handsome husband too!
Thank you! My MIL is so very talented
I just watched this a second time. Beautiful couple and beautiful traditions!❤
Thank you!
I got really emotional listening to your wedding story. ❤
You are a special soul.
Aw thank you 😊
Super interesting to learn about wedding in different culture. You looked absolutely stunning in your wedding photos. Both of you and your husband looked so beautiful. I love the ways you story tell. So enjoyable!
Thank you so much Joanna!
Wow! Im so glad i found your channel. Im new to the homeschooling community and also sephardic jewish. Thanks for sharing such beautiful videos...I've seen 2 more recent ones and im hooked. Can't wait to see more. Have a beautiful day Chana ❤❤❤
Thank you so much! And welcome! I’m so happy you’re here ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so much for sharing your special day! Everything was so beautiful !!!! You are a beautiful bride and you radiate love 💕
Thank you so much Lisa!
Your mother in law made a good job at both your dress thank you for sharing x
Thanks so much 😊
This was so interesting to learn about, hearing about the Community pitch in sounded so special.
It was very special 💜
Chana you did such a wonderful job explaining it all, loved your hair and make-up well done doing it yourself on such an important day! Also your mother in law did such an amazing job turning a halterneck dress into a modest but beautiful bridal gown, it sounds like you have married into a family of formidable women. Thank you so much for sharing your story and wedding pictures 🥰🥰🥰🥰
Definitely I married well 😊
Oh my, you looked amazing (no surprise there). I never thought your hair was that dark☺️ what a lovely story and your mom in law did a wonderful job with the dress and probably everything else. A big family like that must be lovely! I can imagine the emotional overdrive after all the wedding happiness and then in a pop you are married. Thank you for sharing.
So I am really a blonde but I dyed my hair brown starting in my 20s :)
What a fabulous wedding story, such exciting and beautiful memories. I love that family and community comes together to give the new couple to be a special and meaningful wedding. You and your husband looked so happy, you were a very pretty bride. 😊💕
Are ALL Orthodox Jewish women so beautiful? I mean, your beauty comes through your words, actions, the way you present everything.
I think it’s amazing how close knit Jewish families are and how your in laws did all the catering and your MIL made your dress modest and made the other lovely outfit (don’t know how to spell it 😂) I think people could learn a lot from your way of life! It’s so true when people say it takes a village I would feel so blessed to be able to raise my kids in such a tight knit community full of like minded people, hopefully one day🙏🏼❤️
Thank you os much :) Community is one of my favorite parts of Judaism!
Thank you for sharing! You and your husband make a beautiful pair. The love shines through you both. I love how your MIL jumped in and did so much for you! I loved my MIL and she became a 2nd Mom and a best friend. I miss her everyday.
My Mil is amazing! i am so glad we still get to see her sometimes even though she lives across the ocean
Omgosh where do I start? First off, thank you so much for sharing your wedding with us. What a stunning couple you were on your special day. Your MIL does amazing sewing, just beautiful. I can’t even imagine remaking a garment! You both seemed so happy as you both seem today….and now with a family.
I think the only thing that surprised me was not being allowed to touch until your wedding day!
Thank you so much! I am so glad that you enjoyed :) Ya, that no touching thing tends to shock a lot of people
Your wedding dress is absolutely gorgeous ! Like you I don't like being around hords of people but the look on your husband's face, priceless
Thank you 😊
your mother in law did amazing job on the dress..your wedding look very nice.
This was fascinating. Thank you for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed it!
What beautiful photos...you both looked amazing! 🥰🥰 Your mother-in-law did an outstanding job with your wedding dress, and the kaftan was stunning!
Thank you so much!!
What a lovely bride you were! Many brides today do not see the simply beauty in a modest wedding dress. My son was married in the Phillipeans to a wonderful girl there. My daughter in law honored my request for a modest wedding dress. Needless to say I believe (as my son does) she is worth more than rubies!
It sounds like you have a wonderful son and daughter-in-law:)
Stunning bride and groom!
You have such a pretty complexion. Thanks for sharing your wedding story.
I love this!
Thank you Georgia!
You both looked soooo happy. We can truly see it was meant to be
Aw thank you 💜
You're so beautiful and you husband is in love also. A lot of happiness to you both!
So I'm going to watch back about you being a convert. It does explain a blue eyed Sephardi, but here is my first surprise on your channel. :) I started following near the birth of your 4th child. Oh my goodness, your dress is lovely, your flowers are beautiful. I cry at weddings. When you started your pictures so did my tears. Your wedding was beautiful. Lol the outtakes.
Mazel tov 🎉 And welcome to the tribe!!!
I find it stunningly beautiful that the first time you touched your bridegroom was when he welcomed you to the wedding hoopa. The height of romance.
It also exemplifies the high esteem that you had for one another before entering into the marriage. You must have felt quite cherished.
May you always feel so cherished!
Thank you so much for your kind words :)
You were such a beautiful bride! Your husband is a very handsome man too.
And, the two of you seem to share a genuine respectful love.
God bless you both.
Thank you for inviting me into this private part of your life. I feel like I have a new friend. With all my heart I wish you and your beautiful family the very best.
Thank you so much!
You were beautiful, and so was the dress. And yes, your husband was handsome.
Thank you Glenda
WOW!! Absolutely beautiful. Your so beautiful. And the way your husband looked at you. Just simply beautiful.
Thank you Laura 😊
Your wedding was so beautiful. You were both looking so joyous! Thank goodness for your in laws. Such an incredible day!
You all look so happy at your wedding. I can clearly see the love between you two. I hope you have many more happy years together.
Thank you so much!!
I love hearing all this. I’ve always wanted to be part of this kind of culture. Very meaningful. And hello from a fellow Texan introvert.
I was one of the special people that was there. It was amazing and I loved every minute. You are such a blessing to me and Kay! Love seeing all your videos.
Michelle! 💜💜💜 So much love to you!
WOW! She did such a fabulous job on your kaftan. This was so fun!
How lovely! I just love the story of your mother in law!
She’s amazing right?!
@@jaroffireflies You are definately blessed to have her.
Indeed
Congratulations Chana you got a really beautiful wedding but now you have built a precious and blessed family.Thanks for all that you shares with us.I love when you shares any details because I can imagine the whole story .Regards from Panamá, Shabbat Shalom 🤗
Thank you so much for your kind words! I really appreciate you!
You looked amazing! I wish more girls would do their own makeup, it was stressful over here when my daughters had someone over to do it. Your parents & inlaws are lovely - MIL sooo talented!! Belated Mazel Tov!
Thank you!
Your wedding just fell into place. Obviosly it was meant to be. Your dress was beautiful. ❤
Thank you!! 😊
Beautiful wedding, beautiful bride and an amazing family!
Thank you Corinn!
You were radiant on your wedding day. The dress was beautiful
Thank you Amy 😊
One word..."AWESOME "
you just keep on blessing us with your life's story.
Thank you for sharing.
I appreciate that! Thank you!
What a lovely wedding! Thank you so much for sharing this with us!
You are so welcome!
What a BEAUTIFUL caftan!!! Thank you for sharing about your wonderful Sephardic wedding experience. You & Mr.Firefly were beaming and looked SO happy. I love hearing about different cultural customs within Judaism.🌺
Thank you so much!
So beautiful! I loved that! I'm Mormon/LDS and we usually have to do alot of altering, etc, for our wedding dresses to be modest as well. I just loved this video! Thank you!
Thank you so much for watching! I’ve seen some morman wedding dresses, y’all also wear modest dresses for your weddings :) very cool!
Beautiful pictures! 😍 Thank you for sharing your story and your wedding pictures. Blessings
Hi, sweet Chana! So beautiful, meaningful, joyful, and blessed. I can't thank you enough for sharing this precious day with us. Seeing your dear father-in-law was so special. And such a gorgeous couple you ARE...not just were!! 😊🫂
Thank you so much for your very kind and thoughtful words Debra :)
Thank you so much for sharing such a special day in your family's life. It was absolutely beautiful. Yes, your MIL is an amazing seamstress and you can tell it was all done with love. Have a blessed day!
Thank you so much! Yes, my MIL is phenomenal!
Hey darling,
Im in tears right now. cant put into words how i envy you for your journey.
Kinda speechless, so ill end up saying you inpired me a lot, you're so sweet and special
I recently stumbled upon your videos and they are wonderful! As a non Jewish woman, I love learning about all of the topics you cover.
Hi Christine and welcome! I’m so glad you’re here!!!
I love learning about every religion and you are my favorite source to learn about orthodox Jewish traditions.
The both of you looked very clean on your wedding day! Your outfits were very traditional and acceptable with in the religion. It was very nice to see how you both started out.
So glad you enjoyed this :)
I’m crying tears of joy watching your beautiful wedding. You and your husband make a beautiful couple!!!!
Thank you so much Nancy!
You looked absolutely stunning
I'm from Australia and I have been watching your videos for few weeks now and I can honestly say you are a breath of fresh air and I have thoroughly enjoyed getting to know you and your beautiful family
May HaShem continue to bless your household with much happiness, peace and love
Thank you
Thank you so much for your kind words Patricia! I’m so very glad that you are enjoying ❤️ I’m so glad you’re here!
Chana, absolutely gorgeous pictures. Your MIL is an incredible seamstress the caftan and wedding gown are amazing. You're both surrounded by so much love from your families and friends. You and your husband make a gorgeous couple and now have a beautiful family. Thank you for sharing your wedding with all of us. Love and joy always.
Thank you Gail ❤️ I really appreciate your heartfelt comment
This was so fun to watch! I think this is the first time I’ve seen your husband’s face in a video. You looked so beautiful and happy!
Glad you liked it!! My husband has been in a couple other videos, but just briefly :)
Beautiful wedding! I love that you explain the differences in customs! Love Bella at the end. "Just announcing the mail man and protecting the family momma!" --Bella
LOL That Bella barks at everything :) She keeps us on our toes!
Oh my goodness you two looked absolutely perfect at your wedding! You looked like a princess in your dress which was amazing and the look on your husband’s face was priceless! Truly stunning! I loved seeing this, thank you for sharing! You two are such a beautiful couple! Much love to you 💕
Thank you so much :) I am so glad that you loved this one!
B”H Chana!!!! I’m tearing up!!!! You look like a gorgeous princess and Eishes Chayil….Aba bless you both, thank you so much for sharing your special day with us💖
Thank you so much!!!
Such a lovely wedding. Your Mother in law did an amazing job making your dress. Very appropriate and pretty. You both looked happy in love and thank you for sharing.
I had to pause to say how you handled your husband's family all showing up and all that craziness without having a nervous breakdown.... I could not! I'm an introvert too and just hearing you talk about it and imagining it, I would have been hiding in the closet! Lol
Hi Chana wow what a fantastic video. You looked stunning in your wedding dress your mother in law is a great sower and your husband looked lovely too. The photos look amazing to and everyone's having a great time x
Thank you Fran :) I’m so glad you enjoyed
Loved learning all about your wedding, the pictures are beautiful x
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!
Absolutely beautiful...
Truly stunning pictures!
Just so beautiful. Thank you for sharing your story and your photos.
Thank you!
Loved this! Yes the dress was gorgeous. It sounds like so much fun and I love the traditions. And such a blessing that your family supports you
Thank you Barb :) I am very grateful for my lovely family
I love learning about other cultures and traditions, and hearing about your wedding was wonderful. Your wedding was beautiful, and you were such a lovely bride! I wish you both many more happy years with your children. You are truly blessed!💕
Thank you so very much 💜
Lovely story and photos
Thank you Deborah!
Both of you were absolutely gorgeous and glowing! Congrats a million times over and many more to come!
Thank you so much 😊
Ohmygoodness, there are funny BLOOPERS at the end, Ya'll.
I could be watching anything on HULU but what am I doing on a Saturday night? Why, having a Jar of Fireflies watch party. Party of me and my dog.
**Let's talk about that dress!!! This dress was made for you, you complete it and are so stunning in those photos. You are SO LUCKY to have this amazingly talented woman in your life. I hope to see a photo of the kaftan? that she brought over. It was on a hanger and had the exquisite work done. Anyway, I am going to be watching as many vlogs/videos as possible this weekend.
Thank you so much for your kind words! I am so glad that you are enjoying my videos :) And hooray for the watch party!!!
Yay! I love wedding stories, they always make me think of my own wedding 🙂 You two were (and are!) such a sweet couple. As a fellow introvert I had lots of the same feelings about a wedding. But honestly, I was so caught up in actually getting married and being so happy to finally start the rest of my life with my husband, that I hardly noticed the people. Outside of the food and the flowers (the parts my mom took care of!) my wedding was pretty DIY and nothing was to fancy and that helped with my nerves too. I’m not typically a formal gal. The most fun thing about my wedding was probably that my cow was my ring bearer!
That’s so fun! Thanks so much for sharing about your wedding 💜
You were glowing on your wedding day! You looked gorgeous! 💗 thanks for sharing your wedding story with us! I love learning about different cultures and customs 🥰
Thank you for your kind words! I’m so glad that you enjoyed and learned from it ❤️❤️
Beautiful! Even though my wedding was chassidish, we also have similar customs to Sephardim! (I still had to do a yichud room, but I had to cover my hair afterwards at the reception.) Also had a friend do my hair and makeup last minute because we weren't sure who could do it the day of, since mine was also a total corona wedding. Loved seeing your photos and hearing about your story!
Oh wow I didn't know ya'll did that about the hair covering! I remember they almost didn't;t let us do the wedding at the shul because it was an ashkenazi shul and they said we had to do a yichud room. We obviously refused lol I think the compromise was that we went into the rabbis office for a few minutes lol
I was surprised that the bride doesn't give a ring to the groom! Does the groom ever have a ring? Xxxx
Ashkenazi here
@@jaroffireflies it really depends on the chassidus but in general most women wear a wig at the chuppah to already have had their hair covered throughout the wedding (though I chose to put on a white tichel after the yichud room!) And yeah the yichud room thing is very interesting halachically and hashkafically!
@@tammyleigh21 the groom never gets a rind related to the ceremony. Most Orthodox men do not where a ring though many may choose to wear one to work, etc if the need arises to let it be known they are married.
your movies make me feel like I am talking to a dear friend over coffee - many thanks for sharing your magical day with me and the rest of your online friends!
thank you! That is so kind of you to say :)
What a gorgeous bride. You looked so happy and excited in the photos. You looked like you belonged in a bride magazine. Your flowers were so colorful and beautiful. A Perfect day for you and your husband.
Thank you so much!😊
"My family loved it." The fact that your parents fully enjoyed your wedding is a testament to their goodness. They went along with all the traditions that had become so important to you. Your husband was walked down the aisle with his family. You were also walked down the aisle with his family. The separate standing for men and women ... the separate eating for men and women, etc. I'm sure it was a lovely event and your parents genuinely loved it ... but I have to say ... your parents are an impressive display of grace and goodness. Your in laws sound like amazing and accomplished people. I'm sure, if the situation were reversed, all set around your parents' family tradition, they would have been equally gracious. The caftan was gorgeous. I would have wanted to wear that as a wedding dress!
Both my and my husband's families are really amazing :) We are very lucky