At the beginning of the war, this couple’s wedding plans depended on a question nobody could answer: would the groom be released from his army duty in Gaza to attend?
The bride’s parents were in America, the groom’s parents were in England, and the bride was understandably worried. The date remained uncertain, and arrangements kept changing. We rolled up our sleeves and worked together, staying flexible while keeping their wishes at the heart of the planning.
Their wedding venue, The Vert Hotel in Netanya, was also housing displaced residents from southern Israel. Amid their own uncertainty, the couple wanted to share their simcha with the people staying there.
Together, we arranged a shared pre-wedding party on the hotel’s ground level, complete with the band and food. It was a chance to bring people together and share some joy during a difficult time. Making it happen took creativity, flexibility, and a willingness to work around changing circumstances.
The groom was eventually able to attend—and some of his fellow soldiers joined him.
And among all the big decisions was one very specific wish: a slushy machine. Not an ice-pop machine or another carnival treat. A slushy machine.
FAB Events found him his slushy machine.
That small detail mattered, too. While coordinating a family across countries and navigating uncertainty here in Israel, my job was to keep sight of the people behind the plans—and help bring their dreams, both big and small, to life.
For me, that is what personal wedding planning is about: practical coordination, a steady presence, and caring enough to remember what matters to you.