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Our Wedding

Like all good love stories, ours has two versions - depending on who you ask. According to Nitzan, they first met at a club while celebrating a mutual friend’s birthday. Jessica, however, is convinced this never happened. Romantic, right? Jessica swears the real story began a week later at another party, where Nitzan was in the middle of an intense beer pong game. Curious, she asked where he was from. When he replied, “Cleveland,” Jessica couldn’t believe it, and the two of them spent the rest of the night talking. That night quickly became the start of something special, and we’ve counted it as our anniversary ever since. Nitzan's version of that event, is that he only came to the party to see if Jessica was there (and single). He planned on only staying for an hour, but one poorly thrown "celebrity shot" in beer pong led to them hanging out all night. He also very chivalrously went looking for (and found) an earring she lost while they were hanging out. Fast forward nearly three years to a cold but sunny March afternoon in London. Jessica was on a family trip when Nitzan surprised her in a park. In true fairytale fashion, he got down on one knee, pulled the ring out (upside down), and asked her to marry him. She said yes - and here we are, ready to celebrate the next chapter of our story with all of you!

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Wedding Party

Due to the many circumstances we are moving the location of the wedding to accommodate more people to celebrate with us! The new location is at the Synagogue, Temple Emanuel, located a few minutes away from Pinecrest. We will provide more information about other activities we have planned over the weekend! We cannot wait to celebrate with you!

Located 10 miles from Cleveland Orchestra, AC Hotel by Marriott Cleveland Beachwood offers 4-star accommodations in Beachwood and features a fitness center, a terrace and a bar. Located around 10 miles from Cleveland Botanical Garden, the hotel with free WiFi is also 10 miles away from Cleveland Museum of Art. Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse is 17 miles away and Progressive Field is 17 miles from the hotel. Guest rooms at the hotel are equipped with a seating area. Each room comes with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV, and certain rooms at AC Hotel by Marriott Cleveland Beachwood have a safety deposit box. Cleveland Museum of Natural History is 10 miles from the accommodation, while Western Reserve Historical Society is 11 miles away. Cleveland Burke Lakefront Airport is 14 miles from the property.

AC Hotel by Marriott Cleveland Beachwood

Located within 10 miles of Cleveland Orchestra and 10 miles of Cleveland Botanical Garden, Drury Inn & Suites Cleveland Beachwood has rooms in Beachwood. With a fitness center, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The hotel provides an outdoor swimming pool, hot tub and an ATM. All guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Guest rooms will provide guests with a desk and a coffee machine. Guests at Drury Inn & Suites Cleveland Beachwood can enjoy a buffet breakfast. Free private parking and a business center are available, as well as a 24-hour front desk. Cleveland Museum of Art is 10 miles from the accommodation, while Cleveland Museum of Natural History is 10 miles away. Cleveland Burke Lakefront Airport is 14 miles from the property.

Drury Inn & Suites Cleveland Beachwood

This Cleveland hotel is located near Interstate 271, a short drive from the attractions of the city center, and provides many modern and free amenities including a free hot breakfast. Guests at the Hampton Inn and Suites Cleveland-Beachwood can easily explore the Pinecrest shopping center, golf courses and restaurants only moments away. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Great Lakes Science Museum are also nearby. The Cleveland-Beachwood Hampton Inn provides all the amenities and services needed for an enjoyable stay, including a modern fitness center and indoor swimming pool.

Hampton Inn & Suites Cleveland-Beachwood

Located in Warrensville Heights, 9.5 miles from Cleveland Orchestra, Cleveland Marriott East provides accommodations with a fitness center, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant. Featuring a bar, this 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom. The hotel has an indoor pool and a 24-hour front desk. All rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Guest rooms will provide guests with a desk and a coffee machine. Guests at Cleveland Marriott East can enjoy an à la carte breakfast. Cleveland Botanical Garden is 10 miles from the accommodation, while Cleveland Museum of Art is 10 miles away. Cleveland Burke Lakefront Airport is 14 miles from the property.

Cleveland Marriott East

Located in Solon and with Cleveland Orchestra reachable within 14 miles, Hampton Inn Cleveland-Solon provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a fitness center, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a business center. Guests can have a drink at the snack bar. All guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries. Guests at Hampton Inn Cleveland-Solon can enjoy a buffet or an American breakfast. At the accommodation guests are welcome to use an indoor swimming pool. Cleveland Botanical Garden is 15 miles from Hampton Inn Cleveland-Solon, while Cleveland Museum of Art is 15 miles away. Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is 22 miles from the property.

Hampton Inn Cleveland-Solon

Featuring barbecue facilities, Residence Inn by Marriott Cleveland Beachwood is located in Beachwood in the Ohio region, 8.4 miles from Cleveland Orchestra and 8.8 miles from Cleveland Botanical Garden. Featuring a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The property provides a shared lounge, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage for guests. At the hotel, rooms are equipped with a desk. Each room includes a coffee machine, while selected rooms contain a kitchenette with a fridge, a dishwasher and an oven. Guest rooms at Residence Inn by Marriott Cleveland Beachwood are equipped with a seating area and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The accommodation offers a buffet or American breakfast. Residence Inn by Marriott Cleveland Beachwood features amenities such as an on-site business center, gym and hot tub. Cleveland Museum of Art is 8.9 miles from the hotel, while Cleveland Museum of Natural History is 9 miles away. Cleveland Burke Lakefront Airport is 13 miles from the property.

Residence Inn by Marriott Cleveland Beachwood

Travel

Day trips for your Visit! Both Nitzan and Jessica love going to wineries so for them no website would be complete without recommending their favorite ones. <a href="https://amphoraewines.com/?https%3A%2F%2Famphoraewines_com%3Futm_source=Google&amp;utm_medium=search&amp;utm_campaign=Branding&amp;utm_id=1&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=20903795991&amp;gbraid=0AAAAAqmBT1hcAChFZtiBHvWEcGLUBx5yl&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjw_-3GBhAYEiwAjh9fUOXuoYaYJGnCkVmZW1by8eVOGCj82zND8iGoMEAOs3yRlH6o--PrPxoCoMQQAvD_BwE" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Amphorae</a> - Located out side of zichron yakov, a small town just below haifa. Great wines and cheese plates. Probably one of the busiest wineries in all of Israel you will need a reservation and to rent a car if you decide to go! <a href="https://www.spherawinery.com/en/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sphera </a>- An all white wine winery family owned boutique winery located by Beit Shemesh. There are many places to hike out in nature in this area. The small town this winery is located in is home to many other wineries as well. Feel free to check out <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Britannia+Park/@31.6733953,34.8971328,12.62z/data=!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x1502c1f06a75f855:0x546ee0388a3bfc3!2sSphera+Winery!8m2!3d31.6734049!4d34.9412978!16s%2Fg%2F11c544yw4c!3m5!1s0x1502c1a23c8c91bb:0x302d688235845cc2!8m2!3d31.6590473!4d34.9102278!16s%2Fm%2F0bbvxd9?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDkyNC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Britannia park</a> nearby where there are ancient ruins you can explore. <a href="https://seahorsewines.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Seahorse</a> - This is a small winery with a very interesting collection of wines. The owner specifically likes to grow grapes that are not known in this part of the world. He also used to be a big movie producer back in the day. He is a bit of a grouch but his wife is absolutely lovely and has never forgotten Jessica over the years. <a href="https://castel.co.il/en/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Castel du domaine</a> - A gorgeous winery over-looking the Judean hills. We love their white and rose wines and always have a bottle handy in the house (the Petit Castle is a great red too). <a href="https://www.tzoravineyards.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tzora</a> - Also located by the Judean hills, they are a very small boutique winery. They are known for mixing of two grapes and making some really tasty and interesting wines. Other places to visit: The Kinneret - Israels fresh water lake thats filled by the Jordan river. Similar to a beach town but with multiple small neighbourhoods surrounding the water. The most popular city in the area is Tibberias. Eilat - The most southern part of Israel and bordered by Jordan and Egypt. About 4 hours from Tel aviv or a short 40 minute plane ride. If you are looking to go to a trip to Jordan/ Petra this would be the crossing you would be going through. Mitzpe Rimon - Going through the Israeli desert is a very cool experience. There are tons of places to stay in this areas as well as homes some of Israel's fanciest hotel chains. Not so far from Ein Gedi and the Dead Sea - its a great place to visit and see amazing sights, with some great hikes in the area as well. <a href="https://www.ein-hod.org/en/homepage/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ein Hod</a> - Not far from Amphorae. If you want to do a few things together in a day. This is an artist village that has many generations living there. If you are looking for some local non touristy souvenirs this is the place to go. Carmel Mountains - Located near Zichron Yakkov and Haifa, this area is filled with hiking trails and pita druzie stops along the way. The national parks are a great place to connect with nature and also see the beach and sea at a distance. <a href="https://en.parks.org.il/reserve-park/masada-national-park/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Masada </a>- If you plan to visit the desert or the dead sea you should definitely check out Masada on the way. A fortress built by King Herod filled with history and a tale like no other. You can either hike up and down the mountain or they do have a cable car to bring you both up and down. Either way bring a lot of water and pack comfy shoes as there's a lot of steep walking involved, but the view is amazing (We think the place is overrated - but most tourists end up there).

Things to Do

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Casual Food places: Sarona Market - An old german colony that is the largest enclosed culinary markets, now hosting about 90 retail and food joints. If you cant decide on one thing then this is the place to visit. Mifgash Rambam - By Shuk ha' carmel, great for shwarma and just overall good atmosphere. Hakosem - By King George, they serve falafel and shwarma. Benz - A burger place with two locations. They mainly have burgers and salads. We both love their chicken salad. Vitrina - Famous for their fries with lemon zest, a great burger place. Usually they have a long line so be prepared. Holstein - known for their burnt butter garlic brioche bun. We also recommend their fried chicken sandwich. Brooklyn - decent pizza place you can go for a slice, there are three locations in Tel Aviv. They also have an amazing frozen margarita. You can also check out the App Wolt (Israel's Uber Eats). You can choose either to deliver the food or order pick up through the app and its available in english. Sit-down restaurants: If you're looking to reserve a table at a restaurant, you can usually do it directly through their website or check out <a href="https://ontopo.com/en/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ontopo</a> which is a local reservation app/website also available in english! <a href="https://abie.haachim.co.il/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Abie</a> - a grill based fish place, we recommend ordering the smoked fried potatoes. Make a reservation as they're normally fully booked at least a week in advance! They have two other restaurants of a similar style with local ingredients called Ha'achim (the brothers) and Dok. <a href="https://sunyoung.co.il/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sun Young</a> - Located inside a boutique hotel, they are known for their raw fish dishes. Upscale asian style restaurant. we highly recommend the tuna squares, normally we order at least 3 for the table! <a href="https://www.mashya.co.il/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mashya</a> - Also located in a hotel and not to far from the beach. This is a high end restaurant where you can choose to order on your own or the waiter will order for you depending on what you like to eat. <a href="https://brixwinebar.co.il/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Brix</a> - Small wine bar with an amazing selections of wines. They have good snacking food and are a fun chill vibe to sit, eat and drink. <a href="https://ontopo.com/en/il/page/22998030" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jonz</a> - An upscale wine and cocktail bar with very decent Neoploitan style pizza. They play jazz and R&amp;B and stay open pretty late. On Friday mornings they offer brunch with a completely different menu for both food and drinks. <a href="https://en.whiskeybm.co.il/whiskey-english" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Whiskey Bar and Museum</a> - An underground cellar/ mosad headquarters transformed into a bar and restaurant. There walls are lined with whiskies from all over the world. Also can be found in the Sarona market complex. <a href="https://www.thai148.co.il/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Thai 148</a> - Serving Thai food with Mediterranean attributes. We recommend their Pad Thai which is served wrapped in an omelet. Before being a Thai restaurant this is the same location where Nitzan worked as a bar manager for a few years. There are so many restaurants to eat along the way - too many to list. The city is filled with all types of cuisines you truly cant go wrong. Food tours to do around Israel :Shuk Hacarmel (Tel Aviv)Shuk Levinsky (Tel Aviv)Machne Yehuda (Jerusalem)

Jessica & Nitzan

Jessica & Nitzan

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