Frequently Asked
Questions

Bisheret is a Jewish wedding planning platform connecting couples with trusted vendors — photographers, caterers, florists, venues, and more — who specialise in Jewish and kosher weddings.

Here's how it works in three steps:

• Discover — Browse our directory of verified Jewish wedding vendors, filtered by city, category, and budget.
• Plan — Use free tools including our wedding checklist, budget calculator, guest list manager, and inspiration board.
• Connect — Message vendors directly through the platform and request quotes without sharing your personal email.

Yes — Bisheret is completely free for couples. You can browse vendors, use all planning tools, build a wedding website, manage your guest list, and message vendors at no cost.

Vendors pay a small listing fee to appear in our directory, which is how we keep the platform free for you.

You can browse vendors and read articles without an account. However, creating a free account unlocks:

• Saving favourite vendors to your shortlist
• Syncing your wedding checklist across devices
• Managing your guest list and RSVPs
• Building your free personalised wedding website
• Messaging vendors directly

Sign up takes under a minute — just an email address and a password.

We currently have vendor listings across the following cities:

• New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, Philadelphia
• Toronto, Montreal, London, Melbourne, Tel Aviv
• Jerusalem, Paris, Johannesburg, Buenos Aires

We're expanding regularly. If your city isn't listed, let us know and we'll prioritise it — or you can apply to list your business and be among the first in your area.

Many of our caterers and venue vendors hold kosher certification, and we display their certification level (Mehadrin, OU, CRC, etc.) prominently on their profile.

That said, not every vendor category requires kashrut — photographers and florists, for example, are listed based on their experience with Jewish ceremonies rather than kashrut.

Every vendor profile has a Send Message button. You can send a free-form enquiry or use our quote request form, which prompts you for key details like wedding date, guest count, and budget.

Vendors typically respond within 24–48 hours. If a vendor hasn't replied in 72 hours, you'll see a nudge to try another vendor from your shortlist.

We vet every vendor before they appear in the directory. Our verification checks include:

• Business registration confirmation
• Sample portfolio or menu review
• Response rate monitoring

Vendors who complete our additional verification process receive a ✓ Verified green badge on their profile.

You can also read reviews left by real Bisheret couples on each vendor profile.

Yes! After your wedding date passes, you'll receive an email inviting you to review each vendor you enquired through Bisheret. Reviews are verified — we only accept reviews from couples who actually contacted the vendor through our platform.

You can also leave a review directly from the vendor's profile page at any time.

No — Bisheret is a discovery and communication platform. All payments, contracts, and deposits are arranged directly between you and the vendor. We recommend always signing a written contract before paying any deposit.

Your free Bisheret account includes:

• Wedding Checklist — 80+ tasks organised by how far out you are, from 12 months to 1 week before.
• Budget Calculator — Set your total budget and see a realistic breakdown by category.
• Guest List Manager — Track RSVPs, meal preferences, table assignments, and thank-you cards.
• Seating Chart — Drag-and-drop table planner.
• Inspiration Board — Save and organise ideas by category (florals, décor, attire, etc.).
• Wedding Website Builder — Share your story, schedule, and RSVP link with guests.

Our Jewish Date Checker converts any Gregorian date to its Hebrew calendar equivalent and checks for restrictions that affect when Jewish weddings can take place.

It will flag dates that fall during:

• The Omer period (between Pesach and Shavuot)
• The Three Weeks (between 17 Tammuz and Tisha B'Av)
• Sefirah restrictions
• Jewish holidays and Shabbat

Yes! Every Bisheret couple gets a free personalised wedding website at bisheret.com/wedding/your-names. It includes:

• Your story and photos
• Wedding schedule (ceremony, cocktail hour, reception)
• Your Hebrew wedding date
• RSVP form linked to your guest list
• Registry links
• WhatsApp and social sharing

Get started from your My Wedding dashboard.

Yes. Your guest list, budget details, and personal information are stored securely and are never sold to third parties. We take GDPR and CCPA compliance seriously.

Read our full Privacy Policy for details.

We recommend starting 12–18 months before your intended date. Here's why:

• Popular venues and photographers book up fast — especially around yom tov dates.
• You need time to check your date against the Jewish calendar (see our Date Checker).
• Kosher caterers often have capacity limits and seasonal demand.

If your timeline is shorter, it's still very doable — start with date and venue first, then caterer, then photography.

Absolutely. We have vendors experienced with weddings across all Jewish communities — Ashkenazi, Sephardi, Mizrahi, Yemenite, Persian, and more. Many vendor profiles specify which communities they regularly work with.

Use the Community filter in the vendor directory to narrow your search.

The Bisheret Awards 2026 recognise the top Jewish wedding vendors of the year, as voted by couples. Categories include Best Photographer, Best Caterer, Best Florist, Best Venue, and more.

Winners receive a digital badge for their profile and promotional features across the platform. Nominations open annually — nominate a vendor you loved.

Yes! We have vendors listed in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and other Israeli cities. We're expanding our Israeli vendor directory throughout 2026.

For destination weddings, we also recommend using our virtual venue tour feature to explore spaces before you travel — available on select venue profiles.

Visit our vendor application page and complete the short form. We review applications within 3–5 business days.

You'll need to provide:

• Business name, category, and location
• A short description of your services
• Sample photos or a menu
• Contact details

Once approved, you'll receive login credentials to manage your profile from the Vendor Portal.

We offer tiered listing options:

• Basic listing — Free. Appear in search results with a standard profile.
• Featured listing — Paid. Appear at the top of category search results, with a larger photo gallery and priority in enquiries.
• Premium listing — Paid. Everything in Featured, plus a virtual venue tour, Bisheret Awards eligibility boost, and a dedicated account manager.

Contact info@bisheret.com for current pricing.

Apply for verification from your Vendor Portal or our Verified Vendor page. Our team will review your submission and may request additional documentation such as:

• Business registration or licence
• Kashrut certificate (if applicable)
• Insurance certificate

Verified vendors see significantly higher enquiry rates from couples.

Enquiries appear in your Vendor Portal under the Messages tab. You can reply directly within the platform — no email required.

We recommend responding within 24 hours. Vendors with a high response rate are ranked higher in search results and earn a "Fast Responder" tag on their profile.