July 24, 2025
tel aviv, Israel
ELENA & NADIR
July 24, 2025
hilton tel aviv
ELENA & NADIR
July 24, 2025
Location
Hilton Tel Aviv
HaYarkon St 205, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
6:00 PM
Welcome Reception
7:00 PM
Sunset Wedding Ceremony
8:00 PM
The Premiere:
Dinner & Dancing
OUR STORY
THE PROMO
Four years ago, on April Fools Day during the pandemic, two strangers matched on Tinder.
Thanks to Tinder’s new “Passport” feature, Elena, in Toronto, set her location to Austin – dreaming of warmth (and maybe a Green Card 👀).
Nadir, in Tel Aviv, had also set his location to Austin for a business trip that never happened.
Almost 10,000 kilometers apart, one swipe changed everything.
THE COURTSHIP
“Before you marry a person, you should make them use a computer with slow internet service to see who they really are.” -Will Ferrell
So, with the world locked down and 10,000 kilometers between them, Elena and Nadir single-handedly drove up the stock price of Zoom with regularly scheduled Zoom movie dates (complete with calendar invites, of course), which routinely morphed into Zoom “slumber parties” because Nadir’s “free time” started at 7:00 pm EST (2:00 am Israel time).
“I should’ve seen the red flags in the whites of his eyes.” -Elena
THE MEETING
״I think that taking night trains or meeting someone on the road is pretty romantic.״ -John Cusack
They planned to meet at Niagara Falls, following TikTok advice saying it was easier to cross land boarders during lockdowns. So, Nadir flew from Tel Aviv to NYC and drove 8 hours. Elena drove from Toronto.
Border control said... Nice try.
So they did the logical thing: flew to Miami, road-tripped to Key West, and met like totally responsible adults… in the middle of a pandemic.
THE PROPOSAL
On their 3rd anniversary, Nadir recreated their almost meeting: Niagara Falls.
Border control again tried to ruin it by doing a full car search and almost revealing the ring.
But somehow, Elena didn’t notice.
The next day in sunny Key West, he got down on one knee.
She said YES. 💍
THE WEDDING
Because of the circumstances, every time they met was an adventure in a different location around the world. It felt like they were the main characters of a show, so they started calling every meeting a “season” of "their show”.
To this day, they update their chat with the current "season" of their lives. So, after 60 seasons, this series is celebrating with a Fiinale- The Wedding!
We hope to celebrate with you!
(And don’t worry– it might be a finale, but there’s already talk of a whole new “spin off series” – Married Life ;) )
THE MEETING
״I think that taking night trains or meeting someone on the road is pretty romantic.״ -John Cusack
They planned to meet at Niagara Falls. Nadir flew from Tel Aviv to NYC and drove 8 hours. Elena drove from Toronto.
Border control said: Nice try.
So they did the logical thing: flew to Miami, road-tripped to Key West, and met like totally responsible adults… in the middle of a pandemic.
OUR STORY
THE PROPOSAL
On their 3rd anniversary, Nadir recreated their almost meeting: Niagara Falls.
Border control again tried to ruin it by almost revealing the ring during a bag search.
But somehow, Elena didn’t notice.
The next day in sunny Key West, he got down on one knee.
She said YES. 💍
THE WEDDING
Because of the circumstances every time they met was an adventure in a different location around the world. It felt like they were the main characters of a show, so they started calling every meeting a “season” of their show”.
So now, after 60 seasons, this series is celebrating with a finale- The Wedding!
We hope to celebrate with you!
(And don’t worry– it might be a finale, but there’s already talk of a whole new “spin off series” – Married Life, 24/7 ;) )
THE MEETING
״I think that taking night trains or meeting someone on the road is pretty romantic.״ -John Cusack
They planned to meet at Niagara Falls. Nadir flew from Tel Aviv to NYC and drove 8 hours. Elena drove from Toronto.
Border control said: Nice try.
So they did the logical thing: flew to Miami, road-tripped to Key West, and met like totally responsible adults… in the middle of a pandemic.
FAQ
Please head over to the “RSVP” page and respond no later than May 24, 2025. It’s important for us to receive your response in time to finalize logistics and seating.
Dress to impress! But don't forget, it's gonna be hot. :)
In July, Israel is typically hot and sunny during the day. Daytime temperatures average 31°C (89°F), while nighttime temperatures average 23°C (76°F) with high humidity.
We recommend checking the forecast a few days before traveling.
The cocktail hour and ceremony will both be outdoors in the evening and mostly shaded. The dinner and party will be indoors.
Absolutely. The entire event is strictly kosher and supervised.
Please let us know in advance by noting your restrictions on the RSVP form, and we’ll do our best to accommodate you.
Yes, parking is available at the Hilton Tel Aviv (205 HaYarkon Street) on a first-come, first-served basis.
Yes! Shuttles will depart from Northern Israel. A separate message with exact pick-up points and times will be sent closer to the date.
We recommend staying at the Hilton Tel Aviv, where the wedding will take place. If you are looking for additional options for accommodations, visit Accommodations page.
Car Rental Branches Near Hilton Tel Aviv
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SIXT – Branch inside the Hilton Hotel
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Address: 205 HaYarkon Street, Tel Aviv (located in the shopping area at the hotel lobby)
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Advantage: Located directly inside the Hilton Hotel – very convenient for guests.
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To make a reservation: sixt.com
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Hertz – Atrium Square Branch
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Address: 144 HaYarkon Street, Tel Aviv
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Opening hours: Sunday–Thursday 08:00–16:00, Friday 08:00–12:00
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More info: hertz.co.il
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Gett taxi App - for taxis (Uber is not allowed)
Please make sure the driver is using the meter and your credit card is linked to the app to avoid issues with paying cash.
Movit - for planning and guiding you how to travel with public transportation (bus/train/light rail)
Ontopo - for booking restaurant reservations
Wolt - for food delivery
Yango Deli - for light grocery delivery
Waze - if you're renting a car, this App is more accurate than Google Maps for navigating traffic
We hope your time in Israel is smooth and enjoyable.
If you need assistance, contact concierge@zipper.co.il
For emergencies, here are important numbers:
Police: 100
Ambulance: 101
Fire Brigade: 102
Tourist Police (Tel Aviv): +972-(3)-5165382If you wish to have babysitter services so you can party with us on the dance floor, we recommend you reach out to Stacey from Citysitters through WhatsApp at +972 55-966-4814.
For more information you can visit www.citysitters.co.il
Sure! Here are a few artists we recommend:
Hair
MUA
Tali P
Is there a wedding registry?
We feel so lucky to have everything we need, but if you wish to get us a gift, we’re grateful for contributions toward our future fund at the following link.