FAQs

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Will the food be kosher?

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Of course! All food and wine will be kosher, served on kosher dishes/silverware/servingware, strictly adhering to all Glatt/OU kosher standards.

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What's a Tish?

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The tish is an event for men only, where the groom and his guests witness and celebrate the signing of the ketubah (marriage contract). All male wedding attendees are welcomed to join in this traditional Jewish celebration.

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What's a ketubah?

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the Jewish marriage contract. Doubles as a beautiful art piece, so be sure to get a look at it!

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What's a Bedeken?

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In short, this is where you can say hi to the bride and bridal party, family, etc. It's the cocktail hour. At the end of the Bedeken, the groom will have his first look with the bride awaiting him. He will then escort her to the ceremony area.

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What's the chupah? Hoopah? Hupa?

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The wedding ceremony itself! Technically, the chupah is the canopy that the bride and groom stands under as they are wed by the Rabbi. We think it's easier to call the event by where the couple stands during it and where everyone else gathers around.

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Will men and women be separated?

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Yes please. As per Jewish orthodox tradition, the men and women are seated separately during the wedding ceremony since it is a holy event. This is how we pray in temple as well. Everyone can gather together afterwards for the reception.

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What's this cloth fence on the dance floor? And what is it doing here?

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This is called the mechitzah! (Meh-Heetz-Ahh) Women and men will dance separately for a bit on the dance floor in honor of those who observe orthodox Jewish customs. You will notice it when you enter the dance area after the ceremony.

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Will we be dancing the hora?

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Of course! What's a Jewish wedding without a circle of wedding guests dancing the hora! It's sort of like the Jewish version of line dancing....but in a circle...wait, there's an actual term for this type of dance! Israeli Folk Dancing.

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What color are the bridesmaids' dresses?

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greyish blue

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Where can I find the bridal registry?

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Go to the "registry" tab on this website. We have 3 registries in total: 1.) Zola 2.) Sur La Table 3.) Macy's. All 3 are listed on the registry page.