Kara & Aaron
Schedule
Friday, October 22, 2021
Shabbat Minyan and Aufruf
6:00 pm
13711 Sayward Blvd, Herndon, VA 20171
Business Casual
Please join us for Shabbat T'filah at the hotel, led by Aaron and Teddy, featuring an original Jewsical by Eliana Rubin. An aufruf is the tradition of bride and groom being called to the Torah on the Shabbat preceding the wedding. As we will be called on Erev Shabbat, we will be receiving a blessing.
Sunday, October 24, 2021
Tish
4:15 pm - 4:45 pm
Black-Tie Optional
The tish (Yiddish for table) is a tradition in Jewish weddings where the groom gathers with male guests and attempts to present a lecture on the week's Torah portion, while his friends and family heckle and interrupt him. In our wedding, we are inviting any and all guests who wish to come early to celebrate with Aaron. There will be singing, sharing of stories, words advice for Aaron, words of Torah, and celebratory drinks! From the tish, we will sing and dance with Aaron as he moves into the signing of the ketubah, the Jewish wedding contract. Signing the ketubah is one of the oldest Jewish wedding traditions, dating back two thousand years. The ketubah signing will be a small ceremony with parents, witnesses, and our officiant. The shuttle will depart from Hyatt Place at 3:15pm from the lobby. The second shuttle will depart from Hyatt Place at 4:00pm from the lobby. Running late for the bus? Call the front desk and ask them to let the bus captains know!
Wedding Ceremony and Vows
5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Black-Tie Optional
The ceremony will start promptly at 5:00. Free parking is available on site. Transportation will be provided from the hotel. Uber and Lyft are also available in the area. All events on October 24th take place at Sweeney Barn. The venue is handicap accessible. The shuttle will depart from Hyatt Place at 3:15pm from the lobby. The second shuttle will depart from Hyatt Place at 4:00pm from the lobby. Running late for the bus? Call the front desk and ask them to let the bus captains know!
Cocktail Hour and Reception
5:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Black-Tie Optional
According to biblical law, we are required to rejoice with the bride and groom, and we plan on taking this commandment very seriously! A cocktail hour will be followed by dinner and dancing.
Monday, October 25, 2021
Brunch
9:00 am - 11:00 am
13711 Sayward Blvd, Herndon, VA 20171
Casual
All guests staying at the hotel are invited to join us the morning after the wedding. Breakfast will be casual and self-serve. Please drop-in, grab a bagel, and continue the celebrations.