August 1st, 2025
Yep! Formal attire preferred. Women can wear floor length gowns or cocktail dresses. Men, please wear a suit, dress shirt, and tie. Any color is fine!
Unfortunately, we are at capacity at our venue. We will only be able to accommodate guests listed on the invitation or those guests with a "plus one" on their invitation.
We want to maximize the amount of friends and family we can have by our side for our big day, so we have chose to limit guests under the age of 16. Only guests listed on the invitation/online RSVP are invited to the ceremony. We hope you understand!
Nope! We are also registered on Amazon. Use the link at the bottom of the registry tab to access the storefront.
The ceremony and reception will be indoor. If weather permits, cocktail hour will be held outdoors.
Ceremony is set to start at 5:00pm, but please arrive 30 minutes prior to ensure a smooth start.
Yes! There is free parking at the venue and fortunately, The Yorktowne Hotel is within one block of The Bond.
Our wedding is going to be officiated by a rabbi, so there may be some things that are unfamiliar to a lot of our guests. Importantly, our rabbi is very aware of this and is going to be explaining the meaning behind everything we do during the ceremony. At the ceremony, a few things you might see: - The 'chuppah' (pronounced hoo-pah) is a canopy that symbolizes our "new" home together. It’s open on all sides to represent hospitality and is a central part of a Jewish wedding ceremony. - The ceremony will start with each of us walking around each other 7 times, which symbolizes us creating a protective space for our new home and family - The rabbi will wrap us in a 'tallit' (Jewish prayer shawl) that belonged to Adam's grandfather as a symbol of unity, tradition, and the embrace of our loved ones and heritage as we begin our life together. - At the very end of the ceremony, Adam will break a glass under his foot. This symbolizes the fragility of life and is a symbol of our commitment to stand by each other through the ups and the downs. This will be a queue for everyone to yell "Mazal Tov!"
The Horah is a fun, traditional Jewish dance where guests form a circle, dance to upbeat music, and lift the couple (and some of our family members) up in chairs. It’s joyful, energetic, and one of the highlights of the celebration. Don't be afraid to join in! Here's an example of one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FEecbZ9Khg&list=RD7FEecbZ9Khg&start_radio=1