Hmm . . . Depends on the weather! A lot of the wedding will be outside if it’s nice weather, but dancing and the bar are inside. Aim for garden party chic. Do I need to wear a Kippah? (Kippah: A traditional head covering that signifies respect for and acknowledgement of holiness. It's usually worn by men. Women can (and do) wear them too.) Neither Andrea or Matt will be wearing one for the service- but if you'd like to feel free!. Kippahs are not only for Jews! Feel free to take one to wear for the night from the basket by the front.
Please give Andrea a call! There’s a plan in place- we want to make sure you can come :)
Expect Andrea and Matt’s favorite foods- lots of little tasty bites and appetizers, and lots of desserts!
Chuppah! The Jewish wedding canopy is a multifaceted symbol: It is a home, a garment and a bed covering. Its openness recalls the tent of the biblical Abraham, a paragon of hospitality, who kept his tents open on all sides so that visitors would know they were welcome. The chuppah is a symbol of the home that we will build together over our lifetime. Our beautiful chuppah incorporates Andrea's late brother Nathan's Tallit (prayer shawl) and hand crafted poles from her father. Rabbi: A Jewish scholar, teacher, and religious leader. We are beyond blessed to know many amazing rabbis, many of whom will join us for our wedding- and our friend Rabbi David Spinrad will officiate. Blessings! Yichud: It is customary for the couple to be alone for a period of time immediately following the marriage ceremony. The complete seclusion of the couple in a closed room is a public act symbolizing their new status as partners for life. (This is when Andrea and Matt will actually eat :) )
Andrea and Matt will sign a ketubah with witnesses earlier in the week! A Ketubah is a Jewish marriage contract that is signed just prior to the wedding ceremony. Traditionally, the ketubah specifies language outlining the groom’s financial obligations to the bride, and is then signed, in the groom’s presence, by two male witnesses. While we respect that tradition, it doesn't speak to us so we adapted our ketubah text to focus less on legalities and more on our love for one another and hopes for our shared future, and will proudly hang it in our home as a reminder of our love and commitment to each other.