FAQs

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Where is the ceremony/reception?

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Both the ceremony and the reception will be held at The Matthews House in downtown Cary. Address is 317 W Chatham St, Cary, NC 27511

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What time should I arrive?

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Guests may start arriving at 4PM and the ceremony will start promptly at 4:30PM.

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What should I wear to the wedding?

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The dress code is cocktail attire and as an FYI, the bridesmaids will be wearing dresses in "steel blue".

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Will the wedding be indoors or outdoors?

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The wedding will be held in February, so the plan is to have the ceremony and reception indoors, and cocktail hour will be indoors and outdoors. There will be a few heaters scattered outside and a fire table, and there will also be a coat rack to hang your coats.

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Can I leave my car overnight?

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Yes, you can park your car in The Matthews House parking lot overnight, but you must pick it up before 10AM on Sunday, 2/23.

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Can I bring a guest?

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We will only be able to accommodate those listed on the invitation unless otherwise notified by Andrew or Sarah.

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Can I bring my kids?

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If your children are invited, they will be listed on the invitation! If not, we will unfortunately not be able to accommodate them.

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Will there be an open bar?

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Yes! Have fun, and please drink responsibly!

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What if I have dietary restrictions?

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There will be gluten free and vegetarian options available during cocktail hour and at the buffet.

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Where can I upload/see photos?

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We have a shared google photos album that you can upload any photos you take and see other photos people have taken! Here is the link: https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipPWHsLjXhvWk8rlbrhrkQM2MTFTUtyVs0hhCnuqC9o-tdW__fRlWrkBm68Cn4AT5Q?key=NnZBOWJ0R0xSSFFhQjMtT0toTzZSRVkyLTBOMXN3

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I've never been to a Jewish wedding before. What can I expect?

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Before the ceremony, there will be a signing of the Ketubah, the Jewish marriage license, and this will be attended by immediate family and a few close friends to witness. Guests will be offered a kippah (head covering) to wear if they would like. Traditionally, men wear them during the ceremony, but anyone, regardless of gender, is welcome to wear one and no one is required to wear one! At the beginning of the ceremony, Andrew and Sarah will perform the egalitarian version of Hakafot, the circling, where they will circle each other a total of seven times to symbolize the wholeness and completeness they can only achieve together. Andrew and Sarah will then stand under the Chuppah, the wedding canopy, which serves as the altar under which the couple will exchange vows. The Chuppah symbolizes the home Andrew and Sarah will build together. Andrew and Sarah's immediate family share the Sheva Brachot, the seven blessings for the couple in this new chapter in their lives. Andrew will then break a glass under his foot to symbolize a call to repair the world, after which everyone will shout "Mazel Tov!" and sing. During the reception, there will be a hora dance, a traditional dance performed at Jewish weddings and bar or bat mitzvahs where everyone will be invited to participate!