February 20, 2023
Please arrive by 5:45 to allow time to be seated and settle before the ceremony. The Chuppah Ceremony will start promptly at 6:00.
There is ample free parking on site at Belmont Country Club. You can drive yourself and/ or use ride-share from the hotel. They have also extended the offer to leave our cars there overnight as needed for safety.
YES! We will run a complimentary shuttle from the hotel to the venue at 5pm and 5:30pm to ensure that everyone is sitting by 6pm. There are only 55 seats on the shuttle, so consider taking the early one if you can! And the return shuttle will start at 9:30 and will run every 30 minutes (at 9:30, 10, 10:30 and 11pm respectively)
Short Answer: Pretty much ALL of them! Long Answer: The Ketubah: Prior to the wedding ceremony, the Ketubah, Jewish marriage contract, was signed by Rachel and Aaron along with their Rabbis (and Rabbi family members!) The Ketubah describes the couples commitment to each other and highlights their intentions to grow together through their lives. It is also a piece of artwork that will hang in their home as a reminder of the commitments made on the wedding day. The Chuppah: The ceremony takes place under a Chuppah, which represents the home that Rachel and Aaron will build together. It is open on all sides which symbolizes that friends and family are always welcome. Circling: The ceremony begins with the bride circling the groom three times, then the groom circling the bride three times, and finally once together. This symbolizes the creation of protection and the building of a new family circle. Kiddish: The kiddush begins with a recitation of blessings including the wine. Wine is a Jewish symbol of joy and the sanctification of a celebratory time. Sheva Brachot: The Sheva Brachot are the traditional marriage blessings. The blessings focus of joy, celebration, and the power of love. Breaking of the Glass: The ceremony concludes with Aaron breaking a glass under his foot, reminding the couple of the fragility and preciousness of life and relationships. After breaking the glass, please shout “Mazel Tov!” (Congratulations!) Yichud: Immediately following the ceremony, Rachel and Aaron will take a moment to celebrate privately before being joined by family and friends. Yichud is traditionally a time for the couple to escape their busy wedding and take a moment to enjoy their new union.
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