We are closely monitoring rates of infection and will be following CDC guidelines to conduct a safe, responsible, and enjoyable in-person wedding (as much as it is possible). We are REQUIRING our guests and vendors who can safely do so under CDC guidelines to receive a vaccine and be prepared to show either a physical copy or a photograph of their vaccination on site, You can also just email a copy to cjandjtgetmarried@gmail.com prior to the wedding. Please see the RSVP section of this site for more on this. Every member of each party who can safely do so must be vaccinated, including "plus ones". We ask that you discuss this with any guests you might bring so there's no confusion or disappointment. We’re insistent upon this because we love and care about all of you, and your health and safety are our responsibility during this event. If you have any questions, or would like to talk about this with us, we encourage you to reach out to either Christina or Joshua.
Colorado weather in the Fall can have a wide range of possibilities. Please come prepared with layers (i.e., long pants, long sleeve shirts, short sleeve shirts, thick/thin socks, sweaters, jackets, hats, gloves, hand-warmers, etc). In the last ten years it's been everything from 70 degrees and sunny to snowy and 30 degrees on October 9th. One year it was sunny and warm in the morning, and it snowed in the afternoon. It's always best to be prepared for anything. The wedding will be “semi-formal”, and if the weather cooperates we’ll have parts of our evening outside. Please bring layers so you’re comfortable in a variety of settings.
For those of you coming from sea level, please be aware that you have increased your elevation by thousands of feet in a matter of hours. So please be kind to your body by drinking lots of water, eating a banana ( it helps with muscle cramps), and taking it easy on vigorous activity. Also, wear sunscreen. We’re actually closer to the sun here. Alcohol will hit you differently here. Please make sure to have at least one glass of water for every alcoholic beverage you consume. Also, recreational marijuana is legal in Colorado. If you choose to partake please go slowly. You may not feel any effects immediately, and it's a bad idea to keep indulging until you do. Signs of altitude sickness: You're more hungry than usual (it is not the cannabis talking), headache (drink more water), nausea (drink more water), excess flatulence (IDK). If drinking water doesn't help, try taking aspirin or another NSAID if you are allowed to by your doctor to thin your blood.
If you’ve never been to a Jewish wedding before this link has some good information about what to expect: https://www.smashingtheglass.com/a-guide-to-the-jewish-wedding-ceremony-and-order-of-service-under-the-chuppah/. The only thing that might be different for you as a guest is that in Judaism all men attending the ceremony wear a kippah (or yarmulke) during the ceremony. Women are also welcome to wear a kippah, if they like. We’ll have kippot available for you at the wedding. All of the blessings and different aspects of the ceremony will be accessible to everyone, whether you speak Hebrew or not. At the end of the ceremony when the glass is broken it’s traditional to yell “mazel tov” to the bride and groom. Folks who are interested are welcome to join us for a brief Havdallah ceremony to mark the end of Shabbat before dinner. Please reach out to Joshua or Christina with any other questions you might have.
The ceremony will start at 5, so please plan to be in your seat by then.
We love your kids, but unless you’re coming from out of town or your children are in the wedding we ask that you leave your children with a sitter for the evening. We know this presents a challenge, and we appreciate you taking the night off so you can help us celebrate. For our our-of-town guests, we know it isn’t realistic for you to find trusted child care in a new city. We will have some small activities for kids, and we encourage you to bring anything your children enjoy (books, quiet toys, arts and crafts materials) to keep them entertained. We will not have a designated area for kids, nor will we have anyone at the wedding assigned or compensated to watch children.
Of course! We’ve either invited you as a couple, or with a “plus one” so you can bring a companion of your choice. Please just make sure you RSVP for the correct number of people. You’re also welcome to come solo and mingle. 😊 Please do note, though, that you're responsible for letting your date know about the COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and that we'll be checking vaccine records on site. We don't want anyone to be surprised, or to forget to bring proof of vaccination. You can also email your guest's vaccination record to us ahead of time at cjandjtgetmarried@gmail.com
Our caterer is amazing and the food will be sooooo good. Dinner will be “kosher-style” (not glatt kosher) - meaning we’ll have dairy, fish, and lots of produce, but no meat. Everything will be served in stations, so you’ll have the ability to select items to fit your needs. There will be gluten-free and vegan options available. For out-of-town kiddos we’ll have quesadillas and fruit. And cake, of course.
We have lots more information on the “Travel” page, including several room blocks at hotels in the area to choose from. You’re also welcome to secure an Airbnb or other accommodation that’s not part of the room block. If you’re planning to look for your own accommodations separately please note that all of the wedding festivities will be in and around Boulder, Colorado. There are a number of suburbs close to Boulder where you can choose to stay as well, like Louisville or Broomfield. For guests who aren’t familiar with the area, Denver is about 45 minutes east of Boulder. Feel free to reach out if you want help selecting a place to stay.