FAQs

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What is a Jewish wedding?

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First and foremost, a Jewish wedding is FUN! These traditions go back 2000 years. Some have been altered to fit more modern couples. Our ceremony is a unique combo of old and new traditions, and we are so excited for you to be part of it. These are the components included in our ceremony: Ketubah Signing: The Ketubah is a spiritual "contract" between the bride and groom. Essentially, it is our vows on paper. Our Ketubah will be signed before the wedding and will be read aloud during the ceremony. We selected the wording, and the very talented Maid of Honor and sister of the bride, Jorden Cohen, hand painted the beautiful trees that surround the text. Chuppah: This is the wedding canopy under which the ceremony takes place. The Chuppah symbolizes the couple's new home. The lack of walls symbolize the openness of the home and welcoming environment. Our Chuppah was hand-built by the groom :) Circling: When Emilie meets John at the Chuppah, she will circle him 7 times (alluding to the 7 days of creation). This symbolizes the creation of a new home, and the intertwining of our two lives. Blessing Over the Wine: In Judaism, wine represents joy. We will recite the blessing over the wine and a blessing giving thanks for reaching this joyous moment. Emilie and John will then sip wine from their Kiddush cup (ceremonial cup used for holidays and special occasions). The Seven Blessings: These traditional blessings give thanks for love, intimacy, happiness and marriage, and for the creation of humanity. We say another blessing over the wine, after which John and Emilie take another sip from the Kiddush cup. Breaking the Glass: There are many interpretations for this tradition. Most commonly, it is a reminder of the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem. Even in times of joy, we should always remember the tragedies of our past. Traditionally, guests yell "mazal tov" after John stomps on the glass. Chair Dance: Just some good old Jewish fun :) Please don't drop us!

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What is the attire?

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Wear what makes you comfortable and agile for some yard games. Probably some Remi licks as well. Want to wear a full tuxedo? Bold! It’s July, but more power to you! Want to wear last year’s Halloween costume? Sounds good! Just don’t scare the kiddos. In all seriousness, the wedding will be at an outdoor winery in July. If a wedding and a wine tasting event had a baby, wear what you would wear to that!

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What will the weather be like?

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Let’s be honest, we do live in the Pacific Northwest where we say summer doesn’t actually start until July 4th. Even then, it is known to rain, be hotter than a brisket straight from the BBQ, or could be a perfect temperature. However, we anticipate a beautiful summer evening! The venue will be almost entirely shaded as the sun goes down, and we will be eating under a tent. Having a sweater isn’t a bad idea, but we expect very enjoyable temperatures.

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Will the ceremony and reception be indoors or outdoors?

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The ceremony and reception will both be outdoors on a beautiful grassy field with plenty of trees, grape vines and flowers. We will serve dinner under a large tent that offers plenty of shade. There is a house on the property where the bathrooms are located.

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What happens after the ceremony?

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Time to party! We will have a cocktail hour(ish), followed by dinner, wine tasting, dancing, and lawn games. Let's hang out and have a good time!

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What time should I arrive?

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The ceremony will start promptly at 5:30pm. We’d recommend arriving around 5:00/5:15pm to make sure you can park and get ready to celebrate!

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Where should I park?

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Parking is available for free at the venue.

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Is the venue wheelchair accessible?

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Yes! Other accessibility includes walkers, rollerblades and pumpkin carriages.

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What kind of food will be provided?

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Appetizers: Stuffed Mushrooms Seasonal Vegetable Crudité Shooters Dinner: Chicken Breast with Basil Pesto Grilled Flank Steak with Chimichurri Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers Garden Salad Summer Risotto Broccolini Dinner Rolls Dessert: Cupcakes from Sarah Bellum's Bakery (look them up, seriously, they're awesome) Cookies

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When is my RSVP due?

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Please let us know your plans by June 30, 2023. Click on the RSVP tab above!

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Can I bring a date?

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While we’d love to celebrate with anyone and everyone, we are only able to accommodate those listed on your invitation.