FAQs

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What is the dress code?

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The wedding ceremony will be formal. Parts of the wedding will be outdoors, and it is the end of August, so it may be hot. Lightweight clothing and grass-appropriate shoes are encouraged. If you are staying through the course of the weekend, please feel free to wear what you are comfortable in for Shabbat and spending time with others. There will be options for kayaking and swimming, so bring your bathing suit and perhaps a towel if you plan on going in the water. Some people may want to go on a walk, play frisbee, or do yoga, among other activities, so bring what you may need.

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I can't make it for the whole weekend but would like to stay at the venue. Does that mean I can't come at all?

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Of course you can still come! When you RSVP, we will confirm if you will be spending any nights at the venue or if you will just be coming in for the wedding on Sunday.

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If I do not plan to stay at the venue, can I still attend the wedding ceremony on Sunday?

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Yes! If you plan to stay off-site, we would still love for you to attend our wedding ceremony and reception. When you RSVP, you will indicate your intention to join only on Sunday to celebrate with us.

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I plan on staying for the weekend. How do I pay for my lodging?

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When you RSVP, you will indicate how many nights your group will be staying for. Once submitted, you will receive an invoice for the amount due.

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What are the accommodations like?

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All the rooms are comfortable and have A/C, WiFi, and private bathrooms. While not a traditional hotel experience, we expect all guests who stay will have an enjoyable time. The lodging is akin to a lakeside retreat cabin. We consider the lodging at the venue as our "hotel block." Should you feel that separate lodging is required (though we'd absolutely love for you to stay with us at the venue!), you may look for places to stay independently. There are some small boutique hotels/motels in the area, with the closest chain hotel roughly an hour away.

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I keep Kosher/Shabbat. Does the venue accommodate this?

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Yes! The venue has a Kosher kitchen and dining facility. There will be options for dairy and meat meals. The venue has an Eruv that is maintained throughout the year. The dining facility has lights on 24/7 for those who may need access, and there are hot pots for people who need coffee or tea Saturday morning.

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I have dietary restrictions. What are my options?

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All food will be kosher throughout the weekend. The facility is able to accommodate dietary restrictions, and there is separate staff responsible for ensuring that specific meals are made allergen-free. When you RSVP, please be sure to tell us about true food allergies/restrictions so that we can let the venue know. The facility is nut-aware.

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I am not Jewish. Is it ok to be there for Shabbat?

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Yes, of course! We are inviting everybody to celebrate Shabbat (Friday night to Saturday night) with us before the wedding as a way to rest, unwind, and have fun before the big day. You don't have to participate in all customs, but we kindly ask that you be mindful of others who may not be using their phones or have other restrictions.

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I don't know these Hebrew/Yiddish words! What do they mean?

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No problem! A lot of people have not encountered a lot of Hebrew or Yiddish in their lives, and then they're met with a ton of them at a Jewish wedding. Here are some of the common words you will be hearing this weekend: Simcha | A joyous occasion! This word is attributed to many happy lifecycle events. Kallah | Bride Chosson/Chatan | Groom (both are fine, the first is Yiddish and the second is Hebrew) Chuppah | Specifically, this is the canopy under which a Jewish couple is married. Generally, you will hear people refer to the wedding ceremony itself as "the chuppah." Tisch | The pre-Chuppah ceremony where the Ketubah (marriage contract) is read, people dance, and celebrate the couple. Bedeken | Held during the Tisch, this is the Jewish veiling ceremony. Similar to the "first look," the Chosson sees the Kallah for the first time. He confirms the identity of his bride (see story of Jacob, Leah, and Rachel), and then veils her for the Chuppah. Shabbat | The Jewish sabbath. It spans from Friday night to Saturday night, and is considered a weekly Jewish holiday/a day of rest. People celebrate it with varying traditions. Havdallah | The end of Shabbat on Saturday night.