FAQ

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Can I invite my __________ ?

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While we would love to celebrate with everyone, only the individuals included on your RSVP are invited.

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What is the dress code?

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Both the ceremony and the reception will be inside (it's July, we're not monsters). We'd love to see our family and friends dress up with us! Dress code is cocktail attire, which is semi-formal/dressy. Think suits, dresses, and stylish jumpsuits. Bright colors, and even brighter sparkles, are highly encouraged.

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What time should I arrive?

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The ceremony will begin promptly at 6:00 PM. Please arrive no later than 5:30 PM to allow time to park, enter the venue, and find a seat. Due to pathway layouts at the venue, all walkways leading to the ceremony will be closed at 5:55 PM for the ceremony. No late entry to the ceremony will be permitted.

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What's the deal with transportation and parking?

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Shuttle transportation will be arranged between the Residence Inn West Orange and Nanina's in the Park before the wedding and after the reception. Stay tuned for more details. Complimentary parking will be available.

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What else is happening on the Wedding Weekend?

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FRIDAY NIGHT, JULY 4TH - FIREWORKS Location TBD. Check back in June. SATURDAY, JULY 5TH 4:00-5:00 PM - JEWISH WEDDINGS 101 Curious about what happens at a Jewish wedding? Join David & Marg at the Residence Inn West Orange for a relaxed, beginner-friendly conversation on the traditions, songs, and rituals that make up our ceremony. We'll explore everything from stomping on the glass to dancing the hora. Bring your questions and be ready to dance! SUNDAY, JULY 6TH - PRE-WEDDING RECOMMENDATIONS We encourage you to explore the sights of Essex County, including the Turtle Back Zoo, South Mountain Reservation, Thomas Edison Historical Park, the Short Hills Mall, and the Newark Museum of Art.

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

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Come to the Jewish Weddings 101 (see above) on Saturday afternoon to learn more! Here are some highlights: Don’t fret, everything that is read or sung in Hebrew will always be translated into English. While no one is obligated to wear a kippah (AKA yarmulke/head covering), it is considered a sign of respect to wear kippot during the ceremony. We invite people of all genders and faith backgrounds to participate in this custom. Don't have a kippah? We've got you! We will provide kippot at the ceremony. The wedding ceremony takes place below a chuppah, the canopy which represents the home the couple will build together. Like most weddings, the couple will exchange vows. There will also be a reading of their ketubah (marriage contract) and the Sheva Brachot (seven blessings). The ceremony culminates with the couple breaking a glass, a reminder that happiness and sorrow are both a part of life, and of marriage. With the ceremony complete, the celebration can begin! The couple will be whisked away to have a moment together known as yichud before joining the reception. The dance floor will open with a traditional circle dance called the hora. Directly after that dance, friends and family will have the opportunity to perform shtick, where guests are invited to make the couple laugh with costumes, signs, dancing, and general silliness. To make a bride and groom smile on their wedding day is considered a mitzvah (a good deed).

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Marg, I know your dad is dead. Are you doing anything special to honor him at the wedding?

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Thanks for asking! We'll be doing a special tribute to my dad on the dance floor. Please bring a band t-shirt or any Mets gear you have. When the time comes we'll invite you to loosen your ties, ditch the jackets, and boogie down Chris Piraino style.

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Will there be pickles?

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What do you think?