FAQs

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When should I RSVP by?

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July 30th 2019

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Where is the wedding?

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Brandywine Manor House Inn located at 120 Germany Hollow Road, Honey Brook, PA 19344

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What time should I arrive at the ceremony?

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The ceremony will start promptly at 4 PM, so we kindly request that guests arrive by 3:30 PM.

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How many guests can I bring?

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Most invitations were already addressed to guests and their significant others. If your invitation was only addressed to you, we ask that you bring only one guest.

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Is there parking for the ceremony or reception?

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There will be a parking lot available for wedding guests.

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Are there any other events that I should know about around the wedding?

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We will be hosting a rehearsal dinner Thursday, August 29th at 6:30 PM and a post-wedding brunch Saturday, August 31st at 9:30 AM. Details are provided under "Schedule".

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Are kids welcome?

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We kindly ask that guests not bring their children.

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Are you registered? Where?

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Yes. We are registered at Bed Bath and Beyond.

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What is a chuppah?

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In the jewish faith, the chuppah is a canopy symbolizing God’s presence at a wedding and the home the couple will build together.

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What is a ketubah?

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Ketubah means “written” and has come to refer to the jewish marriage contract. Today, the ketubah is usually written in Hebrew and English, and it often includes the spiritual and religious aspirations of the couple and the household they are forming by their union. Traditionally, the ketubah is signed by two witnesses just prior to the nuptials.

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What is a tallit?

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A tallit is a jewish prayer shawl. As per the Bible’s instructions, the rectangular tallit has fringes attached to each of its four corners. The 613 total strings and knots of the tallit are a physical representation of the Torah's 613 divine commandments.

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Why does the groom break glass?

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The glass is broken for many reasons. The main reason is to honor our faith by remembering the destroyed temples of Jerusalem. The glass is also broken to symbolize the couple's breaking with their past, so that they can create a new life together. The broken glass is also there to remind the couple how delicate relationships are and to always be protective of their marriage.

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What is a paebaek?

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It is an intimate ancient korean ceremony where newlyweds pay respect to their families. Family members will take their turn sitting in front of a table filled with various edibles to receive their bow from the couple. The bride, 신부 (pronounced "shin-boo"), and groom, 신랑 (pronounced "shin-lang"), will serve rice wine to each set of parents and relatives after their bow. In turn, the elders offer the couple words of wisdom and blessings. As a public display of the groom’s strength and happiness, the groom piggy backs his bride around the table, which concludes the paebaek ceremony.

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What is a hanbok?

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The hanbok (한복) is the traditional attire of korean people. It was worn by koreans every day up until a century ago. Now it is typically worn only at weddings and on a child's first birthday. For both men and women, the hanbok includes the upper garment, 저고리 (pronounced "jeo-gori"). Women wear a wide skirt known as the 치마 (pronounced "chima") while men wear trousers known as 바지 (pronounced "baji"). Hanboks come in a variety of vibrant colors and patterns, which may symbolize the couple's wishes for their family, such as honor and nobility.

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Why are there wooden ducks in the paebaek?

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Due to the fact that ducks are monogamous creatures, koreans believed ducks were a symbol of peace and fidelity. In ancient times, korean grooms would present the bride's family with live ducks, as a gesture to state that he was ready for marriage.

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Why do the couple's parents throw chestnuts and dates to the bride and groom?

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According to legend, the number of dates and chestnuts caught by the newlyweds signify how many children they will bear in the future. The chestnuts represent boys and the dates represent girls.