FAQs

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Will the wedding be indoors or outdoors?

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If the weather cooperates, the ceremony will be held outdoors on a grass lawn, so plan your footwear and attire accordingly. The reception will be in a very large tent with some outdoor space. We will have the entire grounds of Bartram's Garden and roaming the gardens IS recommended. The paths throughout the gardens are gravel.

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What time should I arrive for the ceremony?

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The ceremony will begin promptly at 5pm. You can plan to arrive at Bartram's Garden around 4:30 to get situated before 5!

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What is the parking situation for the weekend?

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Friday Night Welcome Drinks: If you are driving, you will need to rely on street parking. We do not recommend counting on finding a spot! You can easily Uber, bus, or walk to the Twisted Tail. Saturday Ceremony and Reception: Bartram's Garden will have valet parking for us! We will have an open bar, so if you do not want to drive, we recommend taking an Uber. Saturday Night After Party: We will have buses to take you from Bartram's Garden to the boathouse for the after party if you would like to attend. We recommend taking an Uber back to your hotel after the after party. If you drove to the wedding, there will be some street parking at the boathouse! Sunday Brunch: There is limited street parking by Bob and Amy's house. We recommend walking or taking an Uber to brunch!

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What are the various Jewish Traditions I will see on Saturday? And what do they mean?

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The Ketubah: The Ketubah is a Jewish marriage certificate made beautiful. It is a work of art signed by the bride and groom that states their vows to each other. Chuppah: A Jewish wedding takes place under a chuppah, which symbolizes the new home being created by the marriage. The sides are open to symbolize an inviting home. Seven Blessings: The seven blessings, or Sheva Brachot in Hebrew, are traditionally seven different blessings bestowed upon the couple when they are standing under the chuppah. We have chosen a modern interpretation and asked seven loved ones to share a few non religious wishes for our marriage! Hakafot (aka: Circling): At a traditional Jewish wedding, the bride will circle clockwise around the groom seven times. Seven is a “magic” number in Jewish tradition; it symbolizes completeness and perfection. In our updated version, Brad and Hannah will both circle each other; three times each and one time together to reach a total of seven. Breaking the Glass: The symbolism behind smashing the glass is interpreted differently across various Jewish cultures. Our favorite interpretation is tied to the permanence of marriage. Just as the broken glass cannot be mended, the couple’s bond, once sealed, is irrevocable and intended to last a lifetime.

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Can I bring a plus one?

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Your invitation should indicate whether or not you get a plus one, but if you are unsure just reach out to us!