Things to Know

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When to RSVP

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Please RSVP by April 15.

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May I bring a Plus 1?

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If your invitation indicates a plus one, then you may bring a plus one. If your invitation only mentions your name, we request you bring just yourself due to the capacity limitations of the venue. If you would like to bring a plus one, please let us know.

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May I bring my children?

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If your children are listed on your invitation, they are welcome to join us! Unfortunately we can’t include everyone’s children outside of family and special circumstances, but if you are unable to be apart from your children during the wedding day, let us know so we can make space for them. We will not be providing childcare, but we are hoping to have an area of the venue reserved for games and other activities for the little ones. At this time, we’re not sure if there will be special kids menus for the meal (though the food will be very tasty! And there will be a lot of dessert options!)

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What are we eating?

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According to Gaby and Matan, this is the most important question! We are excited the organization Emma’s Torch (emmastorch.org) will be catering the meal and nosh at the wedding! Our menu will be pescatarian (no shellfish), but much of the menu will be vegetarian/vegan. The menu will be Mediterranean cuisine style, served as a buffet. Please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions that we should pass on to our caterers. We are also offering cocktails and mocktails!

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How to get to the venue

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Please don’t drive! It’s New York City! (But if you must drive, there is no parking at the venue. Please find street parking nearby outside the park.) BY SUBWAY 2 or 3 train to Grand Army Plaza Walk along Plaza Street West to Prospect Park West; continue along to Litchfield Villa (between 4th and 5th Streets.) F or G train to 7th Avenue Station at 9th Street Walk along 9th Street to Prospect Park West, turn left and continue along Park to Litchfield Villa (between 4th and 5th Streets.) More information can be found on the Prospect Park website: https://www.prospectpark.org/visit-the-park/weddings-and-special-events/picnic-house/

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Dress Code

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Semi-Formal/Dressy-Casual. Use your judgment. We want you to wear what makes you the happiest! (For more information about what this means: https://www.brides.com/story/wedding-dress-code-explained)

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Accessibility

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The ceremony and reception will be indoors, and the cocktail reception will be outside on the terrace so the room can change over between the ceremony and reception. There are stairs leading to one side of the venue, and a flatter walkway leading to the terrace on the other side of the venue (with a slight incline). There are three restrooms inside the venue, and a multi-stall public restroom under the venue that is open until sundown.

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Glossary of Jewish Terms

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Aufruf: (An entirely optional!) Ceremony in which the couple is honored with an aliyah on the Shabbat before the wedding. Bedeken: Veiling of the bride (or of a spouse-to-be) before the ceremony. (Like a First Look!) Chatan: Groom Chuppah: Canopy that is open on four sides, under which the couple stands for the ceremony. Horah: Celebratory dance in which the couple (or guests of honor at other simcha celebrations) are lifted up on chairs. Guests are invited to dance in a circle around the couple. Kalah: Bride Ketubah: Jewish marriage contract. Kippot: Head coverings also known as yarmulkes. Simcha: Celebration of joy. Shevah Brachot: Seven marriage blessings recited under the chuppah, as part of the ceremony. Some newly wedded Jews also incorporate a recitation of the seven blessings into their meals for seven days after the wedding. Shtick: Jokes and performances for couple performed by friends during Horah. Yichud: Brief seclusion of couple immediately following wedding ceremony.