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When and where is the engagement celebration?

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Our Engagement Celebration will take place on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at the Amherst Woman's Club (https://www.amherstwomansclub.org) located at 35 Triangle Street, Amherst, MA from 2:00 PM-5:30 PM.

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What is the nature of Baháʼí marriage?

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Baháʼís believe that the family is the foundation of human society, contributing to the social good. Marriage is both a physical and spiritual union. The couple assist one another to advance towards God, to serve humankind and to strive towards an eternal harmonious relationship with each other. The courtship period is focused on becoming acquainted with one another’s character. After parental consent is received, the couple get engaged and then marry during a simple wedding ceremony. Baháʼí marriage is legally recognized around the world.

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What will the program be on the engagement celebration day?

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We will have a program that will begin shortly after 2:00 PM and will last about 30-40 minutes. We look forward to welcoming you, delightfully savoring each other's company and joyously partaking of shared refreshments ❤️

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Is there a dress code?

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Semi-formal attire is encouraged. We suggest dressing in layers as it will be a New England autumn day. There is a lovely garden you may wish to explore (brr! 😊).

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Where is the best place to park a vehicle?

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There is limited parking at the Amherst Woman's Club premises: 10 cars on the front lawn and 20 on the side lot. Additional parking is available on surrounding streets, including the Amherst High School (ARHS), and the Elements Hot Tub & Spa located at 373 Main St., Amherst, MA 01002.

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May we give you an engagement present?

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The gift of your presence is what we cherish above all else. If you would like to offer a material present, we invite you to consider a contribution to a worthy cause in honor of a loved one. Since we have had several dear friends encourage us to set one up, a registry is forthcoming.

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What are your plans after the engagement celebration?

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After the engagement celebration we will prepare to move to Texas in late December. On January 4, 2025 we will have a simple and intimate family wedding in Arizona.

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If we have any special wishes or blessings for the couple how may we share them?

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What a joy! We'd love to hear from you. Please send any good wishes to our email address: jalieh.e.taraz@gmail.com

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If we have additional questions whom may we email or call?

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We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at jalieh.e.taraz@gmail.com or call or text Taraz on his mobile phone (480)764-9080.