Leilah & Josh

Phone Free FAQs

We’re thrilled to gather all the people we love most in one place—for one brief, extraordinary moment in time. We know how rare and special this is, and we want to be truly present for it. To that end, we’re offering all of our guests the opportunity to leave their phones in a secure coatroom throughout the wedding festivities. Our hope is that this small choice allows you to fully immerse yourself in the celebration and savor real, uninterrupted time with the people around you. More than anything, our marriage isn’t just the merging of two lives—it’s the joyful coming together of our greater communities. We hope this shared unplugged space creates room for new friendships to spark across the aisle—between Leilah and Josh’s family and friends. You just might meet someone who becomes a cherished part of your life. And at the very least… you can bond over the mutual suffering of being separated from your phone.

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How will this work?

Answer

When you enter the venue, you’ll be invited to check your phone in the coat room. Phones will be stored in hanging organizers with individual pockets, and you’ll receive a stub so you can easily retrieve yours later. A professional security guard (a kind, attentive colleague from Josh’s synagogue) will be there to watch over everything. Prefer to Keep Your Phone? No problem! If you’d rather keep your phone with you, we’ll provide a small drawstring pouch and ask that you turn it off for the duration of the wedding day festivities. Driving? You’re also welcome to leave your phone safely locked in your car if that’s more convenient. Thank you for helping us create a warm, connected atmosphere. We promise there will be plenty of photos—and even more memories.

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What if I need to use my phone?

Answer

No problem at all. You are welcome to use your phone outside of the main rooms where the party is taking place. When you're done, you can return your phone to the coat room, or turn it off again and return it to its sleeping bag.

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Why don't you just ask us to stay off our phones?

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We know the majority of our loved ones will resist the urge to photograph during the ceremony or check social media during the party. But we also know from experience that, even when asked, the temptation to photograph the bride (she will be beautiful!) or look up that detail you are discussing will be strong. This just helps us all stay in the same mental space and fully enjoy the moment, together.

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Can we take pictures?

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Yes! Just not with your phones! We’re so glad you asked. In addition to the professional photography team, there will be disposable cameras for you to enjoy documenting moments throughout the cocktail hour and reception. Following the event, we will digitize and share them with you.

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What if someone needs to reach me during the event?

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We’ve got you covered. Our event coordinator will have her phone and know where to find you. You can share her number with anyone who may need to reach you—we’ll provide it closer to the big day.

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