FAQs

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When should I RSVP by?

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We ask that you RSVP by September 25th so we can have an accurate headcount.

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How do I get from place to place during the weekend?

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Friday night: There is no parking available at the venue. Please utilize ride sharing services. Saturday: A shuttle will be available between the Marriott Uptown and the venue from 4:00 pm to 11:45 pm. Parking is also free at the wedding venue. We highly recommend using Uber and Lyft to get around. Car rentals are available at either airport and in the city. There is a charge of $35/day for parking at the hotel.

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What will the weather be like?

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Welcome to Texas, where the weather is totally unpredictable. We hope the weather will be close to a beautiful average October day, between 65-75 degrees. But it's also possible it could be as high as 85 degrees or as low as 40 degrees. Please check ahead of time and pack accordingly!

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Is the wedding indoors or outdoors?

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Our wedding ceremony and reception are both indoors. Cocktail hour will likely be outdoors and there are beautiful patios and outdoor spaces that will be open all night that we recommend exploring!

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What happens at a Jewish wedding ceremony?

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Ketubah: The ketubah is a Jewish marriage contract and highlights our commitment to building a home based on love, Jewish tradition and mutual respect for one another. It is signed before the wedding ceremony by the bride, groom, Rabbi, and two witnesses. Chuppah: The ceremony takes place under a wedding canopy on four posts, known as a chuppah. It symbolizes the home that we will create together in our married life. It’s open walls signify that family and friends will always be welcome. Circling: As we enter the chuppah, the bride and groom will circle each other. The circling is a physical enactment of the wedding ring, conveying unity and completeness. Ring Exchange: We exchange wedding bands as a sign of our commitment to one another. These rings are placed on our right index finger, which is believed to be connected directly to the heart. Seven Blessings: These blessings include praise for G-d, a prayer for peace in Jerusalem and ask that our married life be filled with joy.

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Why do Jews step on/break a glass at the end of the ceremony?

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At the conclusion of the ceremony, the groom will break a glass under his foot in memory of the destruction of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem. The broken glass also reminds us of the delicate nature of marriage, which must always be nurtured. As the glass breaks, it is customary for the wedding guests to shout “mazal tov”, a wish of congratulations and good luck.

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What happens at a Jewish wedding reception?

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Yichud (Seclusion): Immediately following the ceremony the bride and groom will share the first few moments of married life in seclusion. This privacy is important in our tradition as it marks the one time during the wedding that that we will be alone together. We will then return to our guests to continue our celebration Hora Dancing: A celebratory Jewish wedding dance where guests encircle and bride and groom. Eventually, the newlyweds are lifted into the air (on chairs) while their family and friends dance in circles around them. During the hora, the couple each holds one end of a handkerchief or napkin to signify their union. Often referred to as the most fun part of Jewish weddings!