FAQs
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How did Leslie and Paul meet?
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Leslie and Paul met through mutual friends. Having known each other for a few years as acquaintances, Paul finally (!) asked Leslie out for coffee on Aug. 16, 2021. :)
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Will the wedding be outside?
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Yes, the wedding ceremony will be held in Leslie and Paul's backyard. After the ceremony, guests will have the option to sit indoors or outdoors as everyone enjoys a traditional British afternoon tea, wedding cake, champagne, and more!
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Will this be a large wedding?
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It is important to Leslie and Paul to have a smaller wedding at their home, so due to space limitations, we expect about 50 (ish) guests to attend making this a smaller-size wedding.
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What is an 'afternoon tea'?
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An afternoon tea is an assortment of finger sandwiches, scones, and other sweets served on a special tea tray. The tea trays at this event will have been made by the groom, Paul, and guests may take their tea tray home as a wedding souvenir.
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What is the dress code?
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Since guests will be outdoor for the patio wedding ceremony, guests are invited to wear dressy, semi-formal attire for August weather. Guests are encouraged to wear shoes that they can stand in for the duration of the ceremony as seating may be somewhat limited due to available space for chairs.
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What kind of a ceremony will be held?
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Leslie and Paul, in conjunction with their officiant Rabbi Allison Flash, are planning a Jewish wedding ceremony incorporating many aspects of the diverse Jewish traditions into the liturgy and prayers. To honor religious norms, men will be kindly asked to wear kippot (provided) during the ceremony. We hope you enjoy this meaningful experience!