Buzzwords and phrases the Mother of the Groom has used to try and describe the attire: Suits and sensational, Dress for celebration, Glam!, Festive, Studio 54, Mamma Mia, Sequins, Dress your best! The attire: The dress code for the wedding is cocktail attire. Suits and ties, cocktail dresses, and jumpsuits are all welcome. Please feel encouraged to have fun with your outfit and have it reflect your personal style. Just make sure you're dressed for the dancefloor! Please note: the reception will take place at Stratus Lounge— the club/lounge located on the Hotel Monaco's rooftop. Stratus Lounge is an indoor/outdoor space.
We are so excited to celebrate with you! Due to limited venue capacity, we are only able to accommodate the guests specifically indicated on your invitation. Please refer to your invitation before RSVP'ing. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Matt and Cam.
Camellia has chosen to hyphenate her last name and become Camellia Heart-Katz. Matthew plans to keep his last name as Katz. As a couple, Matthew and Camellia ask to be referred to collectively as the Heart-Katzs (potential punctuation errors notwithstanding).
The word "Tisch" translates to "table". The Tisch is a pre-wedding celebration where the groom's male friends, relatives, and the Rabbi toast the groom, offer congratulations, and sign the Ketubah (the marriage contract). Concurrently to the Tisch, the Bride gathers with female friends and relatives who offer congratulations and well wishes in a ceremony called the Kabbalat Panim. The Bedeken is "the veiling ceremony". At the conclusion of the Tisch, the groom is escorted by male friends and relatives in a celebratory procession to meet the bride and cover her face with her veil. The Bedeken will serve as Matthew and Camellia's "first look". All guests, regardless of religion, are invited and encouraged to attend. We recognize that the Tisch and Bedeken are gender-based events. Please join either event according to your own comfort. The ceremony will immediately follow the Bedeken. All guests should feel welcome to first join the celebration at the start of the ceremony. Please refer to the schedule tab for the start time of each event.