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Seating during dinner will be mixed—men and women at the same tables. As our simcha (celebration) is a traditional Orthodox one, men and women will be seated separately during the chuppah (ceremony). Dancing will also be separate, with a mechitzah (partition).
5:30PM — Kabolas ponim/hors d'oeuvres: This is when the bride's badeken and the groom's tisch will take place. During this time, Shaindy will enter the hall and receive guests on her badeken chair, while in a different room, the tisch will entail singing, toasts, and the signing of the ketubah (marriage contract). Once the ketubah is signed, Josh will be danced and serenaded by his entourage of friends and family from the tisch to the badeken chair, where he will pull the veil over Shaindy's face. 6:30PM — Chuppah This is the heart of the wedding ceremony. It will begin with music and the processional. The religious ceremony that follows is composed of two parts, the betrothal (kiddushin) and nuptials (nissuin). The kiddushin includes the betrothal blessings, the proposal, and the giving of the ring before two witnesses. This is followed by a transition stage—the public reading of the marriage contract. Afterwards, the nissuin begins. This consists of the seven blessings, followed by the breaking of the glass. After the ceremony is concluded, the dancing begins!
We ask that our guests dress modestly and respect the customs of our families. Women are requested to wear formal dresses or pantsuits that go at least to above their knees and cover their shoulders. Men are requested to wear dress suits and cover their heads with a yarmulke. (Yarmulkes will be provided.)
Our wedding will be catered by Greenwald Caterers, kosher certified to the highest standard. The menu is fully vegetarian with mostly vegan options. If you have any food allergies, please let us know so we can accommodate you as best we can.
Yes! Our wedding will be a family friendly event. Children are more than welcome.
Make sure to bring your ruach (spirit) — we are so excited to celebrate with you!