FAQs
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Where to stay?
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We encourage you to stay in Tel Aviv Center. Our shuttle to/from the wedding venue will pick up/drop off from the Sheraton Hotel and Rabin Square. AirBnB is very common in Israel and likely cheaper than a hotel. Feel free to ask us about prospective places :)
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What should I do in the days before the wedding?
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Israel has a lot to offer for tourists! We are planning 3 day-trips to various parts of Israel - Jerusalem; Masada and the Dead Sea; Sea of Galilee, Golan Heights and Nazareth, so we can enjoy Israel as a group! We will finalize the exact itinerary once we know how many guests will be participating in each day trip! Of course you should spend time on the beach in Tel Aviv - (recommended for the day before or after our wedding day) just don't forget to put on sunscreen!
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When should I RSVP?
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We ask that you kindly RSVP by April 1st, 2022.
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How do I get from Tel Aviv to the wedding venue?
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We are organizing a shuttle service to pick up guests from Tel Aviv. Shuttle pick up/drop off locations are the Sheraton Hotel and Rabin Square.
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Is there a dress code?
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Casual Attire: Anything goes, from cocktail dresses to sundresses and sandals, "light and breezy" clothing is key to your comfort in Israel
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What will the wedding day include?
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We will begin the festivities with a reception/cocktail hour (11:00am), followed by the wedding ceremony (noon), meal, and dance party! The wedding will end by 6:00pm
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What does an "Israeli Wedding" entail?
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https://theculturetrip.com/middle-east/israel/articles/things-to-know-about-a-traditional-israeli-wedding/ Copy and paste this link to read more about a typical Israeli wedding
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What about a wedding gift...?
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Since we do not want to shelp anything back to Seattle, we are asking for a "traditional Israeli gift". It is the custom in Israel for guests to gift money (bringing cash to the venue). We created a "Honeymoon Gift Fund" that you can access from this website if you prefer to gift prior!
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Phone data plans?
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Prepaid SIM cards are available with most Israeli carriers, normal prices are about 50NIS for 4Gb of data. Stores are widely available. WiFi is available in pretty much any store, restaurant or coffee shop.
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Transportation in TLV
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Ordering a car through Uber is possible, but it's just a regular taxi that will pick you up. The GetTaxi app has more taxis. A 10-minute ride should be around 40NIS. Always ask for a meter and don't trust prepaid prices. Lime and Bird (electric scooters) are available, though with some strict regulations and fines (helmets are a must, as well as riding on special pathways). Bicycle renting is usually done via the MoBike app. Public transportation (i.e. buses) can be unreliable with timing and they require a rechargeable card to pay - cash is not accepted on the bus to buy a ticket. From an American perspective: you have to be extremely persistent to get an answer from the drivers as to whether you’re on the right bus and/or going in the right direction... use at your own risk!
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Additional things to do in Tel Aviv?
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https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2015/12/30/travel/what-to-do-in-36-hours-in-tel-aviv.html