FAQs

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Dress Code?

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Semi Formal Attire

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Plus Ones?

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Your envelope has been addressed to indicate a plus one. Thank you for understanding <3

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Do I have to be Jewish to enter a synagogue/shul ?

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No! Everyone is welcome regardless of religion.

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Why is the Cocktail Hour BEFORE The ceremony??

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The Jewish wedding follows a very specific timeline and structure. After hanging your coat, signing the guest book and locating your place card, make your way around the room, as two "pre-ceremonies" unfold. The "Tisch" and the "Badeken" are separate ceremonies for the bride, the "kallah", and groom, the "chosson". The Ceremony will follow upon the completion of these two ceremonies. Enjoy the spread and passed h'or deourves!

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What happens at a Tisch and Badeken? And what's a Ketubah?

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The Tisch is for Yechiel and a close number of male friends, relatives, and rabbis. There may be a bit of singing, a couple of speeches, and there will come the signing of the "Ketubah", the marriage agreement. Meanwhile, Tifarah will be seated with her female relatives and friends. Come and say hello! She will be there to bestow a blessing if you'd like one ;) Once the marriage contract is signed, Yechiel will be escorted out to greet Tifarah where she sits. He lifts her veil over her face to make sure she really is who she says she is!* The parents will bestow the couple with blessings, and then it's off to the chuppah! *(This is in reference to a famous biblical mix-up; Isaac accidentally married Leah, Rachel's sister instead of Rachel, his intended. We don't want that to happen again...)

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- The Chuppah Ceremony -

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A "chuppah" is made of four poles, which hold the four corners of a fabric topper. This decorative shelter symbolizes the bride and groom's future home together. The ceremony takes place beneath this holy canopy. Spiritually, the couple's two spirits will become one, surrounded by the people who love them, as well as the "shechina", G-d's spirit. There are a bunch of different components that will be explained later. The service will be in Hebrew.

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Where do I sit during the ceremony?

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Sit anywhere you'd like! The first few rows, as indicated, will be reserved for family and the wedding party. The back few rows will be reserved for those who choose to sit separately, by gender. Main rows of seating WILL NOT be separated by gender.

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- Dancing -

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Expect to dance; frequently! If you've never done the hora before, never fear, as you are sure to find your rhythm in the crowd. The "Hora" is a communal circle dance, surrounding the bride, and the groom, respectively. The first portion of our reception will be traditional dancing, separated by gender, for the comfort of our more religious guests. The dance floor will open to ALL after we share our first dance, following dinner.

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We ask that you please put your phone away during the ceremony.

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We have a team of photographers who will capture every moment! Thank you for wanting to capture it too! We want everyone to be fully present, together.

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Still Have Questions?

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Feel free to reach out to us anytime—we're happy to explain anything in more detail. We are so thrilled to have you celebrate with us and can’t wait to share this day with all of you. Love, Tifarah & Yechiel