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wedding
Old becomes new as couples personalize wedding ceremonies
Jewish Journal
May 15, 2012
In the months before his wedding, Jon Citel cringed at the notion of having his friends dance him to his bride at a traditional bedeken ceremony, where he would place the veil over her face.
Location, location, location
Elyse Glickman
August 15, 2008
Destination weddings in spots like Hawaii or the Caribbean are a romantic way to start a new life with someone, but changes in the economy and fuel prices are forcing many couples to rethink the concept of getting \”married away.\”
Sweet somethings for that special day
Elyse Glickman
August 15, 2008
No matter how you serve up your wedding, you ultimately want your guests to leave with a good taste in their mouths
Married . . . at last!
Mierel Verbit
October 26, 2006
I got married for the first time at 50. The groom was 51. Yes, we are both Jewish. We met online.
Italy’s Top Chefs Join to Spice Up Wedding
Judy Zeidler
February 9, 2006
Famous chefs gathered from all over Italy to cook for the wedding of Max Willinger, son of Faith Willinger, a well-known wine and food journalist who has lived in Florence for almost 40 years. She was overwhelmed by the culinary community who volunteered to cook the wedding feast.
Wedding Gowns: A Long-term Commitment
Sally Lorensen Conant
February 9, 2006
Of course, there is little that you as a bride can do to make your wedding day last longer, but there are things you can do to make sure the beauty of your gown remains — if not forever, then at least for a long time.
‘I Do’ in Israel Without Rabbinate OK
Michele Chabin
July 7, 2005
The bride circled the groom under the chuppah. The groom stomped a wine glass at the end of the ceremony and was greeted with shouts of \”mazel tov.\”
Despite these traditional touches, this wedding was not performed by an Orthodox rabbi, and therefore not registered by the Chief Rabbinate, which has sole authority over Jewish marriage in Israel.
Welcome to Our Wedding!
Joan G Friedman
December 9, 2004
A very nice added attraction to your ceremony is the wedding booklet. This is a personal supplement to your wedding that the ushers will give to each guest as they are taken to their seats. The bride usually chooses a white or ecru linen material with black ink.
The cover states \”The Wedding of … \” and usually has both the English and the Hebrew dates. We recommend art of flowers and we added the quote \”Ani L\’Dodi V\’Dodi Li\” — \”I am my beloved\’s and my beloved is mine.\”
Did You Know…?
Joan G Friedman
November 11, 2004
Just remember: The most important parts of planning an event is having fun and enjoying the benefits of all your hard work.
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